- Research Officer, Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS), Atlantic Technological University
My research interests revolve around the area of biomass and bioenergy. With a background in both chemistry and environmental chemistry, I am committed to contributing to the discovery of solutions that can help reduce carbon emissions and waste build-up in local communities. My expertise lies in hydrothermal processing of biomass, which I had the opportunity to explore during my master's thesis in Switzerland. Subsequently, I focused on producing bio-petroleum oil from microalgae using hydrothermal liquefaction. Additionally, I have worked on a project aimed at valorizing black liquor to produce hydrogen and agricultural waste to produce bio bitumen binder. My proficiency in this field makes me a valuable addition to any team focused on tackling the challenges of biomass and bioenergy.
Experience
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2023–2024Researcher and engagement officer, ATU Sligo
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2020–2020Researcher in hydrothermal processing, Cea Grenoble France
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2017–2019Postdoctoral associate, Université de Nantes/IFSTTAR
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2016–2016Environmental research scientist, Solvent Rescue
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2011–2015PhD, University of Leeds
Education
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2015University of Leeds, phd
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2010University of Strasbourg , master in green chemistry
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2008Dublin Instittute of Technology , BSc
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2006University Joself Fourier, DUT chemistry
Publications
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2024Exploring the potential role of decentralised biogas plants in meeting energy needs in sub-Saharan African countries: a techno-economic systems analysis., Sustainable Energy res. 11, 8 (2024).
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2024Improving Energy Access in Low-Income Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Case Study of Malawi,
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2017Catalytic hydrothermal processing of lipids using metal doped zeolites, , biomass and bioenergy,2017; 98:26
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2015Stability and activity of doped transition metal zeolites in the hydrothermal processing., Frontier Energy Research 2015;3:51.
