Climate Neutral Marine
Research Areas
Mapping & Modelling of Macroalgal Biomass availability; Unlocking the potential of coastal ecosystems for the sustainable development of marine bioresources, habitat protection and climate change mitigation.
To map & develop qualitative and quantitative models of marine biomass availability
Primary Investigator
Dr. Nessa O'Connor
Staff
Dr. Abby Gilson (PD)
Funding Source
Research Ireland
Aquaculture food waste prevention and complete utilisation using a cascading approach
To achieve zero-waste approach for developed value chains. To design a microalgae-based cascading biorefinery process that converts aquaculture wastewater into omega-3 lipids and alternative proteins for use as a fishmeal substitute in aquaculture.
Primary Investigator
Dr. Ronald Halim
Staff
Fateme Saaditanavaz (PhD), Prof. Brijesh Tiwari
Funding Source
Research Ireland
Nutramara: Validation of Green Extraction and Bioactivity of Marine β-Glucans and assessment of seaweed bioactives for Human Health Applications
This research aims to validate and optimize the green extraction of β-glucan and other marine bioactives from Irish seaweed, focusing on their health benefits and potential applications in skincare and functional nutrition. With the increasing demand for sustainable, bioactive-rich ingredients, this study seeks to enhance Nutramara’s green chemistry-based extraction process while evaluating the functional properties…
Primary Investigator
Prof. Brijesh Tiwari
Staff
PD
Funding Source
Industry
Biochains Atlantic
Optimizing the Algal Biomass Value Chains for Sustainable Economic Growth in the Atlantic Area
Staff
Helena McMahon and Danial Riordan
Funding Source
Interreg
MARMADE
MARine bioMass valorizAtion for fooD and fEed innovation
Staff
Guarav Rajauria
Funding Source
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
PERFECTO-3
Personalised emulsions with encapsulated fish oil for targeted and controlled delivery of omega-3 fatty acids and removal of off-flavour
Staff
Brijesh Tiwari
Funding Source
MSCA
