Research Projects

Digitalising the Bioeconomy

  • Develop data governance and decision support systems to enable multi-actor decision making in multi-domain bioeconomy context (Blockchain)

    Many bioprocesses struggle due to the lack of affordable, accurate, and fast monitoring tools. To address this, we are developing a biosensor platform with cost-effective sensors for real-time monitoring of multiple substances, along with machine learning models to improve the understanding and control of bioprocesses.

    Primary Investigator

    Dr. Fatameh Golpayegani and Dr. Joe Sweeney

    Staff

    Dorsa Samiee (PhD)

    Funding Source

    Research Ireland

  • Apply sensor-based monitoring and control systems to assess key performance indicator analytes within full scale Anaerobic Digestors

    To run bioprocesses efficiently, we need real-time monitoring of substance levels. Currently, many bioprocesses lack affordable, accurate tools, leading to inefficiency. A new biosensor system is being developed with affordable sensors to detect specific substances, allowing real-time monitoring of multiple substances at once.

    Primary Investigator

    Dr. Joe Sweeney and Dr. Cormac Murphy

    Staff

    Ibrahim Waziri Zubairu (PhD)

    Funding Source

    Research Ireland

  • BLUEPRINT

    Building Living Urban Ecosystems through Participatory Renovation and Innovation Tools

    Staff

    Francesco Pilla

    Funding Source

    Horizon Europe

  • Plastox

    Plastox: Machine Learning Combined with Spectral Imaging for Inferring the Toxicity of Micro- and Nanoplastics

    Staff

    Junli (Lily) Xu

    Funding Source

    European Research Council

  • 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