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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Applied Sciences has provided graduates to industry and academia for over 50 years, and is constantly evolving and offering new and innovative courses to provide students with a wide range of career options in science. The department provides programmes in the areas of Biosciences, Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutics and drug formulation, Brewing and Distilling, and Pharmacy Technician Studies. Research Masters and PhD programmes are also available. In the Department of Applied Sciences, we are working on exciting research across a variety of areas. Our enviroCORE research group leads the way in the areas of waste treatment, environmental bioindicators, and biomass production.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Optimisation of Irish pot still whiskey
Morris, S. (Principal Investigator) & Ryan, D. (Team Member)
02/09/2024 → 01/09/2028
Project: National
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SPHABB: Sustainable Production of 3-Hydroxypropionic acid and Biopolymers from Biomass
Cunha Neves, A. (Principal Investigator) & Dowling, D. (Team Member)
01/09/2024 → 31/08/2028
Project: International
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Development of piscine gelatin-starch blend thermoset bioplastic as a replacement for petroleum-based plastic and assessment of its biodegradation in soil environment.
Cunha Neves, A. (Principal Investigator) & Culliton, D. (Team Member)
01/09/2021 → 31/08/2025
Project: National
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Assessing Microbial Activity and Rhizoremediation in Hydrocarbon and Heavy Metal-Impacted Soil
Conlon, R., Dowling, D. N. & Germaine, K. J., 08 Apr 2025, In: Microorganisms. 13, 4, 848.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of hexavalent chromium on the biology of Steinernema feltiae: evaluating sublethal endpoints for ecotoxicity testing
Godjo, A., Mc Donald, D., Ansaldi, L., Darwish, I. A. A., Byrne, J. L. & Kakouli-Duarte, T., 01 Apr 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 4, p. e0320329 e0320329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Nitrogen Fertilisation in Winter Wheat on the Fermentation Efficiency of Wort from Irish Grain Whiskey
Vashishtha, A., George, A., Whelan, S., Byrne, J., Garcia-Cabellos, G. & Morris, S., 03 Apr 2025, In: Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (Organisational unit)
Graham, A. (Chair), Kakouli, T. (Chair), Yelverton-Halpin, C. (Chair), Nolan, J. (Member), Conneely, S. (Chair), Greene, M. (Member), Cullinane, G. (Member), Acharya, K. (Member), Fitzgerald, S. (Member), Condon, R. (Member), O Neill, M. (Chair) & Vieyra Ramirez, A. (Member)
09 Sep 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Innovation Voucher: 1. FuturAG Ltd., Athy Co Kildare (Biofertiliser product testing (March-July 2023)
Germaine, K. (Consultant)
Mar 2023 → Dec 2023Activity: Consultancy
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Innovation voucher: BioAG Ltd Athy Co Kildare (Biofertiliser product development (June-December 2022).
Germaine, K. (Consultant)
2022Activity: Consultancy
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Press/Media
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Minister Heydon and Minister of State Grealish announce €5.9 million for new ICT, environmental, animal welfare and bioeconomy research
01/05/2025
1 Media contribution
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SETU secures €1.37 million US-Ireland research grant for sustainable bioplastics project
28/03/2025
1 Media contribution
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Student at the Carlow campus of SETU receives Walsh Whiskey bursary award
28/03/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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