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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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The role of footwear in the experiences of parents and children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Francis, P. (Principal Investigator) & Dowling, D. (Team Member)
01/11/2023 → 30/04/2025
Project: Industry
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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., Apr 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 4 April, e0320329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fortification of dairy-free yoghurt with bioactive protein from solid-state fermented brewers’ spent grain
Cunha Neves, A., Zhang, J. & Perez Gavilan van Marweijk, A., 01 Jun 2025, In: Applied Food Research. 5, 1, 12 p., 100833.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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One-Pot Biomass Pretreatment for Ethanol Production by Engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Zhang, M., Jia, L., Li, M., Peng, H., Tan, Y., Arvelli, S., Huang, Y., Neves, A. C., Oh, E. J. & Zhao, J., 29 Mar 2025, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accession number PRJNA554450
Germaine, K. (Supervisor), Murphy, L. (Creator) & Cleary, J. (Supervisor), NCBI, 2019
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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: Biological degreaser product testing. (March-September 2022).
Germaine, K. (Consultant)
2022Activity: 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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SETU secures €1.37 million US-Ireland research grant for sustainable bioplastics project
28/03/2025
1 Media contribution
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New Research on Sustainability Research from Department of Applied Science Summarized (Valorisation of Tomato Waste as a Source of Cutin for Hydrophobic Surface Coatings to Protect Starch- and Gelatine-Blend Bioplastics)
Germaine, K. J., Tobin, N. & Culliton, D.
19/09/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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SETU and Kilkenny's Malcolm Noonan host local primary schools in sustainability initiative
Cunha Neves, A. & Culliton, D.
26/04/2023
1 Media contribution
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