Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The scientists in enviroCORE are researching innovative environmental technologies and biotechnologies with a view towards addressing major environmental challenges in areas such as biodiversity loss, soil and water quality, waste recycling, and sustainable food security and agriculture. Specifically, graduate students (MSc. and PhD.) and postdoctoral scientists in enviroCORE are researching in a diverse range of themes including assessment of soil health using bioindicators, microbial pathogens, development of nature based solutions for environmental remediation of polluted soil and water, enhancement of biomass transformation into biofuels, biogas and bioplastics, microplastics in freshwater ecosystems, sustainable pest and disease management in agriculture and silviculture and the development of environmental monitoring sensors and biosensors.
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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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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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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Evaluating the technical and economic viability of 3-hydroxypropionic acid production from biomass
Umer, M., Brandoni, C., Rolfe, A., Hewitt, N., Zhao, J., Babaei, S., Oh, E. J., Neves, A. C. & Huang, Y., Feb 2027, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 217, 109981.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brewers’ spent grain protein: A promising functional ingredient for innovative Food applications
Zhang, J., Herrero, A. E., Perez-Gavilan, A. & Neves, A. C., 31 Aug 2026, In: BrewingScience. 79, 7/8, p. 139-154Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering Global Learning through Virtual Internationalisation-at-Home: A Cross-Cultural Pharmaceutics and Biotechnology Collaboration between Ireland and India
Cunha Neves, A., Moghe, S. & Muraleedharan Nair, I., 01 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation. 6, 1, p. 1-6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
- 1 Membership of board
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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 Sept 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
Equipment
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Research Greenhouse
Germaine, K. (Manager) & Petti, C. A. (Manager)
enviroCOREFacility/equipment: Facility
Press/Media
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SmUCS Weekly Bite - Turning industrial by-products into compostable bioplastics
Cunha Neves, A., Culliton, D. & Casey, B.
25/03/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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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
Press/Media
Impacts
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Stakeholder experiences with Irish-grown organic and heritage grains
Whelan, S. J. (Participant) & Carroll, J. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental