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Biography
Dr. Sinéad Morris obtained her PhD in 2019 from IT Carlow, following which she assumed the role of Technician in Food Safety at Teagasc. She embarked on post-doctoral research within the Prof. Piet NL Lens group (IESTBIO3) at NUI Galway before returning to SETU to undertake further post-doctoral research in brewing and distilling. Currently, she serves as a lecturer within the Applied Science Department.Her research is primarily focused on alternative grains for brewing and distilling, with a specific emphasis on enhancing alcohol outputs while delving into the intricacies of biochemical reactions. Additionally, she maintains a keen interest in biogas and biofuel production, utilizing environmentally suitable methodologies.
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Stats, TU Dublin
Award Date: 01 Jun 2023
PhD, Microbial bioremediation and physiochemical treatment of landfill leachate
Award Date: 01 Oct 2019
Bachelors Degree, Bioscience wiht Biopharma
Award Date: 01 Oct 2015
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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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
Research output
- 11 Article
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Effect of Rhodococcus opacus PD630 on selenium phytoremediation by Brassica oleracea
Morris, S., Lens, P. N. & Quispe-Arpasi, D., 13 Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Phytoremediation. 26, 8, p. 1280-1290 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
From Soil to the First Sip: Importance of Terroir in Irish Whiskey
Morris, S., Whelan, S., Byrne, J. L. & Vashishtha, A., 06 Apr 2024, In: American Journal of Food Science and Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of Terroir on the Grain Composition, and Volatile Profile of Irish Grain (Wheat) New Make Spirit
Vashishtha, A., Kilcawley, K. N., Skibinska, I., Whelan, S., Byrne, J. L., Garcia-Cabellos, G. & Morris, S., 05 Nov 2024, In: Beverages.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aquatic biomass as sustainable feedstock for biorefineries
Morris, S., Lens, P. N. & Kotamraju , A., 05 Jan 2023, In: Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
The Impacts of a β-glucanase Step Pre-Cooking on Alcohol Yields during Irish Rye Whiskey Production
Morris, S., Byrne, J., Whelan, S. J., Carroll, J. & Ryan, D., 02 Aug 2023, In: Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)