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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.
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Stats, Technological University 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
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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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
- 13 Article
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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. 83, 3, p. 288-297 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Non-Starch Polysaccharides and Protein on Mash Viscosity: A Comparative Study of Hard and Soft Wheat in Irish Whiskey Production
Vashishtha, A., Ryan, L., Whelan, S., Byrne, J., Garcia-Cabellos, G. & Morris, S., 19 May 2025, In: Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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. 10, 4, 106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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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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New scholarship aims to boost Irish native grain industry
13/06/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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SETU brewing student awarded €1,000 Walsh Whiskey bursary
09/11/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Carlow SETU student was awarded bursary for achieving the highest grades
08/11/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Walsh Whiskey awards Brewing & Distilling bursary to SETU student
Ryan, D., Morris, S., Phelan, D., Byrne, J. L. & Ryan, D.
08/11/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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