My research interests revolve around the area of biomass and bioenergy. With a background in both chemistry and environmental chemistry, I am committed to contributing to the discovery of solutions that can help reduce carbon emissions and waste build-up in local communities. My expertise lies in hydrothermal processing of biomass, which I had the opportunity to explore during my master's thesis in Switzerland. Subsequently, I focused on producing bio-petroleum oil from microalgae using hydrothermal liquefaction. Additionally, I have worked on a project aimed at valorizing black liquor to produce hydrogen and agricultural waste to produce bio bitumen binder. My proficiency in this field makes me a valuable addition to any team focused on tackling the challenges of biomass and bioenergy.
Experience
2023–2024
Researcher and engagement officer, ATU Sligo
2020–2020
Researcher in hydrothermal processing, Cea Grenoble France
2017–2019
Postdoctoral associate, Université de Nantes/IFSTTAR
2016–2016
Environmental research scientist, Solvent Rescue
2011–2015
PhD, University of Leeds
Education
2015
University of Leeds, phd
2010
University of Strasbourg , master in green chemistry
2008
Dublin Instittute of Technology , BSc
2006
University Joself Fourier, DUT chemistry
Publications
2024
Exploring the potential role of decentralised biogas plants in meeting energy needs in sub-Saharan African countries: a techno-economic systems analysis., Sustainable Energy res. 11, 8 (2024).
2024
Improving Energy Access in Low-Income Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Case Study of Malawi,
2017
Catalytic hydrothermal processing of lipids using metal doped zeolites, , biomass and bioenergy,2017; 98:26
2015
Stability and activity of doped transition metal zeolites in the hydrothermal processing., Frontier Energy Research 2015;3:51.