A5051609445- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Seismic Performance and Analysis
- Wave and Wind Energy Systems
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
- Mechanical Behavior of Composites
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
- Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
- Facilities and Workplace Management
- Nuclear and radioactivity studies
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Structural Analysis and Optimization
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Icing and De-icing Technologies
- Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Fatigue and fracture mechanics
- Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway
2016-2025
Science Foundation Ireland
2016-2023
National University of Ireland
2022
ÉireComposites (Ireland)
2020
Orbital Systems (Sweden)
2020
BuroHappold (United Kingdom)
2006-2008
Trinity College Dublin
2004-2006
1.9 million housing units in Ireland are required to be retrofitted for the existing Irish national stock considered nearly zero energy building (nZEB). This paper assesses optimum retrofit packages aimed at improving material thermal efficiencies and demand of gas-heated semi-detached end-terraced houses Ireland. The cost-optimal methodology framework calculating cost optimal levels minimum performance requirements buildings elements is used determine from both a householder perspective...
As drone technology grows in popularity, its application to automate aspects of society is increasing at a similar rate, where drones are now being trialled for delivering payloads over short distances. In order progress the technology, 3D composite printing used develop complicated parts improved aerodynamic design that can be produced efficiently, resultant part has high specific strength and rigidity. This article reports strength, high-temperature Polyamide 6 (Onyx), continuous...
Government- and community-initiated energy retrofits of existing residential buildings abound across Europe. This paper argues that retrofitting initiatives need to extend their current emphasis on technical-material changes include an equally strong focus researching potentially changing the energy-related expectations, aspirations actual activities those who inhabit use these buildings. The concept cultures serves as a useful heuristic structure analysis household demand internal...
This paper offers a culturally sensitive analysis of measures to improve the energy performance households. Comparing and combining insights from two recent sustainable initiatives in Ireland, we show how integrated approaches that work with participants’ everyday practices their links people place can yield substantial sustained reductions household use. Recognizing centrality rooted meanings related domestic use services it provides, our challenges saving overemphasize technology...
Education for sustainable development (ESD) is a growing research field, particularly over the last decade. Measuring level of ESD that currently embedded in curricula useful planning further implementation sustainability-related teaching. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are benchmark sustainability topics and so this paper follows methodology which keyword scanning tool was created to quantify SDG coverage within list learning outcomes module. aim develop compare results from with...
Lattice structures offer enhanced stiffness-to-weight characteristics for in highly mass sensitive applications like aviation and aerospace. The adaptability of composite materials allows further optimisation the structural layout lattice to reduce primary aerospace structures. attachment point on is a key feature, defining interaction between payload structure. present work investigates an design satellite central cylinder approximately 1.5 m diameter, manufactured using prepreg fibre...
Abstract This paper presents a structural performance study of fibre-reinforced composite blade for 1 MW tidal turbine rotor that was designed floating device. The 8-m long manufactured by ÉireComposites Teo and its experimentally evaluated under mechanical loading in the Large Structures Research Laboratory at University Galway. Composite coupons, applied with an accelerated ageing process, were tested to evaluate influence seawater effects on materials. material strength composites found...
Tidal energy is one of the most predictable and reliable renewable sources, capable generating significant amounts electricity in coming decades. Scientists, researchers, technology developers are working tirelessly to propel industry forward, employing next-generation innovative design strategies achieve future milestones affordable sustainable power generation. In this context, validation novel tidal turbine systems offers advantages developers, enabling them deploy devices at various...