Introduction

The UCD Crystallization Group was established in 1996 to provide a platform for the investigation of process engineering aspects of industrial crystallization systems. In particular, it has focused on the development and use of in-process monitoring and measurement techniques, and on the development of reliable process scale-up methods. The Group has worked with many national and international pharmaceutical companies to provide contract research and training services. It is currently a member of the SFI-funded Solid State Pharmaceutical Cluster which brings together a wide range of academic and industrial expertise in Ireland to address major challenges in the production of pharmaceutical materials.