UCD Biofilm Engineering Lab

We work at the materials-biology interface with applications in water treatment processes, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. We have particular expertise in membrane technology and bacterial adhesion/biofilms.

Our research has been commercialised through a UCD spin-out company, Ur Work, which spans fundamental research (funded by the European Research Council, Horizon 2020, SFI & IRC) to applied research (funded by Enterprise Ireland and Industry partners). Our research has been commercialised through a  UCD spin-out company UCD spin-out company, OxyMem.