AMBER Centre Workshops Inspire Future Educators at Marino Institute of Education for Science Week 2024
As part of the AMBER Centre’s #ScienceWeek 2024 celebrations, the team visited the Marino Institute of Education campus to engage with over 120 BEd4 student teachers. These interactive workshops were thoughtfully designed and facilitated by our researchers, Siva Ponnupandian, Saranya Ramesh Kumar, and Minu Masliha. This collaboration reflects our commitment to fostering curiosity and innovation […]
Innovative Solutions for a Circular Dairy Economy: Highlights from the Circular Dairy Summit 2024
At the Circular Dairy Summit 2024, organized by the Dairy Processing Technology Centre (DPTC), researchers showcased innovative solutions for a circular dairy economy. Minu Masliha, representing the NXTGENWOOD project, presented a poster on bio-based adsorbents for phosphate recovery from dairy wastewater. Dr. Mukesh Pednekar and Dr. Lakshmi Jayanarayan highlighted their work on upstream nutrient recovery […]
Advancing Sustainability: PMNC Researchers at DPTC 2024 Conference
Our research fellows, Dr. Mukesh Pednekar and Dr. Lakshmi Jayanarayan, attended the annual DPTC—Dairy Processing Technology Centre conference to showcase their work on scaling up sustainable processes and nutrient recovery for dairy wastewater valorization. Project lead Ramesh Babu also shared insights into innovative advancements in sustainable milk processing. #DPTC2024 #SustainableProcessing
Transition Year Student Explores STEM Research at CRANN Labs
Involving Transition Year (TY) student Shambhavi Naga Varanasi in our research activities at CRANN, Trinity College Dublin, has been an enriching experience. From exploring advanced microscopy techniques to discussing our STEM-driven projects, the exchange of ideas highlights the value of science communication and STEM education.
Siva Ponnupandian Engages Participants with Bio-Based Paint Activity at Let’s Talk Science Festival
Great job, Siva Ponnupandian, for collaborating with BiOrbic, the Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre, to showcase the Let’s Talk Science Festival at The Rediscovery Centre, Research Ireland. The hands-on activity of creating bio-based paint using simple kitchen ingredients was an exciting and engaging way to connect with participants. #LTSfestival #ballymunsciencefestival
AMBER Centre Celebrates Science Week 2024 with “Smalltalk – Big Ideas”
On November 11, 2024, the AMBER Centre celebrated #ScienceWeek 2024 with a “Small Talk – Big Ideas” event. The day featured a captivating short story launch, an intergenerational co-creation workshop, and an exciting hands-on planting activity. A special shout-out to our researchers, Aslı Çoban and Jessica De Micco from NXTGENWOOD, for 3D-printing biodegradable plant pots […]
European Researchers’ Night: glimpse into the fascinating world of science
PMNC group member Shital Potdar, representing our research group at #EuropeanResearchersNight 2024! This event showcases groundbreaking research across Europe. The event was engaging with the community, sharing knowledge, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. #PMNC #AMBER #TCD #ResearchMatters #ScienceForAll #PublicEngagement
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Scientists: PMNC Researchers Engage Primary Students with Material Science Workshop
It has always been fantastic to interact with inquisitive minds. AMBER Centre researchers Siva Ponnupandian Jessica De Micco Saranya RameshKumar, PhD delivered material science workshop to primary school students and talked about their research on bioplastics, nanofibers, lignin and so on
Professor Ramesh Babu Secures Funding for Two Innovative Projects Under CBE JU
Glad to announce that Professor Ramesh Babu has 2 projects selected for funding under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) The CBE JU has completed its evaluation, selecting 30 proposals to receive nearly €215.5 million in funding, with Professor Babu involved in two of these projects. The first project, led by James Gaffey […]
Engaging Tour of Polymer Processing Labs for PLANCKS UK & Ireland Participants
Competitors and young scientists of PLANCKS UK & Ireland had a great time visiting our research laboratories on polymer processing. Thanks to Siva Ponnupandian for talking about the ongoing research projects on processing and recycling of biodegradable polymer composites
