James is a Research Coordinator in the ATU Research Office. His role is to facilitate greater Research activity across the University by stimulating networking between academics across the 9 campuses of ATU, between disciplines, with other Universities and with Industry.

James is the co-founder and an editor of both the ATU Research Showcase Series and the ATU Policy Brief Series. 

The ATU Research Showcase brings together a selection of researchers across the campuses of ATU working towards a similar goal, aligned with national or international initiatives such as Research Irelands Science Week.

The ATU Policy Brief Series makes easily digestable 1-page summaries of recent ATU publications, aiming to give actionable advice to industry, policymakers and community stakeholders. 

If you would like to get involved with either initiative please get in touch or use the form below:

- ATU Research Showcase Series - Submission Form – Fill in form

- ATU Policy Brief Series - Submission Form – Fill in form

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James has a PhD in Microbial Biotechnology from University College Dublin where he was supervised by Prof. Kevin O'Connor & Dr. Tanja Narancic within the Research Ireland funded BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre.

His expertise includes microbial bioprocess development & bioprocess scale up, with a focus on optimising protein expression and protein engineering. 

Prior to completing his PhD, James was a core member of the Bioprocess Research & Development team in Bioplastech ltd, fostering the development of novel bioprocesses.

Feel free to get in touch!