🚀 Exciting Opportunity: Fully Funded PhD in Aerosol Safety Research 🌍💨 We’re thrilled to announce a fully funded 4-year PhD position as part of the "MASK! – Making Aerosol Safety Known" project at Munster Technological University (MTU), supported by TU RISE funding. This project focuses on characterising droplet distribution from masks to enhance our understanding of airborne pathogen transmission. 💡 What’s in it for you? Hands-on Research Experience: Engage in cutting-edge research using advanced photometry techniques to study droplet distribution from masks. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside leading experts in photonics, astrophysics, and biology, gaining insights from various fields. Industry Placement Opportunities: Spend a minimum of 12 weeks with industry partners, applying your research in real-world settings and building valuable professional connections. Competitive Funding: Receive a tax-free stipend of €25,000 per annum and full coverage of University PhD fees (EU or non-EU) for 4 years. Professional Development: Enhance your skills in data analysis, experimental design, and interdisciplinary research, preparing you for a successful career in academia or industry. Societal Impact: Contribute to vital research that can improve public health and safety by advancing our understanding of how masks can protect against airborne pathogens. Supervisors and Associated People: Professor Roy Sleator (MTU primary supervisor) Dr. Niall Smith (MTU/ MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory, Principal Investigator) Alan Giltinan(Chief Technical Officer, BCO) Dr. Liam Lewis (Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)) Dr. Krishnakumar Chullipalliyalil (Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)) If you’re passionate about making a societal impact through innovative research, join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team! 📅 Application deadline: November 4, 2024 📍 Start date: No later than January 1, 2025 For more information and to apply, email niall.smith@mtu.ie with ‘TU RISE PhD Application’ in the subject line. #PhDopportunity #Research #AerosolSafety #MTU #TU_RISE #PublicHealth #Photonics #Astrophysics #Biology #Innovation
Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)
Research Services
Cork, Munster 936 followers
Innovation Through Light
About us
The Centre for Advanced Photonics and Process Analysis (CAPPA) is at the forefront of photonics research in Ireland. CAPPA is a research centre of Munster Technological University (MTU), conducting both applied and fundamental research on photonics for applications in areas as diverse as telecommunications, medical devices, food and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The CAPPA centre is co-located in both MTU’s Bishopstown campus and in the Tyndall National Institute through the MTU@Tyndall partnership. The activities of CAPPA focus on innovation for industry and advanced research. The CAPPA Technology Gateway is one of a nationwide network of 15 gateways, supported by Enterprise Ireland, whose objective is to deliver technology solutions for Irish industry. The CAPPA Gateway is successfully delivering photonic solutions for industries in the Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage and Medical Device sectors.
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http://www.cappa.ie
External link for Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)
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- Research Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Cork, Munster
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- Educational
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- 2008
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- Photonics, Process Analysis, Nanophotonics, Femtosecond Physics, non-linear dynamics of semi-conductor lasers, Photoluminescence Dynamics, Spectroscopy, Advanced Imaging, Optical Design, Chemical Imaging, Electron Microscopy, and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
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Munster Technological University, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork
Cork, Munster T12 P928, IE
Employees at Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)
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Michael McAuliffe
Post-doctoral researcher at Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)
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Liam O'Faolain
Nanophotonics Group leader
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Killian Barton
Postdoctoral Researcher CAPPA
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Annemarie McCarthy
Photonics Researcher at Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)
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🚀 Exciting Opportunity: Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Wastewater Treatment 🌍💧 We're thrilled to announce a fully funded 4-year PhD position as part of the EFFICIOM project at Munster Technological University (MTU)! This project, co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, focuses on developing cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions for wastewater treatment in the dairy industry. Dairy processing generates vast amounts of wastewater, and traditional treatment methods are energy-intensive and costly. EFFICIOM aims to change that by creating a rapid, reagentless, highly sensitive monitoring system using fluorescence spectroscopy and machine learning to optimize processes, saving energy and reducing costs. 💡 What's in it for you? Hands-on research experience Collaboration with leading industry partners Placement opportunities within the Irish dairy sector Competitive tax-free stipend and full tuition coverage If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a tangible impact on the future of environmental solutions, this is your chance to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team. 📅 Application deadline: 18th October 2024 📍 Start date: No later than 1st January 2025 For more information and to apply, see the attached document. #PhDopportunity #Research #Sustainability #WastewaterTreatment #AI #MachineLearning #MTU #EFFICIOM #DairyIndustry #EUInMyRegion #EnergyEfficiency #Chemometrics
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Post-doctoral researcher at Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)
Join Our Team at CAPPA, Munster Technological University! Are you passionate about photonics and spectroscopy? Do you want to be part of groundbreaking research with real-world impact? We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)! Why Join Us? Cutting-Edge Research: Contribute to the development of innovative technology for imaging and identifying microplastics. Dynamic Team: Collaborate with experts in applied optics, photonics, and machine learning. Impactful Work: Help solve real-world problems and make a difference in various sectors including medical devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Qualifications: PhD in physics, photonics, optomechatronics, or optics (candidates expecting to complete their PhD within three months are also eligible). Significant relevant industrial or research experience may be considered in lieu of a postgraduate qualification. Skills and Experience: Self-starter with independent project management skills. Experimental training in photonics, optics, imaging, and laser systems. Experience in data analysis, instrumentation, and software development. Proven track record in optical system development. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Application Deadline: 1.00 pm on Monday 15th July 2024 🔗 Apply Now: MTU eRecruitment: - https://lnkd.in/e9M-gGpe - https://lnkd.in/e-6xGafR For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael McAuliffe email: Michael.McAuliffe@mtu.ie. Join us and make a difference with your research! 🌐✨ #JobOpportunity #Research #Photonics #Spectroscopy #Innovation #CAPPA #MTU #ScienceJobs #TechJobs #CareerOpportunity
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New position available!
Post-doctoral researcher at Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)
Join Our Team at CAPPA, Munster Technological University! Are you passionate about photonics and spectroscopy? Do you want to be part of groundbreaking research with real-world impact? We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)! Why Join Us? Cutting-Edge Research: Contribute to the development of innovative technology for imaging and identifying microplastics. Dynamic Team: Collaborate with experts in applied optics, photonics, and machine learning. Impactful Work: Help solve real-world problems and make a difference in various sectors including medical devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Qualifications: PhD in physics, photonics, optomechatronics, or optics (candidates expecting to complete their PhD within three months are also eligible). Significant relevant industrial or research experience may be considered in lieu of a postgraduate qualification. Skills and Experience: Self-starter with independent project management skills. Experimental training in photonics, optics, imaging, and laser systems. Experience in data analysis, instrumentation, and software development. Proven track record in optical system development. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Application Deadline: 1.00 pm on Monday 15th July 2024 🔗 Apply Now: MTU eRecruitment: - https://lnkd.in/e9M-gGpe - https://lnkd.in/e-6xGafR For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael McAuliffe email: Michael.McAuliffe@mtu.ie. Join us and make a difference with your research! 🌐✨ #JobOpportunity #Research #Photonics #Spectroscopy #Innovation #CAPPA #MTU #ScienceJobs #TechJobs #CareerOpportunity
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Centre Head (Acting) at Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA) at Munster Technological University
Delighted to be attending this years Enterprise Ireland Food Innovation Summit in Croke Park. Food production is a significant factor in Irelands economy and innovation and research in the food sector is a critical part of the overall food infrastructure. Several of the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network are conducting food related research, check out our webpage for more details https://lnkd.in/eZNhipnw Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA) Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre. Munster Technological University #EUinmyregion
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Photonics21 currently running an article regarding our EU funded research https://lnkd.in/eE395nCA Co-ordinated by Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA) in Munster Technological University our research aims to carry out real time pollution monitoring using Photo Acoustic and Photo Thermal optical techniques, at regular intervals along high traffic areas. Photonics technologies are ever expanding into new areas of cutting edge research and providing high quality investigative techniques to improve the lives of millions of people around the world. For more information on the project please visit https://lnkd.in/ejEYpnHK
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We were delighted to welcome Philip Nolan, Louise Rocks Siobhan Roche and Gráinne Walshe to Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA) today to discuss our research and opportunities for research funding in the new R&I research body which will be created through the merger of the Irish Research Council and Science Foundation Ireland in Jan 2024. Special thanks to all our researchers who spoke about their work today , particularly Samira Jastan who spent time discussing her research with the visitors.
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