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ProfessorKevin O'Connor

Full Professor

School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science

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  • Full Professor
    School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science
  • 01 716 2198
  • University College Dublin, School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, Science Centre - East Belfield Dublin 4

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • REVIEWING / REFEREEING
    Microbial Biotechnology
    1 Jun 2017
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
    American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
    2 Jan 2017
    member
  • PERSONAL AWARD, PRIZE, HONOUR
    NovaUCD innovation award
    1 Jan 2016
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    Scientific committee of the Biobased Industries join undertaking
    24 Sep 2014
    Chair
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    Earth Institute UCD executive
    3 Feb 2014
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    EC Expert group for bio-based products
    30 Sep 2013
    Member
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    School of Biomolecular and biomedical science executive
    24 Jun 2013
  • CONSULTING / ADVISORY
    Davy
    10 Jan 2011 - 4 Jan 2013
    I give advice on bio-based products and biopolymers to Davy as part of their market analysis and technology development watch.�
  • REVIEWING / REFEREEING
    Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
    2 Oct 2006
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
    American society for Microbiology
    1 Jan 2003 - 31 Dec 2003
    Promoting microbiology and co-operation among microbiologists
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
    Society for General Microbiology
    1 Jan 2003 - 31 Dec 2003
    To promote microbiology on the Island of Ireland
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    (SGM) Society for general Microbiology, Irish Branch
    10 Oct 2000 - 30 Dec 1999
    Member
  • PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
    Creating a Rural Hub at the Centre of the Bioeconomy Ecosystem: Repurposing the Lisheen Mine (opens in a new tab)⁠
    Fossil fuels are a depleting resource and their use has harmful environmental impacts. We have come to depend on the products that come from fossil fuels - energy, dyes, glues and plastics to name but a few. But how can we reduce our dependence on environmentally harmful fossil fuels, while still enjoying the benefits of the products they give us at an affordable price? Professor Kevin O’Connor and his team believe the answer lies in the development of a vibrant bioeconomy. Professor O'Connor's expertise, research and vision have positioned UCD and Ireland as a European leader in bioeconomy re
  • COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
    SBBS teaching and learning committee
  • EVENT ADMINISTRATION / PARTICIPATION
    Presentation to Policy makers in the European commission.I made 3 presentations to Commissioner hogan, his cabinet, and the management team of DG Agriculture June 19, 20th and 26th about the Bioeconomy and its potential for rural development. The presentation was made in the contact of supporting primary producers to innovate and diversify through science and technology. I presented my vision for a bioeconomy supported by sustainability, technological development and knowledge creation. This was also in the context of Common agricultural policy modernisation. Part of this vision was the BEACON SFI bioeconomy research centre and the Lisheen bioeconomy innovation and pilot facilty campus.