In an exciting development for academic and industry collaboration, eleven Trinity researchers from Trinity College Dublin have successfully secured fellowships through the Research Ireland Industry Research, Development, and Innovation Fellowship (IRDIF) Programme. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering innovation that drives societal and economic growth.
Supported by significant funding, the fellowships vary in duration from 12 to 24 months, allowing recipients to engage in projects spanning a wide range of fields. These include sustainable manufacturing, advanced therapies for ulcerative colitis, and innovative material solutions.
Meet the Trinity Researchers and Their Projects
- Alexa Ennis will collaborate with Private Enterprise to explore innovative polymer coatings for catheter devices.
- Althaf Raja Mohammed will partner with HT Materials Science Ltd. to develop graphene and metal oxide nanofluids for enhanced thermal cooling applications.
- Beyza Yaman will work alongside Huawei Technologies (Ireland) Co., Limited to improve autonomous telecommunications systems.
- Cansu Ilhan will team up with Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) to create advanced materials solutions for high voltage analogue-CMOS integration.
- Dipto Barman will join Workday to focus on adaptive and integrated AI safety mechanisms for large language models in enterprise settings.
- Irina Munina will collaborate with iSentioLabs to enable sustainable manufacturing through wireless technologies, making machines smarter.
- Isabella Batten will work with Noa Therapeutics to investigate multi-modal drug compounds as potential therapeutic agents for ulcerative colitis.
- Julie Clarke will partner with Climate Matters to develop climate risk intelligence tools for critical infrastructure assets.
- Lucy Prendeville will again work with Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) to develop magnetic thin films for multiturn sensors.
- Sukhananazerin Abdulla will collaborate with Versatile Packaging on multilayer barrier films aimed at sustainable food packaging solutions.
- Tandra Ghoshal will work with Alcon Laboratories Ireland Ltd to create materials suitable for use in intraocular lenses.
James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “Research Ireland’s Industry Research Development and Innovation Fellowship Programme exemplifies how academic research and industry expertise can converge to address pressing challenges and deliver impactful solutions.” He highlighted the programme’s role in enhancing Ireland’s research ecosystem and fostering vital partnerships that lead to innovation.
In addition to receiving funding from the IRDIF Programme, the industry partners involved will provide co-funding, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement. Researchers will not only contribute their academic insights and expertise but will also gain valuable industry knowledge and experience, further enriching their professional development.
Celine Fitzgerald, Interim CEO of Research Ireland, expressed delight at the establishment of these new partnerships, emphasising that the IRDIF Programme offers researchers unique opportunities to tackle industry-focused challenges. This collaborative effort ensures that knowledge exchange drives research excellence while enhancing the competitive advantage of participating companies.
As these eleven researchers embark on their fellowships, the potential for innovation and progress in various fields is substantial, promising significant contributions to both academia and industry.
