Organisation profile
Overview of our Research
In Physics our vision is to create an inclusive welcoming environment that inspires students and staff to address important current and future challenges facing society using physics.
Our mission is to generate new knowledge and to progress the life-long employability of students by:
- Providing effective educational programmes,
- Performing leading-edge research,
- Demonstrating insightful applications of physics.
We believe in research-led teaching. Our teaching programmes are strongly influenced by the expertise of research–active staff who are fully accessible to students. Our specialisations have evolved to be aligned with astronomy, climate change, and medical physics. The impact we make in these areas is greatly enabled by photonics –the ability to harness light. Physics also benefits from theoretical physicists located in the neighbouring School of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
Keywords
- QC Physics
- Q Science (General)
- QB Astronomy
- QD Chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
Research output
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A longitudinal study of CO2 and air exchange rate variations in naturally ventilated airtight energy-efficient dwellings
Alhindawi, I., Fernandes, J. M., Sood, D., Ó Donnell, J. & Byrne, M. A., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Building Engineering.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of the Environmental Contamination of soils and sediments with hazardous Chemicals: TERRACHEM
Coggins, A. M. (First Author), Sharkey, M., Healy, M., Harrad, S., Stubbings, W. A., Ma, Y., Wang, S. & Jin, J., 1 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) 40 p.Research output: Book/Report › Published Report › peer-review
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Corrigendum to “Concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances in sediments and wastewater treatment plant-derived biosolids from Ireland” [Science of the Total Environment, 979 (2025), 179380] (Science of the Total Environment (2025) 979, (S0048969725010162), (10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179380))
Ma, Y., Sharkey, M., Coggins, A. M., Stubbings, W., Healy, M. G. & Harrad, S., 25 Feb 2026, In: Science of the Total Environment. 1018, 181537.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Comment/debate
Open Access
Activities
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On-Line Viral Inactivation Process Monitoring by A-PIES. J. Zang* and A.G. Ryder
Ryder, A. (Other)
5 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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7th European Conference on Process Analytics and Control Technology (EuroPACT)
Ryder, A. (Poster Presentation)
3 May 2026 → 7 May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Prizes
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Annals of Occupational Hygiene 'Editors Choice'
Coggins, M. (Recipient), Jan 2014
Prize: Honorary award
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Press/Media
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How do your habits affect air quality in your retrofitted home?
Coggins, M., Kumar Mishra, A., Fallon-Hogan, V., Norton, D., Doherty, E. & Wemken, N.
4/02/25
1 Media contribution
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How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality and your health
Coggins, M. & Kumar Mishra, A.
4/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media