Personal profile
Biography
I am a Lecturer (Above the Bar) and a Royal Society - Science Foundation Ireland University Research Fellow, in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, at the University of Galway. My research is interdisciplinary, merging my primary field of Environmental Microbiology with Chemistry and Engineering, in order to design and develop novel biotechnological platforms. My primary research interest is in the integration of adsorption with biotransformation, overcoming bioavailability limitations to convert target compounds to high value products. This approach addresses multiple goals, including sustainability, circular economy, renewable resources and waste valorisation.
Research Interests
My key research interest is in the development of innovative and sustainable biological technologies. I am particularly interested in developing materials that will optimise both adsorption and bioavailability, which are often considered to be incompatible processes. This is, inherently, highly transdisciplinary research, merging environmental engineering, chemistry and microbiology. In addition to working comfortably across these fields, I have developed a strong network of national and international collaborators, in academia, industry and government. Alongside high impact factor academic publications, my research has contributed to international industry and government policy documents.
Teaching Interests
Bioremediation, Adsorption based biotechnology and integration with bioavailability; Microbial genetics
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Education/Academic qualification
BSc, PhD
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
- Environmental Biotechnology
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Antibiotic and Heavy Metal Resistance in Bacteria from Contaminated Agricultural Soil: Insights from a New Zealand Airstrip
Heydari, A., Kim, N. D., Biggs, P. J., Horswell, J., Gielen, G. J. H. P., Siggins, A., Bromhead, C., Meza-Alvarado, J. C. & Palmer, B. R., Feb 2025, In: Antibiotics. 14, 2, 192.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Biochar-Based Permeable Reactive Barriers
Siggins, A., 1 Jan 2025, Biochar Amendments for Environmental Remediation. CRC Press, p. 213-225 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Quantifying the influence of climate change on pesticide risks in drinking water
Harmon O'Driscoll, J., Healy, M. G., Siggins, A., McGinley, J., O'Brien, E., Wang, J., Holloway, P., Mellander, P. E., Morrison, L., Scannell, S. & Ryan, P. C., 1 Apr 2025, In: Science of the Total Environment. 972, 179090.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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A split herbicide application strategy reduces surface runoff
Scannell, S., Healy, M. G., Sambrano, G., McGinley, J., Ryan, P. C., Mellander, P. E., Morrison, L., Harmon O’Driscoll, J. & Siggins, A., Jul 2024, In: Soil Use and Management. 40, 3, e13086.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Effects of coagulation pre-treatment on chemical and microbial properties of water-soil-plant systems of constructed wetlands
Mohamed, A. Y. A., Tuohy, P., Healy, M. G., Ó hUallacháin, D., Fenton, O. & Siggins, A., Aug 2024, In: Chemosphere. 362, 142745.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Enrichment of aerobic methane oxidising microbial communities capable of colonising biochar.
Siggins, A. (Other)
20 Oct 2025 → 24 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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Fifth International Conference on Biogas Microbiology
Siggins, A. (Conference Organising Committee Member)
26 May 2025 → 29 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Prisca Nyamukondiwa
Siggins, A. (Primary Supervisor)
2025 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Sustainable World (Organisational unit)
Siggins, A. (Member)
2025 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Probabilistic assessment of pesticide health risks via drinking water under future climatic conditions.
Siggins, A. (Other)
29 Aug 2024 → 30 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference