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Dr. George Bishop is a quantatative environmental sustainability scientist at the University of Galway. His primary research pursuits revolve around using forward-looking life cycle assessment (LCA) to explore and understand the complex systems transformation necessary to achieve Net Zero and Bioeconomy ambitions. His past work has evaluated the environmental sustainability of various bio-based systems, including bioproducts; bioenergy; Carbon Dioxide Removal technologies, practices, and approaches; livestock systems; national AFOLU; and waste management strategies. George is an LCA analyst on the DAFM funded project: InformBio (Integrated Framework for Mapping, Modelling and Monitoring Irelands Bioeconomy) which aims to develop a low carbon roadmap for Irelands bioeconomy.
InformBio will develop a first Foresight Analysis for Irelands bioeconomy, attempting to quantify the potential of the bioeconomy to contribute to Irelands climate and sustainability targets. Moreover, the project positions Ireland as a front-runner among EU member states, by developing a prototype national bioeconomy monitoring system, enabling stakeholders to track the development and progress of the national bioeconomy against key bioeconomy indicators.
Education/Academic qualification
M.Sc., PhD
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 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
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
Research output
- 14 Article
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Cascading wood use into bioenergy with carbon capture and storage ensures continuous and enduring temperature reduction
Bishop, G., Duffy, C., Berndes, G., Brandão, M., Cowie, A., Healey, J. R., Hennig, C., Koponen, K., Gaffey, J. & Styles, D., Dec 2026, In: Communications Earth and Environment. 7, 1, 233.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Environmental assessment of anaerobic digestion within net-zero and policy-aligned AFOLU sector futures
Vousoughi, P., Arce, A. M., Bishop, G., Henn, D., Duffy, C., Styles, D. & Byrne, K. A., 20 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 540, 147363.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Quantifying and Mapping Biomass Resources in Ireland: A Holistic Assessment of Primary and Secondary Feedstocks
Girón-Domínguez, C., Alaydi, H., Sameti, M., Kargupta, W., Bishop, G., Styles, D., Zimmermann, J., Díaz Huerta, J., Fealy, R., McMahon, H. & Gaffey, J., Feb 2026, In: Energies. 19, 4, 1068.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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A life cycle thinking-based environmental risk framework for screening sustainable feedstocks in early-stage bioeconomy projects
Bishop, G., Girón-Domínguez, C., Gaffey, J., Henchion, M., Fealy, R., Zimmermann, J., Kargupta, W. & Styles, D., Jun 2025, In: Resources, Environment and Sustainability. 20Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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An integrated technoeconomic and environmental assessment of biomethane production via anaerobic digestion of food waste in Ireland: Updated insights under market volatility
Martínez-Arce, A., Kargupta, W., Domínguez, C. G., Odey, E. A., McMahon, H., Huerta, J. D., Zimmermann, J., Bishop, G., Gaffey, J. & Styles, D., Oct 2025, In: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 82, 104563.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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