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Biography
PhD from Imperial College London (1995) entitled Aerosol Deposition on Indoor Surfaces. Engaged in interdisciplinary research on indoor air pollution; specific interests include aerosol deposition on indoor surfaces, dermal exposure assessment, tracer aerosol detection, compartment modelling of indoor aerosol concentrations, transport of biological aerosols, tobacco smoke exposure, indoor air quality in energy efficient buildings. Research grants held from bodies including EPA, SEAI, European FP7, RPII, Enterprise Ireland and NUI Galway. President of The Aerosol Society of the UK and Ireland (2011-2013).span times= 115%;= 12pt= font-family:= font-size:= new= roman,serif;= style=line-height:
Research Interests
Experimental and computational studies of indoor aerosol transport. Tracer aerosol measurements. Indooroutdoor aerosol ratios. Human exposure assessment, dermal exposure.
Teaching Interests
General Physics, Environmental and Atmospheric Physics
Education/Academic qualification
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Accepting PhD Students
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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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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., O'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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A seasonal assessment of indoor air quality and thermal performance in naturally ventilated airtight energy-efficient dwellings
Alhindawi, I., McGrath, J. A., Sood, D., O'Donnell, J. & Byrne, M. A., 15 May 2025, In: Building and Environment. 276, 112862.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly Built Homes
Sood, D., Alhindawi, I., Mc Grath, J., Byrne, M. & O'Donnell, J., 18 Sep 2025, UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy.Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Policy Contribution
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Machine learning based multi-objective optimisation of energy consumption, thermal comfort and CO2 concentration in energy-efficient naturally ventilated residential dwellings
Sood, D., Alhindawi, I., Ali, U., Finn, D., McGrath, J. A., Byrne, M. A. & O'Donnell, J., 1 Jan 2025, In: Building and Environment. 267, 112255.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus) -
Machine learning based multi-objective optimisation of energy consumption, thermal comfort and CO2 concentration in energy-efficient naturally ventilated residential dwellings
Sood, D., Alhindawi, I., Ali, U., Finn, D., McGrath, J. A., Byrne, M. A. & O'Donnell, J., Jan 2025, In: Building and Environment.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Ibrahim Alhindawi
Byrne, M. (Primary Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Widath Buddila Wijeyesekera
Byrne, M. (Primary Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Adam Collison
Byrne, M. (Primary Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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James McGrath University of Galway
Byrne, M. (Primary Supervisor)
2014 → 2024Activity: Other › Postgraduates Supervised