Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Sinéad Mitchell (she/her) is a lecturer in Sustainability and Strategy. She is a Pincipal Investigator of the Ryan Institute (University of Galway) and a Funded Investigator with i-Form (Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing). Sinéad is part of the Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials (ASMME) Research Group at the University. She draws on her rich industry background as an experienced engineer, business consultant, researcher and social enterprise development.
Sinéad's specialism lies in the sustainability aspects of projects. She is an experienced collaborator on many funded projects from the EU, Enterprise Ireland (Disruptive Technology and Innovation), EPA Ireland (Green Business CCPP) and Pobal.
Sinéad's principal research interests include sustainability and eco-innovation, sustainable manufacturing, sustainable business, circular economy, sustainable assistive technologies and life cycle assessment.
Current Projects:
- FreeForm Optix – Funded by Enterprise Ireland Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (led by MBryonics)
- WoodStock – Funded by EU Horizon Project (Led by University of Ghent)
- SIFAM – Sustainable Innovation Frameworks for Advanced Manufacturing – Funded by i-Form Research Ireland
- Sustainability of Bioplastics – Funded by Irish Research Counci and Hardiman PhD Scholarship
Current Researchers
- Cherrelle Johnson, PhD Researcher on the topic of The Sustainability of Bioplastics
- Hanif Ibrahim, Postdoc researcher on the LCA aspects of the FreeForm Optixproject
- Sumaira Kayani, PhD Researcher on the topic of Sustainable Frameworks for Advanced Manufacturing SMEs
- Bashir Alao, Postdoc researcher on WoodStock Project https://www.woodstockproject.eu/
Previous Projects:
- MiDrone - Funded by Enterprise Ireland Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (led by EireComposties)
Research Interests
Principal interests include sustainable business, sustainable and circular manufacturing and eco-innovation, particularly in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and life cycle assessment (LCA) social LCA and policy
Teaching Interests
Teaching interests include the general area of sustainability accross all teaching modules, systems, sustainability strategies and management, industrial and mechanical engineering with a particular focus on sustainability, sustainable innovation, the circular economy and life cycle assessment (LCA).
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
External positions
Lecturer in Sustainability and Strategy, University of Galway
1 Sep 2022 → …
Director, An Mheitheal Comhshaol (TA An Mheithal Rothar)
1 Jul 2020 → …
Keywords
- HD28 Management. Industrial Management
- TS Manufactures
- TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Evaluating Bioplastic Degradation & Fragmentation Using Rainfall Simulation
Harrison, N., Mitchell, S. & Mitchell, S., 5 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference (Published) › Poster › peer-review
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Advancements in Functionally Graded Polyether Ether Ketone Components: Design, Manufacturing, and Characterisation Using a Modified 3D Printer
McNiffe, E., Ritter, T., Higgins, T., Samdaliri, O., Flanagan, T., Walls, M., Ghabezi, P., Finnegan, W., Mitchell, S. & Harrison, N., 10 Jul 2023, In: Polymers.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access31 Citations (Scopus) -
Design and modification of a material extrusion 3D printer to manufacture functional gradient PEEK components
Samdaliri, O., Ghabezi, P., Finnegan, W., Mitchell, S. & Harrison, N. M., 1 Sep 2023, In: Polymers. 15, 18, 3825.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access44 Citations (Scopus) -
Evaluating the sustainability of lightweight drones for delivery: towards a suitable methodology for assessment
Finnegan, W. & Mitchell, S., 1 Feb 2023, In: Functional Composite Materials.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article
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Experimental study on mechanical properties of material extrusion additive manufactured parts from recycled glass fibre-reinforced polypropylene composite
Samdaliri, O., Ghabezi, P., Finnegan, W., Mitchell, S. & Harrison, N., 1 Aug 2023, In: Composites Science and Technology. 241, 110125 p., 110125.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access96 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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CUSP (Community University Sustainability Partnership) Governance Workgroup(Internal) (External organisation)
Mitchell, S. (Member)
1 Sep 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Cherrelle Johnson
Mitchell, S. (Co-Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Teaching and Learning(Internal) (External organisation)
Mitchell, S. (Member)
5 May 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Director (voluntary) An Mheithal Comhshaol
Mitchell, S. (Other)
13 Sep 2022 → …Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
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University Curriculum Design Strategy Committe(Internal) (External organisation)
Mitchell, S. (Member)
5 Mar 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee