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Biography
Dr. Sinéad Mitchell (she/her) is a lecturer in Sustainability and Strategy and Programme Director of the Master's in Management and Sustainability.
On her research, Sinéad is a Pincipal Investigator of the Ryan Institute and a Funded Investigator with i-Form and PI of 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 sustainable-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 Sept 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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Co-creating sustainable learning communities in a transdisciplinary course
O’Brien, A., Clavin, A., Horkan, S., Cassidy, A., Duane, S., Cronin, N., Mitchell, S., Clancy, J., Horan, L. A., Sammon, J. & Kindermann, G., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Information and Learning Science. p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Co-creating sustainable learning communities in a transdisciplinary course
O’Brien, A., Clavin, A., Horkan, S., Cassidy, A., Duane, S., Cronin, N., Mitchell, S., Clancy, J., Horan, L. A., Sammon, J. & Kindermann, G., 5 May 2026, In: Information and Learning Science.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Life cycle and re-entry assessment of CNC-manufactured AlSi aerospace freeform mirrors
Ibrahim, H. A., Harrison, N., Flanagan, T. & Mitchell, S., Dec 2026, In: Cleaner Manufacturing.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Life cycle assessment in aerospace manufacturing processes: A review
Ibrahim, H. A., Harrison, N., Flanagan, T. & Mitchell, S., Dec 2026, In: Cleaner Environmental Systems. 23, 100503.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Review article › peer-review
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Life cycle assessment of CNC machining for freeform mirrors
Ibrahim, H. A., Harrison, N., Flanagan, T., Jennings, A., Mundy, S., Willis, G. & Mitchell, S., 2026, In: Procedia CIRP. 140, p. 108-113 6 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Conference article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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CUSP (Community University Sustainability Partnership) Governance Workgroup(Internal) (External organisation)
Mitchell, S. (Member)
1 Sept 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 Sept 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