Our cutting-edge materials research institute unites experts from diverse fields, driving interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science. From pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare & Biomedical solutions, transforming the energy landscape to pioneering environmental solutions, we lead the way.

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Our Facilities and Labs

About Bernal​

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About Bernal​

 

Your Gateway to Materials Research Excellence in: ​​

HEALTH

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EXPLORING BOUNDARIES, ADVANCING HEALTH

Pioneering breakthroughs in translational and applied research on communicable, and non-communicable diseases and mental health such as Urology, Gastrointestinal, Functional Foods, Drug Delivery, Cancer, Neurology & Cardiovascular Research

ENERGY

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ENHANCING TOMORROW, INNOVATING TODAY

Transforming the energy landscape through cutting edge research in batteries, anode & cathode development, sustainable process engineering photonics & composite materials

ENVIRONMENT

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CHAMPIONING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Pioneering environmental solutions in waste resource recovery, waste valorisation, bio-economy, composite materials, ecology, process engineering, biofuels & circular economy

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Cluster Research Groups

 In the areas of Health, Energy and the Environment. 

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Composites
Scientists
Mol Nano​
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Process Eng​ineering
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Bio Engineering

The Bernal Institute is host to Enterprise Ireland funded Technology Centres

The Dairy Processing Technology Centre
The Dairy Processing Technology Centre
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre
Science Foundation Irelands Research Centre for Pharmaceuticals
Science Foundation Irelands Research Centre for Pharmaceuticals

Latest News

Latest News
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31 Jul 2024

Using natural processes to tackle mining waste

Professor Ronan Courtney discusses his research into ecological solutions for waste management in the mining industry.
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25 Jul 2024

PeatFor Project secures €2.7 million grant, boosting Bernal member Professor Ken Byrne's groundbreaking peatland research

Ken’s research on carbon stocks and greenhouse gas exchange in forest and peatland ecosystems has earned him national and international acclaim.
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09 Jul 2024

Bernal launch new facility "AMPEiRE" to revolutionize battery production

This infrastructure will enable the manufacture of prototype batteries from single cell and coin cell to pouch cell level, which is crucial infrastructure transforming battery research to battery fabrication while matching industry standards.
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