Dr. Emmet O'Reilly
Biography
Emmet is currently a lecturer in polymer/organic chemistry in the Department of Chemical Sciences and the course director for the BSc in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry. He completed his undergraduate studies (Analytical Science - DCU) in 2004 and doctoral studies in 2008 (PhD in Polymer Chemistry - Biomedical Diagnostics Institute - DCU). In 2010 he was awarded an Marie Curie post-doctoral fellowship and took up a position with the CNRS in Montpellier, France, returning to Ireland in 2013.Emmet's research involves investigating novel polymeric materials for applications in bio-sensing and pharmaceutical processing. He has extensive experience in polymer characterization and synthesis of electroactive polymeric materials. He is an active member of the Bernal Institute currently leading a group of 7 researchers at the including 2 Marie Curie Research Fellows, 1 Post-doctoral researcher and 4 postgraduate students. He as co-authored multiple peer reviewed articles and acts as an international accreditation assessor for the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Research Interests
My research focuses on the design, synthesis and characterisation of stimuli-responsive polymeric materials for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.Specific research strands include;
- Synthesis of bio-degradable electroactive polymeric materials for in-vitro/in-vivo diagnostics and disposable electronics.
- Hydrogel/Silicone porous materials with tunable mechanical properties.
- Novel polymeric materials/processing approaches for improved pharmaceutics.
- Polymer synthesis/characterisation/functionalisation.
- Electrochemistry and Electrochemiluminescence (ECL).
- Spray-drying, NMR, Mass Spectroscopy, Electrochemistry.
Current Postdoctoral Researchers
Dr Ahmad Ziaee
Dr Semen Vasilev
Former Postdoctoral Researchers
Dr Shaheen Sarkar
Seyedeh Pishnamazi
Bin Zhao
Current PhD researchers
Alice Parkes (IRC)
Laura Foley (SFI-SSPC)
Emily Hill (IRC)
Ellen Roche (IRC)
Former PhD students and current employers
Maria Heffernan (Eli Lilly)
Sharon Bolanta (Eli Lilly)
Ahmad Ziaee (UL)
Siobhan O Connor (Regeneron)
Former MSc Students
Eamonn Guiry
Professional Activities
Education
- 2015 University of Limerick - Specialist Diploma in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship
- 2008 Biomedical Diagnostics Institute - Dublin City University - PhD
- 2004 Dublin City University - BSc (Hons)
Committee
- 2014 S&E Research Committee,
- 2013 CES Safety Committee ,
Association
- 2013 Associate Member (AMRSC) , Royal Society of Chemistry
Award
- 2010 - Marie Curie Fellowship
Employment
- IPSEN Pharmaceuticals - Quality Control Analyst
Language
- French
Research Collaborators
- Conor Hogan - External Examiner - La Trobe University -Australia
- Lynn Dennany - Joint Publication - University of Strathclyde -Scotland
- Paolo Bertoncello - Joint Publication - Swansea University -Wales
- Paolo Bertoncello - External Examiner - Swansea University -Wales
- Patrice Mollard - Joint Publication - Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle (IGF) -France
- Paul Conroy - Joint Publication - Monash University -Australia
Peer Reviewed Journals
Synthesis of Poly(acrylic acid)-Cysteine-Based Hydrogels with Highly Customizable Mechanical Properties for Advanced Cell Culture Applications
Bolanta S.O.;Malijauskaite S.;McGourty K.;O'Reilly E.J. (2022) Synthesis of Poly(acrylic acid)-Cysteine-Based Hydrogels with Highly Customizable Mechanical Properties for Advanced Cell Culture Applications. Acs Omega :9108-9117
Controlled isolation and stabilisation of pure metastable carbamazepine form IV by droplet-confinement via a continuous manufacturing route
Parkes A.;Ziaee A.;Walker G.;O'Reilly E. (2022) Controlled isolation and stabilisation of pure metastable carbamazepine form IV by droplet-confinement via a continuous manufacturing route. Crystengcomm
Formation of Ciprofloxacin–Isonicotinic Acid Cocrystal Using Mechanochemical Synthesis Routes—An Investigation into Critical Process Parameters
Karimi-Jafari M.;Ziaee A.;O’Reilly E.;Croker D.;Walker G. (2022) Formation of Ciprofloxacin–Isonicotinic Acid Cocrystal Using Mechanochemical Synthesis Routes—An Investigation into Critical Process Parameters. Pharmaceutics
Magnetically recyclable Schiff-based palladium nanocatalyst [Fe<inf>3</inf>O<inf>4</inf>@SiNSB-Pd] and its catalytic applications in Heck reaction: Magnetically recyclable Schiff-based palladium nanocatalyst
Hafizi H.;Lutfor Rahman M.;Sani Sarjadi M.;Salim Akhter M.;Collins M.N.;O'Reilly E.J.;Walker G.M.;Sarkar S.M. (2022) Magnetically recyclable Schiff-based palladium nanocatalyst [Fe<inf>3</inf>O<inf>4</inf>@SiNSB-Pd] and its catalytic applications in Heck reaction: Magnetically recyclable Schiff-based palladium nanocatalyst. Arabian Journal Of Chemistry
Cadmium selenide sulfide quantum dots with tuneable emission profiles: An electrochemiluminescence platform for the determination of TIMP-1 protein
O'Connor S.;Al Hassan L.;Brennan G.;McCarthy K.;Silien C.;Liu N.;Kennedy T.;Ryan K.;O'Reilly E. (2022) Cadmium selenide sulfide quantum dots with tuneable emission profiles: An electrochemiluminescence platform for the determination of TIMP-1 protein. Bioelectrochemistry (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
A rational approach towards spray drying of biopharmaceuticals: The case of lysozyme
Ziaee, A.,Albadarin, A.B.,Padrela, L.,Ung, M.-T.,Femmer, T.,Walker, G.,O'Reilly, E. (2020) A rational approach towards spray drying of biopharmaceuticals: The case of lysozyme. : Elsevier B.V. Powder Technology :206-215
Poly(hydroxamic acid) ligand from palm-based waste materials for removal of heavy metals from electroplating wastewater
Rahman M.L.;Wong Z.J.;Sarjadi M.S.;Abdullah M.H.;Heffernan M.A.;Sarkar M.S.;O'Reilly E. (2020) Poly(hydroxamic acid) ligand from palm-based waste materials for removal of heavy metals from electroplating wastewater. Journal Of Applied Polymer Science
Piezoelectricity in the proteinogenic amino acid L-leucine: A novel piezoactive bioelectret
O'Donnell, J.;Sarkar, S.M.;Guerin, S.;Borda, G.G.;Silien, C.;Soulimane, T.;Thompson, D.;O'Reilly, E.;Tofail, S.A.M.; (2020) Piezoelectricity in the proteinogenic amino acid L-leucine: A novel piezoactive bioelectret. Ieee Transactions On Dielectrics And Electrical Insulation
An investigative study on the effect of pre-coating polymer solutions on the fabrication of low cost anti-adhesive release paper
Vasilev S.;Vodyashkin A.;Vasileva D.;Zelenovskiy P.;Chezganov D.;Yuzhakov V.;Shur V.;O’reilly E.;Vinogradov A. (2020) An investigative study on the effect of pre-coating polymer solutions on the fabrication of low cost anti-adhesive release paper. Journal Of Nanomaterials :1-12
Poly(amidoxime) ligand derived from waste palm fiber for the removal of heavy metals from electroplating wastewater
Rahman M.L.;Fui C.J.;Sarjadi M.S.;Arshad S.E.;Musta B.;Abdullah M.H.;Sarkar S.M.;O'Reilly E.J. (2020) Poly(amidoxime) ligand derived from waste palm fiber for the removal of heavy metals from electroplating wastewater. Environmental Science And Pollution Research International
A rational approach towards spray drying of biopharmaceuticals: The case of lysozyme
Ziaee A.;Albadarin A.B.;Padrela L.;Ung M.T.;Femmer T.;Walker G.;O'Reilly E. (2020) A rational approach towards spray drying of biopharmaceuticals: The case of lysozyme. Powder Technology :206-215
Co-crystal polymorphic control by nanodroplet and electrical confinement
Padrela, L.M.;Castro-Dominguez, B.;Ziaee, A.;Long, B.;Ryan, K.M.;Walker, G.;O'Reilly, E.J.; (2019) Co-crystal polymorphic control by nanodroplet and electrical confinement. Crystengcomm
Synthesis and Characterization of CuZnSe<inf>2</inf> Nanocrystals in Wurtzite, Zinc Blende, and Core-Shell Polytypes
Ren H.;Wang M.;Li Z.;Laffir F.;Brennan G.;Sun Y.;Stokes K.;Geaney H.;O'Reilly E.;Gao P.;Liu N.;McCarthy C.;Ryan K. (2019) Synthesis and Characterization of CuZnSe<inf>2</inf> Nanocrystals in Wurtzite, Zinc Blende, and Core-Shell Polytypes. Chemistry Of Materials
Rapid microwave assisted synthesis and characterisation of a semiconducting polymer with pK <inf>a</inf> tuneable degradation properties
Heffernan M.;O'Reilly E. (2019) Rapid microwave assisted synthesis and characterisation of a semiconducting polymer with pK <inf>a</inf> tuneable degradation properties. European Polymer Journal :206-212
Impact of polymeric excipient on cocrystal formation via hot-melt extrusion and subsequent downstream processing
Karimi-Jafari M.;Ziaee A.;Iqbal J.;O'Reilly E.;Croker D.;Walker G. (2019) Impact of polymeric excipient on cocrystal formation via hot-melt extrusion and subsequent downstream processing. International journal of pharmaceutics :745-755
Particle engineering of excipients: A mechanistic investigation into the compaction properties of lignin and [co]-spray dried lignin
Solomon S.;Ziaee A.;Giraudeau L.;O'Reilly E.;Walker G.;Albadarin A. (2019) Particle engineering of excipients: A mechanistic investigation into the compaction properties of lignin and [co]-spray dried lignin. International journal of pharmaceutics :237-248
Amorphous solid dispersion of ibuprofen: A comparative study on the effect of solution based techniques
Ziaee, A.,O'Dea, S.,Howard-Hildige, A.,Padrela, L.,Potter, C.,Iqbal, J.,Albadarin, A.B.,Walker, G.,O'Reilly, E.J. (2019) Amorphous solid dispersion of ibuprofen: A comparative study on the effect of solution based techniques. : Elsevier B.V. International Journal of Pharmaceutics
Co-crystal polymorphic control by nanodroplet and electrical confinement
Padrela L.;Castro-Dominguez B.;Ziaee A.;Long B.;Ryan K.;Walker G.;O'Reilly E. (2019) Co-crystal polymorphic control by nanodroplet and electrical confinement. Crystengcomm :2845-2848
Spray drying of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals: Critical parameters and experimental process optimization approaches
Ziaee, A.,Albadarin, A.B.,Padrela, L.,Femmer, T.,O'Reilly, E.,Walker, G. (2019) Spray drying of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals: Critical parameters and experimental process optimization approaches. : Elsevier B.V. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences :300-318
Spray drying of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals: Critical parameters and experimental process optimization approaches.
Ziaee A;Albadarin AB;Padrela L;Femmer T;O'Reilly E;Walker G; (2018) Spray drying of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals: Critical parameters and experimental process optimization approaches.. European Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences : Official Journal Of The European Federation For Pharmaceutical Sciences
Temperature controlled shape evolution of iron oxide nanostructures in HMTA media
Zhao, B,Ryan, KM,O'Reilly, E,McCarthy, C (2017) Temperature controlled shape evolution of iron oxide nanostructures in HMTA media. Rsc Advances :26328-26334
Spray drying ternary amorphous solid dispersions of ibuprofen – An investigation into critical formulation and processing parameters
Ziaee, A.,Albadarin, A.B.,Padrela, L.,Faucher, A.,O'Reilly, E.,Walker, G. (2017) Spray drying ternary amorphous solid dispersions of ibuprofen – An investigation into critical formulation and processing parameters. : Elsevier B.V. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics :43-51
Spray drying ternary amorphous solid dispersions of ibuprofen - An investigation into critical formulation and processing parameters
Ziaee, A,Albadarin, AB,Padrela, L,Faucher, A,O'Reilly, E,Walker, G (2017) Spray drying ternary amorphous solid dispersions of ibuprofen - An investigation into critical formulation and processing parameters. European Journal Of Pharmaceutics And Biopharmaceutics :43-51
Formation of reworkable nanocomposite adhesives by dielectric heating of epoxy resin embedded Fe3O4 hollow spheres
Zhao, B,Hardiman, M,Ryan, KM,O'Reilly, E,McCarthy, C (2016) Formation of reworkable nanocomposite adhesives by dielectric heating of epoxy resin embedded Fe3O4 hollow spheres. Crystengcomm :6096-6101
A Cholesterol Biosensor Based on the NIR Electrogenerated-Chemiluminescence (ECL) of Water-Soluble CdSeTe/ZnS Quantum Dots
Stewart, A.J., O'Reilly, E.J., Moriarty, R.D., Bertoncello, P., Keyes, T.E., Forster, R.J., Dennany, L. (2015) A Cholesterol Biosensor Based on the NIR Electrogenerated-Chemiluminescence (ECL) of Water-Soluble CdSeTe/ZnS Quantum Dots. Electrochimica Acta
Electrochemiluminescence platform for the detection of C-reactive proteins: application of recombinant antibody technology to cardiac biomarker detection
O'Reilly, E.J., Conroy, P.J., Hearty, S., Keyes, T.E., O'Kennedy, R., Forster, R.J., Dennany, L. (2015) Electrochemiluminescence platform for the detection of C-reactive proteins: application of recombinant antibody technology to cardiac biomarker detection. Rsc Advances
The application of water soluble, mega-Stokes-shifted BODIPY fluorophores to cell and tissue imaging
Moriarty R.;Martin A.;Adamson K.;O'Reilly E.;Mollard P.;Forster R.;Keyes T. (2014) The application of water soluble, mega-Stokes-shifted BODIPY fluorophores to cell and tissue imaging. Journal Of Microscopy :204-218
The application of water soluble, mega-Stokes-shifted BODIPY fluorophores to cell and tissue imaging
Moriarty, R.D., Martin, A., Adamson, K., O'Reilly, E., Mollard, P., Forster, R.J., Keyes, T.E. (2014) The application of water soluble, mega-Stokes-shifted BODIPY fluorophores to cell and tissue imaging. Journal Of Microscopy
Electrochemically induced release of a luminescent probe from a rhenium-containing metallopolymer
Valenti, G., O'Reilly, E.J., McNally, A., Keyes, T.E., Marcaccio, M., Paolucci, F., Forster, R.J. ChemPlusChem (2013) Electrochemically induced release of a luminescent probe from a rhenium-containing metallopolymer. Chembiochem
Insights into electrochemiluminescent enhancement through electrode surface modification
O'Reilly, E.J., Keyes, T.E., Forster, R.J., Dennany, L. (2013) Insights into electrochemiluminescent enhancement through electrode surface modification. Analyst
Ground and excited state communication within a ruthenium containing benzimidazole metallopolymer
O'Reilly, E.J., Dennany, L., Griffith, D., Moser, F., Keyes, T.E., Forster, R.J. (2011) Ground and excited state communication within a ruthenium containing benzimidazole metallopolymer. Pccp Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Demonstration of surface plasmon-coupled emission using solid-state electrochemiluminescence
Yuk, J.S., O'Reilly, E., Forster, R.J., MacCraith, B.D., McDonagh, C. (2011) Demonstration of surface plasmon-coupled emission using solid-state electrochemiluminescence. Chemical Physics Letters
Chronocoulometric determination of urea in human serum using an inkjet printed biosensor
Suman, O'Reilly, E., Kelly, M., Morrin, A., Smyth, M.R., Killard, A.J. (2011) Chronocoulometric determination of urea in human serum using an inkjet printed biosensor. Analytica Chimica Acta
Solid state photochemistry of novel composites containing luminescent metal centers and poly(2-methoxyaniline-5-sulfonic acid)
Dennany, L., O'Reilly, E.J., Innis, P.C., Wallace, G.G., Forster, R.J. (2009) Solid state photochemistry of novel composites containing luminescent metal centers and poly(2-methoxyaniline-5-sulfonic acid). Journal Of Physical Chemistry B
The influence of poly(2-methoxyaniline-5-sulfonic acid) on the electrochemical and photochemical properties of a highly luminescent ruthenium complex
Dennany, L., O'Reilly, E.J., Innis, P.C., Wallace, G.G., Forster, R.J. (2009) The influence of poly(2-methoxyaniline-5-sulfonic acid) on the electrochemical and photochemical properties of a highly luminescent ruthenium complex. Electrochimica Acta
Electrochemiluminescent monolayers on metal oxide electrodes: Detection of amino acids
Dennany, L., O'Reilly, E.J., Keyes, T.E., Forster, R.J. (2006) Electrochemiluminescent monolayers on metal oxide electrodes: Detection of amino acids. Electrochemistry Communications
Books
Book Chapters
Edited Books
Other Journals
Conference Publications
Lauret Imaging,
O'Reilly, E.J., Molino, F., Lafont, C., Mollard, P., (2012) Lauret Imaging, .
324th Meeting of the American Chemical Society
Lynn Dennany, Emmet J O'Reilly, Peter C Innis, Gordon Wallace, Robert J Forster (2007) 324th Meeting of the American Chemical Society .
Conference Contributions
International Dairy Federation
Dr Akeem Olaleye, Prof Harry Van Den Akker, Prof Gavin Walker, Dr. Emmet O'Reilly, Dr Kevin Cronin (2016) International Dairy Federation .
International Dairy Federation
Mahsa Naghshineh*, Harry Van den Akker, Emmet OReilly and Gavin M. Walker (2016) International Dairy Federation .
5th annual NUIG-UL Postgraduate Research day
O'Reilly., E (2015) 5th annual NUIG-UL Postgraduate Research day.
ECL 2014 International Meeting on Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence
O'Reilly, E., Dennany, L., Forster. R., (2014) ECL 2014 International Meeting on Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence .
1st Lauret Imaging meeting 2012
O'Reilly, E.J., Molino, F., Lafont, C., Mollard, P., (2012) 1st Lauret Imaging meeting 2012.
Polymers Down-under Makes Irish Sense
O'Reilly, E.J., Forster, R.J., Wallace, G.G., (2008) Polymers Down-under Makes Irish Sense.
234th American Chemical Society (ACS) International Meeting
Emmet O'Reilly (2008) 234th American Chemical Society (ACS) International Meeting.
International Electromaterials Science Symposium, CSIRO
Dennany, L., O'Reilly, E.J., Innis, P.C., Wallace, G.G., Forster, R.J., (2008) International Electromaterials Science Symposium, CSIRO.
234th American Chemical Society (ACS) International Meeting
O'Reilly, E.J., Dennany, L., Innis, P.C., Wallace, G.G., Forster R.J., (2007) 234th American Chemical Society (ACS) International Meeting.
International Society of Electrochemistry,
O'Reilly, E., Dennany, L., Forster., (2007) International Society of Electrochemistry,.
210th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society,
O'Reilly, E.J., Dennany, L., Keyes, T.E., Forster R.J., (2007) 210th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, .
International Conference on Synthetic Metals (ICSM)
O'Reilly, E.J., Dennany, L., Innis, P.C., Masdarolomoor, F., Wallace, G.G., Forster, R.J., (2006) International Conference on Synthetic Metals (ICSM).
Electrochem 2005
O'Reilly, E.J., Dennany, L., Griffith, D., Keyes, T.E., Forster, R.J., (2005) Electrochem 2005 .
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
Stabilizing vaccines via drying: Quality by design considerations
Ghaemmaghamian Z.;Zarghami R.;Walker G.;O'Reilly E.;Ziaee A. (2022) Stabilizing vaccines via drying: Quality by design considerations. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews