Biography

I am a lecturer in industrial mathematics with MACSI in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the University of Limerick. My research interests lie in the application of mathematical techniques and logic to challenging every day and industrial problems. I have completed a BSc in Mathematical Sciences in University College Cork (UCC) followed by an MSc in Mathematical Modelling in the University of Limerick (UL). I also completed my PhD in MACSI in UL. My skill as a problem solver is based on a strong academic career giving me a wide knowledge of mathematical techniques. These skills have been honed during a variety of industrial projects and problem-solving workshops, equipping me to translate complex problems into mathematical models for in depth analysis. During my PhD I worked on projects with two industrial collaborators. My work with Philips Research (Eindhoven), involved modelling of flow and extraction of coffee from coffee beds. I also worked with Johnson & Johnson company Vistakon (Limerick), on modelling of the contact lens hydration section of their contact lens production line.

Following my PhD, I worked as a postdoctoral research associate on the Momentum spokes project in the SSPC (Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre), on an interdisciplinary project with Johnson & Johnson company Janssen. The project considered the application of mathematical modelling techniques and targeted experiments to facilitate the emerging trend towards continuous manufacturing of tablets in the pharmaceutical industry. More recently before taking up my current role, I completed a one-year postdoctoral position with MACSI/SSPC on mathematical modelling of drug release from tablets in in-vitro dissolution processes.

Research Interests

Industrial Mathematics
Flow and chemical transport in porous media
Drug release from pharmaceutical devices (e.g. tablets)

Professional Activities

Award

  • 2022 - Charlemont Grant
  • 2019 - Travel grant
  • 2011 - College of Science, Engineering and Food Science Graduate of the Year Award Runner Up
  • 2010 - Four month research scholarship on CISEI program at University of California, Santa Barbara

Employment

  • 2021 University of Limerick - Lecturer in Industrial and Applied Mathematics
  • 2020 University of Limerick - Postdoctoral Research Associate
  • 2016 University of Limerick - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Education

  • 2016 University of Limerick - Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2012 University of Limerick - MSc
  • 2011 University College Cork - BSc (Hons)

Peer Reviewed Journals

2023

On the dissolution of a solid spherical particle

Assunção M.;Vynnycky M.;Moroney K.M. (2023) On the dissolution of a solid spherical particle. Physics Of Fluids

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2021

Mathematical modelling of drug release from a porous granule

Moroney, KM;Vynnycky, M (2021) Mathematical modelling of drug release from a porous granule. NEW YORK : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC Applied Mathematical Modelling :432-452

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2021

A moving-boundary model of dissolution from binary drug-excipient granules incorporating microstructure.

Moroney KM;Kotamarthy L;Muthancheri I;Ramachandran R;Vynnycky M; (2021) A moving-boundary model of dissolution from binary drug-excipient granules incorporating microstructure.. International journal of pharmaceutics

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2020

An evaluation of the Johanson model for roller compaction process development for a high dose API

Moroney K.M.;Cronin P.;Adeleye O.A.;Schaller B.E.;Howard M.A.;Castro-Dominguez B.;Ramachandran R.;Walker G.M. (2020) An evaluation of the Johanson model for roller compaction process development for a high dose API. Powder Technology :82-95

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2019

Analysing extraction uniformity from porous coffee beds using mathematical modelling and computational fluid dynamics approaches

Moroney K.;O’Connell K.;Meikle-Janney P.;O’Brien S.;Walker G.;Lee W. (2019) Analysing extraction uniformity from porous coffee beds using mathematical modelling and computational fluid dynamics approaches. Plos One

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2019

Systematic development of a high dosage formulation to enable direct compression of a poorly flowing API: A case study

Schaller B.;Moroney K.;Castro-Dominguez B.;Cronin P.;Belen-Girona J.;Ruane P.;Croker D.;Walker G. (2019) Systematic development of a high dosage formulation to enable direct compression of a poorly flowing API: A case study. International journal of pharmaceutics :615-630

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2017

Electrospun API-loaded mixed matrix membranes for controlled release

(2017) Electrospun API-loaded mixed matrix membranes for controlled release. Rsc Adv.

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2017

Electrospun API-loaded mixed matrix membranes for controlled release

Castro-Dominguez, B,Moroney, K,Schaller, B,O'Connor, S,Cloonan, A,Vo, TTN,Walker, G,O'Reilly, EJ (2017) Electrospun API-loaded mixed matrix membranes for controlled release. Rsc Advances :43300-43309

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2016

Coffee extraction kinetics in a well mixed system

Moroney, KM,Lee, WT,O'Brien, SBG,Suijver, F,Marra, J (2016) Coffee extraction kinetics in a well mixed system. Journal Of Mathematics In Industry

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2016

Coffee extraction kinetics in a well mixed system

Moroney, Kevin M. and Lee, William T. and O'Brien, Stephen BG and Suijver, Freek and Marra, Johan (2016) Coffee extraction kinetics in a well mixed system. Journal of Mathematics in Industry :1-19

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2016

ASYMPTOTIC ANALYSIS OF THE DOMINANT MECHANISMS IN THE COFFEE EXTRACTION PROCESS

Moroney, KM,Lee, WT,O' Brien, SBG,Suijver, F,Marra, J (2016) ASYMPTOTIC ANALYSIS OF THE DOMINANT MECHANISMS IN THE COFFEE EXTRACTION PROCESS. Siam Journal On Applied Mathematics :2196-2217

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2015

Modelling of coffee extraction during brewing using multiscale methods: An experimentally validated model

Moroney, KM,Lee, WT,O'Brien, SBG,Suijver, F,Marra, J (2015) Modelling of coffee extraction during brewing using multiscale methods: An experimentally validated model. Chemical Engineering Science :216-234

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2016

Progress in Industrial Mathematics at ECMI 2014

(2016) Progress in Industrial Mathematics at ECMI 2014.

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