Dr. Tom O'Dwyer
Biography
Tom O'Dwyer was awarded his Ph.D. degree from the University of Limerick in 1993. Prior to joining the University of Limerick in 1996, he worked with the Environmental Division of Bord Na Mona, a division of the company which engages in the design and manufacture of waste treatment technologies as well as broader environmental monitoring and consultancy work. He has also worked in technical roles in the pharmaceutical, dairy and food sectors. His research interests span various areas including pollutant removal from waste streams, environmental technology development, waste minimisation, water recovery and reuse and occupational hygiene. he also has a strong interest in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Since joining UL Tom has graduated a number of Ph.D. and M.Sc. students and has published extensively in a host of international peer reviewed technology and environmental research journals. He has also worked extensively in the areas of curriculum design and programme development, particularly in relation to the B.Sc. Environmental Science and B.Sc. Health & Safety programmes. He is currently Course Director for the B.Sc. Environmental Science.Research Interests
- Waste Minimisation, Recovery & Recycling
- Optimisation of industrial waste separation processes
- Application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to environmental issues
- Adsorbent design for water treatment
- Nutrient (P, N) waste minimisation approaches in the biotechnology sector
- Removal and recovery of metals from waste streams
Professional Activities
Association
- 2004 Council Member, Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland
- 2004 Affiliate Member, Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
- 2000 Member, ESAI (Environmental Scientists Association of Ireland)
- 1997 Member, AWMA (Air & Waste Management Association)
Committee
- 2004 Executive Committee Member, Materials & Surface Science Institute,
- 2004 Chairman, Programme Design Team, B.Sc. Health & Safety,
- 2004 National Council Member, Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland,
- 2002 Chairman, Programme Modification Committee, B.Sc. Environmental Science,
- External Panel Member, Programme Review, B.Sc. (Hons) Health & Safety, Sligo IT,
- External Panel Member, Programme Validation, B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Bioscience, Dundalk IT,
Award
- 2003 - Research - Special Achievement (Nominated/short-listed)
- 1998 - Teaching - Excellence (Nomination/short-listed)
Employment
- 1994 Bord Na Mona (Environmental) - Deputy Section Head
- 1986 RIMA Pharmaceuticals Ltd. - Development Technologist
- 1982 Tipperary Co-op Creamery - Analyst
Peer Reviewed Journals
Chemical and physical features of living and non-living maerl rhodoliths
O'Reilly, SS,Hurley, S,Coleman, N,Monteys, X,Szpak, M,O'Dwyer, T,Kelleher, BP (2012) Chemical and physical features of living and non-living maerl rhodoliths. Aquatic Biology :215-224
Utilisation of phosphorus nutrient content in industrial scale plasmid DNA production: a waste minimisation study
Cliffe, FE; Walsh, G; O'Dwyer, TF (2010) Utilisation of phosphorus nutrient content in industrial scale plasmid DNA production: a waste minimisation study. Journal Of Cleaner Production :1066-1072
A Study of the Mechanisms of Divalent Copper Binding to a Modified Cellulose Adsorbent
O'Connell, DW; Aszalos, B; Birkinshaw, C; O'Dwyer, TF (2010) A Study of the Mechanisms of Divalent Copper Binding to a Modified Cellulose Adsorbent. Journal Of Applied Polymer Science :2496-2503
A novel process for the removal of aniline from wastewaters
O'Brien, J; O'Dwyer, TF; Curtin, T (2008) A novel process for the removal of aniline from wastewaters. Journal Of Hazardous Materials :476-482
Removal of Aniline from Waste Streams Using a Combined Adsorption and Catalytic Oxidation Approach
O'Brien, J; Curtin, T; O'Dwyer, TF (2008) Removal of Aniline from Waste Streams Using a Combined Adsorption and Catalytic Oxidation Approach. Adsorption Science & Technology :311-321
Heavy Metal Adsorbents Prepared from the Modification of Cellulose: A Review
O'Connell D., Birkinshaw C. and O'Dwyer T.F.* (2008) Heavy Metal Adsorbents Prepared from the Modification of Cellulose: A Review. Bioresource Technology :6709-6724
Removal of lead(II) ions from aqueous solutions using a modified cellulose adsorbent
O'Connell, DW; Birkinshaw, C; O'Dwyer, TF (2006) Removal of lead(II) ions from aqueous solutions using a modified cellulose adsorbent. Adsorption Science & Technology :337-347
A chelating cellulose adsorbent for the removal of Cu(II) from aoueous solutions
O'Connell, DW; Birkinshaw, C; O'Dwyer, TF (2006) A chelating cellulose adsorbent for the removal of Cu(II) from aoueous solutions. Journal Of Applied Polymer Science :2888-2897
A modified cellulose adsorbent for the removal of nickel(II) from aqueous solutions
O'Connell, DW; Birkinshaw, C; O'Dwyer, TF (2006) A modified cellulose adsorbent for the removal of nickel(II) from aqueous solutions. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :1820-1828
An investigation into adsorption of aniline from aqueous solution using H-beta zeolites and copper-exchanged beta zeolites
O'Brien J., Curtin T., O'Dwyer T.F. (2005) An investigation into adsorption of aniline from aqueous solution using H-beta zeolites and copper-exchanged beta zeolites. Adsorption Science And Technology :255-266
Adsorption of aniline from aqueous solution using copper-exchanged ZSM-5 and unmodified H-ZSM-5
O'Brien, J; Curtin, T; O'Dwyer, TF (2004) Adsorption of aniline from aqueous solution using copper-exchanged ZSM-5 and unmodified H-ZSM-5. Adsorption Science & Technology :743-754
An investigation of amorphous phase separation, leachability and surface area of an ionomer glass system and a sodium-boro-silicate glass system
Rafferty, A; Hill, R; Kelleher, B; O'Dwyer, T (2003) An investigation of amorphous phase separation, leachability and surface area of an ionomer glass system and a sodium-boro-silicate glass system. Journal Of Materials Science :3891-3902
The use of fly ash from the combustion of poultry litter for the adsorption of chromium(III) from aqueous solution
Kelleher, BP; O'Callaghan, MN; Leahy, MJ; O'Dwyer, TF; Leahy, JJ (2002) The use of fly ash from the combustion of poultry litter for the adsorption of chromium(III) from aqueous solution. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :1212-1218
An investigation into the adsorption characteristics of grafted mesoporous silicates for the removal of tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide from aqueous solution
Kelleher, BP; Doyle, AM; Hodnett, BK; O'Dwyer, TF (2002) An investigation into the adsorption characteristics of grafted mesoporous silicates for the removal of tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide from aqueous solution. Adsorption Science & Technology :787-796
An investigation of surfactant and enzyme formulations for the alleviation of insect contamination on Hybrid Laminar Flow Control (HLFC) surfaces
O'Donoghue, D; Young, TM; Pembroke, JT; O'Dwyer, TF (2002) An investigation of surfactant and enzyme formulations for the alleviation of insect contamination on Hybrid Laminar Flow Control (HLFC) surfaces. Aerospace Science And Technology :19-29
The effect of kaolinite intercalation on the structural arrangements of N-methylformamide and 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
Kelleher, BP; Sutton, D; O'Dwyer, TF (2002) The effect of kaolinite intercalation on the structural arrangements of N-methylformamide and 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. Journal Of Colloid And Interface Science :219-224
Utilisation of a mesoporous silicate material for the removal of quaternary ammonium hydroxides (QAHs) from aqueous solution
Kelleher, BP; Doyle, AM; Hodnett, BK; O'Dwyer, TF (2002) Utilisation of a mesoporous silicate material for the removal of quaternary ammonium hydroxides (QAHs) from aqueous solution. Adsorption Science & Technology :261-267
Intercalation of benzamide into expanded kaolinite under ambient environmental conditions
Kelleher, BP; O'Dwyer, TF (2002) Intercalation of benzamide into expanded kaolinite under ambient environmental conditions. Clays And Clay Minerals :331-335
Advances in Poultry Litter Disposal Technology - A Review
Kelleher, BP; Leahy, JJ; Henihan, AM; O'Dwyer, TF; Sutton, D; Leahy, M (2002) Advances in Poultry Litter Disposal Technology - A Review. Bioresource Technology :27-36
The Preparation and Use of a Mesoporous Silicate Material for the Removal of Tetramethyl Ammonium Hydroxide (TMAH) from Aqueous Solution
Kelleher, BK; Doyle, AM; O'Dwyer, TF; Hodnett, BK (2001) The Preparation and Use of a Mesoporous Silicate Material for the Removal of Tetramethyl Ammonium Hydroxide (TMAH) from Aqueous Solution. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :1216-1222
Novel Approaches to Combat Insect Contamination on Hybrid Laminar Flow Control Wings
O'Donoghue, D; Young, T; O'Dwyer, TF; Pembroke, JT (2001) Novel Approaches to Combat Insect Contamination on Hybrid Laminar Flow Control Wings. Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics - Aerodynamic Drag Reduction Technologies, Springer-Verlag, Berlin. :357-365
RECOVERY OF CHROMIUM FROM TANNERY EFFLUENTS USING A REDOX ADSORPTION APPROACH
ODWYER, TF; HODNETT, BK (1995) RECOVERY OF CHROMIUM FROM TANNERY EFFLUENTS USING A REDOX ADSORPTION APPROACH. Journal Of Chemical Technology And Biotechnology :30-37
Materials for Advanced Technology Applications: Adsorbents for the Removal of Chromium from Effluents
O'Dwyer, T; Hodnett, BK (1992) Materials for Advanced Technology Applications: Adsorbents for the Removal of Chromium from Effluents. Key Engineering Materials :529-
Books
Book Chapters
The Degradation of Oligonucleotide-based Pharmaceutical Products by Selected Chemical Means
Robinson C., Walsh G. & O'Dwyer T.F. (2010) The Degradation of Oligonucleotide-based Pharmaceutical Products by Selected Chemical Means. South Africa : ATINER, SA Environmental Engineering & Sustainability, :349-363
Removal of copper, nickel and lead from wastewater using a modified cellulose material: A comparison
O'Connell D.W., Birkinshaw C. and O'Dwyer T.F. (2008) Removal of copper, nickel and lead from wastewater using a modified cellulose material: A comparison. Southampton, U.K. : WIT Press Waste Management & The Environment IV :809-818
Removal of Organic Compounds from Waste Streams
O'Brien J., Curtin T. & O'Dwyer T.F., (2007) Removal of Organic Compounds from Waste Streams. Southampton UK : WIT Press Water Resources Management IV :447-456
Design of a Novel Cellulose Based Adsorbent for Use in Heavy Metal Recovery from Waste Streams
O'Connell D.W., Birkinshaw C. and O'Dwyer T.F. (2006) Design of a Novel Cellulose Based Adsorbent for Use in Heavy Metal Recovery from Waste Streams. Southamptom, UK : WIT Press Water Pollution VIII :489-498
Development of a Physico-Chemical process for the Removal of Organic Compounds from Waste Streams
O'Brien, J., Curtin, T. and O'Dwyer T.F., , , Ed. , Calgary, , Section: Wastewater Treatment & Re-Use, pp: 7-12 ISBN: (2006) Development of a Physico-Chemical process for the Removal of Organic Compounds from Waste Streams. Canada : ACTA Press Advanced Technology in the Environmental Field :7-12
Novel approaches to combat insect contamination on HLFC wings
O'Donoghue, D; O'Dwyer, TF; Young, T; Pembroke, JT (2001) Novel approaches to combat insect contamination on HLFC wings. Germany : Springer-Verlag AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES :351-358
Edited Books
Other Journals
Adsorbents for the Removal of Chromium from Tannery Effluents
O'Dwyer, TF; Hodnett, BK (1992) Adsorbents for the Removal of Chromium from Tannery Effluents. Materials for Advanced Technology Applications, Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. :529-536
Conference Publications
4th international congress on Green Process Engineering
Witt, M. O'Dwyer, T. and Walsh, G. (2014) 4th international congress on Green Process Engineering.
BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing
Witt, M., O'Dwyer, T. and Walsh, G. (2012) BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing.
Proceedings of the 5th international conference on sustainable energy and environmental protection
Witt, M. O'Dwyer, T. and Walsh, G. (2012) Proceedings of the 5th international conference on sustainable energy and environmental protection.
Environ 2010
Witt, M. O'Dwyer, T. and Walsh, G. (2010) Environ 2010.
The international conference on environmental science and technology (ICEST 2010)
Robinson, C. Walsh, G. and O'Dwyer, T. (2010) The international conference on environmental science and technology (ICEST 2010).
5th Annual International Symposium on Environment
Robinson, C., Walsh, G. and O'Dwyer, T. (2010) 5th Annual International Symposium on Environment.
EPA National Research Conference 2010
Witt, M. O'Dwyer, T and Walsh, G. (2010) EPA National Research Conference 2010.
EPA National Research Conference 2010
Robinson, C. Walsh, G. and O'Dwyer, T. (2010) EPA National Research Conference 2010.
Environ 2009
Cliffe, F., Walsh, G. and O'Dwyer, T. (2009) Environ 2009.
Environ 2009
Robinson, C. , Walsh, G. and O'Dwyer, T. (2009) Environ 2009.
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT IV
OConnell, DW; Birkinshaw, C; ODwyer, TF (2008) WASTE MANAGEMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT IV. :809-818
Water Resources Management IV
OBrien, J; Curtin, T; ODwyer, TF (2007) Water Resources Management IV. :447-456
Water Pollution VIII: Modelling, Monitoring and Management
OConnell, DW; Birkinshaw, C; ODwyer, TF (2006) Water Pollution VIII: Modelling, Monitoring and Management. :489-498
Proceedings of the Second IASTED International Conference on Advanced Technology in the Environmental Field
OBrien, J; Curtin, T; ODwyer, TF (2006) Proceedings of the Second IASTED International Conference on Advanced Technology in the Environmental Field. :7-12
AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
ODonoghue, D; ODwyer, TF; Young, T; Pembroke, T (2001) AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES. :351-358
Conference Contributions
4th International Congress on Green Process Engineering
Witt, M. O'Dwyer, T. and Walsh, G. (2014) 4th International Congress on Green Process Engineering .