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Particulars
Pamela Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (SMEA). She joined SMEA in 2020. Prior to this she was an academic staff member in the School of Chemical & Chemical Engineering. She currently holds a Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Leverhulme Trust Research Fellow 2022-23, is a former Maria Skłodowska-Curie Fellow. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She holds a PhD in Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast.
Research Focus
My research interests lie in the development and functionalisation of marine materials, mainly seaweeds and microalgae for pharmaceutical, biotechnological and biomedical applications. This includes development of green algae extracts, valorisation of biomass, extraction and identification of biologically active compounds from marine biomass sources, marine based biomaterials for tissue engineering, biomedical applications of marine extracts and algal animal feeds. I have worked on a number of industrial and research-based projects in this area. My research has been funded by Invest NI, Royal Society, EU H2020 and DAERA/DAFM.
I have been PI on two industrial projects, one focusing on the bioremediation of waste nutrients from Anaerobic Digestion to act as a fertiliser to grow microalgae, the other was focused on seaweed supplemented animal feeds to improve gut health and nutrition in livestock. Both of these projects were funded by Invest NI Competence Centres (CASE and AFQ). I am currently involved in a number of research projects, e.g. Co-PI on SeaFEED (DAERA/DAFM) investigating seaweeds as an alternative to zinc in animal feeds , Co-I on an EU project - SeaSolutions, to help reduce methane emissions in livestock using seaweed extracts.
My RAE/ Leverhulme fellowship investigate Marine Adhesives for bone repair: more info.
I am open to PhD Applications, click here for more details.
Other
Past Adminstration Duties:
SMAE Advisor of Studies level 1, 2020 to 2021.
CCE SWAN Champion (Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, 2017 to 2020)
Member of University SWAN Champion Network Group (Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jan 2018 to June 2020)
CCE School Executive Board (Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jan 2018 to June 20200)
EPS Faculty Ethics Committee (EPS Faculty Ethics Committee, 2016 to Dec 2017)
CCE Outreach Committee, ChemEng lead (Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, July 2015 to Dec 2017)
CCE Erasmus & TASSEP Coordinator (Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, July 2015 to Dec 2017)
CCE Post Doc Forum (Chair of Committee, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, July 2014 to Dec 2017)
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R3379MEE: Copy of Marine Based Animal Feeds
Walsh, P. (PI), Dick, J. T. A. (CoI), Kregting, L. (CoI), Marr, A. (CoI) & Smyth, B. (CoI)
03/08/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R3202GFS: Seaweeds and Seaweed-ingredients to Reduce Entreric Methane Emissions from Patsture-based Sheep, Cattle and Dairy Cows
Huws, S. (PI), Creevey, C. (CoI), Theodoridou, K. (CoI) & Walsh, P. (CoI)
24/02/2020 → …
Project: Research
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R3936CCE: Algal Animal Feed in a Circular Economy
Walsh, P. (PI), Dick, J. T. A. (CoI), Sheldrake, G. (CoI) & Theodoridou, K. (CoI)
09/06/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R3536CCE: Chemical Extraction from Nephrops Shells Trial via NIFPO
Marr, P. (PI), Marr, A. (CoI) & Walsh, P. (CoI)
09/11/2023 → 31/05/2024
Project: Research
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Marine-derived materials for hard tissue repair and regeneration
Clarke, S. A. & Walsh, P. J., 17 Jul 2024, Handbook of the extracellular matrix: biologically-derived materials. Maia, F. R., Oliveira, J. M. & Reis, R. L. (eds.). Springer, p. 1207–1230Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Heterogeneous catalytic conversion of solid anaerobic digestate waste to biofuels and value-added chemicals
Akor, C. I., Osman , A., McCallum, C. S., Mehta, N., Morgan, K., Walsh, P., Smyth, B., Rooney, D. A. & Sheldrake, G. N., 21 Feb 2023, In: Materials Advances. 4, 4, p. 1041-1052 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Temporal patterns of fucoxanthin in four species of European marine brown macroalgae
Cunningham, E. M., O'Kane, A. P., Ford, L., Sheldrake, G. N., Cuthbert, R. N., Dick, J. T. A., Maggs, C. A. & Walsh, P. A., 14 Dec 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 10 p., 22241 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Degradation of biomaterials
Hynes, C. G., Morra, E., Walsh, P. & Buchanan, F., 01 Oct 2022, Tissue Engineering . Van Blitterswijk,, C. & De Boer, J. (eds.). 3 ed. London, UK: Elsevier, p. 213 - 259 46 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Macroalgal Proteins: A Review
O Brien, R., Hayes, M., Sheldrake, G., Tiwari, B. & Walsh, P., 16 Feb 2022, In: Foods. 11, 4, 571.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile38 Citations (Scopus)340 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship
Walsh, P. (Recipient), 01 Jul 2012
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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RAEng/Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship
Walsh, P. (Recipient), 04 Aug 2022
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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The Consular Award for Best Collaborative Research
Han, R. (Recipient), Buchanan, F. (Recipient), Julius, M. (Recipient) & Walsh, P. (Recipient), 02 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Royal Society’s Science Policy Primer
Walsh, P. (Participant)
28 Mar 2028 → 30 Mar 2028Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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3D printed biosilica scaffolds for bone repair
Walsh, P. (Invited speaker)
21 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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UK Society for Biomaterials 2023
Walsh, P. (Session chair)
20 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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6th annual d&i Leaders Global Forum
Walsh, P. (Participant)
16 May 2023 → 17 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Webinar on MCAA-UK Careers post-MSCA fellowship (academic path)
Walsh, P. (Speaker)
18 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Feeding farm animals seaweed could help fight antibiotic resistance and climate change
Ford, L. & Walsh, P.
29/03/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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I fell into science and academia: Meet Pamela Walsh
15/05/2014
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities