1994 …2022

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Research Interests

Environmental Science; Environmental Management; Simulation Modelling; Sustainability; Environmental Management Systems;

Teaching Interests

I lecture five full modules, I am Coordinator for another two modules and contribute 25% of lectures to a further module. Of these, two are taught MSc modules, the rest are at undergraduate level. I have authored two of the four UL modules on the joint UL/NUIG taught MSc in Sustainable Resource Management and I have supported and effectively taught international students in this programme as well as at undergraduate level. I work on Research Projects and teach Project Management skills to these MSc students over the summer months (May-August).
I read published research in education for technical subjects, and undertake experimentation to continually enhance teaching effectiveness. In response to feedback from students, I adopt a wide spectrum of teaching and assessment methods (reports, presentations, posters, blogs, resource logs, documentaries, TED talks, etc) in the context of changes in student prior-knowledge, learning strategies and information sources, technologies, student numbers, and mixed group classes.
As an environmental scientist, I am strongly motivated to equip my students to find worthwhile jobs and to undertake further study. My research and partnership with industry and government departments ensure that my teaching is cutting edge within a rapidly developing field.

Biography

Dr Bernadette O Regan, Environmental Scientist, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Centre for Environmental Research, University of Limerick.  Lectures in Environmental Management, Material Flow Management, Sustainable Development, Systematic Environmental Science, Environmental Impact Assessment, Conservation Ecology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research expertise in system dynamics modelling, LCA, sustainability modelling/metrics and environmental/sustainability indicator development.   Project leader for Sustainable Settlements Research, Waste Management in Healthcare, Material Flow Management and Resource Efficiency, Metabolism and Material Flow Management Project for EU, UL team leader for two EU funded projects on waste management and carbon reduction. Supervised 14 PhD Candidates and three Research MSc Candidates, as well as six, taught MSc students, mentor for two Postdoctoral Researchers and two Research Assistants. Grantee EU, EPA, Local Authorities, Department of the Environment, Higher Education Authority, Irish Research Council, Industry. Office: B3 047 Main Building University of Limerick, IRELAND. Phone: + 353 61 202552, email: [email protected], http://www.ul.ie/~cer/    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5873-6390

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):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

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