John Murnane

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John Murnane

Dr.

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4327-5234

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20152025

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Research Interests

Research Interests lie in the areas of resource recovery and remediation of mine leachates / fate of nutrients (N & P) and other contaminants in soil-plant-water systems / effects of agricultural management on soil and water quality / agricultural biotechnology / environmental sustainability / climate change / water / wastewater / GHG emissions / circular economy / contaminant hydrogeology / soil science / life cycle assessment.

Teaching Interests

John is academic leader for a number of civil engineering modules delivered using problem-based learning, including Hydrology and Water Engineering, and Water Management Systems. He is also academic leader for the multi-disciplinary wastewater management (effluent control) module in the Department of Chemical Sciences. He has developed module content and materials for all of his taught modules and is year two civil engineering tutor.

Biography

John Murnane is a chartered civil engineer and associate professor at the School of Engineering. He holds a BE (civil engineering) from UCC, an MSc from Heriot Watt University, and a PhD from the University of Galway. He has >15 years industry experience in the design and delivery of water and wastewater related civil engineering projects, nationally and internationally. He also has >15 years academic experience in the field on environmental engineering where he carries out research on the development of sustainable and passive wastewater treatment technologies, biosorption processes, resource recovery, and the circular economy.
 
John is a strong advocate of student centred learning where he practices problem based and active classroom learning. He is author / co-author of several peer reviewed scientific and conference papers / book chapters and has established many collaborations with both industry and academia. He is currently PI/CO-PI on a number of European (ERA-MIN) and national (EPA) projects, and is a peer reviewer for several international journals.
         
 
 
 
                      

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 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

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