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Research Interests
Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Carbon Footprint, Sustainability Transitions, Environmental Education
Biography
Research focus is primarily on assessing the environmental impacts of human activities, through Life Cycle Assessment methodologies, and projecting future environmental transition pathways accounting for technological, economic and social considerations. He has worked on research projects funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD
Award Date: 21 Jan 2020
Bachelor, BSc.
Award Date: 24 Aug 2016
External positions
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Limerick
1 Aug 2023 → …
Senior Researcher, 20FIFTY Partners
21 Sep 2020 → …
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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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Improving biogenic carbon and land use accounting for construction wood
Horan, W., Quilligan, M., Bishop, G. & Styles, D., Aug 2025, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 222, 108434.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leveraging Climate Change Mitigation From Harvested Wood Products in the Built Environment
Horan, W., Quilligan, M., Bishop, G. & Styles, D., Sep 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Integration of Life Cycle Assessment of full-scale Structures as part a PBL Civil Engineering Programme
Quilligan, M., Horan, W., Phillips, D. & Ryan, T., 2024, SEFI 2024 - 52nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering, Proceedings: Educating Responsible Engineers. Zufferey, J. D., Langie, G., Tormey, R. & Nagy, B. V. (eds.). European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), p. 2044-2053 10 p. (SEFI 2024 - 52nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering, Proceedings: Educating Responsible Engineers).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Whole-Life Carbon Assessment of Cross-Laminated Timber in an Irish Context
Quilligan, M. & Horan, W., Aug 2024, Civil Engineering Research in Ireland conference 2024 (CERI2024).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Research 435: Industrial Water 4.0: A Framework for Catchment-based Digitally Integrated Industrial Water Stewardship
Horan, W., 2023, Environmental Protection Agency.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report