Michael Kinsella

Michael Kinsella is a Lecturer at South East Technological University (SETU) in the Department of Science Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre. He serves as Programme Leader for the MSc in Analytical Science and is the institutional coordinator for SETU Waterford in the EU-CONEXUS initiative focused on Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability. His responsibilities include curriculum development, student mobility programs, and fostering research collaborations across the European network.

Education:

• PhD in Organic & Analytical Chemistry from SETU (2011)

Research Interests: Dr. Kinsella's work spans:

• Organic chemistry with emphasis on green synthesis methods
• Advanced analytical techniques (LC-MS) for bioanalysis and metabolomics
• Circular economy applications for aquatic waste valorization
• Novel characterization methods for pharmaceutical and biomolecular research

His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable chemistry practices.

Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate strong focus on:

• Sustainable/green chemistry methodologies
• Analytical technique development (qNMR, LC-MS)
• Waste-derived materials for environmental and pharmaceutical applications
• Antimicrobial natural products from marine sources

Professional Activities:

• Chairperson of Irish Mass Spectrometry Society (IMSS)
• Extensive industry collaborations with pharmaceutical companies
• Co-Principal Investigator on Enterprise Ireland innovation project
• Programme manager for EU-funded research initiatives