Sinead Morris

Dr. Sinead Morris is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Applied Sciences at South East Technological University (SETU), focusing on brewing, distilling, and environmental biotechnology. She holds a PhD in Microbial Bioremediation from IT Carlow (2019) and a Bachelors in Bioscience with Biopharma (2015), alongside a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics from TU Dublin (2023).

• PhD: Microbial Bioremediation and Physiochemical Treatment of Landfill Leachate (IT Carlow, 2019)
• Bachelor’s: Bioscience with Biopharma (2015)
• Postgraduate Diploma: Applied Statistics (TU Dublin, 2023)

Her research emphasizes sustainable practices in whiskey production, leveraging terroir effects on grain composition and optimizing fermentation efficiency. She explores alternative grains for distilling, biogas production, and microbial-driven phytoremediation. Recent work includes nitrogen fertilization impacts on whiskey wort and selenium remediation using Rhodococcus opacus. She is affiliated with the enviroCORE research group and leads the Optimisation of Irish Pot Still Whiskey project (2024–2028).

Her articles span whiskey terroir studies, biorefinery innovation, and environmental remediation, reflecting a commitment to bridging agriculture, food science, and sustainability.