Andrew Kavanagh

Dr. Andrew Kavanagh serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Technological University Dublin's School of Food Science and Health since 2023, previously holding Hourly Paid Assistant Lecturer and Guest Lecturer positions from 2020-2023. Concurrently, he works as an Associate Principal Scientist in Process Analytics at an Irish R&D manufacturing site, leveraging 11 years of global biologics manufacturing experience across Ireland, Australia, Singapore, and the US.

His academic credentials include:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008), Dublin City University
• Ph.D. in Chemo and Biosensor Platform Development (2011), Dublin City University
• L9 Qualification in Quality Analytics for Biopharma (NIBRT)

Kavanagh's expertise bridges biosensor development and industrial biologics manufacturing, with research interests spanning Process Analytical Technology, downstream purification, Quality Control systems, and regulatory compliance. His 10 academic publications demonstrate foundational work in sensor platforms (402 citations, h-index 8), though recent contributions focus on industry applications.

As an educator, he delivers specialized instruction in GMP/Regulatory Science and biologics manufacturing processes, directly translating industry experience into workforce-ready skills. His professional certifications—including Chartered Scientist (RSC), Six Sigma Green Belt (ASQ), and Prince2 Project Management (AXELOS)—enhance curriculum relevance while his current industry role provides students with practical insights into biopharmaceutical operations and career pathways.