Colette Breheny

Colette Breheny is a Lecturer in Polymer, Mechanical and Design engineering, specializing in smart materials for sustainable applications.

Her technical expertise includes:

• Development and testing of thermochromic polymers
• Recycling processes for functionalized materials
• Food packaging performance validation

Current research focuses on additive manufacturing compatibility and circular economy solutions for intelligent packaging systems.

She collaborates internationally on materials characterization projects.