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Dr. Jessica Whelan is an Assistant Professor and Head of School at the School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin. She holds a BE (Chemical) and PhD from UCD, specializing in bioprocess optimization and PAT-enabled control systems. Her career spans academic and industrial roles, including leadership at APC and Bristol Myers Squibb. Research focuses on biologics manufacturing, advanced therapies, and process analytical technologies.
Education:
- PhD in Bioprocess Optimization (UCD, 2008)
- BE (Chemical Engineering, UCD, 2002)
- Professional Certificates in University Teaching & Learning
Research Interests:
- Process analytical technology (PAT)
- Advanced process control
- Bioprocess modeling and optimization
- AAV and monoclonal antibody production
- Scale-up/down strategies
Grants & Projects:
- PROSPLIGN: Valorizing lignin biodiversity (€3M, Horizon Europe, 2024–2026)
- Investigating foam fractionation for pharmaceuticals (Science Foundation Ireland, 2024–2025)
- School Startup Account funding (UCD, 2020–2024)
Teaching Contributions:
- Coordinates modules on biopharmaceutical engineering, GMP manufacturing, and work placements
- Developed the Professional Certificate in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacture
Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the BioRes research group at UCD, focusing on bioprocess innovation and advanced therapy manufacturing.
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