John Bartlett

John Bartlett serves as Head of Research and Sligo Research Office Centre Leader at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland, where he leads the Contract Research Unit (CRU) based at the Innovation Centre ATU Sligo. With an h-index of 20 and over 3027 citations, his research has made substantial contributions across multiple scientific disciplines.

Dr. Bartlett's research focuses on sustainable technologies and materials science, with particular expertise in:

• Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production (100% research focus)
• Titanium Dioxide (Titania) Research (96% research focus)
• Surface Science and Nanomaterials
• Renewable Energy Systems

His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging environmental engineering, materials science, and biomedical applications. Bartlett has published extensively on anaerobic digestion systems for farm-scale energy production and on titanium dioxide-based materials with applications ranging from renewable energy to antimicrobial coatings for medical implants. His most cited work on antimicrobial TiO2 nanocomposite coatings has received over 200 citations, highlighting the significant impact of his materials science research.

Dr. Bartlett is actively engaged in research leadership, recently announcing 60 PhD scholarships under the TU RISE scheme at ATU in April 2024, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of researchers and advancing research capacity at the institution.

His scientific contributions have garnered significant attention across academic and professional communities, with publications spanning environmental engineering, materials science, and biomedical applications that address critical challenges in sustainability and healthcare.