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Kevin Moroney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Limerick. He is a member of the Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science, Centre for Sustainable Digital (Re)Manufacturing, Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI), and SSPC - the Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals. His research focuses on applying mathematical techniques to solve industrial problems, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and fluid dynamics.
Dr. Moroney's educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Limerick (2016)
- MSc in Mathematical Modelling from University of Limerick (2012)
- BSc (Hons) in Mathematical Sciences from University College Cork (2011)
His research interests center on Industrial Mathematics, particularly flow and chemical transport in porous media and drug release from pharmaceutical devices such as tablets. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical industrial applications, focusing on modeling complex physical processes. Dr. Moroney has developed mathematical models for coffee extraction processes, contact lens manufacturing, and pharmaceutical tablet production, with strong connections to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry and innovation.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on mathematical modeling of dissolution processes, particularly in pharmaceutical contexts and coffee extraction. The research employs asymptotic analysis, finite element methods, and multiscale modeling approaches. Many papers address moving-boundary problems in drug release and sedimentation-crystallization processes, showing consistent application of mathematical techniques to industrial challenges across multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals and food science.
Dr. Moroney has received several honors:
- Charlemont Grant (2022)
- College of Science, Engineering and Food Science Graduate of the Year Award Runner Up (2011)
- Four month research scholarship on CISEI program at University of California, Santa Barbara (2010)
- Travel grant (2019)
He has been involved in significant research collaborations with major industrial partners including Philips Research (Eindhoven), Johnson & Johnson companies (Vistakon and Janssen), and other pharmaceutical industry leaders. His work with SSPC on continuous manufacturing of tablets demonstrates his impact on pharmaceutical industry practices. Dr. Moroney has secured research funding through competitive grants and maintains active roles in multiple research centers at UL.
Dr. Moroney is affiliated with MACSI, where he conducts interdisciplinary research bridging mathematical sciences with industrial applications. His work with the Centre for Sustainable Digital (Re)Manufacturing indicates engagement with sustainability-focused research initiatives. These affiliations provide him with access to specialized laboratories and collaborative research environments essential for his experimental and computational work in industrial mathematics.
