Tony Woodcock

Dr. Tony Woodcock is a Lecturer in the Department of Land Sciences at South-East Technological University (SETU), affiliated with the Eco Innovation Research Centre. He holds a PhD in Chemometric Analysis of NIR spectral data for geographical origin of olive oil and honey products from University College Dublin. He is accepting PhD students and has an h-index of 15 with 5 citations. His research focuses on applied agricultural sustainability, including crop rotation optimization, soil biology, and fostering community engagement between farming and non-farming populations through art-based initiatives.

Education:

• PhD, Chemometric Analysis of NIR spectral data (University College Dublin)

Research Interests: Sustainable agricultural practices, soil microbiology, biofertiliser applications, and promoting interdisciplinary engagement in rural development. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

Research Contributions: His studies examine the environmental and agronomic impacts of anaerobic digestates, microbial dynamics in fertilisers, and soil health under different management practices. Recent work highlights findings on ryegrass productivity and pathogen mitigation in biofertilisers.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, though his research has been cited widely in policy and academic contexts.

Collaborations: Active collaborations include projects with researchers such as Coelho, Hennessy, and Kennedy, focusing on sustainable agricultural technologies.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Eco Innovation Research Centre, contributing to applied sustainability research.