Yvonne Ryan-Fogarty

Yvonne Ryan-Fogarty is an Associate Professor in Environmental Science within the Department of Chemical Sciences at the University of Limerick. She holds a Science Foundation Ireland Pathways Fellowship and actively contributes to industrial ecology, material flow analysis, and circular economy research. Her work intersects environmental science and policy, with a focus on hazardous materials, critical raw materials, and sustainable waste management.

• Key affiliations: Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Science Foundation Ireland, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
• Professional networks: Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland, International Society for Industrial Ecology, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.

Research Interests: Her work specializes in industrial ecology and circular economy frameworks to address high environmental impact waste streams, mercury contamination, and critical material demand. She has developed methodologies for non-disruptive waste management reporting and contributed to international mercury policy under the Minamata Convention.

Scientific Awards:

• President's Staff Excellence Award (2024)
• Smarter Travel Curriculum Development Award (2018)

Teaching Contributions: Leads modules on Environmental Impact Assessment, Industrial Ecology for the Circular Economy, and Sustainable Life Cycle Engineering at the University of Limerick.