Personal profile
Research Interests
Education:
- BSc(hons) Food Science, University College Cork, 2001
- PhD in Food Microbiology & Molecular Biology, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, 2005
- PgDip in Third Level Learning and Teaching, TU Dublin, 2016
- MSc in Education, TU Dublin, June 2025
Other:
- Certificate Food Safety Management Environmental Health Association of Ireland, 2017
- Licensed Trainer in Food Safety Management, Environmental Health Association of Ireland, 2017
- Certificate in Change Management, EUT+ 2023
- Aurora Leadership Development Project, Advance HE, 2024
Research Interests
Food Science: Food Hypersensitivty, Food safety, Microbiology, Antibiotic Resistance
Education: University-Enterprise Engagement, Enterprise Engagement Models, Optimising the Learner Experience, Learner Journey Engagement Models
Professional Information
Technological University Dublin
- Academic / Senior Engagement Manager for Food & Health as part of the HCI Pillar 3 Convene Project/Enterprise Academy (Feb 2023 to present)
- Lecturer, Food Science, School of Food Sc. & Environmeantal Health, TU Dublin (Jan 2015 - Jan 2023)
Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
- Technical Executive in Food Technology (Sept. 2008 – Jan 2015)
University College Dublin, Centre for Food Safety
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Food Microbiology & Molecular Biology (Newman Fellow)(July 2005 – Sept. 2008)
US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Western Reg. Res. Centre, Albany, CA 94710
- Visiting Researcher in food microbiology/ molecular biology while completing my postdoc in UCD (Autumn 2006)
Teagasc, Ashtown Food Research Centre
- PhD Researcher in Food Microbiology in conjunction with the University of Ulster, Jordanstown (July 2001 – July 2005)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
External positions
Associate Editor: Journal of Food Science & Nutrition
Mar 2025 → …
External Examiner TUS , Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS)
Sep 2022 → …
Food Standards Agency Food Hypersensitivity Steering committee
2020 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Examination of Food Hypersensitivity in Early Years Services, Schools (primary and secondary), and Nursing Homes on the Island of Ireland
Dimla, E., Boyd, S., McIntosh, J. & Walsh, C., Jun 2024, In: Environmental Health Association of Ireland. p. 80-85 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Case-Study: An Industry-Academic Engagement Study of the Brewing and Distilling Sector in Ireland
Walsh, C., Kinsella, G. K. & Dunne, J., 26 Jun 2023, In: Irish Journal of Academic Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Discovering Learner Needs and Market Demand for Educational Solutions. TU Dublin Community of Practice
O'Hora, N., Walsh, C. & Duffy, D., 13 Dec 2023Research output: Other contribution
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Enterprise Led Programme Design: A best practice case study of Brewing & Distilling (Episode 6), November, 2023
Walsh, C., Nov 2023Research output: Other contribution
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Food Hypersensitivity The impact of cost and availability of food suitable for those with food allergies or intolerances
Northern Ireland, C. C. O., Nov 2023Research output: Other contribution
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Health: average cost of living with a food allergy in NI is over £1,400 per year | Belfast Newsletter
7/07/22
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New study reveals living with a food allergy costs an average €1,600 a year
30/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Highland Radio Interview, 29th of June 2022, Nine to Noon Show
29/06/22
1 Media contribution
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