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Research Interests
- Claudio Tersaruolo, part-time PhD with Prof Orla Howe. Biochemical markers to assess post-mortem interval. Sept 2018.
- Victoria Caballero, PhD with Dr Declan Bolton (Teagasc). Modelling the shelf-life and safety of fermented and smoked foods. July 2020
- Francisco Saverio Giordano, PhD with Dr Kaye Burgess (Teagasc) and Dr Kompal Joshi (Food Cloud). Impact of packaging reduction on the safety and durability of horticultural produce. Sept 2020.
- Michael Arthur, PhD with Dr Kaye Burgess (Teagasc). Investigation of the microbial quality of irrigation water and sustainable treatment options for the horticulture sector. December 2021.
- Jennifer McCarthy, PhD with Dr Paul Hynds and Dr Declan Bolton (Teagasc). Modelling and Risk Ranking the Chemical and Microbial Safety of Organic Waste Spread on Land in Ireland. February 2022.
- Jan Molina.PhD with Cristina Botinestean (Teagasc). Development of Novel Nitrate/ Nitrite Reduced and Nitrate/ Nitrite Free Meat Product. October 2022.
- Giorgos Anagnostou PhD with Alessandro Ferragina and Ruth Hamill (Teagasc). Application of advanced spectroscopy and chemometric techniques to predict the sensory quality of meat. October 2022.
- Rukmini Brahmachari, PhD with Lorraine Foley and Jose Galan. The role of biostimulants in herb crops to manage abiotic stress and protect postharvest quality. September 2024.
- Shuja Ahmed, PhD with Geraldine Duffy (Teagasc) and Kaye Burgess (Teagasc). Assessing impact of selected climate change mitigation strategies on key microbial pathogens in beef production. September 2024.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, “The effect of new and improved drying technologies on the quality of dehydrated food’’., Escola Superior de Biotecnologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 1 Jan 1998
Master, Academic part of the MSc in Food Engineering and Science at the ESBUCP, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 1 Sep 1995
Bachelor, Food Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU
Award Date: 1 Sep 1992
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Glocal Ecosystems and Expanded Knowledge for skills and capability for the next normal in the food sector
Frias, J. (PI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
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HEI Initiative Innovation Capacity Building for Higher Education
McQuillan, D. (PI) & Frias, J. (CoI)
1/07/21 → 31/07/23
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Addressing microbial and chemical risks in edible horticultural crops
Frias, J. (PI)
1/10/19 → 1/09/23
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Inoculum dynamics and leaf surface variability as key variables of Listeria monocytogenes growth on fresh produce
Giordano, F. S., Alexa, E. A., Frias, J. M., Gaffney, M. T. & Burgess, C. M., Mar 2026, In: Postharvest Biology and Technology. 233, 114000.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Alternative Method to Measure Glucose and Lactic Acid as Biomarkers of the Postmortem Interval (PMI)
Tersaruolo, C., Frias, J. & Howe, O., Jun 2025, In: Forensic Sciences. 5, 2, 17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Investigation into the Prevalence of Clostridioides difficile in Irish Pig Abattoirs and Pork Meat Products as a Potential Source of Human Infection
Doyle, A., Rogers, T. R., Bolton, D., Burgess, C. M., Whyte, P., Frias, J., Fanning, S. & McElroy, M. C., Feb 2025, In: Antibiotics. 14, 2, 151.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the microbial community composition in roof-harvested rainwater intended for crop irrigation
Arthur, M., (Oniciuc), E. A. A., McKenna, A., Gaffney, M., Frias, J. & Burgess, C. M., Mar 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistance Organisms and Genes in Roof-Harvested Rainwater: Implications for the Horticultural Industry
Arthur, M., (Oniciuc), E. A. A., McKenna, A., Gaffney, M., Frias, J. & Burgess, C. M., Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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