UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Jonathan Acheson
- School of Engineering - Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty Of Computing, Eng. & Built Env. - Senior Lecturer
- Engineering Research
Person: Academic
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Anto Antony Samy
- School of Engineering - Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty Of Computing, Eng. & Built Env. - Lecturer
- Engineering Research
Person: Academic
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Edward Archer
- School of Engineering - Senior Lecturer
- Faculty Of Computing, Eng. & Built Env. - Senior Lecturer
- Engineering Research
Person: Academic
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Smart Collaborative Manufacturing through AI-Enhanced Human-Robot Cooperation and Digital Twin Technologies
Ng, M. (PI), McLaughlin, J. (CoI), Chang, M.-W. (CoI) & Tabatabaeipour, M. (CoI)
1/03/26 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Smart Hazard Emergency with Live Twin-Enabled Response UAV
Hadi, U. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Dual-mode marine-Environment Examination of micro/nanoPlastics with integrated AI
Bhalla, N. (PI), Fernandez-Ibanez, P. (CoI), Finlay, D. (CoI) & Byrne, J. (CoI)
Natural Environment Research Council
3/11/25 → 2/11/27
Project: Research
Research output
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AeroVeil-FL: Privacy-preserving federated learning framework for UAV-assisted real-time disaster detection
Ahmad, T., Elnour, A. A. H., Hadi, M. U., Vassiliou, V., Dimitriou, L., Li, X. J., Trihinas, D. & Gadekallu, T. R., 30 Jan 2026, In: Computers and Electrical Engineering. 129, p. 1-15 15 p., 110853.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Fast Converging Learning-Based Method for Linear and Nonlinear SNR Estimation in Optical Fiber Communication Systems
Al-Nahhal, M., Al-Nahhal, I., Soman, S. K. O. & Dobre, O. A., 23 Feb 2026, (Published online) In: IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking. 10, p. 2309-2319 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Hybrid Encryption Framework for Secure and Real‐Time Vehicular Communications
Usama, M. & Hadi, M. U., 30 Mar 2026, In: Security and Privacy. 9, 2, p. 1-19 19 p., e70209.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Assessment of the volumetric solar-to-thermal energy conversion performance of carbon nanotubes decorated with gold nanoparticles as a multi-component nanofluid Dataset
Hussein, H. (Creator), McGlynn, R. (Creator), Sun, D. (Creator), Sun, D. (Creator), Maguire, P. (Creator) & Mariotti, D. (Creator), Ulster University, Jun 2023
DOI: 10.21251/83cf9531-e551-4e19-a2fa-2bcce08ec71d
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Dielectric barrier plasma discharge exsolution of nanoparticles at room temperature and atmospheric pressure Dataset
Haq, A. (Creator), Fanelli, F. (Creator), Bekris, L. (Creator), Lee, S. (Creator), Khalid, H. (Creator), Savaniu, C. D. (Creator), Kousi, K. (Creator), Metcalfe, I. S. (Creator), Irvine, J. T. S. (Creator), Maguire, P. (Creator), Papaioannou, E. I. (Creator) & Mariotti, D. (Creator), Ulster University, Jun 2023
DOI: 10.21251/794ab086-d855-4e44-805a-5c019868546b
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Non-equilibrium defect chemistry in oxygen-rich zinc oxide nano-tetrapods synthesized by atmospheric pressure microplasma dataset.
Padmanaban, D. (Creator), Mariotti, D. (Owner) & Maguire, P. (Contributor), Ulster University, 14 Feb 2024
DOI: 10.21251/d8387316-cd6b-4ebc-be81-2bb06cc97b9b
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Prizes
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Awarded one of the Nation’s Lifesavers - Made at Uni Award
McLaughlin, P. J. (Recipient), 16 May 2019
Prize: Honorary award
Activities
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Scientific Committee for Texcomp 2026
Archer, E. (Participant)
9 Sept 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Northern Ireland Science Festival
McCormick, B. (Organiser) & Boyd, A. (Organiser)
Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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From Play to Prototype: Engineering curiosity and confidence in primary classrooms
McCormick, B. (Invited speaker), Holden, M. (Invited speaker) & Boyd, A. (Speaker)
Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Ulster University & Axial3D Celebrate Innovate UK Rating Success
Boyd, A., Magee, J., Finlay, D. & McGinn, M.
20/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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NI AI breakthrough could open door to hospital robots and autonomous vehicles, suggests expert
30/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Ulster University researchers announce AI-driven breakthrough for 6G networks
25/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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2D heterostructured photocatalytic materials for water treatment and disinfection
Singh, A. (Author), Fernandez-Ibanez, P. (Supervisor), Dunlop, P. (Supervisor) & Byrne, J. (Supervisor), Jul 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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3D-printing and characterization of PEEK bioactive composites for craniofacial applications
Manzoor, F. (Author), Mancuso, E. (Supervisor), Golbang, A. (Supervisor) & Dixon, D. (Supervisor), Oct 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A feature-based cost model framework for 3D woven composites
Clarke, J. (Author), Mc Ilhagger, A. (Supervisor) & Archer, E. (Supervisor), Nov 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Research units
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Engineering Composites Research Centre (ECRE)
Organisational unit: Research Group
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Nanotechnology & Integrated BioEngineering Centre (NIBEC)
Organisational unit: Research Group