Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing Research Institute builds on TUS Athlone’s >50 years involvement with the Irish polymer sector. Our research spans TRL levels 1-9 with an emphasis on Polymer Science and Engineering. PRISM is made up of a multidisciplinary team of world class researchers conducting industrially relevant research in the polymer space. PRISM incorporates the Enterprise Ireland Funded Technology Gateway Centre Applied Polymer Technologies.
Research Institute Director: Dr Declan Devine
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 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 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
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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Dr. Amin Abbasi
- PRISM (Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing engineering) Research Institute - Post-Doctoral Researcher
Person: Academic
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DR. Golnoosh Abdeali
- PRISM (Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing engineering) Research Institute - Research Engineer
Person: Academic
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Dr Mohamad Alsaadi
- PRISM (Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing engineering) Research Institute - Senior Research Engineer
Person: Academic
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Controlled-release hybrid hydrogels delivering synergistic N-acetyl cysteine, ibuprofen, and progesterone combinations for enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration
Burke, G., Ebrahimi, F., Fehrenbach, G., Buckley, C., Murphy, E., Devine, D. & Major, I., 5 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 687, 126423.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of Novel Oral Extended-Release Anthelmintic Formulations for Grazing Cattle
Silva Nunes Bezerra, G., Simonassi-Paiva, B., Colbert, D., Geever, J. & Geever, L., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation. 21, 1, 89.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility of Recycled Polypropylene for Reusable Food Packaging: Effects of Reuse Conditions on Packaging Performance, Material Properties, and Microbial Safety
Jameson, C., Farrell, R., McKenna, S., Pezzoli, R., Chyzna, V., Fitzpatrick, D. P., Hopkins, M. & Cortese, Y. J., Mar 2026, In: Food Frontiers. 7, 2, e70250.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (Journal)
Paraskar, P. (Reviewer)
24 Oct 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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RSC Advances (Journal)
Paraskar, P. (Reviewer)
14 Oct 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Crystals (Journal)
Abbasi, A. (Reviewer)
Oct 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
Prizes
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Awarded in Symposium Applications for a Changing World for best Abstract
Paraskar, P. (Recipient), 31 Oct 2020
Prize
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Press/Media
Student theses
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Development and Characterization of Compatibilized TPS/PLA and TPS/PHB Nanocomposites Reinforced with Pristine and Bio-Functionalized Halloysite Nanotubes
Mansourieh, M. (Author), Devine, D. (Supervisor) & Abbasi, A. (Co-supervisor), 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Development of methane mitigating sustained release formulations for ruminants
Ali, Z. (Author), Coughlan, G. (Co-supervisor) & Colbert, D. (Supervisor), 2027Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Development of Novel Polymeric Delivery Systems for the Controlled Release of Therapeutics Agents to Prevent the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases
Bezerra, G. (Author), Geever, L. (Supervisor), Geever, J. (Co-supervisor) & Colbert, D. (Co-supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Equipment
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130 T. All Electric Arburg Allrounder 470A Comfort
APT (Applied Polymer Technologies)Facility/equipment: Equipment
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22mm E Lab 22 Eurexma High Temperature Enabled
APT (Applied Polymer Technologies)Facility/equipment: Equipment
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27mm Co-rotating Leistritz twin screw extruder
APT (Applied Polymer Technologies)Facility/equipment: Equipment