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DR. Neil Rowan

Adjunct Professor , MSc PhD DSc FIFST FIBiol

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1228-3733

Accepting PhD Students

1997 …2026

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I have transitioned to my academic role in the Faculty of Science and Health having successfully directed the Bioscience Research Institute at TUS since 2012. I spent over 30 years partnering with stakeholders (healthcare, industry etc) to address complex societal challenges including unlocking/testing disruptive solutions. I have supported/enabled the advancement of medical device design, cleaning, processing & sterilisation.  I have supported social enterprise/outreach introducing STEM to 4,500 students across 53 schools with Galway University. I was appointed by United Nations as distinguished international expert to Panel on Effects of Nuclear War. I was appointed to new National Science Advice Forum (NSAF) to advise government on strategic polices. I was appointed to Scientific Committee of Food Safety Authority of Ireland. My Higher Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) was awarded by University of Strathclyde in these applied sciences highlighted exceptional and sustained contributions over 3 decades. 

I have dedicated my career to educating/training researchers and developing innovation in cross-cutting domains (supervised 40 PhDs, 14 MScs and 17 Postdoctoral Researchers). Applied areas include applied microbiology, toxicology, biotech, risk mitigation, Sterilization, bioeconomy, onehealth, digital and green technologies. I hold an Adjunct Professorship to School of Medicine at University of Galway, and Honorary Professorship to School of Nursing and Public Health at University KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
I evaluate for European Innovation Council including Pathfinder Open for high risk/high gain deep tech, and evaluate for Prof Chair Appointments at University Malaya, Malaysia. I hold Funded Investigator role in CURAM SFI Medical Device Research Centre. I appeared on 2023, 2024 and 2025 Stanford’s list of Worlds Top 2% Scientists.

My academic history is blended having started at Strathclyde University where I held a Senior Lectureship with a top 5* UK Research Assessment Rating. I have developed sustainable food processes, including IMTA (aquaculture) using peatlands for midlands just transition territory. I established “Empower Eco”, a multi-actor HUB platform for developing Green Deal Innovations . EU Funded via Interreg, Erasmus+, projects (MSCA RISE ICTHYS; MSCA ITN DIGI+; MSCA ITN MedTrain) for mobility/ training of companies. I helped review 18,000 ideas from communities for SFI’s ‘Creating Our Future’ (new national Research and Impact Strategy to 2030).

Education/Academic qualification

Higher Doctor of Science (DSc) , University of Strathclyde

1 May 1995 → 18 Mar 2026

Award Date: 18 Mar 2026

External positions

Honorary Professor, Universiti Malaya

20 Sep 2021 → …

Adjunct Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal

15 Mar 2019 → …

Honorary Professor, University of Galway

1 Jun 2012 → …

Keywords

  • RB Pathology
  • Sterilization
  • OneHealth
  • Green Innovation
  • Sustainability
  • SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
  • IMTA
  • Peatlands
  • Biosolutions
  • Bioeconomy
  • Digital tools

Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  5. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  6. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  7. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  8. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  9. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  10. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  11. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  12. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  13. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  14. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  15. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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