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AMBER is the SFI Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research. The Centre brings a multidisciplinary partnership between leading academics in Advanced Materials Science, BioEngineering and Industry. Working collaboratively we develop new materials and devices...

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Prof. Jonathan Coleman awarded the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal for Materials Science by the EurASc European Academy of Sciences
Jul 8, 2026 · original
We are delighted to congratulate Prof. Jonathan Coleman on being awarded the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal for Materials Science by the EurASc European Academy of Sciences The Blaise Pascal Medals honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science and technology, while advancing excellence in research and education. Prof. Coleman’s award recognises his transformative impact on nanoscience and advanced materials research, particularly his pioneering work on scalable liquid-phase exfoliation methods for the production of graphene and other two-dimensional materials. This groundbreaking research fundamentally changed how these materials can be manufactured and deployed at industrial scale. Since AMBER’s inception, Prof. Coleman’s work has been central to one of the centre’s key research themes and continues to underpin much of our scientific activity today. We are proud to see
Martin Naughton (1939-2026).
Jul 7, 2026 · original
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Martin Naughton. In recent days, many well-deserved tributes have highlighted his extraordinary achievements as a pioneering entrepreneur, visionary business leader, and generous philanthropist, both in Ireland and internationally. Within the nanoscience and materials science community, we were particularly fortunate to benefit from Dr. Naughton’s vision, commitment, and support in the establishment of the CRANN Institute in 2007, which has since become a cornerstone of Ireland’s international leadership in these fields. Martin Naughton’s philanthropic investment was both transformative and enabling in securing and delivering the original CRANN Centre for Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) award. His support led to the construction of the Naughton Institute, providing the essential infrastructure for a purpose-built research c
AMBER Researcher awarded funding for low-power electronic via Frontiers for the Future
May 14, 2026 · original
AMBER Researcher Farzan Gity of Tyndall National Institute has been awarded funding for project CALIBRATE-TMD via the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme. Awarded €1,314,275 with Co-PI Lida Ansari and collaborating with companies Intel and Synopsys, the project helmed by Farzan Gity will explore Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) which show promise for low-power electronics. The semiconductor industry needs accurate and fast modelling tools for TMDs, CALIBRATE-TMD aims to create – for the first time – an advanced industry-ready science-enabled simulation tool using realistic TMD parameters from experimental data to design TMD-based devices. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced funding of €20 million for 22 high-risk, high-reward research projects through the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Fut
AMBER Researchers breakthrough in sustainable plastic recycling by engineering baker’s yeast to break down PET Plastics
May 7, 2026 · original
AMBER Researchers breakthrough in sustainable plastic recycling by engineering baker’s yeast to break down PET Plastics. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is one of the world’s most widely used plastics. AMBER Researchers led by Dr Paul Young and Professor Justin Holmes both of UCC show that engineered yeast could offer a greener and more efficient alternative to conventional, energy‑intensive plastic recycling methods. This work forms part of a broader project in which the team has developed an enhanced genetic toolkit that expands the capabilities of yeast in synthetic biology. The research, titled “Yeast MoClo secretion and surface display toolkit 2.0: improvements and applications for analysis of protein–protein interactions and whole-cell biocatalysis,” was conducted by Dr Paul Young and team, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, UCC in collaboration with Prof. Justin Holmes, Sch
AMBER x Bruker ‘Materials Structure and Composition Determination using X-rays and Electrons’ Event
May 5, 2026 · original
AMBER was delighted to host in collaboration with Bruker ‘Materials Structure & Composition Determination using Xrays & Electrons’ 21st to 22nd April 2026 in Trinity College Dublin The two‑day scientific workshop explored modern X‑ray and electron‑based techniques for structural and compositional materials analysis, including EBSD, SEM EDS, TEM EDS, XRD, and XRF . It was attended by researchers, engineers, and students who g ained practical insights into micro- to atomic‑scale analytical methods, l earned directly from experts at Bruker and AMBER, e xperienced cutting-edge instrumentation in action and had the opportunity to a nalyse their own samples during hands‑on sessions AMBER and CRANN Executive Director Dr Lorraine Byrne opened the 2 day event, followed by addresses from Heath Young of Bruker and AMBER PIs Professor Wolfgang Schmitt and Professor Valeria Nicolosi , both of Trinity
Scientific Advice Mechanism formally hands over its scientific advice on advanced materials
Apr 22, 2026 · original
The importance of Materials Science and Advanced Materials to Ireland and Europe – worth a read! The Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) provides independent scientific evidence and policy recommendations to the College of European Commissioners on any subject, including on policy issues that the European Parliament and the Council consider to be of major importance. This report highlights ‘Advanced Materials and why Europe’s strategic autonomy may well depend on how it approaches them.’ According to SAM: ‘Advanced materials are fundamental to Europe’s competitiveness, autonomy, and resilience. They are essential for the green and digital transitions. And yet Europe’s fragmented cross-border economic ecosystems weaken its ability to compete with concentrated advanced materials manufacturing hubs elsewhere. The SAM’s scientific advice, delivered to Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva on 22 Apr
AMBER Researcher named on Forbes 30 under 30 Science & Healthcare List!
Apr 21, 2026 · original
AMBER Research Rachel Beatty has been named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for Science & Healthcare. Rachel’s research into “soft robotics” led to the development of medical implants that have a lower risk of being mistakenly attacked by the immune system. Her recent publication with AMBER PI Garry Duffy and colleague Prof Ellen Roche of MIT detailed a new breakthrough in medical device technology that could lead to intelligent, long-lasting, tailored treatment for patients thanks to soft robotics and artificial intelligence. The transatlantic partnership has created a smart implantable device that can administer a drug – while also sensing when the body is beginning to reject it – and use AI to change its shape of the device to maintain drug dosage, simultaneously bypassing scar tissue build up and maintaining treatment. The study was published in the journal Science Robotics . F
Additional Languages of AMBER’s Animated Science shorts available!
Apr 16, 2026 · original
‘Quantum Quest’, from the creative minds of Adam Rael’s team at Cassette Vision, Alice and Bob are transported to the Quantum Realm, where they experience bizarre phenomena. ‘Something’s Missing’ created by the multi-talented Ian Benjamin Kenny, where rabbit princes Joshua and Kevin turn to the power of regenerative medicine to reveal a long-lost secret. Both animated shorts were created with support from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland’s National Talent Academy for Animation, based on original storybooks conceived and written through a collaboration between AMBER and Fighting Words. Additional language versions of the shorts, Quantum Quest in Irish, Portuguese and Gujarati, Hindi and Something’s Missing in Irish and Italian can now be viewed below: ‘Quantum Quest’ Irish Language Version: ‘Quantum Quest’ Portuguese Language Version: ‘Quantum Quest’ Hindi Language Version: ‘Quantum Quest’ Guja
AMBER Researchers secure research infrastructure investment
Apr 14, 2026 · original
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD announced an investment of €17 million to support nine key infrastructure projects through the Research Ireland Infrastructure Programme. AMBER researchers Professor Shalini Singh of University of Limerick and Professor Oran Kennedy of RCSI have secured 2 of the 9 research infrastructural awards for studying materials at the micro- and nanoscale and preparing and analysing hard tissues respectively. Prof Singh’s project ‘Surface to Structure: Microscopy Suite for Advanced Sample Preparation and High-Resolution Imaging under Environmental Conditions and External Stimuli (S2S)’ received €837,278. Prof Kennedy’s project ‘HARD2HISTO: Advanced HARD-Tissue, Biomaterial And Medical Device HISTOlogical Processing and Analysis Platform’ received €1,065,587.59. This funding will enable the installation of
AMBER & CRANN Researchers funded via Research Ireland Government of Ireland postgraduate and postdoctoral programmes
Apr 10, 2026 · original
AMBER and CRANN Researchers have successfully received funding via the Research Ireland Government of Ireland postgraduate and postdoctoral programme for projects in tissue engineering, 2D materials and Quantum Systems. Announcing the awards, Minister Lawless said: This significant investment of €36.3 million in our early career researchers reinforces the Government’s commitment to the future of Ireland’s research and innovation system. The Government of Ireland programme is a central measure in supporting the system’s continued development and in strengthening Ireland’s international competitiveness. Early career researchers are the lifeblood of that system. These awards, which span a wide range of subject areas, represent an investment in the country’s future capacity to innovate, driving both social and economic benefits. Without new ideas and new ways of thinking, we cannot hope to b
2D-PRINTABLE & HYPERSONIC Symposium 2026
Apr 8, 2026 · original
On March 31, the 2D-PRINTABLE & HYPERSONIC Symposium 2026 brought together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the future of 2D printed materials for digital electronics. From inspiring talks by experts from the Graphene Flagship and the Innovative Advanced Materials Initiative, to cutting-edge presentations from project partners, the day was packed with insights into emerging technologies and real-world applications. AMBER Principal Investigator Prof. Johnny Coleman delivered an insightful presentation on recent advancements within the 2D‑PRINTABLE project at the joint symposium with Hypersonic. The symposium welcomed multidisciplinary partners from across Europe, who convened to share their most recent findings on “2D Materials on Demand for Digital Electronics.” In addition to contributions from the consortium researchers and industry collaborators, the symposiu
AMBER & CRANN Researchers have developed a new light-based technology on a tiny chip that could help make the data centres behind cloud computing
Apr 1, 2026 · original
AMBER and CRANN Researchers have developed a new light-based technology on a tiny chip that could help make the data centres behind cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and global internet services faster and more efficient. In the new research, recently published in leading international journal Nature Communications , the Trinity team reported one such promising advance with collaborators at the University of Bath and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). The team developed a new way to generate extremely stable signals of light using microscopic ring-shaped devices called “microresonators”. These signals form what scientists call optical frequency combs, sometimes described as “optical rulers” because they produce a series of evenly spaced colours of light that can be used to measure light with remarkable precision. The researchers also demonstrated a new typ

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