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National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) @ukbiofilms.bsky.social · 11d

🧫 #BiofilmWeek will take place from 18-24 November, alongside #WAAW!

🔬Showcase your #research, technology or #innovation in #biofilms.

📱Download branded social media templates and get involved.

➡️ biofilms.ac.uk/biofilmweek

#MicroSky #biofilm #AMR #BiofilmAware

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arXiv q-bio.BM Biomolecules @qbiobm-bot.bsky.social · 12d

Raghu K. Moorthy, Eoin Casey: Modelling multiscale architecture of biofilm extracellular matrix and its role in oxygen transport https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.19947 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.19947 https://arxiv.org/html/2510.19947

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Jun 23

Call for paper submissions! 🚀

Interested to know what's in store for potential topics of interest in the field of process intensification and biopolymers? More info about this call for papers announcement here:
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Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering Call for Papers Process Intensification of Sustainable Manufacturing of Biopolymers

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Jun 23

Call for paper submissions! 🚀

Interested to know what's in store for potential topics of interest in the field of process intensification and biopolymers? More info about this call for papers announcement here:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

@cenmag.bsky.social
@resprofnews.bsky.social

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering Call for Papers Process Intensification of Sustainable Manufacturing of Biopolymers

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Jun 11

www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/edi...

♻️ As a welcome move, the latest being the inclusion of a dedicated section on bioprocessing.
🎉 An immeasurable thanks to editorial support coming in with Marylee and over 150 contributors, and still counting more!
📑
#chemicalengineering

Editing the Bible

Adam Duckett speaks with Don Green, the retiring editor of Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Jun 9

An exciting postdoctoral opportunity at our lab. Apply within the next one week as time ticks in!

@erc.europa.eu @ukbiofilms.bsky.social
@asmbiofilms2025.bsky.social
@ucdresearch.bsky.social
@natmicrobiol.nature.com @scelse.bsky.social @cbe-biofilm.bsky.social @biofilmjournal.bsky.social

Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Jun 2

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Postdoctoral opportunity at University College Dublin.See more details listed at the @Naturecareers. Apply soon before the deadline (June 16th)!

#confocal #microscopy #biofilms

Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 in Microbiology Imaging - Dublin, Leinster (IE) job with University College Dublin | 12839535

Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 in Microbiology Imaging, UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, 18 months Applications are i...

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National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) @ukbiofilms.bsky.social · Jun 2

📌 BBSRC-STFC facility access funding aims to support the UK #bioscience researchers and businesses in accessing and benefitting from access to STFC skills, expertise, capabilities and world class facilities.

Apply by 12 June 2025 ➡️ tinyurl.com/4h26r5tp

@ukri.org #innovation #biofilms #MicroSky

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Jun 2

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Postdoctoral opportunity at University College Dublin.See more details listed at the @Naturecareers. Apply soon before the deadline (June 16th)!

#confocal #microscopy #biofilms

Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 in Microbiology Imaging - Dublin, Leinster (IE) job with University College Dublin | 12839535

Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 in Microbiology Imaging, UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, 18 months Applications are i...

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Eoin CASEY @eoin-casey-ucd.bsky.social · May 27

Don't miss out on the IWA Biofilm Reactors 2026 Conference! Join me in for an in-depth exploration of biofilm reactors, wastewater systems, and innovative applications. Connect with experts to advance your knowledge and network. Secure your spot now! bit.ly/3HaOr7r #IWABiofilmReactors26

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National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) @ukbiofilms.bsky.social · May 28

📌@ucddublin.bsky.social are seeking a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Level 1 or 2 in #Microbiology #Imaging

🔬This project aims to develop new mechanistic insight in the interaction between #biofilms and aggregates/particulates

Apply by 6 June 2025 tinyurl.com/5n7ner3d #microsky

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Nature Chemical Engineering @natchemeng.nature.com · May 23

🎉 Our May issue is live!

Read about automated and robotic transfer of 2D materials, process innovations for enzymatic PET recycling, the airborne biomarker localization engine for open-air point-of-care detection, and much more! #ChemSky #Physics

www.nature.com/natchemeng/v...

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Nature Chemical Engineering @natchemeng.nature.com · May 6

🚨 Now online!

Margaret Sobkowicz, Gregg Beckham, and co-workers evaluate and implement multiple process changes to improve the scalability and viability of PET production via enzymatic recycling. #ChemSky #ChemBio

www.nature.com/articles/s44... link ($)

➡️ Free read PDF: rdcu.be/ekUrn

Process innovations to enable viable enzymatic poly(ethylene terephthalate) recycling - Nature Chemical Engineering

Enzymatic recycling is an emerging technology to circularize the ubiquitous polyester poly(ethylene terephthalate). Here the authors evaluate and implement multiple process changes to improve the scal...

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Eoin CASEY @eoin-casey-ucd.bsky.social · May 16

Have PhD in #Microbiology with experience in Imaging/Microscopy?? Exciting new postdoc opportunity at University College Dublin on a research project funded by @erc.europa.eu
More details here: bit.ly/44ucSX9
Please RT (thanks) @ucdresearch.bsky.social

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Nature Chemical Engineering @natchemeng.nature.com · Apr 26

🎉Our April issue is online now!

Ion transport in ultrahigh-charge-density membranes, CO2-selective porous single-layer graphene membranes, cost efficiency vs. energy utilization in green ammonia production from intermittent renewable energy, and more! #ChemSky

www.nature.com/natchemeng/v...

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thanks to UCD x Explorium organizers for this opportunity to promote #biofilmengineering research.

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More info on our science communication network of biofilm researchers @ www.cost.eu/actions/CA23...

#sciencecommunication

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Apr 22

International workshop for the active matter researchers!
More details here: www.pks.mpg.de/soeam25

#InterdisciplinarySciences
#Microfluidics #Technology

Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems Self-Organizing and Evolving Active Matter

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Nature Chemical Engineering @natchemeng.nature.com · Apr 13

🚨 Now online!

Positively charged membranes with ultrahigh charge densities, tunable water content, and enhanced ionic conductivity and counter-ion/co-ion selectivity! #ChemSky #Physics

www.nature.com/articles/s44... Link ($)

Fast and selective ion transport in ultrahigh-charge-density membranes - Nature Chemical Engineering

This study reports positively charged membranes with ultrahigh charge densities and tunable water content. These membranes exhibit enhanced ionic conductivity and counter-ion/co-ion selectivity compar...

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Nature Chemical Engineering @natchemeng.nature.com · Mar 24

🚨Online now!

As part of our March Focus issue, we asked 13 experts to discuss an opportunity in reaction engineering that holds particular promise for advancing this core area of chemical engineering research and practice. #ChemSky

nature.com/articles/s44... (Free access)

Connecting scales in reaction engineering - Nature Chemical Engineering

As part of the March Focus issue of Nature Chemical Engineering, we asked 13 leading researchers to spotlight a challenge or opportunity in reaction engineering that they believe holds particular prom...

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UCD Research @ucdresearch.bsky.social · Mar 12

CeADAR (Ireland's European Digital Hub for AI based at @ucddublin.bsky.social) & Google have announced a new partnership to help Irish businesses capitalise on the economic potential of AI.

It is focused on enabling an AI-ready workforce & adoption of AI-powered solutions
www.ucd.ie/research/new...

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Nature Chemical Engineering @natchemeng.nature.com · Feb 28

🎉 Our February issue is online now!

Acetylene as a building block, bioprocess considerations in plastic depolymerization, biogas sequestration to carbon nanofibers, depolymerizable polydienes, electrochemical Li-battery material recycling, and more!

nature.com/natchemeng/v... ($)

#ChemSky

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UCD Research @ucdresearch.bsky.social · Feb 28

UCD & @unistrathclyde.bsky.social sign MoU on space-related research and innovation.

The MoU covers R&I and student exchange in space-related activities including the net-zero transition; rural, coastal, and island communities; life science, space, and microbiology
www.ucd.ie/research/new...

Pictured L-R: Dr Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency, Prof Stephen McArthur,Associate Principal and Executive Dean of Engineering at University of Strathclyde, Prof Malcolm Macdonald, Chair of Applied Space Technology at University of Strathclyde, Prof Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact, Dr Patricia Moore, Irish Space Association, Dr Alice Bunn OBE, Chief executive officer of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the former International Director at the UK Space Agency, Prof Lorraine Hanlon, Director of UCD C-Space and Professor of Astronomy at UCD School of Physics.

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Nature Chemical Engineering @natchemeng.nature.com · Feb 18

🚨Now online!

A Perspective by Uwe Bornscheuer & co-workers examines biotechnological solutions for plastics recycling/upcycling, emphasizing process-oriented challenges for a circular plastics economy. #ChemSky #ChemBio

Link ($): nature.com/articles/s44...

➡️Free PDF: rdcu.be/eandc

Process insights for harnessing biotechnology for plastic depolymerization - Nature Chemical Engineering

Plastics play an essential role in modern life, but their uncontrolled disposal has led to severe environmental impacts. Sustainable strategies for reusing plastics waste are urgently needed. This Per...

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Feb 12

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Feb 7

Fantastic opportunity for aspiring or junior faculty to pursue your academic career with us at the School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering in UCD via our Ad Astra Fellow program.

Follow to www.nature.com/naturecareer...

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Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor of Bioproduction, UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engine - Dublin, Leinster (IE) job with University College Dublin | 12835333

Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor of Bioproduction within the College of Engineering and Architecture. The UCD Sch...

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Feb 12

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Feb 7

Fantastic opportunity for aspiring or junior faculty to pursue your academic career with us at the School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering in UCD via our Ad Astra Fellow program.

Follow to www.nature.com/naturecareer...

@ucddublin.bsky.social
@biochemsoc.bsky.social
@thembauk.bsky.social

Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor of Bioproduction, UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engine - Dublin, Leinster (IE) job with University College Dublin | 12835333

Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor of Bioproduction within the College of Engineering and Architecture. The UCD Sch...

www.nature.com

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Raghu Moorthy @raghumoorthy.bsky.social · Feb 7

Fantastic opportunity for aspiring or junior faculty to pursue your academic career with us at the School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering in UCD via our Ad Astra Fellow program.

Follow to www.nature.com/naturecareer...

@ucddublin.bsky.social
@biochemsoc.bsky.social
@thembauk.bsky.social

Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor of Bioproduction, UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engine - Dublin, Leinster (IE) job with University College Dublin | 12835333

Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor of Bioproduction within the College of Engineering and Architecture. The UCD Sch...

www.nature.com

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