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Martin Sharkey

Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Galway
My primary research area is in the investigation and ultimate removal of legacy and emerging hazardous contaminants from the environment, including: interventions and screening methods to remove hazardous additive chemicals from recycling streams to prevent contamination of clean plastic and textile materials; investigations of wastewater treatment systems, the release of treated water to the environment, and the use of by-products such as biosolid fertilisers in agricultural and industrial applications in order to assess environmental uptake of hazardous chemicals; proposing revisions to regulations relevant to the ubiquity of industrial chemicals in everyday applications and their uptake into the environment.
Thus far, I have co-authored three EPA technical reports and 16 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals. These have thus far generated over 400 citations, along with h- and i10-indices of 8. I also have a broad range of teaching experience having lectured and demonstrated in undergraduate physics modules for several years, and the supervision of both undergraduate and post-graduate physics- and environmental science-based research projects. I have sat on the organising committees for multiple international conferences encompassing various environmental and health impact aspects of emerging contaminant research, and am part of several international organisations including the Institute of Physics and the International Waste Working Group, in order to stay apprised of and engaged with up-to-date knowledge in various fields of study.
I have advised on and worked on projects with multiple organisations towards the ends of removing harmful contaminants from circulation, improving waste management and recycling systems, and improving human and environmental health, including: the Environmental Protection Agency of Ireland; the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine; Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications; the UK’s Environment Agency, and the UK Department of Environmental and Rural Affairs.

Flame retardant chemicals can cause serious health risks – and they only slow fire by a few seconds

Nov 19, 2023 06:23 am UTC| Health

House fires are many peoples worst nightmare. But chemicals created decades ago to protect peoples homes from out of control flames opened our front doors to a new menace: toxic chemicals. Ones that we are consistently...

Economy

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

HSBC, 연준 완화 사이클에서 주식 성과 평가

HSBC 애널리스트들은 이번 주 고객들에게 보낸 메모에서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 완화 사이클 동안 주식이 어떻게 성과를 내는지 평가하며, 9월 18일 연준의 50bp 금리 인하 이후 투자자들이 기대할 수 있는 사항에 대한 통찰을...

도이치 텔레콤 주가 하락, 자회사 T-모바일 실적 전망 하향

도이치 텔레콤(Deutsche Telekom, ETR)의 주가는 목요일 자회사인 T-모바일 US(NASDAQ)가 재정 전망을 조정한 이후 하락했다. 현지 시간으로 오전 6시 52분(1052 GMT), 도이치 텔레콤의 주가는 2.5% 하락한 25.797유로에 거래되고...

Politics

Survey Claims One-Third of Democrats Would Have Preferred Trump’s Death—Alarming Sentiment Exposed

A recent survey conducted by the Napolitan News Service has made waves in the political landscape by suggesting that nearly one-third of Democrats expressed a preference for former President Donald Trumps death. This...

Cardano’s Hoskinson to Face Argentina President Milei in Pivotal Blockchain Economy Discussion

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, will meet Argentinas President Javier Milei at Tech Forum in October to explore how blockchain technology can reshape Argentinas financial systems, discussing everything from digital...

Donald Trump Will Emerge Victorious? Psychics and Tarot Readers Predict Tumultuous Road Ahead for Ex-POTUS in 2024 Election

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, speculation about former President Donald Trumps potential return to power is not limited to traditional political analysis. In the realm of spiritual and psychic predictions,...

Are Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff Still Sleeping Together?

As Vice President Kamala Harris remains a key figure in the Biden administration, speculation has intensified regarding the state of her marriage to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Unverified rumors circulating on social...

Landslide Win? Donald Trump Holds Wide Lead In Several Polls Against Kamala Harris In September So Far

As the 2024 presidential election looms, the latest polling data reveals a competitive race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to recent surveys, Trump holds a lead among...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

Cosmology is at a tipping point – we may be on the verge of discovering new physics

For the past few years, a series of controversies have rocked the well-established field of cosmology. In a nutshell, the predictions of the standard model of the universe appear to be at odds with some recent...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

Mars or Bust: Elon Musk's SpaceX Seeks Adventurers for Dangerous Red Planet Mission

Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX plans to launch missions to Mars and is inviting volunteers prepared for a hazardous and uncomfortable journey. Comparing it to long sea voyages of the past, he aims for uncrewed tests in...

ByteDance Denies Nvidia Chip Replacement Plans; No Intent to Develop Own Chips

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has denied reports that it plans to develop its own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia. The Chinese tech giant stated its semiconductor initiatives are in the early stages, aimed at cost...

Crypto Whale Nets $200K Profit After $3.2M PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD Dump Amid Market Shift

A cryptocurrency whale cashed out $3.2 million in PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD holdings, securing a $200,000 profit. The sell-off came after the Federal Reserves rate cut, with traders reacting to increased market...

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Teases Tron Partnership at Token2049, SHIB Army Ablaze

In a move setting the SHIB Army ablaze, Shytoshi Kusama hinted at a potential partnership with Tron DAO during his masked appearance at the Token2049 blockchain event in Singapore, fueling excitement and speculation within...

Revolut's Stablecoin Debut Set to Rival PayPal, Ripple, BitGo Amid $5B Global Premium Spike

Revolut is launching its own stablecoin and entering a market led by PayPal, Ripple, and BitGo. With global stablecoin premiums expected to reach $5 billion this year, Revoluts compliance-first approach positions it as a...