WHO IS BIORBIC?

BiOrbic brings together over 100 researchers across 12 institutions.

Our researchers come from over 29 countries and a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds. We value our diversity as it brings fresh perspectives to our work and makes our centre a more vibrant community. Learn more about us below.

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AT A GLANCE
Centre Leadership Operations Team Centre Governance BEACON Partnerships

Director

Prof Kevin O’Connor

Deputy Director

Prof Nick Holden

Executive Director

Derek O’Brien

Director

Prof Kevin O’Connor

Executive Director

Derek O’Brien

Operations and Talent4BBI Manager

Cathy Quinn

Operations and Finance Coordinator

Katalin Szaszi

Finance Manager

Yvonne McQuinn

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Liina Rae

Research Programme Officer

Rosanna Kleemann

Research Funding Manager

Christine Shortt

Research Funding Officer

Shauna Lawless

Industry Engagement and Commercialisation Manager

 Seán Douglas

Partnerships Manager

Cathy Keenan

Graduate Research and Training Coordinator

Grace Vaughn

Head of Public Engagement and Communications

Amanda Mathieson

Public Engagement Coordinator

Aimée Gray

Education Coordinator

Conor Haugh

Our Governance Structure and associated committees support and advise our leadership team ensuring optimal performance and oversight of activities and development.

Originally founded as BEACON Bioeconomy Research Centre, we refreshed our brand in January 2020 in line with our vision, mission and core values.

Collaboration is a core value for BiOrbic. We recognise that the best way to build a vibrant sustainable circular bioeconomy is to work with others. We have formed a number of strategic partnerships to support our collective efforts.