1. Delivering Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems, Through Transdisciplinary Research Delivering Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems, Through Transdisciplinary Research

2. GROUP OVERVIEW We combine expertise from multiple fields of bio-nano-info & cognitive technologies The CTRG is a multidisciplinary research cluster We strive to create & foster dynamic environments for collaborative research Why? We combine expertise from multiple fields of bio-nano-info & cognitive technologies The CTRG is a multidisciplinary research cluster We strive to create & foster dynamic environments for collaborative research Why? We combine expertise from multiple fields of bio-nano-info & cognitive technologies The CTRG is a multidisciplinary research cluster We strive to create & foster dynamic environments for collaborative research Why? We combine expertise from multiple fields of bio-nano-info & cognitive technologies The CTRG is a multidisciplinary research cluster We strive to create & foster dynamic environments for collaborative research Why? We combine expertise from multiple fields of bio-nano-info & cognitive technologies The CTRG is a multidisciplinary research cluster We strive to create & foster dynamic environments for collaborative research Why? To Deliver Innovative Solutions To Real World Problems In Convergent Applications Through Multidisciplinary Research & Collaboration WHAT IS THE CTRG…?

3. Biomedical Engineering & Biomedical Devices Composite Materials Advanced Materials Development & Processing Mechanical Engineering & Design Integrated Circuit Design, Semiconductors & Microelectronic Devices Process Engineering, Control & Wireless Communications EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTERESTS Technological Convergence & Multidisciplinary Collaboration WHAT DO WE DO…?

4. Infrastructural Technologies (Water, Energy & The Enviornment) Materials Development (Polymeric Formulations, Polymer Processing & SCF Enabled Technologies) Passive & Active Medical Devices (Mock Cardiovascular Loops, Catheter Technologies & Implantable Platforms) CURRENT FUNDED PROJECTS Water Control & Management System (WCMS) Dielectric Thermoplastic Elastomers Arterial Vascular Modelling using Hydrogels Design & Implementation of a Patented Remote Water Control Technology (Enterprise Ireland Funded Commercialisation Project) Development of Novel, Electrically Sensitive Nano- Structural Materials for Wave Energy Harvesting & Infrastructural Applications Research to develop biomaterial replicates of arterial vessels in conjunction with AIT & VIT, India

5. CURRENT FUNDED PROJECTS Soft Contact Lens Development & Controlled Ocular Drug Delivery Development of Drug Eluting Contact Lenses & Custom Manufacturing Platforms for Same; In Collaboration with WINSS & PMBRC Supercritical Fluid Enabled Polymer Processing Cryo-foaming, vaccine encapsulation, extractions, smart moulding etc. In Collaboration with SCF Processing Ltd. & Applied Polymer Technologies, AIT Passive/Active Medical Device Platforms & Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Development of Technology Platforms for Connected Health, Early Disease Detection etc. with Multiple Clinical Partnerships Formed The CTRG engages with, and provides innovative solutions to, a wide range of disciplines in multiple fields of engineering, science & technology Research & Academia Collaborations in New & Emerging Fields Clinicians/ Surgeons & Medical Professionals Industry & Manufacturing

6. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO…WWW.CTRG.IE Delivering Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems, Through Transdisciplinary Research Dr Austin Coffey, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, MIEI, MIOM, MSPE Delivering Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems, Through Transdisciplinary Research Dr Austin Coffey, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, MIEI, MIOM, MSPE  www.ctrg.ie  acoffey@wit.ie  www.ctrg.ie  acoffey@wit.ie