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Biography
Dr David Wall is a Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Architecture at University College Cork (UCC) and a Funded Investigator in Research Ireland’s MaREI Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine. David’s research investigates the role of biogas in circular economy, energy and environmental systems where he has published over 60 peer reviewed journal papers (h-index =32). He has received over €4M in research grant funding to date. David is an Irish delegate for the International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Task 37 on Biogas.
Research Interests
Innovative anaerobic digestion systems and technologies (biogas and biomethane production)
The role of biogas systems in the circular bioeconomy
Demand driven energy production
Development of cascading biorefineries in agriculture
CO2 and digestate valorisation
Decarbonisation of heavy transport through the production of advanced fuels
Provision of active transport modes to enhance commuter sustainability
Transport planning and the design of road infrastructure to improve modal accessibility
Teaching Activities
Traffic surveys; Road safety; Traffic Flow Theory; Traffic signal timings in urban areas; Traffic calming; Road capacity; Urban road design for non-car use; Design speeds and sight distance; Geometric road design including for horizontal alignment and vertical alignment. Transport Policy, Comparison of transport modes (cars, trains, metro, light rail, buses); Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions associated with different transportation systems; Biofuels, Decarbonisation of transport; Sustainable transport and urban planning; Future traffic flows. Module CoordinatorCE4012 Traffic and Highways NE3004/CE6042 Transportation and Energy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
UCC Futures (primary)
- Sustainability Institute
PhD Supervision
- Available for PhD supervision
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Dynamic anaerobic digestion-based biorefineries for on-demand renewable energy and bioproducts in a circular bioeconomy
Shinde, R., Hackula, A., Marycz, M., Bose, A., O'Shea, R., Barth, S., Murphy, J. D. & Wall, D. M., May 2025, In: Trends in Biotechnology. 43, 5, p. 1140-1165 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving microbial electrosynthesis with biochar electrodes in production of CO2 derived biochemicals and biofuels within circular economy systems
Ning, X., Sachan, D., Bose, A., Wall, D. M. & Murphy, J. D., 1 Oct 2025, In: RSC Sustainability. 3, 10, p. 4435-4450 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Selecting optimal algal strains for robust photosynthetic upgrading of biogas under temperate oceanic climates
Haider, M. N., O'Higgins, L., O'Shea, R., Archer, L., Wall, D. M., Verma, N., Rodero, M. D. R., Mehmood, M. A., Murphy, J. D. & Bose, A., Sep 2025, In: Biotechnology Advances. 82, 108581.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A methodology for designing biogas pipelines
Céileachair, D., O'Shea, R., Murphy, J. D. & Wall, D. M., 1 Apr 2024, In: Fuel. 361, 130633.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A perspective on three sustainable hydrogen production technologies with a focus on technology readiness level, cost of production and life cycle environmental impacts
Li, Y., Lin, R., O'Shea, R., Thaore, V., Wall, D. & Murphy, J. D., 15 Mar 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 5, e26637.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
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New Findings from University College Cork in Sustainability Research Provides New Insights (Integration of Microbial Bioreactors and Lemna Minor Cultivation for Sustainable Treatment of Dairy Processing Wastewater)
Wall, D., Bolger, P., Jansen, M. A. K., O'Leary, N. & Margassery, L. M.
8/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Data on Biofuel Reported by Researchers at University College Cork (A Methodology for Designing Biogas Pipelines)
Wall, D., O'Shea, R., Murphy, J. D. G. & Murphy, D.
3/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Study Results from University College Cork Update Understanding of Biofuel (Electrofuels In a Circular Economy: a Systems Approach Towards Net Zero)
Wall, D., Murphy, J. D. G., Gray, N., Murphy, D. & Long, A.
14/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
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