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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
UCC Futures (primary)
- Sustainability Institute
PhD Supervision
- Available for PhD supervision
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Combined Fenton-Type Oxidation and Anaerobic Digestion of Polyethylene to Methane Using Biochar Catalysts
Breen, R., Hackula, A., Holmes, J. D., Wall, D. M. & Collins, G., 2 Feb 2026, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
Press/Media
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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., Murphy, D. & Long, A.
14/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
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University College Cork Reports Findings in Engineering (Design, Construction, and Concept Validation of a Laboratory-Scale Two-phase Reactor to Valorize Whiskey Distillery By-products)
Wall, D., O'Shea, R., Murphy, J. D. G. & Murphy, D.
5/09/23
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Investigators at University College Cork Report Findings in Environment and Sustainability Research (Logistical Considerations and Challenges In Deploying Virtual Biomethane Pipelines To Serve On-farm Biogas Plants)
Wall, D., O'Shea, R., Murphy, J. D. G. & Murphy, D.
26/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
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