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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Recent Publications
Fedel M, Wong TT, Speranza G, Lohberger B, Nogler M, Awaja F. Hybrid graphene oxide/amorphous carbon coatings and their effect on the viability and toxicity of different cell types. Surf Coat Technol. 2019, 374:95-102.
F Awaja, M Tripathi, TT Wong, T O'Brien, G Speranza. The chemistry and topography of stabilized and functionalized graphene oxide coatings. Plasma Processes and Polymers. 2018;15:e1800084. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.201800084
Awaja F, Speranza G, Kaltenegger H, Coraca-Huber D, Lohberger B. Surface modification and characterization of GO/polymer thin coatings as excellent bio-active platforms for tissue regeneration. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2018;84:130-139.
Awaja F, Wong TT, Arhatari B. Lab-on-a-chip device made by autohesion-bonded polymers. Biomed Microdevices. 2018;20(1):7.
Nedjari S, Awaja F, Altankov G. Three Dimensional Honeycomb Patterned Fibrinogen Based Nanofibers Induce Substantial Osteogenic Response of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Sci Rep. 2017;7(1):15947.
Bianchi MV, Awaja F, Altankov G. Dynamic adhesive environment alters the differentiation potential of young and ageing mesenchymal stem cells. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2017;78:467-474.
Awaja F, Cools P, Lohberger B, Nikiforov AY, Speranza G, Morent R. Functionalized, biocompatible, and impermeable nanoscale coatings for PEEK. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2017;76:865-870.
Gugutkov D, Awaja F, Belemezova K, Keremidarska M, Krasteva N, Kyurkchiev S, Gallego-Ferrer G, Seker S, Elcin AE, Elcin YM, Altankov G. Osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells using hybrid nanofibers with different configurations and dimensionality. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2017;105(7):2065-2074.
Tripathi M, Awaja F, Paolicelli G, Bartali R, Iacob E, Valeri S, Ryu S, Signetti S, Speranza G, Pugno NM. Tribological characteristics of few-layer graphene over Ni grain and interface boundaries. Nanoscale. 2016;8(12):6646-6658.
Awaja F, Speranza G. Ultra-thin polymer coating for promoting neural cells integration with neural implants. Surfaces and Interfaces. 2016;1-3:44-51.
Awaja F. Autohesion of polymers. Polymer. 2016;97:387-407.
Forget J, Awaja F, Gugutkov D, Gustavsson J, Gallego Ferrer G, Coelho-Sampaio T, Hochman-Mendez C, Salmeron-Sanchez M, Altankov G. Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Toward Quality Cartilage Using Fibrinogen-Based Nanofibers. Macromol Biosci. 2016;16(9):1348-1359.
Awaja F, Zhang SN, Tripathi M, Nikiforov A, Pugno N. Cracks, microcracks and fracture in polymer structures: Formation, detection, autonomic repair. Progress in Materials Science. 2016;83:536-573.
Awaja F, Stifter D, Laidani N. Anti-adhesion of thin polymer films as cells/biofilm repellent for biomedical devices. Surfaces and Interfaces. 2016;4:18-26.
Tripathi M, Awaja F, Paolicelli G, Bartali R, Iacob E, Valeri S, Ryu S, Signetti S, Speranza G, Pugno NM.Tribological characteristics of few-layer graphene over Ni grain and interface boundaries. Nanoscale. 2016; Mar 28;8(12):6646-58.
