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Dr Kelly Fitzhenry

 Dr Kelly Fitzhenry

Contact Details:

Email:   kelly.k.fitzhenry@nuigalway.ie 
Phone: +353 (0)91-542686
ResearchGate:  ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kelly_Fitzhenry

Location: Discipline of Bacteriology, Room 2008 Clinical Science Institute, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland              

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Area: Antimicrobial Resistance and the Environment – AREST project

Qualifications:
2019-present Postdoctoral Researcher NUI Galway
2014-2018 PhD Civil Engineering NUI Galway
2012-2014 Masters of Applied Science NUI Galway
2004-2006  BSc Zoology University of Aberdeen, Scotland
2001-2004 Cert. Biology, Dip. Applied Aquatic Science  Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Publications:

Fitzhenry, K., Rowan, N., Val del Rio, M.A., Cremillieux, A., Clifford, E. (2019). Inactivation efficiency of Bacillus endospores via modified flow-through PUV treatment with comparison to conventional LPUV treatment. Journal of Water Process and Engineering, 27, 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2018.11.009

Fitzhenry, K., Rowan, N., Finnegan, W., Zhan, X., Clifford, E., (2018). Microbiological characterisation and impact of suspended solids on pathogen removal from wastewaters in dairy processing factories. Journal of Dairy Research, 85, 391-395. https://doi:10.1017/S0022029918000602

Finnegan, W., Clifford, E., Goggins, J., O'Leary, N., Dobson, A., Rowan, N., Xiao, L., Miao, S., Fitzhenry, K., Leonard, P., Tarpey, E., Gil-Pulido, B., Gao, F., Zhan, X. (2018). DairyWater: Striving for sustainability within the dairy processing industry in the Republic of Ireland. Journal of Dairy Research, 85(3), 366-374. https://doi:10.1017/S0022029918000614

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., O'Flaherty V., Dore W., Cormican M., Rowan N., Clifford E. (2016). The Effect of Wastewater Treatment Processes, in Particular Ultraviolet Light Treatment, on Pathogenic Virus Removal. EPA Report No. 171. EPA, Johnstown Castle, Ireland. ISBN: 978-1-84095-633-7 

Barrett, M., Fitzhenry, K., O'Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Keaveney, S., Cormican, M., Rowan, N., Clifford, E. (2016). Detection, fate and inactivation of pathogenic norovirus employing settlement and UV treatment in wastewater treatment facilities. Science Of The Total Environment, 568: 1026-1036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.067

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. and Clifford, E. (2014). Detection and removal of pathogenic norovirus employing tertiary treatment in wastewater and water treatment facilities. Water Practice and Technology. 9(3): 370 - 376. https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2014.039

Oral presentations:

Fitzhenry, K., Finnegan, W., Zhan, X., Goggins, J., Rowan, N., Clifford, E. (2018). UV Technologies for Wastewater Disinfection & Reuse in the Irish Dairy Industry.  DairyWater Workshop II: Wastewater Treatment and Reuse for the Irish Dairy Processing Industry.  Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.  4th May.

Fitzhenry, K., Finnegan, W., Zhan, X., Goggins, J., Rowan, N., Clifford, E. (2017). UV Technologies for Wastewater Disinfection & Reuse in the Irish Dairy Industry.  International Ultraviolet Association World Congress 2017. Dubrovnik, Croatia. 17th – 20th September.

Fitzhenry, K., Finnegan, W., Zhan, X., Goggins, J., Rowan, N., Clifford, E. (2016). Tertiary Treatment Technologies for Water Reuse and Rainwater Harvesting in the Irish Dairy Industry.  26th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, ENVIRON 2016. University of Limerick, Ireland. 22nd – 24th March.

Fitzhenry, K., Finnegan, W., Zhan, X., Goggins, J., Rowan, N., Clifford, E. (2015). Tertiary Treatment Technologies for Water Reuse and Rainwater Harvesting in the Irish Dairy Industry.  25th Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, ENVIRON 2015. Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ireland. 7th – 10th April.

Fitzhenry, K., Finnegan, W., Zhan, X., Goggins, J., Rowan, N., Clifford, E. (2015). Tertiary Treatment Technologies for Water Reuse and Rainwater Harvesting in the Irish Dairy Industry.  Ryan Institute Overview presentations. Ryan Institute, NUI, Galway, Ireland. 13th October.

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2014). Detection and removal of pathogenic Norovirus employing tertiary treatment in wastewater and water treatment facilities.6th International Water Association (IWA) Young Water Professionals Conference ‘East Meets West’, 28th - 30th May, 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2014). Detection and removal of pathogenic norovirus and FRNA bacteriophages employing tertiary treatment in wastewater and water treatment facilities. Faculty of Public Health Medicine Summer Scientific Meeting, 21st – 22nd May, 2014, Dublin, Ireland.

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2013). Detection and removal of pathogenic Norovirus in wastewater and water treatment facilities. NUI Galway - UL Alliance Engineering, Informatics and Science Research Day.  NUI Galway, Ireland. 11th April.

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2013). Detection and removal of pathogenic Norovirus in wastewater and water treatment facilities.  23rd Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, ENVIRON 2013. Ryan Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. 30th Jan to Feb 1st.

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2012). Detection and removal of pathogenic Norovirus in wastewater and water treatment facilities.  In Proceedings: Ireland’s Environment 2012: EPA Research Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. June 28th.

Poster presentations:

Fitzhenry, K., Rowan, N., Finnegan, W., Goggins, J., Zhan, X., Clifford, E., (2016).UV disinfection technologies for water reuse and rainwater harvesting in the Irish dairy industry. Ryan Institute Research & Open Day 2016, Galway, Ireland. 9th December. 

Fitzhenry, K., Clifford, E., Rowan, N., Stocca, A., Finnegan, W., Zhan, X. (2015). Tertiary treatment technologies for water reuse and rainwater harvesting in the Irish dairy industry. Ryan Institute Research Day, NUI Galway, Ireland.September 25th. Received Best Poster Presentation Award. 

Fitzhenry, K., Rowan, N., Stocca, A., Finnegan, W., Tarpey, E., Goggins, J., Zhan, X., Clifford, E. 2015. Tertiary treatment technologies for water reuse and rainwater harvesting in the Irish dairy industry. 5th NUI Galway – University of Limerick Alliance Postgraduate Research Day, Galway, Ireland. 

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2014). Detection and removal of pathogenic norovirus and FRNA bacteriophages employing tertiary treatment in wastewater and water treatment facilities. Faculty of Public Health Medicine Summer Scientific Meeting, 21st–22nd May, Dublin, Ireland. 

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2013). Detection and removal of pathogenic Norovirus in wastewater and water treatment facilities. NUI Galway - UL Alliance Engineering, Informatics and Science Research Day.  NUI Galway, Ireland. 11th April. 

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W., Cormican, M. (2013).Detection and removal of pathogenic Norovirus in wastewater and water treatment facilities.  23rd Irish Environmental Researchers' Colloquium, ENVIRON 2013. Ryan Institute, NUI Galway, Ireland. 30th Jan to Feb 1st. 

Fitzhenry, K., Barrett, M., Clifford, E., O’Flaherty, V., Dore, W.,Cormican, M. (2012). Detection and removal of pathogenic Norovirus in wastewater and water treatment facilities.  In Proceedings: Ireland’s Environment 2012: EPA Research Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. June 28th.