Peer Reviewed Journals

Rodgers, M., Clifford, E., Mulqueen, J. and Ballantyne, P. (2004) 'Organic carbon and ammonium nitrogen removal in a laboratory sand percolation filter'. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A, 39 (9):2355-2368. [Details]

Clifford, E., Rodgers, M., and de Paor, D. (2008) 'Dairy washwater treatment using a horizontal flow biofilm system'. Water Science and Technology. WST-WSTWS-EM08209R1, . [Details]

Clifford, E,Rodgers, M,de Paor, D (2008) 'Dairy washwater treatment using a horizontal flow biofilm system'. Water Science And Technology, 58 :1879-1888. [DOI] [Details]

Rodgers, M. and Clifford, E. (2009) 'Horizontal flow biofilm reactor for carbon and nitrogen removal from domestic strength wastewaters'. Water Environment Research, 81 (4):339-347. [Details]

O'Reilly, E,Rodgers, M,Clifford, E (2011) 'Operation of a full-scale pumped flow biofilm reactor (PFBR) under two aeration regimes'. Water Science And Technology, 64 (6):1218-1225. [DOI] [Details]

Ruane, E., Clifford, E., Murphy, P.N.C., Healy, M.G., French. P., Rodgers. M. (2011) 'Treatment of dairy soiled water using a woodchip filter'. Journal of Environmental Management, . [Details]

Hayes, J.C., Garvey, M., Fogarty, A.M., Clifford, E., and Rowan, N.J. (2012) 'Inactivation of recalcitrant protozoan oocysts and bacterial endospores in drinking water using high-intensity pulsed UV light irradiation'. Water Science And Technology, 12 (4):513-522. [DOI] [Details]

Kennelly, C., Clifford, E., Gerrity, S., Walsh, R., Rodgers, M., Collins, G. (2012) 'A Horizontal Flow Biofilm Reactor (HFBR) Technology for the Removal of Methane and Hydrogen Sulphide at Low Temperatures'. Water Science And Technology, 66 (9):1997-2006. [DOI] [Details]

Ruane, EM,Murphy, PNC,Clifford, E,O'Reilly, E,French, P,Rodgers, M (2012) 'Performance of a woodchip filter to treat dairy soiled water'. Journal Of Environmental Management, 95 :49-55. [DOI] [Details]

Corley, M., Rodgers, M., Mulqueen, J and Clifford, E. (2006) 'The Performance of fibrous peat biofilters in treating domestic strength wastewater'. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, A41 (5):811-824. [Details]

Rodgers, M., de Paor, D., and Clifford, E. (2008) 'Dairy washwater treatment using a horizontal flow biofilm reactor'. Journal Of Environmental Management, 86 (1):114-120. [DOI] [Details]

Clifford, E., Nielsen, M., Sorensen, K., and Rodgers, M. (2010) 'Nitrogen dynamics and removal in a horizontal flow biofilm reactor for Wastewater treatment'. Water Research, 44 (13):3819-3828. [DOI] [Details]

 

Conference Publications

Healy, M.G., Burke, P., Rodgers, M., Clifford, E. (2007) The effect of filter depth and media on the removal of bacteria, organic carbon and nutrients ESAI colloquium IT Carlow, [Details]

Healy, M. G., Burke, P., Rodgers, M. & Clifford, E. (2007) The effect of filter depth and media on the removal of bacteria, organic carbon and nutrients Environ - ESAI , 01-JAN-07 [Details]

Rodgers, M., Wu, G., Clifford, E., and O’Reilly, E. (2010) Nitrogen and phosphorus removal from wastewater using a horizontal-flow biofilm reactor and an alternating pumped-flow biofilm reactor 2nd Irish Conference on Constructed Wetlands [Details]

12. Kennelly, C., Clifford, E., Gerrity, S., Walsh, R., Rodgers, M. (2011) Performance of a novel biofilm technology for remediation of odours and gases 4th IWA conference on odours and VOC’s [Details]

Manton, R., and Clifford, E. (2011) Cycling Ireland to Work: Designing cycle networks to maximise tourism Tourism Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC) [Details]

Hayes, J.C., Fogarty, A.M., Clifford, E., and Rowan, N. (2011) A comparison of the efficacy of pulsed UV light and pulsed plasma gas-discharge systems for the novel inactivation of Cryptosporidium Spp. and other clinically relevant microorganisms in drinking water 18th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference , pp.1574-1581 [Details]

13. Clifford, E., Kennelly, C., Walsh, R., Gerrity, S., O’Reilly, E., and Collins, G (2011) Optimisation of a novel biofilm technology for the removal of nuisance odours and greenhouse gases at low temperatures International conference on biotechniques for air pollution control (Biotechniques-2011) [Details]

Clifford, E., O'Reilly, E., Rodgers, M. (2011) A unique full scale water research facility for applied and fundamental research, technology development, education and public outreach International Conference for Engineering Education Belfast, Northern Ireland, , pp.1574-1581 [Details]

Gerrity, S., Kennelly, C., Walsh, R., O’Reilly, E., Collins, G., and Clifford E (2011) Ecophysiology of microbial populations from novel, Horizontal Flow Biofilm Reactors (HFBRs) treating methane-contaminated air IWA Biofilm Conference [Details]

Manton, R., and Clifford, E (2011) Route selection, design assessment and cost considerations of cycling corridors within the National Cycle Network Irish Transport Research Network Conference , 31-AUG-11 - 01-SEP-12 [Details]

Manton, R., and Clifford, E (2011) Cycling Ireland to Work: Sustainable job creation in the tourism sector through the construction of a National Cycling Network European transport Conference [Details]

Gerrity, S., Kennelly, C., Clifford, E. & Collins, G. (2012) Diversity, succession and activity of methanotrophic biofilms in cold (10°C) horizontal flow biofilm reactors (HFBRs) treating methane-contaminated air Society for General Microbiology Spring Conference [Details]

Clifford, E., McNamara, S., Forde, P., Zhan, X., and O’Reilly, E. (2012) Application of the suction flow biofilm reactor (ASF-BR) technology in the treatment of primary treated municipal wastewater IWA World Congress on Water Climate and Energy [Details]

Manton, R., and Clifford, E (2012) Formation of a cycling route assessment matrix for a National Cycle Network in Ireland Velo-City, Global 2012 [Details]

Manton, R., and Clifford, E (2012) study of travel patterns to NUI Galway: Lessons for Smarter travel in Universities Irish Transport Research Network Conference [Details]

Manton, R., and Clifford, E (2012) Identification and classification of constraints for cycling routes in Ireland World Cycling Research Forum [Details]

Duggan, A.R., McCabe, B.A., Goggins, J.M., Clifford, E., McGuinness, C. (2012) Factors affecting Embodied Carbon / Embodied Energy associated with ground improvement techniques for construction on peat Bridge & Concrete Research in Ireland [Details]

O’Reilly, E., Fox, S., Rodgers, M., and Clifford, E. (2012) Research developments in the on-site treatment of wastewater International symposium on domestic wastewater treatment and disposal systems [Details]

Manton, R., Duggan, A.R., Goggins, J., McCabe, B.A., Clifford, E. (2012) Use of carbon calculation tools for sustainable cycle network design 7th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES) Ohrid, Macedonia, [Details]

Clifford, E., Rodgers, M. and Ballantyne, P. (2003) Contaminant removal using sand filters 13th Irish Environmental Researchers? Colloquium NUI, Galway, [Details]

de Paor, D., Rodgers, M., and Clifford, E. (2008) Dairy washwater treatment using a pilot-scale horizontal flow biofilm reactor IWA Biofilm Technologies Singapore, , pp.187-189 [Details]

de Paor, D., Clifford, E., Rodgers, M., and O'Reilly, E. (2008) Carbon and nitrogen removal rates from a laboratory and pilotscale horizontal flow biofilm reactor 8th IWA specialized Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Systems and 2nd specialized Conference on Decentralized Water and Wastewater International Network Coimbatore, India, [Details]

O'Reilly, E., Rodgers, M., Zhan, X-M., and Clifford E. (2008) A pilot plant study of a novel sequencing batch biofilm reactor (SBBR) treating municipal wastewater IWA Biofilm Technologies Singapore, , pp.165-166 [Details]

Ruane, E., Murphy, P., Clifford, E., O'Reilly, E., French, P., and Rodgers, M (2010) Treatment of dairy soiled water using woodchip-A Field Scale Study 17th World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering [Details]

O'Reilly, E., Clifford, E., and Rodgers, M. (2010) Municipal wastewater treatment using a full-scale pumped flow biofilm reactor WEF/IWA Biofilm Reactor Technology Conference Portland, Oregon, , pp.827-838 [Details]

Ruane, E., Murphy, P., Clifford, E., O'Reilly, E., French, P., and Rodgers, M (2010) Treatment of dairy soiled water using a wood filter Environ - Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland , pp.73-73 [Details]

Ruane, E., Clifford, E., O'Reilly, E., Murphy, P., French, P., and Rodgers, M. (2010) Treatment of dairy soiled washwater using a woodchip filter Agricultural Research Forum and British Society for Animal Science Joint Meeting Belfast, [Details]

Clifford, E., McNamara, S., Forde, P., Rodgers, M., and O'Reilly, E. (2011) Treatment of municipal strength wastewater using a novel Air Suction Flow Biofilm Reactor IWA Biofilm Conference [Details]

Forde, P., Rodgers, M., McNamara, S., O'Reilly, E., and Clifford, E. (2011) Performance and optimisation of a new wastewater technology: The Air Suction Flow Biofilm Reactor IWA Urban Solutions Development Congress [Details]

Hayes, J.C., Fogarty, A.M., Clifford, E., and Rowan, N. (2011) A comparison of the efficacy of pulsed UV light and pulsed plasma gas-discharge systems for the novel inactivation of Cryptosporidium Spp. and other clinically relevant microorganisms in drinking water IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference [Details]

Published Reports

O'Reilly, E., Clifford, E., O'Donoghue, P and Rodgers, M. (2010) National Centre for Water and Wastewater Research and Demonstration. EPA: STRIVE Report 78, Ireland. [Details]

Clifford, E., Manton R (2011) Constraints study and possible route options. National Cycle Network. Corridor 2. NUI Galway/ NRA, Dublin. [Details]

               

Media - Community Engagement

Clifford, E (2012) Waste system must meet EU standards - lecturer. Media - Community Engagement [Details]

Nash, S., O'Reilly, E., Collins, G., Healy, M., and Clifford, M (2012) A special report: Ryan Institute Galway. Media - Community Engagement [Details]

                                                   

Media

Clifford, E. (2012) Septic tank legislation makes sense for both householders and the environment. Media [Details]

Ketch, K., Clifford, E (2012) Crunch time for owners of 440,000 septic tank systems. Media [Details]

Clifford, E (2012) On-site wastewater systems. Media [Details]

       

Other Item

Rodgers, M., O'Reilly, E., Clifford, E. (2008) A biological reactor for wastewater. Other Item [Details]

Rodgers, M., Clifford, E., O'Reilly, E. and Ruane, E (2009) P92360EP00/LJC/BON New European Patent Application A stratified bioreactor National University of Ireland, Galway. Other Item [Details]

Rodgers, M., Mulqueen, J., Lambe, A., Xiao, L. and Clifford, E. (2004) A Biofilm Reactor. Other Item [Details]

                               

Technical Publication

Rodgers, M., and Clifford, E., (2004) Independent evaluation of a new wastewater treatment technology for single houses. Mayo County Council. Technical Publication [Details]

Rodgers, M., Clifford, E., and O'Reilly, E. (2006) EPA guideline document assessment on: Percolation trench widths, hydraulic loading, holiday homes, mound systems, tree roots, garbage grinders and maintenance contracts. EPA. Technical Publication [Details]

Clifford, E., Rodgers, M and O'Reilly E. (2010) SMART enforcement. OEE & EPA small scale study factsheet. EPA. Technical Publication [Details]

O'Reilly, E., Rodgers, M and Clifford, E. (2010) Relationship between dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) and other nitrogen components in wastewaters, treated waters and receiving waters. EPA small scale study factsheet. EPA. Technical Publication [Details]

Clifford, E., and Rodgers, M. (2011) Factsheet on Drip Dispersal Systems for On-site Single-House Wastewater Treatment Systems. EPA. Technical Publication [Details]

     

Workshops

Kennelly, C., and Clifford, E. (2010) Optimisation of a novel biofilm technology for the removal of nuisance odours using, molecular biology techniques and mathematical modelling. Global Innovation Forum. Workshops [Details]

   

Honours and Awards

Year: 2002. Title: Irish Government PhD scolarship

Year: 2008. Title: Conference paper award

Year: 2009. Title: Best Technology - Technology Development Competition

Year: 2011. Title: industrial Technologies Commercialisation Award

Year: 2008. Title: Commercialisation of technology award

Associations

Association: Engineers Ireland, Function/Role: Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Association: International Water Association, Function/Role: Member

Association: Engineering Ireland (MIEI), Function/Role: MIEI

Patents

Patent US7,938,965 B2 : A Biofilm Reactor

Disclosures

A stratified woodchip filter for sludge treatment. Inventor(s):Rodgers, M., Clifford, E., O'Reilly, E., Ruane, E., Submitted: 01-MAR-09

Novel liquid samplers. Inventor(s):O'Connor, E., Xiao, L., Clifford, E., Submitted: 01-APR-12

A biofilm reactor: The air suction flow biofilm reactor. Inventor(s):Rodgers, M., Clifford E., O'Reilly. E, Submitted: 01-SEP-08

Licensing

Pumped flow biofilm for wastewater treatment. Inventor(s):O'Reilly, M., Rodgers, M., Mulqueen, J., Licensee:Molloy Precast Products

Horizontal flow biofilm systems for small scale wastewater treatment. Inventor(s):Clifford, E., Rodgers, M., Lambe, A., Mulqueen, J., Xiao., L, Licensee:Bord na Mona

Conference Contributions

Manton, R., and Clifford, E. (2011) Cycling Ireland to Work: Sustainable job creation in the tourism sector through the construction of a National Cycling Network. Environ - Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland, .

Committees

Committee : Engineering Summer School

Committee : Panel member for Level 6 and Level 7 Degrees in IT Sligo

Committee : Disability Committee

   

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