Dublin Institute of Technology is committed to encouraging and supporting the pursuit of useful knowledge through rigorous processes of discovery and critical enquiry. Our research activity is organised through designated Research Institutes and Research Centres, and research groups in Faculties and Schools. Researchers and research students are strongly encouraged to maximise the dissemination of their research to ensure its accessibility and scientific impact for society and the economy. Knowledge and technology transfer activities include involvement in conferences and public communication, commercialisation of research outcomes and start-up companies, as well as other forms of community engagement....