Central to the delivery of our research and impact priorities are over 200 world-class researchers who allow us to combine insights cross the areas of the Energy Transition, Climate Action, and the Blue Economy. Given their innate interdependency in terms of research focus and prioritisation, our belief is that none of these three areas can be considered holistically in isolation. Hence, while our research programme centres on these three research priorities, and associated impact-based priorities, it draws upon capacity from across seven underpinning areas of expertise, from which bespoke multi- and trans-disciplinary teams are built.

This provides a framework that enables us to seize upon opportunities arising from advances in energy, climate, and marine research and innovation to the benefit of all our stakeholders. It was developed through consultation with each of these groups, and as such represents a shared ambition for us to build upon our success to date to further develop as a world-leading Research Centre, and to contribute to Ireland’s economic development, environmental sustainability, and energy security