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1996-2000 PhD in Chemistry, University of Limerick, Title: ‘Development & Characterisation of Structured Mesoporous Silica’, Supervisor: Prof. B.K. Hodnett
1993-1995 BSc Industrial Chemistry, University of Limerick
1990-1993 Diploma in Chemistry, Waterford Institute of Technology
2002-2004 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Fritz-Haber-Institute of the Max-Planck-Society, Director Prof. H.-J. Freund
Detailed study of unsaturated compounds adsorbed on ultra-thin oxide films
Discovered novel mechanism of alkene hydrogenation on palladium nanoparticles
2002 Visiting Research Scholar, Catholic University of Leuven, Host Prof. J.A. Martens, Collaboration with Fritz-Haber-Institute
Development of technologies to produce a model zeolite catalyst
Synthesised first ultra-thin zeolite film suitable for surface analysis
2000-2001 Process Chemist, BCD Engineering, Charleville, Co. Cork, Ireland
Removal of surface rouge in stainless steel installations by passivation to increase product purity and extend unit longevity, clients included Coca-Cola, Guinness, Baileys, Norton, Allergen, Pfizer
Analysis of stainless steel chemical composition (Cr and Fe)
2000-2002 Junior Lecturer, Dept. Chemical & Environmental Sciences, University of Limerick
Teaching of modules in analytical/inorganic chemistry and chemical engineering
Examination and evaluation of undergraduate/postgraduate student performance
1995-1996 Industrial Chemist, Antigen Pharmaceuticals, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Water purification (for injections) specialist; validation of Vapour Compression system for general use and maintenance/repair of existing Triple-Distillation purification facility
Laboratory testing and analytical method development of pharmaceutical products (tablets and injections)
Director of Low Carbon Fuels and Transportation group
Spoken and written German and Irish, basic French.
PhDs in progress:
'3D printed ceramic monoliths: a new generation of catalytic converters'
‘Low temperature treatment of diesel engine emissions in mixed fuel automotive processes’
‘Purification of toxic metals and synthetic pollutants from effluent water using zeolites, modified nanoporous materials, and waste-derived adsorbents’
PhDs completed:
‘The possibility of biodiesel production over HY-zeolite from Iraqi kaolin and Irish shale rock in batch and continuous reactors’
'Development of new catalysts for methane in dual-fuel HGV engines'
‘Synthesis of silicalite-1 films using LB technology’
‘Templated synthesis of porous silica using renewable naturally occurring biomolecules’
MSc completed:
'Ordered diamond nanowire growth on mesoporous silica oxides using hot filament chemical vapour deposition'
PhD external examiner at Universities of Glasgow, Huddersfield, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad, Manchester x 3, Newcastle (Australia), Sheffield.
MC. Campa, AM. Doyle, G. Fierro, D. Pietrogiacomi (2022). Simultaneous abatement of NO and N2O with CH4 over modified Al2O3 supported Pt,Pd,Rh. Catalysis Today. 384-386, pp.76-87.
IV. Joseph, G. Roncaglia, L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2019). Waste peat ash mineralogy and transformation to microporous zeolites. Fuel Processing Technology. 194,
J. Kamieniak, PJ. Kelly, CE. Banks, AM. Doyle (2017). Methane emission management in a dual-fuel engine exhaust using Pd and Ni hydroxyapatite catalysts. Fuel. 208, pp.314-320.
AM. Doyle, ZT. Alismaeel, T. Albayati, A. Abbas (2017). High purity FAU-type zeolite catalysts from shale rock for biodiesel production. Fuel. 199, pp.394-402.
AM. Doyle, TM. Albayati, AS. Abbas, ZT. Alismaeel (2016). Biodiesel production by esterification of oleic acid over zeolite Y prepared from kaolin. Renewable Energy. 97, pp.19-23.
L. Tosheva, E-P. Ng, S. Mintova, M. Holzl, TH. Metzger, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). AlPO4-18 seed layers and films by secondary growth. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS. 20(17), pp.5721-5726.
L. Tosheva, B. Mihailova, LH. Wee, B. Gasharova, K. Garbev, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). Indirect observation of structured incipient zeolite nanoparticles in clear precursor solutions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 47(45), pp.8650-8653.
Z. Wang, LH. Wee, B. Mihailova, KJ. Edler, AM. Doyle (2007). Langmuir-blodgett deposited monolayers of silicalite-1 seeds for secondary growth of continuous zeolite film. Chemistry of Materials. 19(24), pp.5806-5808.
AM. Doyle, SK. Shaikhutdinov, H-J. Freund (2005). Surface-bonded precursor determines particle size effects for alkene hydrogenation on palladium. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 44(4), pp.629-631.
AM. Doyle, SK. Shaikhutdinov, SD. Jackson, H-J. Freund (2003). Hydrogenation on metal surfaces: why are nanoparticles more active than single crystals?. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 42(42), pp.5240-5243.
MC. Campa, AM. Doyle, G. Fierro, D. Pietrogiacomi (2022). Simultaneous abatement of NO and N2O with CH4 over modified Al2O3 supported Pt,Pd,Rh. Catalysis Today. 384-386, pp.76-87.
K. Hayes, D. Megson, A. Doyle, G. O'Sullivan (2021). Occupational risk of organophosphates and other chemical and radiative exposure in the aircraft cabin: a systematic review. Science of The Total Environment. 796, pp.148742-148742.
AM. Doyle, R. Postolache, D. Shaw, R. Rothon, L. Tosheva (2019). Methane oxidation over zeolite catalysts prepared from geothermal fluids. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 285, pp.56-60.
S. Hajimirzaee, S. Chansai, C. Hardacre, CE. Banks, AM. Doyle (2019). Effects of surfactant on morphology, chemical properties and catalytic activity of hydroxyapatite. Journal of Solid State Chemistry. 276, pp.345-351.
IV. Joseph, G. Roncaglia, L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2019). Waste peat ash mineralogy and transformation to microporous zeolites. Fuel Processing Technology. 194,
J. Kamieniak, PJ. Kelly, CE. Banks, AM. Doyle (2017). Methane emission management in a dual-fuel engine exhaust using Pd and Ni hydroxyapatite catalysts. Fuel. 208, pp.314-320.
J. Kamieniak, E. Bernalte, AM. Doyle, PJ. Kelly, CE. Banks (2017). Can Ultrasound or pH Influence Pd Distribution on the Surface of HAP to Improve Its Catalytic Properties in the Dry Reforming of Methane?. Catalysis Letters. 147(8), pp.2200-2208.
AM. Doyle, ZT. Alismaeel, T. Albayati, A. Abbas (2017). High purity FAU-type zeolite catalysts from shale rock for biodiesel production. Fuel. 199, pp.394-402.
J. Kamieniak, AM. Doyle, PJ. Kelly, CE. Banks (2017). Novel synthesis of mesoporous hydroxyapatite using carbon nanorods as a hard-template. Ceramics International. 43(7), pp.5412-5416.
AM. Doyle, TM. Albayati, AS. Abbas, ZT. Alismaeel (2016). Biodiesel production by esterification of oleic acid over zeolite Y prepared from kaolin. Renewable Energy. 97, pp.19-23.
TM. Albayati, AM. Doyle (2015). Encapsulated heterogeneous base catalysts onto SBA-15 nanoporous material as highly active catalysts in the transesterification of sunflower oil to biodiesel. Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 17(2),
TMN. Albayati, SE. Wilkinson, AA. Garforth, AM. Doyle (2014). Heterogeneous Alkane Reactions over Nanoporous Catalysts. Transport in Porous Media. 104(2), pp.315-333.
TM. Albayati, AM. Doyle (2014). Purification of aniline and nitrosubstituted aniline contaminants from aqueous solution using beta zeolite. Chemistry. 23(1), pp.105-114.
TM. Albayati, AM. Doyle (2014). SBA-15 Supported Bimetallic Catalysts for Enhancement Isomers Production During n-Heptane Decomposition. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering. 12(1), pp.345-354.
TM. Albayati, AM. Doyle (2013). Shape-selective adsorption of substituted aniline pollutants from wastewater. Adsorption Science and Technology. 31(5), pp.459-468.
L. Tosheva, N. Gospodinova, L. Vidal, I. Mihai, M. Defaux, et al. DA. Ivanov, AM. Doyle. (2009). Monoparticulate films of polyaniline. Thin Solid Films. 517(18), pp.5459-5463.
LH. Wee, Z. Wang, B. Mihailova, AM. Doyle (2008). Organic functionalization of Silicalite-1 nanocrystals by ultrasonic treatment in methanol. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 116(1-3), pp.59-62.
LH. Wee, L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2008). Synthesis of Silicalite-1 films by a steam-assisted crystallization method. Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis. 174(SUPPL. PART A), pp.641-644.
L. Tosheva, EP. Ng, S. Mintova, M. Hölzl, TH. Metzger, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). AIPO
L. Tosheva, E-P. Ng, S. Mintova, M. Hölzl, TH. Metzger, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). AlPO4-18 Seed Layers and Films by Secondary Growth. Chemistry of Materials. 20(17), pp.5721-5726.
L. Tosheva, E-P. Ng, S. Mintova, M. Holzl, TH. Metzger, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). AlPO4-18 seed layers and films by secondary growth. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS. 20(17), pp.5721-5726.
LH. Wee, L. Tosheva, L. Itani, V. Valtchev, AM. Doyle (2008). Steam-assisted synthesis of zeolite films from spin-coated zeolite precursor coatings. Journal of Materials Chemistry. 18(30), pp.3563-3567.
L. Tosheva, B. Mihailova, LH. Wee, B. Gasharova, K. Garbev, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). Indirect observation of structured incipient zeolite nanoparticles in clear precursor solutions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 47(45), pp.8650-8653.
LH. Wee, Z. Wang, L. Tosheva, L. Itani, V. Valtchev, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). Silicalite-1 films with preferred orientation. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 116(1-3), pp.22-27.
Z. Wang, LH. Wee, B. Mihailova, KJ. Edler, AM. Doyle (2007). Langmuir-blodgett deposited monolayers of silicalite-1 seeds for secondary growth of continuous zeolite film. Chemistry of Materials. 19(24), pp.5806-5808.
L. Tosheva, VP. Valtchev, B. Mihailova, AM. Doyle (2007). Zeolite Beta films prepared via the Langmuir-Blodgett technique. Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 111(32), pp.12052-12057.
LH. Wee, L. Tosheva, C. Vasilev, AM. Doyle (2007). Influence of the dispersion medium on the properties of spin-coated Silicalite-1 films. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 103(1-3), pp.296-301.
L. Tosheva, LH. Wee, Z. Wang, B. Mihailova, C. Vasilev, et al. AM. Doyle. (2007). Modified colloidal silicalite-1 crystals and their use for preparation of langmuir-blodgett films. 170(A), pp.577-584.
M. Papanastasiou, AW. McMahon, NS. Allen, AM. Doyle, BJ. Johnson, et al. K. Keck-Antoine. (2006). The hydrolysis mechanism of bis(2,4-di-tert-butyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite (Alkanox P24): An atmospheric pressure photoionisation mass spectrometric study. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 91(11), pp.2675-2682.
AM. Doyle, E. Ahmed, BK. Hodnett (2006). The evolution of phases during the synthesis of the organically modified catalyst support MCM-48. Catalysis Today. 116(1), pp.50-55.
AM. Doyle, BK. Hodnett (2006). Adjusting the porous and structural properties of mesoporous silica by the addition of organic modifiers. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 352(21-22), pp.2193-2197.
AM. Doyle, SK. Shaikhutdinov, H. Freund (2005). Oberflächengebundene Intermediate verursachen Teilchengrößeneinflüsse bei der Hydrierung von Alkenen auf Palladium. Angewandte Chemie. 117(4), pp.635-637.
AM. Doyle, SK. Shaikhutdinov, H-J. Freund (2005). Surface-bonded precursor determines particle size effects for alkene hydrogenation on palladium. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 44(4), pp.629-631.
A. Doyle (2004). Alkene chemistry on the palladium surface: nanoparticles vs single crystals. Journal of Catalysis. 223(2), pp.444-453.
AM. Doyle, G. Rupprechter, N. Pfänder, R. Schlögl, CEA. Kirschhock, et al. JA. Martens, H-J. Freund. (2003). Ultra-thin zeolite films prepared by spin-coating Silicalite-1 precursor solutions. Chemical Physics Letters. 382(3-4), pp.404-409.
AM. Doyle, SK. Shaikhutdinov, SD. Jackson, H. Freund (2003). Hydrierung an Metalloberflächen: Warum sind Nanoteilchen aktiver als Einkristalle?. Angewandte Chemie. 115(42), pp.5398-5401.
AM. Doyle, SK. Shaikhutdinov, SD. Jackson, H-J. Freund (2003). Hydrogenation on metal surfaces: why are nanoparticles more active than single crystals?. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 42(42), pp.5240-5243.
A. Doyle, BK. Hodnett (2003). Stability of MCM-48 in aqueous solution as a function of pH. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 63(1-3), pp.53-57.
A. Doyle, BK. Hodnett (2003). Synthesis of 2-cyanoethyl-modified MCM-48 stable to surfactant removal by solvent extraction: Influence of organic modifier, base and surfactant. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 58(3), pp.255-261.
BP. Kelleher, AM. Doyle, BK. Hodnett, TF. O'Dwyer (2002). An Investigation into the Adsorption Characteristics of Grafted Mesoporous Silicates for the Removal of Tetramethyl Ammonium Hydroxide from Aqueous Solution. Adsorption Science & Technology. 20(8), pp.787-796.
BP. Kelleher, AM. Doyle, BK. Hodnett, TF. O'Dwyer (2002). Utilisation of a Mesoporous Silicate Material for the Removal of Quaternary Ammonium Hydroxides (QAHs) from Aqueous Solution. Adsorption Science & Technology. 20(3), pp.261-267.
BP. Kelleher, AM. Doyle, TF. O'Dwyer, BK. Hodnett (2001). Preparation and use of a mesoporous silicate material for the removal of tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide (TMAH) from aqueous solution. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 76(12), pp.1216-1222.
D. Sutton, B. Kelleher, A. Doyle, JR. Ross (2001). Investigation of nickel supported catalysts for the upgrading of brown peat derived gasification products. Bioresour Technol. 80(2), pp.111-116.
C. Batiot, FE. Cassidy, AM. Doyle, BK. Hodnett (1997). Selectivity of active sites on oxide catalysts. 3RD WORLD CONGRESS ON OXIDATION CATALYSIS. 110, pp.1097-1106.
L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2009). Strategies Towards the Assembly of Preformed Zeolite Crystals into Supported Layers. In: Ordered Porous Solids. pp.501-519.
L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2008). Strategies Towards the Assembly of Preformed Zeolite Crystals into Supported Layers. In: Ordered Porous Solids: Recent Advances and Prospects. pp.501-519.
Invited Speaker, Universities of Bath, Huddersfield, Namur, Nottingham Trent, Rome Sapienza, Zurich and RSC/EPSRC to UK-India ‘Smart Materials’ Research Seminar, New Delhi
Main Organiser, 32nd annual British Zeolite Association (BZA) meeting, University of Ambleside, 24-28th August 2009. Established scientific committee and invited 7 plenary speakers. Abstract submission and selection of oral vs. poster presentations. Accommodation, meals, opening reception, conference banquet and recreational trips. Promotion via conference flyers, presentations at relevant conferences and website. Registration fees £50.3k, sponsorship/exhibition £4.8k, surplus £8.5k
2006- Elected committee member of BZA, member of annual conference organising committees to date, chaired sessions.
Organiser and Chair of Nanocatalysis Symposia, NanoSMAT05/07, University of Aveiro/Algarve. Member of International Scientific Committees NanoSMAT05/07. Invited keynote speakers. Abstract submission and selection of oral vs. poster presentations
Guest Editor of Catalysis Today, publication of symposium proceedings
Reviewed papers for numerous journals including Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Catalysis Today, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Journal of the Americal Chemical Society.
'Low Temperature Treatment of Diesel Engine Emissions in Mixed Fuel Automotive Processes’ 3 x PhD, Matched funding; G-volution Ltd. £105k, MMU £105k, Research Associate £41k; Innovate UK/Infrastructure £20k, KTP Associate £253k
‘Purification of toxic metals and synthetic pollutants from effluent water using zeolites, modified nanoporous materials, and waste-derived adsorbents’ PhD, Schlumberger Foundation £94k
Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Infrastructure £55k
‘3-D printed cryogenic Tanks for on-board storage of natural gas’ Research Associate; CryoFuel Tank Systems Ltd. £70k, MMU £30k
Erasmus training mobility grant, Sapienza University of Rome £1.5k
‘Proposal for real time analysis of TCP isomers passed through a palladium catalyst’ Compagnie Nationale des Experts de Justice en Environment, £5k
'Ultra-Thin Zeolite Films; A New Generation of Model Catalysts’ Postdoc, EPSRC £124k
'Water Purification by Adsorption of Aniline Based Pollutants onto Nanoporous Solids’ Self-funded Postdoc
'Synthesis of Silicalite-1 Films Using LB Technology’ PhD, Leverhulme Trust £55k
'Ti-Modified Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas as Selective Oxidation Catalysts’ PhD, Millenium Chemicals Ltd £55k
'Templated Synthesis of Porous Silica using Renewable Naturally Occurring Biomolecules’ and ‘Alkene Hydrogenation using Pt nanoparticles in SBA Materials’ 2 x PhD, MMU £110k
'Biodiesel Production using Heterogeneous Catalysts Prepared from Renewable Sources’ visiting PhD studentships, Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education £12k
Multi-Purpose X-ray Diffractometer, MMU £165k
Porosity and Surface Area Analyser, SRIF2 £58k
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) grant for 2 visits to HASYLAB, Hamburg, synchrotron based structural analysis
Northwestern Universities Association (NWUA) Leonardo da Vinci mobility grant to visit University of Aveiro and NanoSMat05 conference £4.2k
NWUA Leonardo da Vinci mobility grant to visit Fritz-Haber-Institute for collaboration and HR-TEM £3.5k
RSC research grant £1.2k
Equipment for Catalyst Synthesis Grant, MMU £17k
AimHigher Programme Northwest Region, Higher Education Grant, £10k
2006- Elected committee member of the British Zeolite Association (Charity Number 277931), member of annual conference organising committees to date, chaired sessions.
2012-2016 BZA Treasurer
Good to Great Award, Manchester Metropolitan University
BOC Gases Postgraduate Student Award, University of Limerick
AIB School of Science Student of the Year, Waterford Institute of Technology
President Science Society, Waterford Institute of Technology
Max-Planck-Society Research Fellow
Group research highlighted in MMU Annual Review
Speaker, Nottingham Trent University, University of Bath, University of Zurich, Sapienza University of Rome
Invited by RSC/EPSRC to UK-India Smart Materials Research Seminar, New Delhi
EPSRC, Leverhulme Trust and RSC research grant applications
Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, Candian Society for Chemistry, Candian Society for Chemical Engineering, Materials Research Society
Lifetime Member, British Zeolite Association