Ultra-sensitive optical sensor system for detection of multiple pesticides in water

Chloe Martin, presented our first poster on “Mobilising Citizen Science for Resilient and Responsive Water Quality Monitoring” at the 2025 Conference on Analytical Science Ireland (CASi) hosted by UCC’s School of Chemistry,

This March, MSc student Chloe Martin (Dublin City University, DCU Water Institute) conducted initial trials of the new citizen science tool that is currently being developed for pesticide monitoring. Water samples were collected from two Dublin rivers—the Tolka River and the Santry River—to test the effectiveness of the tool in real-world conditions. One of the…

Interesting articles by Fiona Regan in Technology Networks: “Protecting Our Oceans Starts With Testing”

Our consortium had a productive meeting in Oslo to advance our latest innovation: an optical sensor designed to detect pesticides in surface and ground water. This groundbreaking technology will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and purity of our water sources by providing rapid and accurate detection of harmful substances.Our discussions focused on…