STEM RESEARCH PROGRAMME
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Welcome to our 8-Week STEM Research Summer School - an unparalleled opportunity for students to explore their passions through hands-on projects!

Join us for an 8-week programme where you can embark on a project of your choice, closely guided by experienced mentors in state-of-the-art facilities. Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment while enjoying daily student-led fun events. Enhance your skills and knowledge as you collaborate with UL researchers and even conduct your own pre-approved research project.

For more detailed information, check out our STEM brochure and get ready for an unforgettable summer of exploration and discovery!

Stem Research Projects
Girls doing science experiment
Title Major Research field of the project
A Model of Concussion: The design and verification of a replicative model of the human head and neck Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Soft Tissue Biomechanics, concussion
Neural Network Model Selection.  Mathematics (Statistics), Data Science, Computer Science Information criteria; model selection; neural networks; statistics 
Effects of purification on the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of elderberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant extracts Food Science, Chemistry Organic chemistry; sustainability; green chemistry; food science

 

Title  Major Research Field of the Project 
Seaweeds as sources of bioactive compounds to protect human plasma against oxidation Food Science, Chemistry Organic chemistry; sustainability; green chemistry; food science
Why are these crystals exploding? A computational investigation of photosalience  Physics, Engineering Computational chemistry; Computational Physics; Actuators
Shape of You: Understanding piezoelectricity through polymorphism Physics, Engineering Solid-State Physics, Piezoelectricity, Crystallisation, Functional Materials
A recipe for sensor success: Additive-directed crystallisation for the amplification of piezoelectric activity Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Solid-State Physics, Piezoelectricity, Crystallisation, Functional Materials
friends chatting
Chemistry Workshop
Title  Major Research Field of the Project 
Exploiting the Dynamic Nonlinear Geometrical Behaviour of 3D Printed Thin-Walled Vibrational Energy Harvesters Mechanical Engineering Vibrational energy harvesting, finite element analysis, 3D printing, buckling
Understanding NF-κB’s role in endometriotic cell survival Biology, Chemistry (Biochemistry) Endometriosis, Cell survival, NF-κB signalling pathway, Targeted therapies. 
Title  Major Research Field of the Research Project 
Trust and Authentication Model for Smart Grids Networks  Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Communications Security Computer Engineering/Science & Security
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems for Internet of Everything Networks  Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Communications Security Computer Engineering/Science & Security
Chemical Science UL
electro magnetic ball
Title  Major Research Field of the Research Project 
An Efficient Routing Protocol for Flying Ad Hoc Networks  Computer Engineering, Computer Science Computer Engineering/Science & Security
Electric Vehicles Charging Scheduling Solution to find the Charging Stations in Intelligent Transportation Systems Computer Engineering, Computer Science Computer Engineering/ Computer Science
Title  Major Research Field of the Research Project 
Implementing footwear-related solutions for reducing lower limb injury and improving the experience of the Irish Dancer.   Product Design, Industrial Design Facilitating Irish Dancing field research, lab-based materials tests, development of Irish Dancing footwear. Patent searches and design registrations. 
Implementing footwear-related solutions for reducing lower limb injury and improving the experience of the Irish Dancer.   Product Design, Sports Science, Biomedical Engineering Assisting in facilitating bio-mechanical testing with dance athletes along with the testing of shoe prototypes.
UL Aeronautical Engineering
two people doing science experiment
Title  Major Research Field of the Research Project 
Design and synthesis of nanophotocatalysts for degradation of pharmaceutical and industrial waste chemical products Chemical Engineering Chemical engineering, analytical chemistry,
environmental science
A novel approach to quantification of carbon in soils under different crop management Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science Chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, environmental science, soil science, ecology
Title  Major Research Field of the Research Project 
Production of biobased solvents from lignocellulosic biomass Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science Chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, environmental science, soil science, ecology
Energy properties of the products of hydrothermal carbonisation of digested sludge from wastewater treatment plant Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science Biochemistry, environmental science, chemical engineering
girl doing stuff with computers
Scientists discussing a project
Title  Major Research Field of the Research Project 
 Assessing the feasibility of 3D printed microfluidics chips through optimisation of materials and structure Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering Design, engineering, rapid prototyping, biocompatibility, microfluidics
Design and Manufacture of Stethoscope Diaphragm Retention Device for Blood Pressure Measurement Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design Additive manufacturing; design; medical device; ergonomics
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