Research Groups and Other Units
Research groups are generally established by DIT staff with common research interests. When sufficient critical mass and a track record of high quality research has been created these groups may then apply for and be designated an R&D Centre.
Applied Electrochemistry Group (AEG)
The Applied Electrochemistry Group of Dublin Institute of Technology carries out research in electrochemistry with special emphasis being placed on practical aspects of the subject. Electrochemistry is an important branch of physical chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and/or the production of electricity by chemical reactions. A diverse range of important applications exist. Read more....
The Audio Research Group (ARG)
ARG specialise in speech and audio processing
The Chemistry Education Research Team (CERT)
The Chemistry Education Research Team (CERT) was established in 2005 with the aim of incorporating best practices in emerging education research into day-to-day teaching.
Discourse Analysis Group (DAG)
DAG researching discourse (from talk to text to music) in itself and in its function.
Development Technology in the Community (DTC)
The Development Technology in the Community (DTC) Research Group was established for the promotion of Sustainable Environmental, Water and Sanitation Technologies.
The Futures Academy
The Futures Academy is an applied research and strategic consultancy organisation established in order to promote a fresh and more effective approach towards long-term planning
Institute for Minority Entrepreneurship (IME)
IME was established to offer the different minority groups in Ireland equal opportunity through entrepreneurship education and training
The Marine Research Group (MRG)
MRG promotes inter-disciplinary research in the Marine area covering environmental issues in relation to fish health, residues and subsequent human health
National Institute for Transport and Logistics (NITL)
NITL is a fundamental resource for logistics and sustainable transport efficiency in Ireland
Physics Education Research Group (PERG)
PERG - researching pedagogical innovations in physics education
Research Institute for Culture and Heritage (RICH)
RICH exists to foster the development of high quality research in culture and heritage related areas by leveraging the combined expertise of DIT's research community
DIT Retail Research Unit (DRRU)
DRRU , as well as it's main mission, focussed on academic research, the Unit has amassed considerable experience in conducting retailer client research, consultancy and sectoral competitiveness analysis.
People Oriented Technology (TeaPOT)
TeaPOT Research into technology that interacts with humans or with the human body