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biomaterials; hydrogels; drug delivery; tissue engineering; coatings; organic synth
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Biography

Prof. Clement Higginbotham is a principal investigator in the Materials Research Institute, which he founded in 2005, at Athlone Institute of Technology. His research interests lie within the Materials Research Institute (MRI) in the Faculty of Engineering & Informatics and the Bioscience Research Institute (BRI) in the Faculty of Science & Health, and include, the development of biomaterials, the development of polymers for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications, the development of medical device coatings, the development of nutraceutical delivery systems, hydrogel and smart material synthesis and characterisation, and organic synthesis. He has secured €6.5M to date in research funding from 46 grants, both national and international. He is a principal investigator in the Applied Polymer Technologies Enterprise Ireland Gateway (APT Ireland) where he secured €1.2M for its foundation. Prof. Higginbotham has supervised 31 PhD students and 7 MSc students to graduation, and has supervised and mentored 8 postdoctoral researchers, and 1 Marie Curie Fellow. He is currently supervising 6 PhD students and 2 MSc students. He has authored more than 160 peer-reviewed journal publications, books and book chapters. His h-index is currently 31 with more than 2700 citations. Prof. Higginbotham has numerous ongoing industrial and academic collaborations including projects with Medtronic-AVE, ClearStream Technologies, Alkermes, Abbotts, Transitions Optical, Mergon International, Creagh Medical, Synergy Health, Covidien/Mallinckrodt, Shabra on the industrial side and DCU, GMIT, WIT, TUD, UCD, NUIG, Trinity College Dublin, Harvard University (USA), Emden University (Germany), AO Research Institute (Switzerland), Dalhousie University (Canada), University of Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Swansea University (UK) and Southampton University (UK) on the academic side.

Activities

Employment (6)

Technological University of the Shannon:Midlands Midwest: Athlone, Co. Westmeath, IE

Senior Lecturer (Department of Polymer, Mechanical & Design)
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Athlone Institute of Technology: Athlone, Westmeath, IE

1994-09-01 to present | Principal Investigator/Lecturer (Department of Mechanical, Polymer & Design)
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Athlone Institute of Technology: Athlone, IE

2006 to 2015 | Director, Materials Research Institute
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University College Dublin: Dublin, IE

1992 to 1994 | Newman Scholar (School of Chemistry)
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University of Southampton: Southampton, Hampshire, GB

1990 to 1991 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow (School of Biomedical Sciences)
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Swansea University: Swansea, West Glamorgan, GB

1988 to 1989 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Department of Chemistry)
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Education and qualifications (3)

University College Dublin: Dublin, IE

1988 | PhD in Organic Chemistry (School of Chemistry)
Education
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University College Dublin: Dublin, Dublin, IE

1983 | Higher Diploma in Education (School of Education)
Education
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University College Dublin: Dublin, Dublin, IE

1982 | BSc (Hons) in Chemistry (School of Chemistry)
Education
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Professional activities (4)

Universiti Malaysia Perlis: Perlis, Perlis, MY

2012 to present | Adjunct Professor (School of Materials Engineering)
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Institute of Chemistry of Ireland: Dublin, IE

2004 to present | Fellow
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Royal Society of Chemistry: London, London, GB

1984 to present | Member
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University of Alberta: Edmonton, AB, CA

1994 | Visiting Professor (Department of Biochemistry)
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Funding (48)

Method of fabrication bespoke polymer conduit for peripheral nerve injuries (eNerveGen)

2016-01 to 2019-01 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CF-2015-0291

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Synthesis & Solid-state Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC)

2015-07 to 2019-06 | Grant
Science Foundation Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

SFI/12/RC/2275

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Structural Thermoplastics Composites (STRUCCO)

2013-04 to 2016-03 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CF/2012/2315

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of the next generation of easy to use extended release supplement/antiparasitic agent delivery technologies (Easy-DelivERT)

2013-01 to 2015-12 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CF/2012/2003

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Foundation of the Applied Polymer Technologies (APT) Research Centre

2013 to present | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

TG/2012/0110

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Mixed Plastics Waste as a Valuable Resource: High value new products from old plastics waste (Eco-MixPlas)

2013 to 2016 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CF/2013/3002

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Compostable biocomposites for packaging applications

2011-09 to 2011-12 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CF20111735Y

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of the next generation of extended release bovine mineral delivery products

2011-08 to 2011-11 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CF20111722Y

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Exploiting the use of e-beam technology to improve biopolymer process efficiency and / or to create the next generation biomaterials for use in the medical device industry

2009-10 to 2012-09 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP/2009/0316

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Polymeric nanoparticles for the oral delivery of protein therapeutics

2009 to 2013 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CRS/08/AL01

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Novel hydrogels for drug delivery applications in nanomedicine

2008-11 to 2010-10 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

AL11

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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of a novel two phase polymeric wound healing device to help the healing of burn victims

2008-11 to 2010-10 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

AL15

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Controlled insulin-release from nano-particles for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus

2008-10 to 2010-09 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

AL03

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Clement L. Higginbotham
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Scanning Electron Microscope

2008-06 to present | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CE-2008-0001

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Clement L. Higginbotham

X-ray Diffraction System

2008-06 to present | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CE-2008-0003

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Glycerol based polyesters

2008-01 to 2008-12 | Grant
Science Foundation Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of smart materials for delivery of biologics in nanomedicine

2008 to 2012 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CRS/07/AL01

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of a Novel Method of HDPE Recycling

2008 to 2010 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP-2008-0792

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Fibre reinforced polymer composite reinforcement in shallow concrete structures

2007-10 to 2009-09 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

AL14

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Incorporation of novel polymeric films within injection molded ophthalmic lenses

2007-09 to 2009-03 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP 2007 0774

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of improved artificial skin for simulated arm for injection training purposes

2007-04 to 2008-10 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP-2006-0746

Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) Viper Si2

2007 to present | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
Source: Self-asserted source
Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of a novel hydrogel coating

2006-10 to 2008-09 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

AL06

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of citric acid-based elastomers

2006-09 to 2008-08 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP-2006-0722

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Optimisation of collagen matrix manufacturing process & characterisation of drug delivery properties

2006-03 to 2008-03 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of rapid tests for detecting pulmonary toxicity in novel polymeric micellar nanoparticles

2006-01 to 2010-01 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CRS/06/AL01

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of an innovative device to deliver oxygen to wounds

2005-10 to 2007-09 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of a clear-to-polarized photochromic plastic film

2005-07 to 2007-06 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP-2005-0674

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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of polymeric based drug formulations for use in novel drug delivery systems

2005-05 to 2007-04 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP/2005/655

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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of a physically bound medical device coating

2005-05 to 2006-04 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP/2005/0667

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of a clear-to-polarized photochromic plastic film

2004-11 to 2005-04 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP-2004-638-Y

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Drug delivery from stimuli sensitive polymers

2003-09 to 2005-06 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

he development of a multi-functional drug delivery matrix coating for endovascular stents

2003-05 to 2005-04 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP/2003/586

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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of lubricious hydrophilic coatings for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries

2003-05 to 2003-10 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IP/2003/587-Y

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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of polymer based compounds for novel drug delivery systems

2003-01 to 2004-12 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of polymers for controlled drug delivery

2001-10 to 2003-04 | Grant
Athlone Institute of Technology (Athlone, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

New synthetic routes to poly apha-hydroxy acids

2001-09 to 2003-05 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of plastic based material for use in meat packing

2001-06 to 2001-10 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Tissue engineering

2001-01 to 2003-12 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Lubricious hydrophilic coatings for medical devices

2000-11 to 2002-07 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of biomaterials for tissue engineering applications

2000-10 to 2002-06 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of new synthetic routes to polylactic acid and its copolymers

1999-09 to 2001-05 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of UV curable biomedical device coatings

1999-06 to 2001-05 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Optimised biomaterials for transplant cell cultures and regeneration templates

1998-09 to 2000-05 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

The effects of amphiphilic coatings on the tribology of medical devices

1998-09 to 2000-05 | Grant
Higher Education Authority (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of a porous, biodegradable prosthesis material for tissue engineering applications

1997-09 to 1999-08 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Development of growth inhibitory analogues to epidermal growth factor (EGF) and related ligands (Design and development of potential anti-cancer drugs)

1997-09 to 1999-05 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

The development of hydrophilic coatings for medical devices

1997-09 to 1999-05 | Grant
Enterprise Ireland (Dublin, IE)
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Clement L. Higginbotham

Peer review (1 review for 1 publication/grant)

Review activity for Macromolecular bioscience. (1)