APT focuses on state of the art research activities in the areas of Production Technology, Product Design & Sustainability, Micro and Nano Systems Technology, Advanced Materials Engineering and Bio Systems. APT has established a strong infrastructure of equipment & people in the area of processing technologies at DCU.
We are located in Dublin City University and our members are based across numerous schools and research areas including Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical and Physical Sciences, Health & Human Performance and Business Studies.
Our Goal
APT is a leading international research centre which as a primary goal strives to provide significant translational benefit to the wider community. Research projects undertaken within APT are conducted to a world class level and support local and internationally based enterprises.