Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in:
- Photocatalysis, redox catalysis, solar to chemical energy conversion, optical indicators
But, only students with their own full funding need apply.
Public outreach & key achievements
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1979 Niel Arnott Scholarship for the best degree in Chemistry in the University of London for that year
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1986 Meldola Medal and Prize given by the Society of Maccabaens in conjunction with the Royal Society of Chemistry for the chemist, under 30, who shows the most promise as indicated from his or her published chemical work
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2017 Appointed Member of Royal Irish Academy
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2019 RSC Materials for Industry - Derek Birchall Award, for pioneering work on smart inks, pigments and extruded plastics technologies, with widespread applications across many industrial sectors