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Former Group Members
Postdoctoral Researchers
Dr Angelika Holzinger
German
Angelika's research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792) and an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in 2020 (grant no. GOIPD/2020/821).
Angelika's research focused on the use of electrosynthesis at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces to develop metallic nanoparticle/conducting polymer nanocomposites for sensor applications.
Angelika is highly skilled in materials characterisation via FIB/SEM, AFM, SECM, and TEM.
Angelika's research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792) and an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in 2020 (grant no. GOIPD/2020/821).
Angelika's research focused on the use of electrosynthesis at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces to develop metallic nanoparticle/conducting polymer nanocomposites for sensor applications.
Angelika is highly skilled in materials characterisation via FIB/SEM, AFM, SECM, and TEM.
Dr Bren Mark B. Felisilda
Filipino
Bren's research was funded through a PD2PI Fellowship funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 program under a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions agreement (MSCA-COFUND #847413) and based at the Institute of Physical Chemistry – Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) working with Dr. hab. Martin Jönsson-Niedziółka.
As his co-mentor, Bren worked with Professor Scanlon's group at the University of Limerick to explore the electrosynthesis of conducting polymers at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces via the Fenton reaction.
Bren's research was funded through a PD2PI Fellowship funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 program under a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions agreement (MSCA-COFUND #847413) and based at the Institute of Physical Chemistry – Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) working with Dr. hab. Martin Jönsson-Niedziółka.
As his co-mentor, Bren worked with Professor Scanlon's group at the University of Limerick to explore the electrosynthesis of conducting polymers at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces via the Fenton reaction.
Dr Alonso Gamero-Quijano
Peruvian
Alonso's research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792) and an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in 2018 (grant no. GOIPD/2018/252).
Alonso's research interests are multi-faceted with several projects carried out related to fundamental electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, electrochemistry at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces, conducting polymers and bioelectrochemistry.
Alonso's research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792) and an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in 2018 (grant no. GOIPD/2018/252).
Alonso's research interests are multi-faceted with several projects carried out related to fundamental electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, electrochemistry at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces, conducting polymers and bioelectrochemistry.
Dr Bharathi Konkena
Indian
Bharathi's research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Bharathi's research involved the self-assembly of iron and cobalt oxide nanosheets at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for use in anodes of high performance Li- and Na-ion batteries. Bharathi also self-assembled MOFs at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for sensor applications.
Bharathi's research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Bharathi's research involved the self-assembly of iron and cobalt oxide nanosheets at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for use in anodes of high performance Li- and Na-ion batteries. Bharathi also self-assembled MOFs at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for sensor applications.
Dr William Cheuquepan
Chilean / Spanish
William's postdoctoral research was funded through a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (CO2PhotoElcat; Grant agreement ID: 101031622).
William's research primarily involved the electrosynthesis of metallic nanoparticle/conducting polymer nanocomposite thin films at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for various applications (electrocatalysis, SERS, antimicrobial effects, etc.).
William's postdoctoral research was funded through a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (CO2PhotoElcat; Grant agreement ID: 101031622).
William's research primarily involved the electrosynthesis of metallic nanoparticle/conducting polymer nanocomposite thin films at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for various applications (electrocatalysis, SERS, antimicrobial effects, etc.).
PhD Graduates
Dr Kamil Cywinski
Polish
Kamil's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Kamil's research involved the photo-sensitisation of polarised liquid|liquid interfaces with films of both porphyrin coated TiO2 nanoparticles and porphyrin nanostructures. The photo-responses of these dye-sensitised polarised liquid|liquid interfaces were characterised in the presence of electron donor and acceptor species in the organic phase.
Kamil's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Kamil's research involved the photo-sensitisation of polarised liquid|liquid interfaces with films of both porphyrin coated TiO2 nanoparticles and porphyrin nanostructures. The photo-responses of these dye-sensitised polarised liquid|liquid interfaces were characterised in the presence of electron donor and acceptor species in the organic phase.
Dr Nataly Rey-Muñoz
Colombian
Nataly's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Nataly's research involved the electrosynthesis of photoactive conducting polymer thin films on ITO electrodes and also at a polarised liquid|liquid interfaces. Photoelectrochemical characterisation of these photoactive conducting polymer films was carried out in situ at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
Nataly's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Nataly's research involved the electrosynthesis of photoactive conducting polymer thin films on ITO electrodes and also at a polarised liquid|liquid interfaces. Photoelectrochemical characterisation of these photoactive conducting polymer films was carried out in situ at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
Dr Iván Robayo-Molina
Colombian
Ivan's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Ivan's research involved studying the pathway complexity of porphyrin self-assembly at liquid|liquid interfaces and modelling the kinetics of the photoresponses at these porphyrin-film sensitised polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
Ivan's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792).
Ivan's research involved studying the pathway complexity of porphyrin self-assembly at liquid|liquid interfaces and modelling the kinetics of the photoresponses at these porphyrin-film sensitised polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
Dr Rob Lehane
Irish
Rob's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792) and an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postgraduate scholarship (grant no. GOIPG/2018/2132).
Rob's research involved the electrosynthesis of conducting polymer thin films at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces and their in-depth materials characterisation by techniques such as TEM, SEM, AFM, in situ and ex situ conductivity, and XPS.
Rob's PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's ERC Starting Grant (SOFT-PHOTOCONVERSION; Grant agreement ID: 716792) and an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postgraduate scholarship (grant no. GOIPG/2018/2132).
Rob's research involved the electrosynthesis of conducting polymer thin films at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces and their in-depth materials characterisation by techniques such as TEM, SEM, AFM, in situ and ex situ conductivity, and XPS.
Dr Andrés F. Molina-Osorio
Colombian
Andrés' PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Starting Investigator Research Grant (13/SIRG/2137).
Andrés' PhD research involved the development of a methodology to sensitise liquid|liquid interfaces with films of porphyrin nanostructures and an in-depth characterisation of their photoelectrochemical properties in situ at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
Andrés' PhD research was funded through Professor Scanlon's Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Starting Investigator Research Grant (13/SIRG/2137).
Andrés' PhD research involved the development of a methodology to sensitise liquid|liquid interfaces with films of porphyrin nanostructures and an in-depth characterisation of their photoelectrochemical properties in situ at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
MSc. Graduates (by Research)
Edward D. Burgoyne
Irish
Edward's Masters research was funded by an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Award (grant no. GOIPG/2016/1217).
Edward's research involved the electrochemical detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing molecules at a macro- and micro-sized polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
Edward's Masters research was funded by an Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Award (grant no. GOIPG/2016/1217).
Edward's research involved the electrochemical detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing molecules at a macro- and micro-sized polarised liquid|liquid interfaces.
MSc. Graduates (Taught Masters Programmes)
Siddesh P. Kelkar
Indian
In 2023, Siddesh carried out his 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Siddesh's research involved studying the pH effect on the electrosynthesis of gold nanoparticle/conducting polymer thin films at a polarised liquid|liquid interface and their application for dopamine sensing.
In 2023, Siddesh carried out his 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Siddesh's research involved studying the pH effect on the electrosynthesis of gold nanoparticle/conducting polymer thin films at a polarised liquid|liquid interface and their application for dopamine sensing.
Anagha Sharma
Indian
In 2023, Anagha carried out her 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of her Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Anagha's research involved studying the electrosynthesis of gold nanoparticle/conducting polymer thin films at a polarised liquid|liquid interface and their application for dopamine sensing.
In 2023, Anagha carried out her 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of her Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Anagha's research involved studying the electrosynthesis of gold nanoparticle/conducting polymer thin films at a polarised liquid|liquid interface and their application for dopamine sensing.
Brian Fergus
Irish
In 2022, Brian carried out his research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Biomolecular Sciences from the University of Limerick.
Brian's research involved probing the biocompatibility of conducting polymer thin films synthesised at a polarised liquid|liquid interface.
In 2022, Brian carried out his research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Biomolecular Sciences from the University of Limerick.
Brian's research involved probing the biocompatibility of conducting polymer thin films synthesised at a polarised liquid|liquid interface.
Sarah Walsh
Irish
In 2021, Sarah carried out her research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of her Taught Masters in Bioprocessing from the University of Limerick.
Sarah's research involved probing the electrocatalytic behaviour of c-cytochromes at a polarised liquid|liquid interface.
In 2021, Sarah carried out her research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of her Taught Masters in Bioprocessing from the University of Limerick.
Sarah's research involved probing the electrocatalytic behaviour of c-cytochromes at a polarised liquid|liquid interface.
Jim O'Brien
Irish
In 2021, Jim carried out his 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Jim's research involved studying the electrosynthesis of photoactive conducting polymer thin films at a polarised liquid|liquid interface and their photoelectrochemical characterisation.
In 2021, Jim carried out his 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Jim's research involved studying the electrosynthesis of photoactive conducting polymer thin films at a polarised liquid|liquid interface and their photoelectrochemical characterisation.
Aayushi Garg
Indian
In 2020, Aayushi carried out her 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of her Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Aayushi's research involved studying the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles at a liquid|liquid interface and their applications in water remediation.
In 2020, Aayushi carried out her 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of her Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Aayushi's research involved studying the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles at a liquid|liquid interface and their applications in water remediation.
Krishna Kumar Sridharan
Indian
In 2018, Krishna carried out his 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Krishna's research involved studying electropolymerisation using closed bipolar electrochemistry with water and organic electrolyte solutions.
In 2018, Krishna carried out his 6-month research project in Professor Scanlon's group. This project was the research component of his Taught Masters in Analytical Chemistry from University College Cork.
Krishna's research involved studying electropolymerisation using closed bipolar electrochemistry with water and organic electrolyte solutions.
Visiting Professors on Sabbatical
Professor Michael S. Freund
Canadian
Professor Freund visited Professor Scanlon's group in 2022 on sabbatical from Dalhousie University, Canada, for 4 weeks.
During his sabbatical, Professor Freund carried out research to electrosynthesis conducting polymer/polyoxometalate nanocomposite thin films at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for flexible supercapacitor applications.
Professor Freund visited Professor Scanlon's group in 2022 on sabbatical from Dalhousie University, Canada, for 4 weeks.
During his sabbatical, Professor Freund carried out research to electrosynthesis conducting polymer/polyoxometalate nanocomposite thin films at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces for flexible supercapacitor applications.
Professor Marco F. Suárez-Herrera
Colombian
Professor Suárez-Herrera visited Professor Scanlon's group in 2018 and 2019 on sabbatical from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL), Bogotá, Colombia, for 11 months.
During his sabbatical, Professor Suárez-Herrera developed out a wide range of projects such as the use of AC voltammetry at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces as an electroanalytical technique for non-redox active ions, and the oxidation of elemental sulfur and electrosynthesis of poly(2, 5-dimercapto-1, 3, 4-thiadiazole) films and their composites with AuNPs at polarised liquid| liquid interfaces.
Professor Suárez-Herrera visited Professor Scanlon's group in 2018 and 2019 on sabbatical from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL), Bogotá, Colombia, for 11 months.
During his sabbatical, Professor Suárez-Herrera developed out a wide range of projects such as the use of AC voltammetry at polarised liquid|liquid interfaces as an electroanalytical technique for non-redox active ions, and the oxidation of elemental sulfur and electrosynthesis of poly(2, 5-dimercapto-1, 3, 4-thiadiazole) films and their composites with AuNPs at polarised liquid| liquid interfaces.