Biography
Attended St Joseph's College, Cahir, Co. Tipperary before moving on to Waterford RTC, DIT Kevin St, UCG and NIHE Limerick. Third level qualifications in Chemistry, Physics, Geophysics and Physical Electronics. PhD research on high temperature superconductivity. Course leader for first BSc in Applied Physics at UL. Founding and first head of Physics at UL.Served on founding board of Ballyhoura Development and elected Chair of the Institute of Physics in Ireland. Interested in all aspects of physical science.
Research Interests
Research is in the general area of Physical Electronics with specialist interests in Thin Films and Solid State Sensors. He has participated in European (BRITE-EURAM) and National (Forbairt Strategic and Applied ) research programmes. He is keenly interested in the improvement of the Quality of Learning through Web Supported and Web Based Learning.Professional Activities
Association
- 1999 Member, M.Inst.P, C.Phys
- 1999 Member, Irish Research Scientists Association
- 1999 Member, American Society for Quality
- 1999 Examiner, National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA)
Committee
- 1899 Academic Council, *
- 1899 Management Coordinating Group, *
- 1899 Ceremonies Committee , *