David McNulty

David McNulty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Limerick (UL), affiliated with the Bernal Institute and the Centre for Battery and Energy Materials Research. He holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Physics from UL, with postdoctoral experience at University College Cork (UCC), the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland, and Confirm Centre-funded projects. His research focuses on advanced battery materials, particularly lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and sodium-ion batteries, emphasizing sustainable solutions like plastic waste conversion into electrode materials. Notable achievements include a Marie Curie COFUND Fellowship (ADMIRE Programme), an SFI Future Innovator Prize, and grants from the Royal Irish Academy and SFI-IRC Pathway Programme. He teaches solid-state and condensed matter physics to undergraduate and graduate students.

Research interests include nanomaterial synthesis, electrode design, and energy storage systems. Key projects involve marine and biowaste-derived carbon materials for lithium-sulfur batteries and silicon nanowire anodes for improved battery performance. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, promoting sustainable materials and energy solutions.

Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on battery materials and nanotechnology. Awards highlight his contributions to sustainable energy and materials science. Current initiatives include expanding lithium-sulfur battery research through independent grants and leading interdisciplinary teams in battery innovation.