Edmond Magner

Edmond Magner is a Professor at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the Department of Chemical Sciences, Bernal Institute, and SSPC – the SFI Research Centre for Pharmaceuticals. His academic career includes roles such as Director of the Materials and Surface Science Institute (2003–2010) and industry experience as a Scientist/Senior Scientist at MediSense, Inc. (1994–1997). He holds a PhD in Electrochemical and Photochemical Studies of Cytochrome c and Hemoglobin from the University of Rochester (1988), following MSc and BSc degrees from the same institution and University College Cork.

Research interests span electrochemistry, bioelectrochemistry, biocatalysis, biofuel cells, and enzyme immobilization technologies. His teaching focuses on physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and environmental science. Magner is an active member of professional bodies including the International Society of Electrochemistry and the Irish Society of Chemistry. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and environmental sustainability.

Over 146 peer-reviewed publications and 8 professional activities highlight his research in nanoporous materials, enzymatic biofuel cells, and electrochemical sensor development. His recent work emphasizes flexible biosensors, MOF-based catalytic systems, and sustainable enzymatic reactors.