Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy is Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research at University of South Australia. His research develops advanced coatings for energy-efficient windows and telecommunications infrastructure, with innovations in signal-transparent materials for 5G networks. Collaborations with Malaysian Automotive Robotics IoT Institute advance automotive glazing technologies.

Research focuses:

• Low-emissivity coatings with microwave transparency
• Environmental durability testing
• Polymer substrate modification
• Corrosion protection mechanisms

Publications demonstrate multifunctional coatings balancing optical, thermal, and communication requirements. Patented technologies improve energy efficiency in buildings while enabling next-generation connectivity.