Brian Murphy

Brian Murphy is a Technology Leader in Analytical Science at the Department of Science Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre, South East Technological University. His research focuses on spectroscopic techniques, material science, and environmental analysis. Key areas include Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), sensor technology development, and biomedical applications of marine macroalgae.

He has contributed to advancements in sol-gel media for ATR/FTIR sensing, Fickian diffusion modeling, and chlorinated hydrocarbon analysis. His work bridges environmental, analytical, and biomedical disciplines, with applications in both academic and industrial contexts.

Notable research outputs include studies on prebiotics from marine sources, novel sensor materials, and polymer-diffusant interactions analyzed via ATR-FTIR. Murphy collaborates across interdisciplinary teams, as evidenced by co-authored works in journals like Marine Drugs and Analyst.