Chris Batchelor-Mcauley

Dr. Chris Batchelor-Mcauley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin. He leads an active research group focused on electrochemistry, particularly in the areas of nano-electrochemistry, single entity detection, and environmental electrochemical sensing. His work bridges fundamental electrochemical theory with applications in marine biogeochemistry, sensor development, and nanoparticle analysis.

His research interests include:

• Single nanoparticle and single cell electrochemistry
• Fluoro-electrochemical microscopy for marine phytoplankton analysis
• CO₂ sequestration and calcite dissolution kinetics
• Development of novel electrochemical sensors for environmental and biomedical applications
• Nanoparticle impacts and electrocatalysis
• Electrochemical analysis in complex media such as seawater and biological fluids

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining electrochemistry with marine science. Key themes include the electrochemical behavior of calcifying phytoplankton (coccolithophores), development of field-deployable ocean sensors, and understanding redox processes in natural systems. His group frequently employs advanced techniques such as single-entity electrochemistry, voltammetry, and fluorescence-electrochemical microscopy.

Dr. Batchelor-Mcauley is affiliated with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the International Society of Electrochemistry. He maintains an active research program with numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Chemical Science, Angewandte Chemie, ACS Sensors, and Environmental Science & Technology.

He advises research students and collaborates extensively with scientists at the University of Oxford (particularly with Prof. Richard G. Compton) and other international institutions. His group website is mcauleygroup.net.