Dermot Brougham

Professor Dermot Brougham is a leading researcher at the School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, with expertise in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and magnetic nanomaterials. His academic journey includes postdoctoral work at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham, followed by academic positions at Dublin City University's School of Chemical Sciences before joining UCD in 2016.

His research focuses on NMR methods to study structure-dynamics relationships in:

• Magnetic nanoparticles
• Soft matter systems (hydrogels, lipid membranes)
• Condensed matter physics

These investigations drive applications in drug delivery systems, regenerative medicine, MRI contrast agents, and 4D-responsive biomaterials.

Recent publications highlight his work on:

• Thermoresponsive hydrogels for spinal cord injury treatment
• Size-dependent magnetoliposome behavior in pancreatic cancer models
• Mechanically-tuned kidney organoid maturation
• Magnetic nanoflower design for imaging and hyperthermia

Teaching leadership includes modules on:

• Advanced Physical Chemistry
• Nanotechnology Research
• Nanomedicine Trends

His research is supported by grants including the NANO-MAG-FACTORY project (2017-2023) and current iPSC-derived blood vessel organoid studies (2023-2025).

Contact: d.m.brougham@ucd.ie