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Hugh Geaney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Sciences at the University of Limerick. He is affiliated with the Bernal Institute and the Centre for Battery and Energy Materials Research. His research focuses on energy storage systems, including Li-ion, Li-metal, Li-S, Li-O₂, Na-ion, and Mg-ion batteries, with an emphasis on materials characterization and electrochemical testing. He also explores nanomaterials synthesis and electrochemistry method development. Geaney holds a BSc (2008) and PhD (2012) in Chemistry from UL, followed by postdoctoral research at UCC and UL. He became an independent Principal Investigator in 2019 with a SIRG grant. He teaches inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry, and directs the LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences course.
Education:
- BSc Industrial Chemistry, University of Limerick (2008)
- PhD Chemistry, University of Limerick (2012)
Research Interests:
- Energy Storage Mechanisms and Capacity Fade
- Battery Electrode Materials
- Nanowire and Nanoparticle Synthesis
- Sustainable Materials for Batteries
Awards:
- Bernal Mid-Career Researcher of the Year (2019)
- SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant (SIRG) (2019)
Grants & Advising: Geaney leads a research group focusing on battery materials and has supervised multiple PhD candidates. His grants include the SIRG and enterprise-funded projects. The Geaney Group collaborates internationally on battery technologies, emphasizing practical applications and material innovation.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Bernal Institute and the Centre for Battery and Energy Materials Research, his lab specializes in battery anode materials and electrochemical characterization. The group maintains a dedicated website and engages in industry partnerships.
