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Professor Kevin M. Ryan is a leading academic in Chemical Nanotechnology at the University of Limerick's School of Natural Sciences. He holds a Chair in Chemical Nanotechnology and directs the Bernal Institute. His research focuses on semiconductor nanocrystals, nanowires, and their applications in energy storage (e.g., lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries) and photovoltaics. Ryan leads EU-funded projects like Si-Drive and NEILLSBAT, and is a Co-Principal Investigator in SFI Centres like MaREI and AMBER. His group pioneered vertically aligned nanorod assembly for photovoltaics and developed low-cost silicon/germanium nanowire synthesis. He has over 219 publications (h-index 43) and multiple patents. Ryan teaches modules in inorganic chemistry and nanotechnology at UL and oversees accreditation of the Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry program. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing affordable and clean energy.
- PhD (2003) and BSc (1999) from University College Cork
- Marie Curie Fellowships at UC Berkeley and Merck Chemicals
- 16 PhD students and 5 postdocs in his research group
Research interests include colloidal nanocrystals, nanorod assembly, CIGS/CZTS materials, and silicon/germanium nanowires for batteries. Awards include the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland Golden Jubilee Award (2001) and MSSI Researcher Award (2011).
