Peter Connolly

Dr. Peter Connolly is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He is also part of the Office of the Provost and based at Curtin Perth Campus. His research focuses on electrochemistry, bioelectrochemical systems, and enzymatic energy conversion technologies. Key areas include enzyme electrode design, microbial fuel cells, and biofuel cell hybrid devices.

His work emphasizes nanomaterials integration (e.g., nanoporous gold, carbon nanotubes) for enhanced electrochemical performance and applications in wearable biosensors and autonomous power systems. Recent studies explore substrate specificity of enzymes like pyranose dehydrogenase and optimization of redox mediators for bioanode development.

Peter's publications span 2007 to 2024, with a strong emphasis on analytical electrochemistry, bioanalytical systems, and sustainable energy solutions. His research bridges fundamental electrochemical principles with practical applications in biotechnology and renewable energy.