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Tadhg Kennedy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Sciences at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the Bernal Institute and the Centre for Battery and Energy Materials Research. His research focuses on developing high-energy-density Li-based batteries and sustainable Na-ion batteries, with expertise in nanostructured electrode materials and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. He leads the TRIDENT project, a large-scale initiative to create low-cost sodium-ion batteries for residential energy storage, and has secured over €2.4M in grants. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from UL (2016) and an undergraduate degree in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry (2010).
Key research areas include silicon and germanium nanowires for Li-ion anodes, bio-derived hard carbon anodes for Na-ion batteries, and advanced battery testing methodologies. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy. Awards include the UL President's Early Career Researcher Award (2023) and the Bristol Myers Squibb Gold Medal (2010).
- Education: PhD in Chemistry (UL, 2016), B.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry (UL, 2010)
- Grants: TRIDENT project (€2.4M+), SEAI grants for grid-scale Na-ion batteries
- Labs/Teams: Kennedy Research Group, focusing on battery materials and electrochemical systems
His recent publications highlight innovations in lignin-derived carbon materials, binder-free anodes, and nanowire architectures for enhanced battery performance. Future work emphasizes scalable, sustainable battery solutions for renewable energy storage.
