Prof. Damien Thompson is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Limerick (since 2021), affiliated with the Bernal Institute, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre (PMTC), and SSPC – the SFI Research Centre for Pharmaceuticals. His research focuses on predictive materials modelling, self-assembly, peptide engineering, and molecular electronics, leveraging high-performance computing and advanced simulations (molecular dynamics, electronic structure calculations). He has held prior roles as a Scientist at Tyndall National Institute (2005–2013) and postdoctoral fellowships in France (2003–2005). His work spans biomaterials design, drug delivery systems, and nanoelectronic devices, with recent breakthroughs in piezoelectric peptide assemblies and molecular memristors. Collaborations include institutions globally, emphasizing sustainable materials and biomedical applications. Notable contributions include computational studies of amyloid proteins and drug-nucleation interactions. Research interests also encompass energy-efficient molecular electronics, with innovations in memristive systems and molecular logic gates. His labs integrate computational and experimental methods to bridge fundamental science and applied technologies, addressing challenges in healthcare and renewable energy.
