Dr. Joe Murphy is a physicist with over a decade of experience in research and third-level education. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Limerick, with expertise in electrochemistry, thin-film deposition, semiconductor science, and radiation monitoring. His research has spanned multiple institutions, including Case Western Reserve University, where he contributed to energy storage innovations as part of a U.S. government-funded project.
Joe combines a strong research background with a passion for teaching, having delivered physics modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in both Ireland and the U.S.A. He has co-supervised student research across all levels and is experienced in curriculum design, blended learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
He has contributed to successful research grants, published in peer-reviewed journals, and presented at international conferences. Joe is committed to practical, collaborative research and to making science accessible through teaching and outreach.
