Kavanagh Research Lab
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast
Clare is working on an industrial research collaboration exploring the development of electrochemical hydrogen compressors. Her project integrates fundamental electrochemical testing with applied engineering goals to support the scale-up of hydrogen technologies.
Scott is undertaking a PhD project focused on the electroanalytical evaluation of redox catalysts for organic electrosynthesis. His research uses nitroxyl-mediated alcohol oxidation as a case study to develop and benchmark electrochemical methods for understanding catalyst performance, kinetics, and mechanisms. By combining techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry, Scott's work aims to provide a framework for assessing molecular redox catalysts in complex electrochemical environments.
Nia's PhD research centres on the design and evaluation of molecular catalysts for difficult reduction reactions, with a particular emphasis on aryl halide reduction. Her project explores both electrochemical and electrophotochemical strategies to enhance catalytic activity and selectivity. Through a detailed study of electron transfer mechanisms, she is investigating new pathways to enable challenging redox transformations under mild conditions.
Anna's research focuses on electrolytes with a strong affinity for carbon dioxide, targeting their potential for gas capture and electrochemical transformation. She is particularly interested in the role of ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and concentrated aqueous electrolytes in selectively stabilising CO₂ and its reduction intermediates. Her project aims to inform the development of new materials for carbon capture and utilisation.
Daire completed his MSc research on comparing theoretical and experimental methods for determining diffusion coefficients of redox-active molecules in various electrolyte systems.
Sean's thesis explored the redox chemistry of metallocenes in ionic liquids, investigating their electrochemical behaviour and potential applications in energy-related systems.
Jordan investigated the oxidation of hydrophobic alcohols in micellar media, employing nitroxyl radical catalysts to enhance reaction efficiency in aqueous systems.
Glenda's research focused on the development of novel quinones as biomimetic catalysts for the oxidation of amines, drawing inspiration from enzymatic systems.
Therese worked on the synthesis, characterisation, and potential applications of metallocene-decorated nanoparticles, exploring their properties in redox-active environments.