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University Life
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About NUI Galway
About NUI Galway
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
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Research
Research
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Business & Industry
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Alumni, Friends & Supporters
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
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Staff Profiles
Staff Information
Staff |
Role |
Phone |
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Location |
| Dr Gerard O'Connor | Head of School | 2513 | Head of School | Room PHY223 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| Rebecca Nolan | School Administrator | 2490 | rebecca.nolan | Room PHY222 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
Click on one of the tabs to see administrative, technical, adjunct or Emeritus staff of the School of Physics.
Administrative Staff
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Nolan | School Administrator | 2490 | rebecca.nolan | Room PHY222, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| Ms Tara Shanahan-Joyce | Admin Assistant | 2491 | tara.shanahan | Room PHY224, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| Ms Joan Lally | Admin Assistant | 2770 | COHSS | Room PHY224, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| NCLA and Biophotonics Administrator | 3595 | Room PHY161, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
Technical Staff
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Walsh | Chief Technical Officer | 2528 | pj.walsh | Room PHY156, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| James Nallen | Chief Technical Officer | 3657 | james.nallen | Room PHY157, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| Dr Darius Ceburnis | Senior Technical Officer | 2496 | darius.ceburnis | Room PHY229, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| Dr Derek Coburn | Senior Techical Officer | 4154 | derek.coburn | Room PHY155, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| Bridget Cullagh | Senior Technical Officer | 3356 | bridget.cullagh | Room PHY154, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| Stuart Harries | Senior Technical Officer | 2525 | stuart.harries | Room PHY131, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| Conor McBrierty | Senior Technical Officer | 3666 | conor.mcbrierty | Room PHY156, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| Padraic Moran | Senior Technical Officer | 5143 | pmoran | Room PHY154, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| Dr Oliver Ryan | Senior Technical Officer | 4155 | oliver.ij.ryan | Room PHY155, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
Adjunct Staff
| Name | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Silvia Catalan | Room PHY153, Ground Floor, Arts/Science | |
| Dr Edward Coyne | ||
| Dr Gregg Hallinan | ||
| Professor Steven Jacques | ||
| Dr Christoph Kleefeld | Room PHY153, Ground Floor, Arts/Science | |
| Dr Pat Moriarty | Room PHY153, Ground Floor, Arts/Science | |
| Dr Clare Noone | Room PHY153, Ground Floor, Arts/Science | |
| Professor Peter Smyth | peter.smyth |
Emeritus Staff
| Name | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Emeritus Chris Dainty | 2826 | c.dainty | Room PHY245, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| Professor Emeritus Thomas J Glynn | 2516 | thomas.glynn | Room PHY172, Ground Floor, Arts/Science |
| Professor Emeritus George F Imbusch | 2510 | frank.imbusch | Room PHY245, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| Professor Emeritus S Gerard Jennings | 2704 | gerard.jennings | Room PHY239, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
| Professor Emeritus R Michael Redfern | mike.redfern | Room PHY245, 1st Floor, Arts/Science |
Academic Staff and Researchers
| Staff Name | Type | Subject Area | Phone | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alexandrov, Dr Sergey Post Doctoral Researcher |
Researcher | Physics | ||
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Bennett, Ms Claire Research Associate |
Researcher | Physics | 2514 | |
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Berresheim, Dr Harald Senior Lecturer |
Academic | Physics | 5705 | |
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Butler, Dr. Ray Lecturer Bar/College Lecturer |
Academic | Physics | 3788 | |
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Byrne, Dr. Miriam Lecturer Bar/College Lecturer |
Academic | Physics | 3394 | |
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Ceburnis, Dr Darius Senior Technical Officer |
Other | Physics | 2496 | |
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Coburn, Dr Derek Senior Technical Officer |
Other | Physics | 5191 | |
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Coggins, Dr. Marie Lecturer Above The Bar |
Academic | Physics | 5056 | |
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Colgan, Dr. Niall Lecturer Below The Bar |
Academic | Physics | ||
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Conneely, Mr. Alan Research Fellow |
Researcher | Physics | 2518 | |
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Devaney, Dr. Nicholas Lecturer Above The Bar |
Academic | Physics | 5188 | |
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Dwane, Dr Oonagh Post Doctoral Researcher |
Researcher | Physics | 4445 | |
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Fairfield, Dr Jessamyn Lecturer Below The Bar |
Academic | Physics | ||
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Farid, Dr Nazar Contract Research Appointment |
Researcher | Physics | ||
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Foley, Dr. Mark Lecturer Above The Bar |
Academic | Physics | 5383 | |
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Gillanders, Dr. Gary Lecturer Bar/College Lecturer |
Academic | Physics | 2529 | |
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Goncharov, Dr Alexander Lecturer Above The Bar |
Academic | Physics | 5189 | |
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Harries, Mr Stuart Anthony Senior Technical Officer |
Other | Physics | ||
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Jennings, Prof. Gerard Emeritus Professor |
Other | Physics | 2704 | |
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Kleefeld, Dr. Silke Senior Technical Officer |
Other | Physics | 3029 | |
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Lang, Dr. Mark Senior Lecturer |
Academic | Physics | 3241 | |
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Leahy, Prof. Martin Professor |
Academic | Physics | 4260 | |
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Martin, Dr Damien Post Doctoral Researcher |
Researcher | Physics | ||
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O’Connor, Dr. Gerard Senior Lecturer |
Academic | Physics | 2513 | |
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O’Dowd, Prof. Colin Personal Professor |
Academic | Physics | 3306 | |
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Ovadnevaite, Mrs Jurgita Post Doctoral Researcher |
Researcher | Physics | ||
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Preissler, Dr Jana Post Doctoral Researcher |
Researcher | Physics | ||
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Redman, Dr Matthew Peter Lecturer Bar/College Lecturer |
Academic | Physics | 3357 | |
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Shearer, Prof. Andy Personal Professor |
Academic | Physics | 3114 | |
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Spain, Mr. Gerard Research Associate |
Researcher | Physics | 095-32754 | |
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Voisin, Ms Muriel Senior Technical Officer |
Other | Physics | ||
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Ward, Dr. Brian Lecturer Above The Bar |
Academic | Physics | 3029 |
