Current Positions:

Dean of Graduate Studies & Professor of Electrochemistry, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

Director, Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory

Editor-in-Chief, Bioelectrochemistry (Elsevier)

email: [email protected]

Biographical Sketch

NIHED (now DCU): B.Sc. in Analytical Science, 1988

Dublin City University: Ph.D (M.R. Smyth and J.G Vos with visit to J. Wang in NMSU, now at Univ. of San Diego) 1993

University of Hawaii: Post-doctoral researcher (G.A. Rechnitz) 1991

Université de Montréal: Assistant Professor 1993

University of Galway: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Professor 1997-present

Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris: Visiting Academic (C. Amatore) 2003

University of New South Wales, Sydney: Senior Visitor (J.J. Gooding) 2009

Canterbury University, Christchurch, NZ: RSC JWT Jones Visiting Fellow (A. Downard) 2009

Curtin University, Perth, Australia: Visiting Professor (D. Arrigan) 2020

University of Galway: Dean, College of Science, 2014-2018

University of Galway: Dean of Graduate Studies, 2020-

The Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory, Director Prof. Dónal Leech, was established in Galway in 1997. Research in the laboratory focuses on preparation and characterisation of electron-transfer catalysts and modified electrode surfaces directed to eventual application as biomolecular electrochemical devices (sensors and fuel cell electrodes). Our research is undertaken by a group consisting of post-doctoral, doctoral, masters and undergraduate researchers working with collaborating partners within University of Galway, nationally and internationally (see publications for details). The research laboratory is located in the Ryan Institute of the University, and the laboratory is affiliated to the School of Biological & Chemical Sciences. The fundamental reactions that form the basis of most of our studies are electron transfer reactions. We have a particular interest in electron transfer reactions at the solidliquid interface and in harnessing biomolecular electron transfer events. The research programme is aimed at developing eventual applications in bioelectrochemical diagnostics and sensors, biomolecular interaction platforms & biofuel cell prototypes. We have in addition a research effort that seeks to underpin these areas of application, focused on synthesis and characterisation of electrode modifiers, surface analytical techniques, and electrochemical and biochemical methods. Should you require any further information on our research programme please browse our publications or contact Prof. Dónal Leech