Biography
Dr. Gordon Armstrong completed his PhD research on self-assembly in supramolecular polymers at the Dept. of Materials Science and Technology and MSSI in 2002. He has 10 years' postdoctoral experience in formulation & characterisation of functionalised nanocomposites and nanomaterials, recycling of polymer composites, and industrial consultancy in materials science issues. He has taught and supervised students from undergraduate to postdoctoral level in polymer and nanocomposites science and analytical techniques. A Chartered Scientist and Chartered Chemist, Gordon is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Society of Chemical Industry.
Research Interests
Materials chemistry; study of structure/property relationships in polymers and nanocomposites; development of functional nanocomposite (thermal management, infection resistance, high thermal and electrical conductivity); supramolecular chemistry; nanotechnology; biosensors; thermal analysis; atomic force microscopy; Raman spectroscopy; technology transfer.Professional Activities
Committee
- 2013 Society of Chemical Industry All-Ireland Group,
- 2005 Society of Chemical Industry Materials Chemistry Group,
- 2005 Society of Chemical Industry Materials Chemistry Group,
- 2004 Society of Chemical Industry Republic of Ireland Group,
Education
- 2003 University of Limerick - Ph.D.
- 1998 University of Limerick - B.Sc.
Association
- 1999 Member, Royal Society of Chemistry
- 1996 Member, Society of Chemical Industry
Patent
- 1999 IE2003/0481 - Sensor for Detecting an Analyte Using Silver Nanoparticles
Language
- French
- German