Dr James Mc Grath

Experimental Physics, Physics, ICARUS

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Biography

Biography

Dr James A. McGrath joined the Department of Experimental Physics as an Assistant Professor/Lecturer in April 2023. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Physics with Astrophysics from Maynooth University (2008). He continued his studies and was awarded a PhD from the University of Galway (2013) from the School of Physics for his research on 'Development of a Probabilistic Multi-Zone Multi-Source Computational Model for Indoor Air Pollution Exposure Assessment. Prior to joining Maynooth University, he worked as a Research Fellow within the Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies (CCAPS) at the University of Galway. In 2017, he completed a further qualification in Teaching and Learning from the University of Galway, the Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice, which included a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 


He coordinates the Certificate in Science Programme at Maynooth and lectures on the undergraduate physics modules within the Department of Experimental Physics. He conducts fundamental and applied research in the remit of the indoor built environment, focusing on indoor aerosol dynamics, air quality and building ventilation. He serves on the editorial board for the International Journal of Ventilation.


Postdoctoral Researchers

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Some funding options include:

Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship 


Prospective Graduate Students

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Research Publications Professional