John F Cassidy

Biography

Professor Cassidy was awarded a diploma in Applied Science by Dublin Institute of Technology, his BSc (Applied Sciences) by University of Dublin, and completed his PhD at the University of Utah. He has since lectured in Analytical Chemistry in DIT, Kevin Street. He was appointed Assistant Head of School in 2001 and awarded Professorship of DIT in 2009. His research interests include Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation. This involves the theory and operation associated with Modern Analytical Instruments in the area of spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chromatography.  

Research Interest

  Thin electroactive films as sensing layers, use of covalently attached porphyrins in films for electrochemical catalysis and mediation, especially for analysis in flowing streams. Reflectance spectroelectrochemistry using both infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths for the study of processes at electrode surfaces. Simulation of diffusion processes, potential and current distributions and comparison with experimental results. Examination of interactions between gases and conducting polymer layers with a view to developing gas sensors. Electrochemical destruction of trace organic molecules in wastewaters and recovery of precious metals.