Fiona-Mairéad McKenna

Fiona-Mairéad McKenna PhD has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Fiona-Mairéad started their career as an Environmental testing technician at Alcontrol Laboratories in 2005. Fiona-Mairéad then worked as a Project Student at Alfred University, focusing on Photo-etchable glasses. Fiona-Mairéad McKenna PhD continued their education and obtained a MSc in Heterogeneous catalysis in 2006 and a PhD in Selective hydrogenation of acetylene in 2009 from the University of Aberdeen.

After completing their education, Fiona-Mairéad McKenna PhD joined the University of Aberdeen as a Lecturer for the Access Programme for Chemistry, teaching evening classes and providing additional tutoring. Fiona-Mairéad also worked as a Technical Officer at Robert Gordon University.

In 2010, Fiona-Mairéad McKenna PhD started working at Johnson Matthey as a Research Scientist and later became a Senior Scientist, focusing on Light duty diesel emission control catalysts. Fiona-Mairéad then joined Surrey Nanosystems as a Senior Scientist, specializing in Catalyst Development, plasma polymer coatings, dielectrics, and PVD/CVD technologies for VANTABLACK®.

Since 2018, Fiona-Mairéad McKenna PhD has been working at Ceres as a Fuel Cell Inks Development Engineer, Materials Manufacturing Engineering Lead, and currently serves as the Chief Engineer. In these roles, they are responsible for achieving the highest quality and reducing waste in inks production, establishing process controls, and working cross-functionally to produce high-performing products.

Overall, Fiona-Mairéad McKenna PhD's work experience showcases their expertise in catalyst development, fuel cell technology, and manufacturing engineering.

Fiona-Mairéad McKenna, PhD, has a strong educational background in the fields of physics, chemistry, and surface science. Fiona-Mairéad obtained their Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials from Trinity College Dublin in 2004. Following their undergraduate studies, Fiona-Mairéad pursued their Master's Degree in Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis at the University of Aberdeen from 2005 to 2006. Fiona-Mairéad then continued their academic journey at the same institution and obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis in 2009.

Prior to their higher education, Fiona-Mairéad completed their Leaving Certificate at St. Louis High School in Rathmines between 1995 and 2000. In addition to their academic achievements, Fiona-Mairéad has also acquired valuable certifications. Fiona-Mairéad became a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry in December 2015, obtained the APM Project Management Qualification from the Association for Project Management in September 2015, and received First Aid at Work training from St. John's Ambulance in May 2015. These certifications demonstrate their commitment to professional development and expand their skill set beyond their scientific expertise.