Dr Conor O'Brien Senior Technology Analyst
Bio
Dr Conor O'Brien is a Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, predominantly concerned with the topic of advanced materials. Having previously studied at Trinity College Dublin, Conor obtained a PhD from the University of Manchester, working in the National Graphene Institute.
Education
Conor received his BA degree in Nanoscience, Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials from Trinity College Dublin in 2017. In his final year, Conor conducted his final year research project with Infineon Technologies in Munich, working on random number generation based on photon emission from defects in diamond nanopillars. Conor was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal from Trinity College, on the basis of receiving a first-class honors degree with exceptional merit.
Conor moved to the UK in 2017 to the University of Manchester. Famed for the isolation of graphene in 2004, the University of Manchester was a natural choice for Conor to pursue a PhD in advanced materials. Conor's research dealt with understanding the tearing mechanism of 2D material reinforced elastomer composites, employing the novel technique of X-ray computed tomography to image the internal morphology of the composite during tearing.
Research Field
Conor's work at IDTechEx covers advanced materials research, including markets and technologies, with particular expertise on nanocarbons such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. Beyond 2D materials, Conor also holds an interest in the advanced materials that are underpinning the energy and decarbonization sector, with a focus on the fuel cell industry.
Speaking at Forthcoming Events
LOPEC 2025 - International Exhibition and Conference for Flexible, Organic and Printed Electronics
Munich - 25 - 27 Feb 2025
The organisers say "LOPEC (Large-area, Organic & Printed Electronics Convention) is the world's leading exhibition and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics. Every year, the leading players from application to research from all continents meet in the high-tech metropolis of Munich. 176 exhibitors from 28 countries and more than 2,400 visitors from 48 countries made LOPEC 2024 the most important meeting place for the industry."
NanoCarbon Annual Conference 2025
Wurzburg - 18 - 19 Mar 2025
The organisers say: "For the 10th time, the Network NanoCarbon organises the Annual Conference. During the two-day event, experts from industry and research come together to exchange their results and ideas using this open communication and networking platform. Join the talk about innovative and commercial activities in the field of carbon nanomaterials (e.g. CNTs, graphenes, nanodiamonds, nanohorns, carbon black). The Annual Conference also addresses industry delegates seeking new trends and partners for novel cooperations and projects. We would like to invite you to meet international nanocarbon specialists in Würzburg, Germany."
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Recent Work
Research Articles
- The Nanocarbon Market: Small Materials Set for Big Commercial Growth
- Growing Opportunities for Non-Silver Conductive Inks
- Silver Takes Gold: The Conductive Inks Market Competition Heats Up
- Segmenting the Conductive Inks Market by Formulation and Application
- Graphene Turns Twenty and Celebrates by Going Commercial
Reports Authored
- Sensor Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Trends, Players, Forecasts
- Stationary Fuel Cell Markets 2025-2035: Technologies, Players & Forecasts
- Critical Material Recovery 2025-2045: Technologies, Markets, Players
- Conductive Inks Market 2024-2034: Technologies, Applications, Players
- Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2024: Emerging Applications, Alternatives, Regulations