Dormant research:
Nanopores: In my group we have used track etched nano pores in an electrochemical cell to investigate the structure of DNA as it passes through the pore. We have developed a variety of techniques to etch the nanopore, including an automated system for pore production. We have also developed an extremely low noise current amplifier to measure the modulation in the electrochemical current as the DNA sample passes through the pore. We have been involved in several collaborative projects to investigate the physics of these nano pores.
EE1007 Introduction to Electrical & Electronic Engineering: Module coordinator and co-lecturer (2018 - Present)
EE2011 Digital Electronics: Module coordinator and lecturer (2019 - Present)
EE3023 Electronic Embedded Systems: Lecturer (2017 - Present)
NE4008 Photovoltaic Systems: Module coordinator and lecturer (2014 - Present)
NE6204 Photovoltaic Systems, Module coordinator and Lecturer (2023 - Present) This module is now being offered also as a Microcredential.
Some previous modules co-ordinated and taught
EE4050 BE Project: Module co-ordinator and project supervisor (2018 - 2022)
EE1005 Electrical and Electronic Systems: Co-lecturer (2011- 2017) (Module co-ordinator 2011/12) [5 credits]
PE1006 Professional Engineering Ethics and Communication: Co-lecturer (2011- 2014) [5 credits]
EE1003 Digital Systems: Module co-ordinator and lecturer (1998-2011) (course now remodelled for 2nd years) [10 credits]
EE2011 Digital Electronics: Module co-ordinator and lecturer (2012-Present) [5 credits]
Biography
In 1992, Dr. Alan P. Morrison graduated with first class honours in Electrical Engineering and Microelectronics from University College Cork (UCC). He was awarded the Ph.D. degree of the National University of Ireland in 1997. From 1996 until 1998 he was responsible for Silicon Optoelectronics Research within the Technology Characterisation and Modelling Group at the National Microelectronics Research Centre (NMRC) (now the Tyndall National Institute). He joined the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at UCC in 1998 as a Lecturer and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2006. In 2008, he became an Academic Member of the Photonics Centre at the Tyndall National Institute. In 2012 he was elected Dean of Engineering, a post held for two terms to September 2018. In 2021 Dr Morrison was appointed Vice-Dean for Undergraduate Affairs in the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS). Dr Morrison's work is internationally recognised in the field of photodetection and imaging, particularly single photon avalanche diodes. He is currently working on the design and development of intelligent lighting for applications in horticulture in collaboration with colleagues in the School of BEES at UCC. His other research interests include the design and development of novel Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes (GM-APDs) and avalanche photodiodes (APDs) for single photon counting and low-light imaging applications. He has also been working on the development of next generation multijunction solar-cells for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) applications and PV system design. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, a member of the IEEE Photonics Society and a life member of the IEEE Electron Devices Society. He is a Science Foundation Ireland Principal Investigator and is the author/co-author of more than 150 scientific publications in peer reviewed international journals and conference proceedings.Research Interests
My research programme currently encompasses three main themes: (i) Multi-spectral LED lighting (ii) Optical Detection (iii) Photovoltaic Energy Systems and Storage. We have also conducted a productive period of research investigating Nanopores for DNA analysis applications. (i) Multi-spectral LED lighting: As a Science Foundation Principal Investigator I am currently collaborating with Prof. Marcel Jansen from the School of BEES at UCC to develop intelligent low-energy lighting systems for cropping applications. I am working towards real-time spectrally tunable LED lamps incorporating controlled UV dose and investigating the impact this has on plant growth and performance. (ii) Optical Detection: Since 1996 I have been working on the development of high sensitivity avalanche photodiodes for photon counting applications, such as LIDAR, High Time Resolution Astrophysics, Laser Scanning Microscopy, Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy, Medical Imaging and Time Correlated Single Photon Counting, to name but a few. Over the years my research group has developed an international reputation in the field of Single Photon Avalanche Detectors (SPADs) or Geiger-mode APDs, as they are also known. This work has been supported through EU grants (MICROSPAD); an SFI Principal Investigator award (PhoCUS) and more recently via the SFI Strategic Research Cluster (PiFAS). We have developed Silicon based avalanche photodiodes and single photon detectors that had world leading properties in terms of noise performance and sensitivity across the visible spectrum. We developed integrated arrays of APDs for low-resolution imaging Semiconductor optoelectronic devices and completed the development of several application specific integrated circuits to control the operation of these sophisticated detectors. Recently we have been working on extending the wavelength into the near infrared. This involves developing processes to include germanium on silicon. We investigated both monolithic growth techniques as well as direct wafer bonding. We have successfully made photodetectors operating at wavelengths as long as 1.5 µm. This work has been carried out in collaboration with the Tyndall National Institute.(iii) Photovoltaic Energy Systems and Storage: In the energy space our work focuses on the development of novel solar cells as well as the associated systems required to make the cells operate. We are developing high efficiency multi-junction solar cells using two different approaches. The first approach involves the monolithic growth of different solar cells on top of each other with each solar cell being sensitive to a different portion of the sun's radiation. The other approach is to use a mechanical stack of solar cells each optimised for different portion of the sun's spectrum. These high-efficiency solar cells operate under concentrated sunlight, which necessitates the use of focusing optics such as lenses or mirrors to capture the sun's radiation. We have completed a full scale demonstrator of a concentrator photovoltaic system. This system includes a two axis tracker; custom designed optical modules; on panel monitoring of environmental conditions; maximum PowerPoint tracker with charge controller and a lead acid battery storage system.Energy storage forms a key component of any energy system. In my research I am particularly interested in battery storage systems. The main technologies of interest include lithium ion and lead acid batteries. I am interested in different charging strategies, extending battery life time, measuring the current state of charge, and balancing charge between cells.Dormant research:
Nanopores: In my group we have used track etched nano pores in an electrochemical cell to investigate the structure of DNA as it passes through the pore. We have developed a variety of techniques to etch the nanopore, including an automated system for pore production. We have also developed an extremely low noise current amplifier to measure the modulation in the electrochemical current as the DNA sample passes through the pore. We have been involved in several collaborative projects to investigate the physics of these nano pores.
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'PhoCUS Counting Universal Sensor for .. | Science Foundation of Ireland | 01-DEC-02 | 28-FEB-07 | €897,009.00 | |
| EI - MODCON-PV Modular Concentrator Photovoltaic Solar Cells | Enterprise Irl | 01-DEC-08 | 31-OCT-12 | €310,917.00 | |
| EU 220492 "Nano-ChApp" ; Tracked-etched Single Nanopores - Advanced Characterisation and New Applications | European Union | 01-JUL-09 | 30-JUN-12 | €203,034.00 | |
| [EI ST/2000/053] {Morrisson Dr. Alan} N | Enterprise Irl | 01-OCT-00 | 30-SEP-02 | €10,666.00 | |
| EI Commercialising nanopores: automated production & robust packaging for single nanopore membranes | Enterprise Irl | 01-APR-06 | 30-JUN-07 | €73,001.00 | |
| IRCSET PF Combined Concentrated Photovoltaic & Thermal Energy Collection Student Declan Gordan | Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering & Technology (IRCSET) | 01-OCT-08 | 30-SEP-12 | €72,009.00 |
Publications
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2007) | 'Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes for high time resolution astrophysics' D. Phelan and A. P. Morrison; (2007) 'Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes for high time resolution astrophysics' In: High Time Resolution Astrophysics. -: Springer Verlag. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2015) | 'A long-term analysis of pumped hydro storage to firm wind power' A.M. Foley, P.G. Leahy, K. Li, E.J. McKeogh, A.P. Morrison (2015) 'A long-term analysis of pumped hydro storage to firm wind power'. Applied Energy, 137 :638-648 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Adhesive bonding for mechanically stacked solar cells' Mathews, Ian and O'Mahony, Donagh and Thomas, Kevin and Pelucchi, Emanuele and Corbett, Brian and Morrison, Alan P (2014) 'Adhesive bonding for mechanically stacked solar cells'. Progress In Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'Ge/Si heterojunction photodiodes fabricated by low temperature wafer bonding' Gity, Farzan and Daly, Aidan and Snyder, Bradley and Peters, Frank H and Hayes, John and Colinge, Cindy and Morrison, Alan P and Corbett, Brian (2013) 'Ge/Si heterojunction photodiodes fabricated by low temperature wafer bonding'. Optics Express, 21 (14):17309-17314 [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Modeling the Effects of Interface Traps on Passive Quenching of a Ge/Si Geiger Mode Avalanche Photodiode' Hayes, J. M.; Gity, F; Corbett, B; Morrison, A. P. (2012) 'Modeling the Effects of Interface Traps on Passive Quenching of a Ge/Si Geiger Mode Avalanche Photodiode'. Optical and Quantum Electronics, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Theoretical performance of multi-junction solar cells combining III-V and Si materials' Mathews, I,O'Mahony, D,Corbett, B,Morrison, AP (2012) 'Theoretical performance of multi-junction solar cells combining III-V and Si materials'. Optics Express, 20 :754-764 [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Ge/Si pn Diode Fabricated by Direct Wafer Bonding and Layer Exfoliation' Gity, Farzan and Byun, Ki Yeol and Lee, KoHsin and Cherkaoui, Karim and Hayes, John M and Morrison, Alan P and Colinge, Cindy and Corbett, Brian (2012) 'Ge/Si pn Diode Fabricated by Direct Wafer Bonding and Layer Exfoliation'. ECS Transactions, 45 (6):131-139 [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'The Role of Pore Geometry in Single Nanoparticle Detection' Matthew Davenport, Ken Healy, Matthew Pevarnik, Nick Teslich, Stefano Cabrini, Alan P. Morrison, Zuzanna Siwy, Sonia Letant (2012) 'The Role of Pore Geometry in Single Nanoparticle Detection'. ACS Nano, 6 (9):8366-8380 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Polystyrene Particles Reveal Pore Substructure as They Translocate' Pevarnik, Matthew; Healy, Ken; Toimil-Molares, Maria Eugenia; Morrison, Alan; Létant, Sonia E.; Siwy, Zuzanna S. (2012) 'Polystyrene Particles Reveal Pore Substructure as They Translocate'. ACS Nano, 6 (8):7295-7302 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2007) | 'Intelligent System For Optimal Hold-Off Time Selection In An Active Quench and Reset Ic' Cronin, D, Morrison, AP; (2007) 'Intelligent System For Optimal Hold-Off Time Selection In An Active Quench and Reset Ic'. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics In Quantum Electronics, 13 (4):911-918 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2007) | 'A review of solid-state nanopore technologies for nanopore-based DNA analysis' K. Healy, B. Schiedt, and A. P. Morrison; (2007) 'A review of solid-state nanopore technologies for nanopore-based DNA analysis'. Nanomedicine, 2 (6):875-897 [Details] | |
| (2007) | 'Miniature gain and bias control circuit for avalanche photodiodes' O'Connell, D, Morrison, A.P., McCarthy, K.G., Angove, P., O'Flynn, B; (2007) 'Miniature gain and bias control circuit for avalanche photodiodes'. Electronics Letters, 43 (5):67-68 [Details] | |
| (2006) | '500 um diameter CMOS compatible avalanche photodiodes with 500 MHz bandwidth' A.M. Moloney and A.P. Morrison; (2006) '500 um diameter CMOS compatible avalanche photodiodes with 500 MHz bandwidth'. Electronic Letters, 42 (14):819-820 [Details] | |
| (2005) | 'Transport of ions and biomolecules through single asymmetric nanopores in polymer films' B. Schiedt, K. Healy, A. P. Morrison, R. Neumann and Z. Siwy; (2005) 'Transport of ions and biomolecules through single asymmetric nanopores in polymer films'. Nuclear Instruments and Methods In Physics Research, 236 (*):109-116 [Details] | |
| (2005) | 'Single-molecule DNA transport through individual conical polymer nanopores' K. Healy, B. Schiedt, Z. Siwy, A. P. Morrison and R. Neumann; (2005) 'Single-molecule DNA transport through individual conical polymer nanopores'. Biophysics Journal, 88 (1):660A-660A [Details] | |
| (2004) | 'Characterization of novel active area silicon avalanche photodiodes operating in the Geiger Mode' D.M. Taylor, J.C. Jackson, A.P. Morrison, A. Mathewson, J.G. Rarity; (2004) 'Characterization of novel active area silicon avalanche photodiodes operating in the Geiger Mode'. Journal of Modern Optics, 51 (9):1323-1332 [Details] | |
| (2004) | 'Elastic and plastic deformation of individual conical polymer nanopores ' K. Healy, Z. Siwy, A. P. Morrison, R. Neumann; (2004) 'Elastic and plastic deformation of individual conical polymer nanopores '. Biophysics Journal, 86 (1):552A-552A [Details] | |
| (2003) | 'An integrated bulk/SOI APD sensor: bulk substrate inspection with Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes' J. C. Jackson, J. Donnelly, B. O'Neill, A-M. Kelleher, G. Healy, A.P. Morrison, and A. Mathewson.; (2003) 'An integrated bulk/SOI APD sensor: bulk substrate inspection with Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes'. Electronic Letters, 39 (9):735-736 [Details] | |
| (2003) | 'Towards integrated single photon counting microarrays' J. C. Jackson, D. Phelan, A. P. Morrison, R. M. Redfern, and A. Mathewson.; (2003) 'Towards integrated single photon counting microarrays'. Optical Engineering, 42 (1):112-118 [Details] | |
| (2003) | 'Monolithically integrated avalanche photodiode and transimpedance amplifier in a hybrid bulk/SOI CMOS process' A. M. Moloney, A. P. Morrison, J. C. Jackson, A. Mathewson, J. Donnelly, B. O'Neill, A-M. Kelleher, G. Healy, and P. J. Murphy.; (2003) 'Monolithically integrated avalanche photodiode and transimpedance amplifier in a hybrid bulk/SOI CMOS process'. Electronic Letters, 39 (4):391-392 [Details] | |
| (2002) | 'Development of a microfluidic device for fluorescence activated cell sorting' J. Kruger, K. Singh, A. O'Neill, J. C. Jackson, A. P. Morrison, and P. O'Brien.; (2002) 'Development of a microfluidic device for fluorescence activated cell sorting'. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 12 (*):486-494 [Details] | |
| (2002) | 'A complete stereo video imaging system for motion detection, person tracking and face recognition' K. Healy, A. O'Connell, and A. P. Morrison.; (2002) 'A complete stereo video imaging system for motion detection, person tracking and face recognition'. The Engineers Journal, 57 (7):18-20 [Details] | |
| (2000) | 'Electron transport across bulk (AlxGa1-x)0.5In0.5P barriers determined from the I-V characteristics of n-i-n diodes measured between 60K and 310K' A. P. Morrison, J. D. Lambkin, C. J. van der Poel, A. Valster.; (2000) 'Electron transport across bulk (AlxGa1-x)0.5In0.5P barriers determined from the I-V characteristics of n-i-n diodes measured between 60K and 310K'. IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 36 (11):1293-1298 [Details] | |
| (1998) | 'Si/SiGe resonant-cavity photodiodes for optical storage applications' M. Seto, W. B. de Boer, V. S. Sinnis, A. P. Morrison, W. Hoekstra, M. Theunissen and S. de Jager; (1998) 'Si/SiGe resonant-cavity photodiodes for optical storage applications'. Applied Physics Letters, 72 :1550-1552 [Details] | |
| (1997) | 'Photoluminescence investigation of the carrier confining properties of multiquantum barriers' A. P. Morrison, L. Considine, S. Walsh, N. Cordero, J. D. Lambkin, G. M. O'Connor, E. M. Daly, T. J. Glynn and C. J. van der Poel.; (1997) 'Photoluminescence investigation of the carrier confining properties of multiquantum barriers'. IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 33 (8):1338-1344 [Details] | |
| (1996) | 'Evaluation of multiquantum barriers in bulk double heterostructure laser diodes' A. P. Morrison, J. D. Lambkin, C. J. van der Poel and A. Valster; (1996) 'Evaluation of multiquantum barriers in bulk double heterostructure laser diodes'. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 8 (7):849-851 [Details] | |
| (1994) | 'A Simple Effective Mass Model to Include the Effects of Gamma-X Mixing in Multiquantum Barriers' Morrison, A. P.; Lambkin, J. D.; O'Sullivan, E.; Fahy, S. B.; (1994) 'A Simple Effective Mass Model to Include the Effects of Gamma-X Mixing in Multiquantum Barriers'. SPIE Optical Engineering, 33 (12):3926-3930 [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2012) | IEEE 10th International New Circuits and Systems Conference (NEWCAS) Deng, Shijie; Morrison, Alan P. (2012) Design of an adjustable bias circuit using a single-sided CMOS supply for avalanche photodiodes IEEE 10th International New Circuits and Systems Conference (NEWCAS) Montreal, QC, Canada, , 17-JUN-12 - 20-JUN-12 , pp.65-68 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2012) | MIXDES 2012, 19th International Conference Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems Deng, Shijie; Morrison, Alan P. (2012) High resolution hold-off time control circuit for Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes MIXDES 2012, 19th International Conference Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems Warsaw, Poland, , 24-MAY-12 - 26-JUN-12 , pp.269-272 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 221st Electrochemical Society Meeting Gity, F; Byun, K; Lee, K; Cherkaoui, K; Hayes, J; Morrison, A. P.; Colinge, C; Corbett, B; (2012) Ge/Si p-n Diode Fabricated by Direct Wafer Bonding and Layer Exfoliation 221st Electrochemical Society Meeting Seattle, Washington, USA, [Details] | |
| (2012) | Smart Surfaces 2012 - Solar and BioSensor Applications Mathews, I; O'Mahony, D; Corbett, B; Morrison, A. P. (2012) Evaluation of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as an adhesive for mechanically stacked multi-junction solar cells Smart Surfaces 2012 - Solar and BioSensor Applications Dublin, , 06-MAR-12 - 09-MAR-12 [Details] | |
| (2011) | Next Generation Solar Energy Mathews, I; O'Mahony, D; Corbett, B; Morrison, A. P. (2011) Evaluation of the optical performance of a Si Solar Cell mechanically stacked under GaAs using Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as an adhesive Next Generation Solar Energy [Details] | |
| (2011) | Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices (NUSOD), 2011 11th International Conference on Hayes, John M and Gity, Farzan and Corbett, Brian and Morrison, Alan P (2011) Modeling the effects of interface traps on passive quenching of a Ge/Si geiger mode avalanche photodiode Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices (NUSOD), 2011 11th International Conference on , pp.205-206 [Details] | |
| (2011) | IEEE Photonic Society 24th Annual Meeting Deng, Shijie; Morrison, Alan P. (2011) A compact bias and gain control circuit for avalanche photodiodes IEEE Photonic Society 24th Annual Meeting Arlington, Virginia, USA, , 09-OCT-11 - 13-OCT-11 , pp.282-283 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2011) | Int. Workshop on Concentrating PV Power Plants D. O'Mahony, W. Yu, N. Cordero, I. Mathews, E. Pellucchi, D. Gordan, B. Corbett, A.P. Morrison (2011) Doping Optimisation in GaAs Tunnel Diodes for Concentrator Photovoltaic Cells Int. Workshop on Concentrating PV Power Plants Bremerhaven, Germany, , 20-OCT-11 - 22-OCT-11 [Details] | |
| (2011) | ICREPQ - Renewable Energy and Power Quality I. Mathews, W. Yu, D. Gordon, D. O'Mahony, N. Cordero, B. Corbett, A.P. Morrison (2011) Mechanically Stacked Solar Cells for Concentrator Photovoltaics ICREPQ - Renewable Energy and Power Quality Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, , 12-APR-11 - 16-APR-11 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2006) | SPIE OPTOELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS VIII D. O'Connell, A. P. Morrison, C. Jackson and S. Buckley ; (2006) Integrated photon counting, gain and bias control system . In: Eldada, LA Lee, EH eds. SPIE OPTOELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS VIII San Jose, California, , 23-JAN-06 - 25-JAN-06 , pp.S1240-S1240 [Details] | |
| (2006) | SPIE Conference on Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits VIII D. Cronin, A. P. Morrison and K. G. McCarthy; (2006) Hybrid integration of a CMOS active quench and reset circuit for a geiger-mode avalanche photodiode . In: Eldada, LA Lee, EH eds. SPIE Conference on Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits VIII San Jose, CA , , 23-JAN-06 - 25-JAN-06 , pp.R1240-R1240 [Details] | |
| (2006) | SPIE OPTOELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS VIII G.J. Cleary, A. M. Moloney and A. P. Morrison; (2006) Investigating the effects of package capacitance on the frequency response of shallow junction avalanche photodiodes . In: Eldada, LA Lee, EH eds. SPIE OPTOELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS VIII San Jose, CA, , 23-JAN-06 - 25-JAN-06 , pp.B1241-B1241 [Details] | |
| (2006) | Photonics West, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits X, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 6124 Cronin,D.;Morrison,A.P.;McCarthy,K.G.; (2006) Hybrid integration of a CMOS active quench and reset circuit and a geiger-mode avalanche photodiode . In: * eds. Photonics West, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits X, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 6124 San Jose, USA, , 21-JAN-06 - 26-JAN-06 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (2006) | SPIE PHOTONICS PACKAGING AND INTEGRATION VI D. O'Driscoll and A. P. Morrison; (2006) Versatile coupling of a Plastic Optical Fibre bundle to an avalanche photodiode array . In: Earman, AM Chen, RT eds. SPIE PHOTONICS PACKAGING AND INTEGRATION VI San Jose, CA, , 23-JAN-06 - 25-JAN-06 , pp.12607-12616 [Details] | |
| (2005) | SPIE OPTO-IRELAND 2005: OPTOELECTRONICS, PHOTONIC DEVICES, AND OPTICAL NETWORKS A. M. Moloney and A. P. Morrison; (2005) Investigation of the bandwidth of Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes . In: McInerney, JG Farrell, G Denieffe, DM Barry, LP Gamble, HS Hughes, PJ Moore, A eds. SPIE OPTO-IRELAND 2005: OPTOELECTRONICS, PHOTONIC DEVICES, AND OPTICAL NETWORKS Dublin, IRELAND, , 05-APR-05 - 06-APR-05 , pp.300-309 [Details] | |
| (2005) | SPIE OPTO-IRELAND 2005: OPTOELECTRONICS, PHOTONIC DEVICES, AND OPTICAL NETWORKS J. NiChroinin and A. P. Morrison; (2005) Electron transport in bulk and multiquantum barrier AlxGa1-xInP/GaInP n-i-n diodes . In: McInerney, JG Farrell, G Denieffe, DM Barry, LP Gamble, HS Hughes, PJ Moore, A eds. SPIE OPTO-IRELAND 2005: OPTOELECTRONICS, PHOTONIC DEVICES, AND OPTICAL NETWORKS Dublin, IRELAND, , 05-APR-05 - 06-APR-05 , pp.378-387 [Details] | |
| (2005) | 2005 IEEE LEOS ANNUAL MEETING CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (LEOS) D. O'Connell and A. P. Morrison; (2005) Automatic gain and bias control of avalanche photodiodes . In: * eds. 2005 IEEE LEOS ANNUAL MEETING CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (LEOS) Sydney, AUSTRALIA, , 22-OCT-05 - 28-OCT-05 , pp.957-958 [Details] | |
| (2005) | 2005 IEEE LEOS ANNUAL MEETING CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (LEOS) D. Cronin, L. D'Andrea and A. P. Morrison; (2005) Hold-off time autotuning for a geiger-mode avalanche photodiode . In: * eds. 2005 IEEE LEOS ANNUAL MEETING CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (LEOS) Sydney, AUSTRALIA, , 22-OCT-05 - 28-OCT-05 , pp.955-956 [Details] | |
| (2004) | Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) D. O'Connell and A. P. Morrison; (2004) CMOS transimpedance amplifier for use with multiple APD geometries . In: * eds. Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND, , 30-JUN-04 - 02-JUL-04 , pp.173-178 [Details] | |
| (2004) | Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) A. M. Moloney and A. P. Morrison; (2004) A high sensitivity CMOS Photoreceiver incorporating a high multiplication gain avalanche photodiode . In: * eds. Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND, , 30-JUN-04 - 02-JUL-04 , pp.179-185 [Details] | |
| (2004) | IEEE 2004 HIGH FREQUENCY POSTGRADUATE STUDENT COLLOQUIUM D. Cronin, A. M. Moloney and A. P. Morrison; (2004) Simulated monolithically integrated single photon counter . In: * eds. IEEE 2004 HIGH FREQUENCY POSTGRADUATE STUDENT COLLOQUIUM Manchester, ENGLAND, , 06-SEP-04 - 07-SEP-04 , pp.9-14 [Details] | |
| (2004) | 6th International Symposium on Ionizing Radiation and Polymers (IRaP 2004) B. Schiedt, K. Healy, A. P. Morrison, R. Neumann and Z. Siwy; (2004) Transport of ions and biomolecules through single asymmetric nanopores in polymer films . In: * eds. 6th International Symposium on Ionizing Radiation and Polymers (IRaP 2004) Houffalize, BELGIUM , , 25-SEP-04 - 30-SEP-04 , pp.109-116 [Details] | |
| (2004) | Emerging Technologies in Optical Science (ETOS) A. M. Moloney, J. C. Jackson, A. Mathewson and A. P. Morrison; (2004) A high speed, high multiplication gain CMOS avalanche photodiode . In: * eds. Emerging Technologies in Optical Science (ETOS) Cork, IRELAND, , 26-JUL-04 - 29-JUL-04 , pp.69-71 [Details] | |
| (2003) | Workshop on single-photon D. M. Taylor, J. C. Jackson, A. P. Morrison, A. Mathewson, and J. G. Rarity; (2003) Characterization of novel active area silicon avalanche photodiodes operating in the Geiger mode . In: * eds. Workshop on single-photon Gaithersburg, MD, , 31-MAR-03 - 01-APR-03 , pp.1323-1332 [Details] | |
| (2003) | Reliability Physics Symposium Proceedings, 2003. 41st Annual. 2003 IEEE International Jackson, JC and Healy, G and Kelleher, AM and Alderman, J and Donnelly, J and Hurley, PK and Morrison, AP and Mathewson, A (2003) Defect passivation and dark count in Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes Reliability Physics Symposium Proceedings, 2003. 41st Annual. 2003 IEEE International , pp.586-587 [Details] | |
| (2003) | OPTO Ireland Moloney, Aoife M and Morrison, Alan P and Jackson, J Carlton and Mathewson, Alan and Murphy, Patrick J (2003) Large-area Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes for short-haul plastic optical fiber communication OPTO Ireland , pp.438-445 [Details] | |
| (2003) | OPTO Ireland Jackson, JC and West, Jonathan and Moloney, Aoife M and O'Connell, Dan and Morrison, Alan P and Mathewson, Alan (2003) A novel flip-chipped integrated single photon detection platform for proteomics OPTO Ireland , pp.43-53 [Details] | |
| (2002) | Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) K. Healy, P. A. O'Connell and A. P. Morrison; (2002) Motion tracking, face detection, and face recognition using an active stereo video imaging platform . In: * eds. Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC) Cork, IRELAND, , 25-JUN-02 - 26-JUN-02 , pp.115-120 [Details] | |
| (2002) | SPIE Opto Ireland A. P. Morrison; (2002) Development of an Optical Electronics Curriculum for Electrical and Electronic Engi-neers . In: * eds. SPIE Opto Ireland Galway, Ireland, , 05-SEP-02 - 06-SEP-02 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (2002) | SPIE Opto Ireland A. M. Moloney, A. P. Morrison, J. C. Jackson, A. Mathewson, and P. J. Murphy; (2002) Large-area geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes for short-haul plastic optical fibre communication . In: * eds. SPIE Opto Ireland Galway, Ireland, , 05-SEP-02 - 06-SEP-02 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (2002) | International Symposium on Biomedical Optics Phelan, Don and Jackson, Carl and Redfern, R Michael and Morrison, Alan P and Mathewson, Alan (2002) Geiger mode avalanche photodiodes for microarray systems International Symposium on Biomedical Optics , pp.89-97 [Details] | |
| (2002) | Symposium on Integrated Optoelectronic Devices Jackson, John C and Phelan, Don and Morrison, Alan P and Redfern, R Michael and Mathewson, Alan (2002) Characterization of geiger mode avalanche photodiodes for fluorescence decay measurements Symposium on Integrated Optoelectronic Devices , pp.55-66 [Details] | |
| (2002) | International Electron Device Meeting (IEDM) J. C. Jackson, A. P. Morrison, D. Phelan, and A. Mathewson.; (2002) A novel silicon Geiger-mode avalanche photodiode . In: * eds. International Electron Device Meeting (IEDM) San Francisco, California, , 10-DEC-02 - 12-DEC-02 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (2002) | Micro-Total analytical systems conference (uTAS) J. Kruger, P. A. Porta, A. P. Morrison, K. Singh, A. O'Neill, and P. O'Brien.; (2002) Micro-optical Laser Induced Fluorescence Detection on a Miniaturised Flow Cytometry Device . In: * eds. Micro-Total analytical systems conference (uTAS) Nara, japan, , 03-NOV-02 - 07-NOV-02 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (2001) | Microelectronic Test Structures, 2001. ICMTS 2001. Proceedings of the 2001 International Conference on Jackson, JC and Morrison, AP and Hurley, P and Harrell, WR and Damjanovic, D and Lane, B and Mathewson, A (2001) Process monitoring and defect characterization of single photon avalanche diodes Microelectronic Test Structures, 2001. ICMTS 2001. Proceedings of the 2001 International Conference on , pp.165-170 [Details] | |
| (2000) | International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS 2000) A. Zanchi, F. Zappa, M. Ghioni and A. P. Morrison; (2000) On-chip Probes for Silicon Defectivity Mapping and Manufacturing Quality Ranking . In: * eds. International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS 2000) San Jose, California, , 10-APR-00 - 13-APR-00 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (1999) | European Solid State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) V. S. Sinnis, M. Seto, M. H. W. A. van Deurzen, H. G. R. Maas, R. Dekker, E. M. L. Alexander-Moonen, G. W. 't Hooft, W. Hoekstra, W. B. de Boer, M. J. J. Theunissen and A. P. Morrison; (1999) Resonant-Cavity-Enhanced Photodiode Using Silicon-on-Anything Technology . In: * eds. European Solid State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) Leuven, Belgium, , 13-SEP-99 - 15-SEP-99 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (1999) | SPIE Photonics West Conference V. S. Sinnis, M. Seto, G. 't. Hooft, Y. Watabe, W. Hoekstra, W. de Boer and A. P. Morrison; (1999) Silicon-on-insulator resonant cavity photodiode without a slow carrier diffusion tail . In: * eds. SPIE Photonics West Conference San Jose, California, , 23-JAN-99 - 29-JAN-99 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (1998) | European Solid State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) V. S. Sinnis, A. P. Morrison , M. Seto, W. B. de Boer, W. Hoekstra and S. de Jager; (1998) Resonant cavity photodiode with Si1-xGex/Si Bragg Reflector . In: * eds. European Solid State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) Bordeaux, France, , 08-SEP-98 - 10-SEP-98 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (1998) | European Solid State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) M. Seto, V. S. Sinnis, A. P. Morrison , W. Hoekstra and W. B. de Boer; (1998) Si-based resonant cavity photodetector with a buried oxide reflector using a separation-by-implantation-of-oxygen substrate . In: * eds. European Solid State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) Bordeaux, France, , 08-SEP-98 - 10-SEP-98 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (1997) | European Solid-State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) F. Zappa, M. Ghioni, S. Cova, B. Sinnis, L. Varisco, A. P. Morrison and A. Mathewson; (1997) Integrated array of avalanche photodiodes for single-photon counting . In: * eds. European Solid-State Device Research Conference (ESSDERC) Stuttgart, Germany, , 22-SEP-97 - 24-SEP-97 , pp.600-603 [Details] | |
| (1997) | International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) A. P. Morrison, J. D. Lambkin, C. J. van der Poel and A. Valster; (1997) Estimation of the G - X crossover composition in disordered (AlxGa1-x)0.5In0.5P using n-i-n diodes . In: * eds. International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) Washington DC, , 07-DEC-97 - 10-DEC-97 , pp.393-396 [Details] | |
| (1997) | SPIE, Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Fiber Sensors IX A. P. Morrison , V. S. Sinnis, L. Varisco, F. Zappa and M. Ghioni.; (1997) Single photon avalanche detectors for fluorescence imaging applications . In: * eds. SPIE, Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Fiber Sensors IX Munich, Germany, , 16-JUN-97 - 18-JUN-97 , pp.122-128 [Details] | |
| (1997) | SPIE, EUV,X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy VIII A. P. Morrison , V. S. Sinnis, A. Mathewson, F. Zappa, L. Varisco, M. Ghioni, and S. Cova; (1997) Single-photon avalanche detectors for low-light level imaging . In: * eds. SPIE, EUV,X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy VIII San Diego, California, , 30-JUL-97 - 01-AUG-97 , pp.333-340 [Details] | |
| (1997) | 2nd Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems F. Zappa, M. Ghioni, S. Cova, L. Varisco, V. Sinnis and A. P. Morrison; (1997) Arrays of single-photon avalanche detectors . In: C. Di Natale, A. D’Amico, F. Davide eds. 2nd Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems Rome, Italy, , 03-FEB-97 - 05-FEB-97 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (1994) | 18th European Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE) A. P. Morrison , J. D. Lambkin, E. O'Sullivan and S. Fahy; (1994) Design of a multiquantum barrier using an extended effective mass model to include the effects of G-X mixing . In: * eds. 18th European Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE) Kinsale, Ireland, , 29-MAY-94 - 01-JUN-94 , pp.91-91 [Details] | |
| (1994) | 18th European Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE) J. D. Lambkin, A. P. Morrison, L. Considine, G. M. O'Connor and C. J. McDonagh; (1994) Energy-band structure of type I and type II InGaP/InAlP short period superlattices . In: * eds. 18th European Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE) Kinsale, Ireland, , 29-MAY-94 - 01-JUN-94 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
| (1994) | 22nd International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors J. D. Lambkin, A. P. Morrison , L. Considine, G. M. O'Connor, C. J. McDonagh, E. Daly and T. J. Glynn; (1994) Energy-band structure of type I and type II InGaP/InAlP short period superlattices . In: * eds. 22nd International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors Vancouver, Canada, , 15-AUG-94 - 19-AUG-94 , pp.707-710 [Details] |
Abstract
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2013) | The Role of Pore Geometry in Single Particle Detection. Davenport, MW,Healy, K,Pevarnik, M,Teslich, N,Cabrini, S,Morrison, A,Siwy, ZS,Letant, SE (2013) The Role of Pore Geometry in Single Particle Detection. Abstract [Details] | |
| (2007) | Recent progress in automated production and robust packaging for track-etched single-nanopores. Healy, K,Morrison, AP (2007) Recent progress in automated production and robust packaging for track-etched single-nanopores. Abstract [Details] | |
| (2005) | Single-molecule DNA transport through individual conical polymer nanopores. Healy, K,Schiedt, B,Siwy, Z,Morrison, AP,Neumann, R (2005) Single-molecule DNA transport through individual conical polymer nanopores. Abstract [Details] | |
| (2004) | Elastic and plastic deformation of individual conical polymer nanopores. Healy, K,Siwy, Z,Morrison, AP,Neumann, R (2004) Elastic and plastic deformation of individual conical polymer nanopores. Abstract [Details] |
Other
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2012) | Modeling the effects of interface traps on passive quenching of a Ge/Si geiger mode avalanche photodiode. Hayes, JM,Gity, F,Corbett, B,Morrison, AP (2012) Modeling the effects of interface traps on passive quenching of a Ge/Si geiger mode avalanche photodiode. Other [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2007) | Recent Progress In Automated Production and Robust Packaging For Track-Etched Single-Nanopores. Healy, K, Morrison, AP; (2007) Recent Progress In Automated Production and Robust Packaging For Track-Etched Single-Nanopores. Other [Details] | |
| (2006) | Hybrid Integration of A Cmos Active Quench and Reset Circuit For A Geiger-Mode Avalanche Photodiode - Art. No. 61240r. Cronin, D, Morrison, AP, McCarthy, KG; (2006) Hybrid Integration of A Cmos Active Quench and Reset Circuit For A Geiger-Mode Avalanche Photodiode - Art. No. 61240r. Other [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2006) | Versatile Coupling of A Plastic Optical Fibre Bundle to An Avalanche Photodiode Array - Art. No. 612607. O'Driscoll, D, Morrison, AP; (2006) Versatile Coupling of A Plastic Optical Fibre Bundle to An Avalanche Photodiode Array - Art. No. 612607. Other [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2006) | Investigating The Effects of Package Capacitance On The Frequency Response of Shallow Junction Avalanche Photodiodes - Art. No. 61241b. Cleary, GJ, Moloney, AM, Morrison, AP; (2006) Investigating The Effects of Package Capacitance On The Frequency Response of Shallow Junction Avalanche Photodiodes - Art. No. 61241b. Other [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2005) | Hold-Off Time Autotuning For A Geiger-Mode Avalanche Photodiode. Cronin, D, D'Andrea, L, Morrison, AP; (2005) Hold-Off Time Autotuning For A Geiger-Mode Avalanche Photodiode. Other [Details] | |
| (2005) | Automatic Gain and Bias Control of Avalanche Photodiodes. O'Connell, D, Morrison, AP; (2005) Automatic Gain and Bias Control of Avalanche Photodiodes. Other [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Senior Member IEEE | Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers | |
| 1998 | Chartered Physicist | Institute of Physics, UK |
Patents
| Patent Number | Title | Granted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2001/0616 | Microelectronic device and method of its manufacture | 28-JUN-01 |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2010) | 15th European Conference on Integrated Optics, F. Gity, J.M. Hayes, A. P. Morrison, and B. Corbett (2010) Modelling Ge/Si Avalanche Photodiodes. [Poster Presentation], 15th European Conference on Integrated Optics, Cambridge, UK , 07-APR-10 - 09-APR-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing: Advanced Photon Counting Techniques IV, A. P. Morrison, J. M. Hayes, F. Gity and B. Corbett (2010) Progress towards photon counting between 1μm and 1.6μm using silicon with infrared absorbers. [Invited Oral Presentation], SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing: Advanced Photon Counting Techniques IV, Orlando, Florida, USA , 07-APR-10 - 08-APR-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, D. Gordon and A. P. Morrison (2010) A method of optical design and constuction for low-cost Casagrainian type solar-concentrators. [Poster Presentation], 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, Hawaii, USA , 20-JUN-10 - 25-JUN-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | 3rd Concentrating Photovoltaics Workshop, D. O’Mahony, W. Yu, N. Cordero, I. Mathews, E. Pellucchi, D. Gordon, B. Corbett and A. P. Morrison (2010) Doping optimization in GaAs tunnel diodes for concentrator photovoltaic cells. [Poster Presentation], 3rd Concentrating Photovoltaics Workshop, Bremerhaven, Germany , 20-OCT-10 - 22-OCT-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | 3rd Concentrating Photovoltaics Workshop, D. Gordon and A. P. Morrison (2010) A method of manufacture for 1-axis reflective concentrators. [Oral Presentation], 3rd Concentrating Photovoltaics Workshop, Bremerhaven, Germany , 20-OCT-10 - 22-OCT-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | 3rd Concentrating Photovoltaics Workshop, I. Mathews, D. O'Mahony, W. Yu, D. Gordon, N. Cordero, B. Corbett and A.P. Morrison (2010) Design considerations for mechanically stacked solar cells in terrestrial concentrating pv systems. [Poster Presentation], 3rd Concentrating Photovoltaics Workshop, Bremerhave, Germany , 20-OCT-10 - 22-OCT-10. [Details] | |
| (2011) | International Conference on Renewable Energy and Power Quality, I. Mathews, D. O’Mahony, W. Yu, D. Gordon, N. Cordero, B. Corbett, and A. P. Morrison (2011) Mechanically stacked solar cells for concentrator photovoltaics. [Poster Presentation], International Conference on Renewable Energy and Power Quality, Gran Canaria, Spain , 12-APR-11 - 15-APR-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | 9th International Conference on Nitride Semiconductors, D. O’Mahony, N. Cordero, I. Mathews, B. Corbett, A. P. Morrison, P. Parbrook (2011) Theoretical Performance of InGaN Photovoltaic Cells under High Solar Concentration. [Poster Presentation], 9th International Conference on Nitride Semiconductors, Glasgow, Scotland , 10-JUL-11 - 15-JUL-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Numerical Simulation of Optical Devices (NuSOD), J. M. Hayes, F. Gity, B. Corbett, and A. P. Morrison (2011) Modeling the Effects of Interface Traps on Passive Quenching of a Ge/Si Geiger Mode Avalanche Photodiode. [Oral Presentation], Numerical Simulation of Optical Devices (NuSOD), Rome, Italy , 05-SEP-11 - 09-SEP-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Photonics Ireland, J. M. Hayes, I. Ferain, K. Y. Byun, R. Yu, C. Colinge, A. P. Morrison, F. Gity, and B. Corbett (2011) Modeling the influence of interface oxides on the electrical characteristics of Ge-Si wafer bonded pairs. [Poster Presentation], Photonics Ireland, Malahide, Dublin , 07-SEP-11 - 09-SEP-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC), Deng, Shijie; Morrison, Alan P. (2011) A dual-rail charge pump bias circuit for avalanche photodiodes. [Poster Presentation], Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC), Dublin , 23-JUN-11 - 24-JUN-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | 1st Nano for Clean Technologies Workshop (Photovoltaics), D. O’Mahony, N. Cordero, W. Yu, I. Mathews, B. Corbett, D. Gordon and A. P. Morrison (2011) Concentrator photovoltaic technology development for III-V epitaxial nanostructures. [Oral Presentation], 1st Nano for Clean Technologies Workshop (Photovoltaics), University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland , 02-MAR-11 - 02-MAR-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Next Generation Solar Energy, I. Mathews, D. O’Mahony, B. Corbett, and A. P. Morrison (2011) Evaluation of the optical performance of a Si Solar Cell mechanically stacked under GaAs using Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as an adhesive. [Poster Presentation], Next Generation Solar Energy, Erlangen, Germany , 12-DEC-11 - 14-DEC-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Photonics Ireland, Donagh O'Mahony, Nicolas Cordero, Weiwei Yu, Ian Mathews, Emanuele Pelucchi, Declan Gordon, Alan P. Morrison and Brian Corbett (2011) III-V photonic materials development for concentrator solar cells. [Poster Presentation], Photonics Ireland, Malahide, Dublin , 07-SEP-11 - 09-SEP-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Photonics Ireland, I. Mathews, D. O’Mahony, B. Corbett, and A. P. Morrison (2011) Optimisation of anti-reflection coatings for mechanically stacked solar cells. [Poster Presentation], Photonics Ireland, Malahide, Dublin , 07-SEP-11 - 09-SEP-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Photonics Ireland, F. Gity, J. M. Hayes, A. P. Morrison, and B. Corbett (2011) Fabrication of long-wavelength near infrared (NIR) avalanche photodiodes (APDs). [Poster Presentation], Photonics Ireland, Malahide, Dublin , 07-SEP-11 - 09-SEP-11. [Details] | |
| (2007) | Photonics Ireland 2007, D. O'Driscoll and A. P. Morrison; (2007) Plastic and Silica Fibre Coupling to Packaged Avalanche Photodiode based Systems. [Poster Presentation], Photonics Ireland 2007, Galway, Ireland , 24-SEP-07 - 26-SEP-07. [Details] | |
| (2007) | Photonics Ireland 2007, D. Cronin and A. P. Morrison; (2007) CMOS Active Quench and Reset IC with programmable hold-off times. [Poster Presentation], Photonics Ireland 2007, Galway, Ireland , 24-SEP-07 - 26-SEP-07. [Details] | |
| (2007) | Photonics Ireland 2007, D. O'Connell and A. P. Morrison; (2007) A gain stabilization circuit for planar avalanche photodiodes. [Poster Presentation], Photonics Ireland 2007, Galway, Ireland , 24-SEP-07 - 26-SEP-07. [Details] | |
| (2006) | High Time Resolution Astrophysics Meeting, D. Phelan and A. P. Morrison; (2006) Geiger Mode Avalanche Photodiodes. [Invited Oral Presentation], High Time Resolution Astrophysics Meeting, Galway, Ireland , 06-JUN-06 - 07-JUN-06. [Details] | |
| (2005) | Irish Society for Scientific and Engineering Computation (ISSEC) Annual Symposium 2005, I. J. Guiney, T. D. Linehan and A. P. Morrison; (2005) Modelling impact ionization for avalanche photodiode design. [Peer Reviewed Abstract], Irish Society for Scientific and Engineering Computation (ISSEC) Annual Symposium 2005, Cork, IRELAND , 20-MAY-05 - 21-MAY-05. [Details] | |
| (2005) | Quantum Engineering Workshop, A. P. Morrison; (2005) Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes for single photon counting. [Invited Oral Presentation], Quantum Engineering Workshop, Tyndall National Institute, CORK , 27-JUL-05 - 28-JUL-05. [Details] | |
| (2005) | 49th Annual Meeting of the Biopysical-Society, K. Healy, B. Schiedt, Z. Siwy, A. P. Morrison and R. Neumann; (2005) Single-molecule DNA transport through individual conical polymer nanopores. [Peer Reviewed Abstract], 49th Annual Meeting of the Biopysical-Society, Long Beach, CA , 12-FEB-05 - 16-FEB-05. [Details] | |
| (2005) | Asia Optical Fibre Communication and Optoelectronic Exposition and Conference, C. B. Li and A. P. Morrison; (2005) Design of a separate-absorption-and-multiplication SiGe/Si single photon avalanche photodiode operating at 1.06um. [Oral Presentation], Asia Optical Fibre Communication and Optoelectronic Exposition and Conference, Shanghai, CHINA , 27-SEP-05 - 30-SEP-05. [Details] | |
| (2004) | 2nd Workshop on Ion Track Technology: Phenomena in nanometer geometries based on swift heavy ion tracks, B. Schiedt, K. Healy, A. P. Morrison, R. Neumann and S. Ziwy; (2004) DNA translocations through synthetic nanopores. [Oral Presentation], 2nd Workshop on Ion Track Technology: Phenomena in nanometer geometries based on swift heavy ion tracks, Uppsala, SWEDEN , 26-FEB-04 - 27-FEB-04. [Details] | |
| (2004) | IOP Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Conference, J. NiChroinin, A. P. Morrison; (2004) Electron transport through bulk and multiquantum AlxGa1-xInP barriers determined from high- resolution current measurements. [Poster Presentation], IOP Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Conference, Warwick, England , 04-APR-04 - 07-APR-04. [Details] | |
| (2004) | 48th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society, K. Healy, Z. Siwy, A. P. Morrison and R. Neumann; (2004) Elastic and plastic deformation of individual conical polymer nanopores. [Peer Reviewed Abstract], 48th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society, Baltimore, MD , 14-FEB-04 - 18-FEB-04. [Details] | |
| (2004) | Emerging Technologies in Optical Science (ETOS), D. Cronin and A. P. Morrison; (2004) Comparative study of active quench and reset circuits for photon counting detectors. [Peer Reviewed Abstract], Emerging Technologies in Optical Science (ETOS), Cork, IRELAND , 26-JUL-04 - 29-JUL-04. [Details] | |
| (2003) | 1st Annual Symposium of the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET), K. Healy and A. P. Morrison; (2003) Nanopore DNA detection and sequencing. [Poster Presentation], 1st Annual Symposium of the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET), Dublin, IRELAND , 07-NOV-03 - 07-NOV-03. [Details] | |
| (2003) | GSI Granzer Workshop on Ion Tracks as a new route to micro- and nano-technology, K. Healy and A.P. Morrison; (2003) Nanopores for DNA detection, and prospects for sequencing. [Oral Presentation], GSI Granzer Workshop on Ion Tracks as a new route to micro- and nano-technology, Darmstadt, Germany , 10-NOV-03 - 11-NOV-03. [Details] | |
| (2002) | Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference, IT&T 2002, A. M. Moloney, A. P. Morrison, T. Calvert, and J. D. Lambkin; (2002) High frequency modulation characteristics of a single-mode 665nm VCSEL. [Poster Presentation], Information Technology and Telecommunications Conference, IT&T 2002, Waterford, Ireland , 30-OCT-02 - 31-OCT-02. [Details] | |
| (2002) | Information Technology and Telecommunications conference, IT&T2002, A. M. Moloney, A. P. Morrison, J. C. Jackson, A. Mathewson, and P. J. Murphy; (2002) Geiger Mode Avalanche Photodiode with CMOS transimpedance amplifier receiver for optical data link applications. [Oral Presentation], Information Technology and Telecommunications conference, IT&T2002, Waterford, Ireland , 30-OCT-02 - 31-OCT-02. [Details] | |
| (2002) | SPIE Opto Ireland, J. Kruger, P. A. Porta, J. C. Jackson, A. P. Morrison, and P. O'Brien; (2002) Microfluidic device for fluorescence induced cell sorting. [Oral Presentation], SPIE Opto Ireland, Galway, Ireland , 05-SEP-02 - 06-SEP-02. [Details] | |
| (2001) | International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices (SISPAD), J. C. Jackson, A. P. Morrison , V. S. Sinnis, B. Lane, and A. Mathewson.; (2001) Simulation of dark count in Geiger Mode avalanche photodiodes. [Poster Presentation], International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices (SISPAD), Athens, Greece , 05-SEP-01 - 07-SEP-01. [Details] | |
| (2000) | IEEE International Caracas Conference on Devices, Circuits and Systems (ICCDCS 2000), A. Zanchi, F. Zappa, M. Ghioni, A. Giudice, A. P. Morrison and V. S. Sinnis; (2000) Probe Detectors for Mapping Manufacturing Defects. [Oral Presentation], IEEE International Caracas Conference on Devices, Circuits and Systems (ICCDCS 2000), Cancun, Mexico , 15-MAR-00 - 17-MAR-00. [Details] | |
| (2000) | IEEE Lasers and Electro Optics Society Meeting, J. C. Jackson, A. P. Morrison , B. Lane, and A. Mathewson; (2000) Characterization of large area SPAD detectors operated in avalanche photodiode mode. [Oral Presentation], IEEE Lasers and Electro Optics Society Meeting, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico , 13-NOV-00 - 16-NOV-00. [Details] | |
| (1996) | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe (CLEO), A. P. Morrison , J. D. Lambkin, C. J. van der Poel and A. Valster; (1996) Performance of multiquantum barriers in bulk double heterostructure visible laser diodes as a function of temperature. [Oral Presentation], Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe (CLEO), Hamburg, Germany , 08-SEP-96 - 13-SEP-96. [Details] |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Engineering Executive Management Committee | Elected Member (to Oct 2012); Dean of Engineering (from Oct 2012) | 2010 / | |
| Academic Council | Member | 2012 / | |
| Inter Union Group | Member; IFUT representative | 2010 / | |
| Academic Council Graduate Studies Committee | Member; Dean of Engineering | 2012 / | |
| Student Examinations and Admissions | International and Mature Students | 2011 / | |
| Strategic Planning | Member | 2011 / | |
| Undergraduate Curriculum | Member | 2011 / | |
| Health and Safety | Laser Safety Officer | 2011 / | |
| Accreditation and External Reviews | Chair | 2012 / | |
| Department Graduate Studies Committee | Active member, review and evaluation of all PhD students registered in Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 2000 / 1899 | |
| Departmental Publicity Committee | Assisting with developing the publicity profile of the Department. Organising/participating in school visits, open days etc... | 1999 / 2004 | |
| Faculty Publicity Committee | As for Departmental Publicity Committee, only at Faculty level | 1999 / 2004 | |
| Faculty Research Committee | Chair | 2004 / 1899 | |
| Academic council Research Committee | Faculty nominee | 2004 / 1899 | |
| Department Strategic Planning Committee | Assisted in drafting Department Strategic Plan 1999-2004 | 1999 / 1999 | |
| Department Strategic Planning Committee | Assisting in drafting Department Strategic Plan 2005-2010 | 2004 / 1899 | |
| Department Quality Review Committee | Assisting in drafting Department Quality Review Document | 2004 / 1899 | |
| Faculty ad-hoc committee to draft Engineering Faculty Promotions Benchmark Document from College Lecturer to Senior Lecturer | Chair | 1899 / 1899 | |
| Faculty ad-hoc committee to draft Engineering Faculty response to Workloads of Academic Staff Document | Chair | 1899 / 1899 | |
| Academic Staff Association Executive | Ordinary Member | 2003 / 2004 | |
| Partnership subgroup committee on Code of Practice for Campus Spin-off Companies and Institutes | ASA representative | 2004 / 2004 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University College Cork | Senior Lecturer | 01-OCT-06 / | |
| University College Cork | Lecturer | 01-SEP-98 / 01-OCT-06 | |
| National Microelectronics Research Centre | Research Scientist | 01-JUL-96 / 01-SEP-98 |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | University College Cork | BE | ||
| 1997 | University College Cork | PhD |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Fluent | Fluent | |
| Irish | Functional | Functional | Functional |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Young Scientist: Have acted as mentor to several groups and individuals entering projects for the BT Young Scientist exhibition. Transition Year: Have hosted transition year students for 1-2 week duration on work experience. The students in the past have assisted postgraduate students with their research work, including making measurements in the lab. Students have also learned the basics of Arduino programming and design of rudimentary electronic circuits. School Visits: Have given Engineering career talks to a variety of schools including: An Mhainistir Thuaidh, Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Youghal, Midleton CBS, St. Colman's Midleton. Member Board of Management, Holy Family National School, Shanagarry. |
Journal Activities
| Journal | Role | To / From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Of Physics D: Applied Physics | Referee | - | |
| Optics Communications | Referee | - | |
| Ieee Electron Device Letters | Referee | - | |
| Sensors | Referee | - | |
| Iet Electronics Letters | Referee | - | |
| Ieee Transactions On Circuits And Systems | Referee | - |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
External Grant Reviewing: Have reviewed research grants for Enterprise Ireland, Swiss Science Foundation and EPSRC. Currently an Expert Panel member for FWO, the Flemish funding agency. Expert reviewer for MSCA Postdoctoral Research Funding Applications. |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
Current ActivitiesEE1007 Introduction to Electrical & Electronic Engineering: Module coordinator and co-lecturer (2018 - Present)
EE2011 Digital Electronics: Module coordinator and lecturer (2019 - Present)
EE3023 Electronic Embedded Systems: Lecturer (2017 - Present)
NE4008 Photovoltaic Systems: Module coordinator and lecturer (2014 - Present)
NE6204 Photovoltaic Systems, Module coordinator and Lecturer (2023 - Present) This module is now being offered also as a Microcredential.
Some previous modules co-ordinated and taught
EE4050 BE Project: Module co-ordinator and project supervisor (2018 - 2022)
EE1005 Electrical and Electronic Systems: Co-lecturer (2011- 2017) (Module co-ordinator 2011/12) [5 credits]
PE1006 Professional Engineering Ethics and Communication: Co-lecturer (2011- 2014) [5 credits]
EE1003 Digital Systems: Module co-ordinator and lecturer (1998-2011) (course now remodelled for 2nd years) [10 credits]
EE2011 Digital Electronics: Module co-ordinator and lecturer (2012-Present) [5 credits]
EE4007 Optical Electronics: Module co-ordinator and lecturer (1998-2011), Lecturer (2014 - 2016) [5 credits]
EE4013 Renewable Energy Systems: Lectures on photovoltaics (2008-2013) [5 credits]
EE4020 Project: Project supervisor for several undergraduate research projects annually (1996-Present), module co-ordinator (2016 - 2018) [15 credits]
EE4021 Engineering in the Commercial World: Academic supervisor (1998-Present) [5 credits]
EE6020 Optical Detectors: Module co-ordinator and lecturer (2010-2013) [5 credits]
EE6055 Photodetectors and Photodetection: Module co-ordinator and lecturer (2008) [10 credits]
EE6108 Optoelectronics: Module Co-ordinator and lecturer (2013 - 2015) [10 credits]
EE6108 Optoelectronics: Module Co-ordinator and lecturer (2013 - 2015) [10 credits]