Isaac Tobin - PhD, BSc

Biography

I am a scientist from Dublin, Ireland, with a passion for research, innovation, and education. I believe that education is a powerful catalyst for positive societal change. Over the course of my career, I have developed and led a wide range of research projects, with a particular focus on multidisciplinary collaboration. I thrive in building effective research environments, managing complex projects, and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning.

Outside of my professional work, I maintain interests in electronics, computers, and amateur radio (callsign: EI2HMB). I also enjoy gardening, sea swimming, and model making.

Research Interests

My primary research background is in plasma physics and optics. I completed my PhD in 2014 the Laser and Plasma Applications Group, School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin (TCD). View My Thesis

I have a 1st class honours degree in Physics from Dublin Institute of Technology, now Technical University of Dublin (TUD). View My Undergraduate Thesis

I held a number of postdoctoral research posts from 2015-2020 in the School of Physics, University College Dublin (UCD). Under a European Space Agency (ESA) grant, I contributed to the development of glass-ceramic scintillators for space science applications. See A Video or Read A Publication

While in UCD I contributed to EIRSAT-1, Ireland's first satellite, helping build the ground station and develop the onboard radio equipment. I was so proud to see this mission launch and have my name etched on it orbiting the Earth. Read Their Story

I managed the research and development lab at SiriusXT Ltd. for four years (2020-2024), working on the world's first lab scale soft X-ray tomogoraphy system for high‑resolution biological cell imaging. Visit Their Website