Dr. Ciaran Mullan is Project Engineer at SmartIR, where he leads the electronics and software development team, driving the integration of advanced control systems into SmartIR’s graphene-based thermal management technology. He plays a central role in the design and implementation of the electronic architecture that enables dynamic emissivity and intelligent thermal regulation in next-generation aerospace and defence systems.
Dr. Mullan holds a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Manchester, with a research focus on quantum electronic phenomena in low-dimensional materials, particularly graphene and van der Waals heterostructures. His academic work has contributed to some of the most high-impact studies in the field, with publications in Nature, Nature Physics, and 2D Materials, covering topics such as tunable van Hove singularities, giant magnetoresistance, and ballistic transport in graphene superlattices. His research has been cited widely and has significantly advanced the understanding of correlated states and thermal-electronic behavior in 2D systems.
With deep expertise in experimental physics, materials characterization, and embedded electronics, Dr. Mullan is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications. At SmartIR, he ensures the seamless integration of device electronics and software systems, contributing to both product development and mission success across the company’s space technology programs.