Graeme Horley

Background

About Graeme Horley

A PhD-trained materials chemist with over 20 years of experience outside of academia in diverse science-related roles. Formerly the Editor-in-Chief of Small, where I was responsible for creating and leading one of the most renowned peer-reviewed journals in the area of micro- and nanoscale science. Since 2008, I have been a Scientific Programme Manager in Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), with current responsibility to ensure the delivery of key national funding schemes, including the Frontiers for the Future Programme. Previously, I had principal responsibility for coordinating programmes that seek to recruit world-class research STEM leaders to Ireland. For many years, I was Ireland's National Contact Point and National Delegate for the European Research Council. From 2020-2022, I led a team to manage SFI's response to COVID-19, ensuring a safe and professionally coordinated return to work in the office and at home, post-pandemic. SFI's representative on the Royal Irish Academy Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences Committee (2012-2018). Member of the judging committee for the RIA Young Chemist's Prize. Member of the judging panel for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (2011-2024) Member of the judging panel for the Irish Laboratory Awards (2013)