Jonathon Murphy

I am a forward-thinking and positive Energy Systems Engineer, motivated to develop solutions that push the boundaries of renewable energy. With strong academic training and diverse professional experience, I bring creativity, technical depth, and an optimistic outlook to every challenge I take on.

Postgraduate: ME Energy Systems Engineering

University of Galway | Result: 1:1
Thesis achieved 1:1: Design and Development of an Electromagnetic Gravity Energy Storage System

Masters Modules

• Financial Management
• Smart Grid
• Systems Modelling & Simulation
• Power Systems
• Advanced Energy Systems Engineering
• Green Hydrogen Technology
• Design and Analysis
• Global Change
• Research Methods

Undergraduate: BE Energy Systems Engineering

University of Galway | Result: 2:1

Undergrad Modules by Year

• Year 1: Fundamentals of Engineering, Graphics, Design, Computing I & II, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanics, Calculus, Mathematical Methods
• Year 2: Applied Maths I & II, Statistics, Principles of Building, Theory of Machines, Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics, Sensors, Strength of Materials, Electrical Circuits, Modelling
• Year 3: Energy Systems Electrical Design, Power Electronics, Fluid Dynamics, Electromechanical Power Conversion, Sustainable Energy, Heat Transfer, Control Systems, Energy in Buildings, Turbomachines, Combustion Science, Microprocessor Systems
• Year 4: Waste Management, Power Systems, Python Programming, CFD, Mechanical Analysis, Energy Conversion, Project Management, Professional Skills, Industry Placement

Renewable Energy Development Engineer | Power Capital Renewable Energy (Jan – Aug 2024)

Worked on solar PV, BESS, and synchronous condenser integration. Tools: PVCase, PVSyst, QGIS.

Sustainability Team Member | Metec Consulting Engineers (Summers 2022 & 2023)

Energy modelling (IES VE), NZEB, BER compliance, Part L regulations, site visits.

Other Roles

Accounting support at James Gleeson & Co. (2018), Community Radio organiser (2018), Bray Lakers assistant (2018–2021), Qualified soccer referee (2019–2022).

Engineering Software

ANSYS Maxwell, IES VE, PVCase, PVSyst, QGIS, MATLAB, Python, PowerWorld, AutoCAD, Inventor.

Programming

Python, Matlab, C, C++, Arduino, basic JavaScript.

Other

First Aid, Public Speaking, Leadership, Project Management, Volunteer Coordination.

Combustion Science and Engineering

Studied reaction kinetics, pollutant formation, and energy conversion. Applied thermodynamics to calculate heating values, equilibrium flame temperatures, and combustion efficiency. Used simulation tools to predict real-world combustion behaviour.

Microprocessor Systems Engineering

Designed embedded systems, interfaces, and digital circuits. Built and programmed a robot for a 1v1 battle challenge using microcontrollers, showcasing teamwork and practical coding in low-level environments.

Electromechanical Power Conversion

Analysed transformers, DC machines, and AC induction motors. Created equivalent circuit models to predict machine performance. Studied power electronic converters and practical energy conversion systems.

Energy Conversion

Investigated thermodynamic cycles in power plants, combined with heat transfer and combustion analysis. Designed energy conversion systems and evaluated their technical, environmental, and socio-economic performance.

Design of a Gravity Energy Storage System (2025)

My Masters thesis explored the Electro-Magnetic Gravity Energy Storage System (EMGES), a novel concept combining electromagnetism and gravitational potential energy. A small-scale prototype was designed and tested, showing it could generate power outputs up to 18.5 W, while simulations suggested scalability to multi-kWh systems in deep shafts.

The project demonstrated both the promise and challenges of EMGES: its technical potential for renewable integration, but with efficiency and cost hurdles compared to established technologies like lithium-ion or pumped hydro. Despite these, EMGES offers a new direction in sustainable, mechanical-based energy storage research.

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Travel, football (player, coach, referee), skiing, climbing, hiking, skydiving, water sports, rugby, cinema.

Highlights: Antarctic Circle Expedition (2018), Camino walk (110km), Bray Lions Young Ambassador Award (2020), Garda Youth Award (2019), El Capitan Yosemite (2025).