CROUTONS: Quantum control for robust ultracold atomic sensors 
January 2026 - January 2029
EPSRC-Research Ireland Joint Funding of Research
Jointly awarded with Prof. Gabriele De Chiara (Queen's University Belfast and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona). This project aims to leverage quantum control techniques to develop precise quantum sensors, while taking into account the impact of emergent criticality and unavoidable environmental affects. A focus will be on applying the theoretical protocols to experiments involving ultracold atomic gases.
Thermodynamics of coherent operations and quantum control
January 2026 - December 2027
Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship (Held by Diana Chisholm)
This project aims to understand the impact of initial quantum coherence on the energetics of quantum systems, and ultimately leverage this insight to develop thermodynamically efficient control protocols.
Energy transport and storage in quantum networks
December 2024 - November 2026
International Exchanges Grant
Awarded with Prof. Irene D'Amico at the University of York to explore the thermodynamics of systems of interconnected qubits which serve as prototype quantum communication channels.
Thermodynamics of coherent control in critical quantum systems
May 2023 - August 2024
Humboldt research fellowship for experienced researchers awarded to work with the groups of Prof. Dr. Christiane Koch and Prof. Dr. Jens Eisert at Freie Universität Berlin. 
As a result of the fellowship, a Workshop "AQuTe: Advances in Quantum Control - Techniques, Applications, and Challenges" at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems took take place in July 2025.
Maryland Quantum Thermodynamics Hub: Decoherence and Equilibration in Quantum Systems
September 2022 - August 2025
The Maryland Quantum Thermodynamics Hub aims to serve as a lodestone for quantum thermodynamics research in North America, as part of an international network.
EQUITY: Éire Strategy for Quantum Information and Technology
December 2021 - September 2022
IRC New Foundations
EQUITY aims to provide a snapshot of the activity in quantum information on the island of Ireland helping to identify the most promising avenues that the community can have a lasting impact in.
ThermoComp: Thermodynamics of Quantum Computational  Models
December 2020 - November 2024  (Held by Eoin Carolan)
IRC Postgraduate Scholarship + Thomas Preston Scholarship
​ThermoComp aims to explore the thermodynamics of different paradigms for quantum computational models.
CoCoNUTS - Coherent Control for Next Generation Technologies
March 2020 - December 2020 (Held by Anthony Kiely)
NUI Early Career Academic Award
The grant provided funds to organise an international workshop on quantum control and a public lecture. 
SpeedDemon: Quantum Speed Limits in Thermodynamics Processes and Coherent Control
February 2019 - March 2024
SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant
​​SpeedDemon aims to understand how the quantum speed limit can help map out a route to scalable and efficient quantum  devices.