James E. Murphy

Consultant & Chief Scientist: innovating in the display, lighting and solar cell sectors, passionate about physical chemistry and leadership

Role
Chief Scientist at Dominion Harbor Group
Location
Schenectady, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About James E. Murphy

Chief Scientist with extensive experience in technical leadership, R&D, and driving transition of advanced material science into profitable commercial realities. Expertise spans displays, lighting, solar cells, and medical imaging. Proven track record of leading technical teams to translate science to scale and deliver business value. Adept at identifying and securing valuable IP, coaching and mentoring junior staff, and using technical intuition to anticipate market challenges and prioritize development efforts toward customer-preferred prototypes. Strong communication skills and technical credibility have been pivotal in influencing customers worldwide and driving new business development. An inventor with over 50 patents, 70 publications, and 80 invited conference presentations. Core Competencies | Product Development and Optimization | Program Execution | Materials Program Innovation, Vision, and Strategic Leadership | LCD Displays / Lighting / Medical Imaging / Solar / Coatings | R&D, Production, National Lab, and Academia Experience | Materials Synthesis and Processing

Experience

  1. Chief Scientist

    Dominion Harbor Group

    Apr 2025 — Present

    Drives scientific strategy across company’s global IP licensing and technology platforms. Collaborates with executive licensing teams to identify emerging technologies and align innovation with business goals. Oversees technical operations and external collaborations for Edison Innovations, a Dominion subsidiary that develops and licenses inorganic materials technology.

Education

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Ph.D. Physical Chemistry

  • Franklin & Marshall College

    B.A., Chemistry

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