[1] Michael Coey got a BA in Physics at Jesus College, Cambridge (1966), and a PhD from University of Manitoba (1971) for a thesis on "Mössbauer Effect of 57Fe in Magnetic Oxides" with advisor Allan H.
[4] In 1994 Coey founded Magnetic Solutions and went on to be the cofounder of CRANN Ireland's Nanoscience Research institute (2002) and conceived Dublin's unique Science Gallery (2006).
[citation needed] Currently, Coey holds positions at National University Singapore and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden.
[citation needed] Coey pioneered a co-operation project between academic and industrial laboratories in the Concerted European Action on Magnets (1985–95).
[citation needed] Throughout his career he has strongly identified himself with the European spirit and tradition of collaboration.