Overview
Background
Associate Professor Blakey is a group leader at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and the Centre for Advanced Imaging. During his appointment at UQ he has been a recipient of a Vice Chancellor’s Research and Teaching Fellowship, an ARC Future Fellowship, a Linkage Projects International Fellowship, and a Queensland Government Smart State Fellowship. Prior to joining UQ he worked at Polymerat, a materials biotechnology startup company now listed on the ASX as AnteoTech.
Availability
- Associate Professor Idriss Blakey is:
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Fields of research
Research interests
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Rational design, synthesis and self assembly of functional polymers and nanomaterials for nanofabrication, sensors and biomedical imaging agents.
Research impacts
Associate Professor Blakey's research interests focus on using advance material characterisation techniques to understand the relationships between the structure of designer polymers and their performance in applications such as nanomedicine, sensors and nanofabrication.
Industry
Associate Professor Blakey engages widely with industry partners. This current invloves directly funded research with Tokyo Electron on projects associated with materials development for semiconductor manufacture. He is also a chief investigator on an ARC Research hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (AMTAR), which involves numerous industry partners investigating the common industry challenges associated with targeted radiopharmaceutical development. Associate Professor Blakey has also previously been a chief investigator on numerous ARC Linkage projects with Intel, Sematech and the Dow Chemical Company as well as a chief investigator on the ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology (CIBIT). Key outcomes from these endevours have included novel materials and processes that have been described in joint publications and 6 fully granted patents, where 4 patents have been subject to licencing agreements with industry partners.
Collaborations
My publications have involved international collaborations with academica and industry partners from countries such as USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, Belgium Finland, Germany, France and the Netherlands. Key collaborating institutions include Universtiy of Nottingham, University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Exeter.
Funding
Associate Professor Blakey has been awarded over $AUD 15M funding, via ARC Discovery grants, ARC Linkage grants, Fellowships and direct industry funding. Currently funding includes chief investigator roles on an ARC Discovery grant on developing novel hybrid materials using sequential infiltration synthesis and an ARC Research hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (AMTAR).
Works
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2011
Conference Publication
Study of directed self assembly of block copolymer with positive tone resists
Cheng, H. H., Keen, I., Blakey, I., Jack, K., Leeson, M., Younkin, T. and Whittaker, A. K. (2011). Study of directed self assembly of block copolymer with positive tone resists. 32APS: Australasian Polymer Symposium, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 13-16 February 2011. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Leishman Associates.
2011
Conference Publication
Electron-beam-induced freezing of a positive tone EUV resist for use in directed self-assembly applications
Cheng, Han-Hao, Keen, Imelda, Yu, Anguang, Chuang, Ya-Mi, Blakey, Idriss, Jack, Kevin S., Leeson, Michael J., Younkin, Todd R. and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2011). Electron-beam-induced freezing of a positive tone EUV resist for use in directed self-assembly applications. Alternative Lithographic Technologies III, San Jose, CA, United States, 1-3 March 2011. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.881491
2011
Conference Publication
Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) degradation of poly(olefin sulfone)s: Towards applications as EUV photoresists
Lawrie, Kirsten, Blakey, Idriss, Blinco, James, Gronheid, Roel, Jack, Kevin, Pollentier, Ivan, Leeson, Michael J., Younkin, Todd R. and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2011). Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) degradation of poly(olefin sulfone)s: Towards applications as EUV photoresists. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference, Cairns, Australia, 6-10 December 2009. Kidlington, Oxford, U. K.: Pergamon. doi: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2010.07.038
2011
Book Chapter
Effect of molecular architecture on the performance of (19)F NMR imaging agents
Peng, Hui, Thurecht, Kristofer, Hsu, Steven, Blakey, Idriss, Squires, Oliver, Kurniawan, Nyoman, Rose, Stephen and Whittaker, Andrew (2011). Effect of molecular architecture on the performance of (19)F NMR imaging agents. NMR Spectroscopy of Polymers: Innovative Strategies for Complex Macromolecules. (pp. 459-472) edited by H. N. Cheng, Tetsuo Asakur and Alan D. English. Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society. doi: 10.1021/bk-2011-1077.ch028
2011
Conference Publication
Effect of nanoholes on the plasmonic properties of star nanostructures
Zhu, Shaoli, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Blakey, Idriss (2011). Effect of nanoholes on the plasmonic properties of star nanostructures. Conference on Smart Nano-Micro Materials and Devices/SPIE Smart Nano + Micro Materials and Devices Forum, Melbourne, Australia, 5-7 December 2011. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.905409
2011
Conference Publication
Synthesis of molecularly imprinted organic-inorganic hybrid azobenzene materials by sol-gel for radiation induced selective recognition of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
Jiang, Guang Shuai, Zhong, Shi An, Chen, Lan, Blakey, Idriss and Whittaker, Andrew (2011). Synthesis of molecularly imprinted organic-inorganic hybrid azobenzene materials by sol-gel for radiation induced selective recognition of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference PPC11, Cairns, Qld, Australia, 6-10 December, 2009. Oxford, U.K.: Pergamon Press. doi: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2010.07.020
2011
Conference Publication
Controlling the morphology and orientation of PS-b-PDLA block copolymers
Keen, Imelda, Yu, Anguang, Cheng, Elliot, Blakey, Idriss, Leeson, Michael, Younkin, Todd and Whittaker, Andrew (2011). Controlling the morphology and orientation of PS-b-PDLA block copolymers. 32APS: Australasian Polymer Symposium, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 13-16 February 2011. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Leishman Associates.
2011
Conference Publication
Sensitive polysulfone based chain scissioning resists for 193 nm lithography
Goh, Yong Keng, Chen, Lan, Dorgelo, Anneke, Peng, Xie, Lafferty, Neal, Smith, Bruce, Zimmerman, Paul, Montgomery, Warren, Blakey, Idriss and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2011). Sensitive polysulfone based chain scissioning resists for 193 nm lithography. Advances in Resist Materials and Processing Technology XXVIII, San Jose, California, United States, 28 February - 2 March 2011. Bellingham, WA, United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.881700
2011
Conference Publication
F2 excimer laser (157 nm) radiation modification and surface ablation of PHEMA hydrogels and the effects on bioactivity: Surface attachment and proliferation of human corneal epithelial cells
Zainuddin, Chirila, Traian V., Barnard, Zeke, Watson, Gregory S., Toh, Chiong, Blakey, Idriss, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Hill, David J. T. (2011). F2 excimer laser (157 nm) radiation modification and surface ablation of PHEMA hydrogels and the effects on bioactivity: Surface attachment and proliferation of human corneal epithelial cells. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference, Cairns, Australia, 6-10 December 2009. Oxford, United Kingdom: Pergamon. doi: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2010.07.036
2010
Conference Publication
Polycarbonate based nonchemically amplified photoresists for extreme ultraviolet lithography
Blakey, Idriss, Yu, Anguang, Blinco, James, Jack, Kevin S., Liu, Heping, Leeson, Michael, Yeuh, Wang, Younkin, Todd and Whittaker, Andrew (2010). Polycarbonate based nonchemically amplified photoresists for extreme ultraviolet lithography. Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography, San Jose, California, U.S.A., 22 February, 2010. Washington, DC, U.S.A.: SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.853620
2010
Conference Publication
Novel supramolecular hydrogels as artificial vitreous substitutes
Lee-Wang, Hui Hui, Blakey, Idriss, Chirila, Traian V., Peng, Hui, Rasoul, Firas, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Dargaville, Bronwin L. (2010). Novel supramolecular hydrogels as artificial vitreous substitutes. 12th European-Polymer-Federation Congress, Graz, Austria, July 12-17 2009. F. Stelzer: E. Wiesbrock. doi: 10.1002/masy.201051032
2010
Conference Publication
Non-chemically amplified resists for 193-nm immersion lithography: Influence of absorbance on performance
Chen, Lan, Goh, Yong Keng, Lawrie, Kirsten Jean, Smith, Bruce, Montgomery, Warren, Zimmerman, Paul, Blakey, Idriss and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2010). Non-chemically amplified resists for 193-nm immersion lithography: Influence of absorbance on performance. Advances in Resist Materials and Processing Technology XXVII, San Jose, California, U.S.A., 22-24 February, 2010. Washington, DC, U.S.A.: SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.846971
2009
Conference Publication
COLL 351-Polymer stabilized aggregates of gold nanoparticles encoded with surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy molecular barcodes
Blakey, Idriss, Schiller, Tara L., Merican, Zul, Hawker, Craig J. and Fredericks, Peter M. (2009). COLL 351-Polymer stabilized aggregates of gold nanoparticles encoded with surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy molecular barcodes. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.
2009
Conference Publication
Simultaneous swelling and degradation of crosslinked PEG-PLLA networks
Peng, Hui, Chua, Xiaoying, Chuang, Yami, Blakey, Idriss, Dargaville, Bronwin, Rasoul, Firas, Symons, Anne, Varanasi, Srini and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2009). Simultaneous swelling and degradation of crosslinked PEG-PLLA networks. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.
2009
Journal Article
Synthesis and evaluation of partly fluorinated block copolymers as MRI imaging agents
Peng, Hui, Blakey, IIdriss, Dargaville, Bronwin, Rasoul, Firas, Rose, Stephen and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2009). Synthesis and evaluation of partly fluorinated block copolymers as MRI imaging agents. Biomacromolecules, 10 (2), 374-381. doi: 10.1021/bm801136m
2009
Conference Publication
Functional PEG-PLLA networks for dental bone repair: Effect of network chemistry on properties and performance
Peng, H., Chua, X., Blakey, I., Dargaville, B., Rasoul, F., Symons, A. L., Varanasi, S. and Whittaker, A. K. (2009). Functional PEG-PLLA networks for dental bone repair: Effect of network chemistry on properties and performance. 237th ACS Spring National Meeting and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A., 22-26 March 2009. Washington, DC, U.S.A.: American Chemical Society.
2009
Conference Publication
Non-CA resists for 193nm immersions lithography: Effects of chemical structure on sensitivity
Blakey, Idriss, Chen, Lan, Goh, Yong Keng, Lawrie, Kirsten Jean, Chuang, Ya-mi, Piscani, Emil, Zimmerman, Paul A. and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2009). Non-CA resists for 193nm immersions lithography: Effects of chemical structure on sensitivity. Advances in Resist Materials and Processing Technology XXVI, San Jose, CA, USA, 23 February, 2009. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.814076
2009
Conference Publication
Effect of solvent quality on the solution properties of assemblies of amphiphilic diblock copolymers as potential F-19 MRI agents
Peng, Hui, Blakey, Idriss, Dargaville, Bronwin, Rasoul, Firas and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2009). Effect of solvent quality on the solution properties of assemblies of amphiphilic diblock copolymers as potential F-19 MRI agents. National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, *, 2009. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
2009
Conference Publication
Development of block copolymers for improved surface directed self assembly
Keen, Imelda, Cheng, Elliot, Yu, Anguang, Blakey, Idriss, Jack, Kevin, Drennan, John, Younkin, Todd and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2009). Development of block copolymers for improved surface directed self assembly. PPC11: Progress in Polymers for the New Millennium. 11th Pacific Polymer Conference 2009 incorporating the 31st Australasian Polymer Symposium, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 6-10 December 2009. Hobart, TAS, Australia: Leishman Associates.
2009
Conference Publication
Synthesis and evaluation of novel partly-fluorinated block copolymers as MRI imaging agents
Peng, H., Blakey, I., Dargaville, B., Rasoul, F., Rose, S. and Whittaker, A. K. (2009). Synthesis and evaluation of novel partly-fluorinated block copolymers as MRI imaging agents. unknown, unknown, unknown. WASHINGTON: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
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Available projects
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Plasmonic chemical dosimeters
Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) has been shown to be a highly promising molecular sensing technique, especially in aqueous and biological applications due to its high sensitivity, rich spectroscopic information, and excellent water compatibility. Due to the nature of SERS, a plasmonic metal substrate is required to achieve Raman signal amplification and gold nanoparticle (AuNP) assemblies can provide an easy to modify, and simple to synthesise substrate that provide excellent Raman signal enhancement. Most SERS substrates directly detect chemical species when the adsorb to the gold nanoparticles. This approach is useful for simple samples but fails when applied to multicomponent samples such as biological samples. A second approach is to pre-label the gold nanoparticles with a molecule that has specific reactivity with an analyte of interest. This project will involve developing plasmonic chemical dosimeters that uses this second approach.
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Surface modification of natural polymers
Structural anisotropy in viscoelastic materials is desirable for directional-dependent responses to external stimuli (mechanical, electric field, temperature) and transport processes (diffusion, permeability, poroelasticity). It is commonly observed in nature within biological materials where it is crucial to the function of the eye (cornea, vitreous), muscles, and plant growth. However, the fabrication of viscoelastic synthetic materials (hydrogels) with complex structural anisotropy, particularly with the spatial heterogeneity required for biomimicry, has proved very difficult. This project seeks to address this by using charge directed self-assembly of block copolymers to modify the surface properties of nanocelluose, a naturally derived crystalline polymer. This change to the surface chemistry will manipulate the phase properties of these materials to form hydrogels that have applications ranging from biomaterials, to sensors and food additives.
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Self assembly of block polymers for applications in nanofabrication
Block copolymers are comprised of two distinct, but covalently linked polymer chains, which under certain circumstances form structures that are on the order of nanometers. By controlling the orientation and/or morphology of block copolymer domains it is possible to use them as a nanofabrication template in a range of applications, including advanced lithography, next generation batteries, high density magnetic storage media, membranes and metamaterials. A range of projects are available that will involve synthesis and/or morphological characterisation of block copolymers to advance the field of nanofabrication. Industry collaborators for some projects may include The Dow Chemical Company.
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Tuning interfacial interactions of materials
The interface of a material with its immediate environment can be crucial for its ultimate performance in a gamut of applications which include biomaterials, sensors, coatings (eg. paint) and nanofabrication. At the same time it is important for a material to have appropriate bulk properties, such as strength, durability, toughness and biodegradability, where in many cases the bulk and surface properties are incompatible or the cost is prohibitive. One approach to achieve the desired performance is to modify the surface properties of a material with appropriate bulk properties. A range of projects are available for investigating novel methods of surface modification and/or targeting novel applications.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Innovative polymer materials for next-generation lithography
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Dr Hui Peng
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of Nanomedicine Efficacy and Mechanism using Metabolic Spectroscopic Imaging.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Owen
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiplexed Detection of Biologically Derived Volatile Organic Compounds by Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Diagnostic Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
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Doctor Philosophy
Nano-hydrogel bandage for non-invasive Raman monitoring of chronic wound healing.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes
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Doctor Philosophy
Nano-hydrogel bandage for non-invasive Raman monitoring of chronic wound healing.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes
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Doctor Philosophy
Plasmonic Nanosensors Embedded in Nanocrystalline Cellulose Hydrogel for the Detection of Reactive Oxygen Species: Towards a Sensing Bandage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes
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Doctor Philosophy
Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Hybrid Materials for Photolithography
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Md Daloar Hossain, Dr Hui Peng, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of novel polymer-protein conjugates
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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Doctor Philosophy
Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Hybrid Materials for Photolithography
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Md Daloar Hossain, Dr Hui Peng, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of polymeric nanoparticles for monitoring cytokine release in vivo via FRET
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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Doctor Philosophy
Next-generation Lithography - Photo-directing Assembly of Block Copolymers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Md Daloar Hossain, Dr Hui Peng, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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Doctor Philosophy
Utilising Molecular Imaging to Understand Nanomedicine Behaviours
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of polymeric nanoparticles for monitoring cytokine release in vivo via FRET
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of novel polymer-protein conjugates
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Craig Bell, Professor Kristofer Thurecht
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Nanomaterials for the Detection of a Small-Molecule Disease Marker
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Cobalamins as Reactive SERS Probes for the Detection of Small Anions
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Controlling the Placement and Orientation of Block Copolymer Domains
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Polymer-Ionic Liquid Composites for Advanced Material and Solid Polymer Electrolyte Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Investigations of the Influence of the Topography and Surface Chemistry of Poly(hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate) based Hydrogels on Surface Properties and Cell Adhesion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Honorary Professor Traian Chirila
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Directed Self Assembly of Rationally Designed Block Copolymers: Towards an Advanced Lithography Process for Reducing Line Edge Roughness
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of Well-defined Hydrogel Network using Click Chemistry for Drug Delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Sequential Infiltration Synthesis of Hybrid Materials for Photolithography
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Md Daloar Hossain, Dr Hui Peng, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Biologics as Peptide Delivery Vehicles for Immunotherapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Pie Huda, Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Treatment of Vascular Calcification by Polymeric Nanoparticles
Associate Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Targeted delivery of novel immune-boosting peptides to the tumour microenvironment using polymeric nanoparticles to manage lung cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of novel therapeutic ligands against CXCR4
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Re-examining catalytic chain transfer for the synthesis of specialty polymers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht, Professor Jack Clegg, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Polymer Brush Grafted Colloids as Lubricant Additives
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of polymeric drug delivery systems to improve therapeutic efficiency for breast cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Macromolecular Design of Novel Polymeric Materials for Advanced Lithography Technologies and Actuators
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Novel Polymer Coatings for Antimicrobial Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Dr Hui Peng
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Production and in vitro Evaluation of Macroporous Alginate Hydrogel Fibres for Nerve Tissue Engineering
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Traian Chirila
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Hyperbranched Polymers for In Vivo Multimodal Molecular Imaging
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Development of novel materials and scaffold fabrication methodologies for soft tissue engineering applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Formation of Self-Assembled Fluorinated Nanostructures for 19F Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cell Tracking Agents
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Novel Hydrogelators for the Creation of Supramolecular Self-Healing Hydrogels as Artificial Vitreous Substitutes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Traian Chirila, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Extreme Ultraviolet Irradiation of Poly(olefin sulfone)s: Towards Applications as EUV Lithographic Materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Application of 129Xe NMR to the Study of the behaviour of Polymers in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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