Overview
Background
Professor Andrew Whittaker is Deputy Director Research, Senior Group Leader and founder member of the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN). He directs research funded through more than $61.3 million in competitive grants since 2000 and $39.7M since 2010. Professor Whittaker’s work in synthesis and characterisation of polymeric materials has underpinned major development programs in several key areas.
His work in the field of materials for photolithography has been supported by funding from leading semiconductor companies Intel, Sematech, Dow Chemical Company and DuPont. Outcomes include novel high-index resists for 193 nm immersion lithography, new concepts for design of non-chemically amplified resists for EUV lithography, novel approaches to healing roughness in IC features and block copolymer self-assembly.
In the field of biomaterials science and nanomedicine, Professor Whittaker has established a network of international scientists under the theme “Bringing Materials to Life”. He is active in developing novel imaging agents for MRI, and has introduced a new class of 19F polymeric agents. He leads research into responsive polymers for nanomedicine and for device manufacture. His work on polymeric hydrogels including transport properties is highly cited.
Finally, Professor Whittaker is an expert in the fundamentals of diffusion process in complex solids and has an international reputation in the field of NMR and MRI of polymeric systems.
International links
Professor Whittaker is a member of numerous international committees of governing bodies in polymer science and technology, and is involved in organising major international conferences. He is currently president of the Pacific Polymer Federation. He actively collaborates with scientists at the University of California Santa Barbara, USA; Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, India; Gebze Technical University, Turkey; Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan; Jilin University, Hubei University, the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST, CAS), SUSTech and Shanghai University, China; the University of Nottingham, UK; IMEC, DuPont Electronics and Imaging, USA. He has held visiting professor positions at NCNST, INSA Lyon and NIT, was DICE Chair at the University of Nottingham, and is currently visiting professor at Hubei University.
Availability
- Professor Andrew Whittaker is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Polymer physical chemistry
Relating chemical structure to important properties, responsive polymers, hybrid nanoparticles
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Polymer synthesis
Polymers with novel architecture, photo-crosslinked networks
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Polymeric biomaterials and nanomedicine
New materials for drug delivery, medical imaging, antimicrobial polymers, hydrogels, responsive polymers
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Materials for photolithography
Photoresists, block copolymer self assembly, photochemistry
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NMR and MRI of polymers
Solid-state NMR, diffusion NMR, MRI agents
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Polymer degradation and durability
Photochemistry, radiation chemistry, polymers in seawater
Research impacts
Research
Polymer chemistry, responsive materials, nanotechnology, photolithography, nanomedicine, biomaterials science, magnetic resonance.
Professor Whittaker is working to bridge the gap between fundamental physical sciences and applications in the field of new materials, in particular materials for nanomedicine and materials for energy (lithography). He has published over 350 scientific papers in these and related fields. His work has attracted extensive industry support, for example $6.8M through the ARC Linkage Project scheme and significant direct industry support. Professor Whittaker is interested in translating his research outcomes; he holds seven patents in MRI agents, materials for lithography and materials for environmental remediation. His patent on healing roughness of lithographic features was licensed to Dow Electronic Materials.
Works
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2024
Book Chapter
Polymeric 19F MRI agents: designing responsive imaging agents
Peng, Hui, Zhang, Cheng, Fu, Changkui and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2024). Polymeric 19F MRI agents: designing responsive imaging agents. Fluorine magnetic resonance imaging: methods and applications in biomedicine. (pp. 1-32) edited by Eric T. Ahrens and Ulrich Flögel. Singapore, Singapore: Jenny Stanford Publishing.
2024
Journal Article
Revealing the Chemical Interactions between PMMA and TMA for Insights into Sequential Infiltration Synthesis
McCallum, Francis, Hossain, Md. Daloar, Blakey, Idriss, Peng, Hui and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2024). Revealing the Chemical Interactions between PMMA and TMA for Insights into Sequential Infiltration Synthesis. Macromolecules, 57 (18), 8722-8733. doi: 10.1021/acs.macromol.4c01345
2024
Journal Article
Turning foes to friends: Advanced “in situ nanovaccine” with dual immunoregulation for enhanced immunotherapy of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
Wang, Ze, Sha, Tong, Li, Jinwei, Luo, Huanyu, Liu, Annan, Liang, Hao, Qiang, Jinbiao, Li, Lei, Whittaker, Andrew K., Yang, Bai, Sun, Hongchen, Shi, Ce and Lin, Quan (2024). Turning foes to friends: Advanced “in situ nanovaccine” with dual immunoregulation for enhanced immunotherapy of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Bioactive Materials, 39, 612-629. doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.04.023
2024
Journal Article
Ammonium, Phosphonium, and Sulfonium Polymers for Antimicrobial Applications: A Comparative Study
Gong, Yutong, Xu, Xin, Aquib, Md, Zhang, Yuhao, Yang, Wenting, Chang, Yixin, Peng, Hui, Boyer, Cyrille, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Fu, Changkui (2024). Ammonium, Phosphonium, and Sulfonium Polymers for Antimicrobial Applications: A Comparative Study. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 6 (12), 6966-6975. doi: 10.1021/acsapm.4c00461
2024
Journal Article
Thermo/Light Dual-Responsive Helical Dendronized Poly(phenylacetylene)s
Lu, Xueting, Ren, Liangxuan, Zhang, Xiacong, Whittaker, Andrew K., Li, Wen and Zhang, Afang (2024). Thermo/Light Dual-Responsive Helical Dendronized Poly(phenylacetylene)s. Macromolecules, 57 (12), 5915-5928. doi: 10.1021/acs.macromol.4c00677
2024
Journal Article
Mussel-inspired antimicrobial hydrogel with cellulose nanocrystals/tannic acid modified silver nanoparticles for enhanced calvarial bone regeneration
Li, Xingchen, Pang, Yuxuan, Guan, Lin, Li, Lei, Zhu, Yanlin, Whittaker, Andrew K., Yang, Bai, Zhu, Song and Lin, Quan (2024). Mussel-inspired antimicrobial hydrogel with cellulose nanocrystals/tannic acid modified silver nanoparticles for enhanced calvarial bone regeneration. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 270 (Part 2) 132419, 132419. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132419
2024
Journal Article
Enhancing performance and longevity of solid-state zinc-iodine batteries with fluorine-rich solid electrolyte interphase
Huang, Yongxin, Wang, Yiqing, Peng, Xiyue, Lin, Tongen, Huang, Xia, Alghamdi, Norah S., Rana, Masud, Chen, Peng, Zhang, Cheng, Whittaker, Andrew K., Wang, Lianzhou and Luo, Bin (2024). Enhancing performance and longevity of solid-state zinc-iodine batteries with fluorine-rich solid electrolyte interphase. Materials Futures, 3 (3) 035102. doi: 10.1088/2752-5724/ad50f1
2024
Journal Article
Control of Presentation of Functional Ultraviolet Absorbers to the Surface of Photoresist Polymers Using Low Surface Energy Polymers
Du, Ke, Siauw, Meiliana, Valade, David, Jasieniak, Marek, Voelcker, Nicolas H., Trefonas, Peter, Thackeray, James W., Peng, Hui, Blakey, Idriss and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2024). Control of Presentation of Functional Ultraviolet Absorbers to the Surface of Photoresist Polymers Using Low Surface Energy Polymers. Chemistry of Materials, 36 (10), 5264-5276. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c00791
2024
Journal Article
Advancing Spinal Cord Injury Bioimaging and Repair with Multifunctional Gold Nanodots Tracking
Wang, Ze, Shen, Zhubin, Liu, Annan, Liang, Hao, Li, Xingchen, Guan, Lin, Li, Lei, Whittaker, Andrew K., Yin, Fei, Yang, Bai and Lin, Quan (2024). Advancing Spinal Cord Injury Bioimaging and Repair with Multifunctional Gold Nanodots Tracking. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 16 (15), 18551-18563. doi: 10.1021/acsami.4c01029
2024
Journal Article
Reactive oxygen species amplifier for apoptosis-ferroptosis mediated high-efficiency radiosensitization of tumors
Wang, Ze, Ren, Xiaojun, Li, Yunfeng, Qiu, Ling, Wang, Dongzhou, Liu, Annan, Liang, Hao, Li, Lei, Yang, Bai, Whittaker, Andrew K., Liu, Zhongshan, Jin, Shunzi, Lin, Quan and Wang, Tiejun (2024). Reactive oxygen species amplifier for apoptosis-ferroptosis mediated high-efficiency radiosensitization of tumors. ACS Nano, 18 (14), 10288-10301. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01625
2024
Journal Article
Strength through unity: Alkaline phosphatase-responsive AIEgen nanoprobe for aggregation-enhanced multi-mode imaging and photothermal therapy of metastatic prostate cancer
Wang, Ze, Liang, Hao, Liu, Annan, Li, Xingchen, Guan, Lin, Li, Lei, He, Liang, Whittaker, Andrew K., Yang, Bai and Lin, Quan (2024). Strength through unity: Alkaline phosphatase-responsive AIEgen nanoprobe for aggregation-enhanced multi-mode imaging and photothermal therapy of metastatic prostate cancer. Chinese Chemical Letters 109765, 109765. doi: 10.1016/j.cclet.2024.109765
2024
Journal Article
Lipidated brush-PEG polymers as low molecular weight pulmonary drug delivery platforms
Kaminskas, Lisa M., Butcher, Neville J., Subasic, Christopher N., Kothapalli, Ashok, Haque, Shadabul, Grace, James L., Morsdorf, Alexander, Blanchfield, Joanne T., Whittaker, Andrew K., Quinn, John F. and Whittaker, Michael R. (2024). Lipidated brush-PEG polymers as low molecular weight pulmonary drug delivery platforms. Expert Opinion On Drug Delivery, 21 (1), 151-167. doi: 10.1080/17425247.2024.2305116
2024
Journal Article
Lipid sulfoxide polymers as potential inhalable drug delivery platforms with differential albumin binding affinity
Ediriweera, Gayathri R., Butcher, Neville J., Kothapalli, Ashok, Zhao, Jiacheng, Blanchfield, Joanne T., Subasic, Christopher N., Grace, James L., Fu, Changkui, Tan, Xiao, Quinn, John F., Ascher, David B., Whittaker, Michael R., Whittaker, Andrew K. and Kaminskas, Lisa M. (2024). Lipid sulfoxide polymers as potential inhalable drug delivery platforms with differential albumin binding affinity. Biomaterials Science, 12 (11), 2978-2992. doi: 10.1039/d3bm02020g
2024
Journal Article
Oxidation-responsive polymeric fluorinated nanoparticles prepared by polymerization-induced self-assembly
Chang, Yixin, Xu, Xin, Zhang, Run, Peng, Hui, Liu, Kun, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Fu, Changkui (2024). Oxidation-responsive polymeric fluorinated nanoparticles prepared by polymerization-induced self-assembly. Macromolecules, 57 (1), 263-271. doi: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01895
2023
Journal Article
Fluorination in advanced battery design
Wang, Yiqing, Wu, Zhenzhen, Azad, Faezeh Makhlooghi, Zhu, Yutong, Wang, Lianzhou, Hawker, Craig J., Whittaker, Andrew K., Forsyth, Maria and Zhang, Cheng (2023). Fluorination in advanced battery design. Nature Reviews Materials, 9 (2), 1-15. doi: 10.1038/s41578-023-00623-4
2023
Journal Article
Ligand‐mediated homojunction structure for high‐efficiency FAPbI3 quantum dot solar cells
Ding, Shanshan, Steele, Julian A., Chen, Peng, Lin, Tongen, He, Dongxu, Zhang, Chengxi, Fan, Xiangqian, Solano, Eduardo, Whittaker, Andrew K., Hao, Mengmeng and Wang, Lianzhou (2023). Ligand‐mediated homojunction structure for high‐efficiency FAPbI3 quantum dot solar cells. Advanced Energy Materials, 13 (45) 2301817. doi: 10.1002/aenm.202301817
2023
Journal Article
Thermoresponsive helical dendronized poly(phenylacetylene)s: Remarkable stabilization of their helicity via photo-dimerization of the dendritic pendants
Ren, Liangxuan, Lu, Xueting, Li, Wen, Yan, Jiatao, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Zhang, Afang (2023). Thermoresponsive helical dendronized poly(phenylacetylene)s: Remarkable stabilization of their helicity via photo-dimerization of the dendritic pendants. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 145 (45), 24906-24921. doi: 10.1021/jacs.3c09333
2023
Journal Article
Advances and prospects of RAFT polymerization-derived nanomaterials in MRI-assisted biomedical applications
Zhao, Wei, Li, Chenlong, Chang, Jun, Zhou, Huimin, Wang, Deshuo, Sun, Jingjiang, Liu, Tianqing, Peng, Hui, Wang, Qingfu, Li, Yanan and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2023). Advances and prospects of RAFT polymerization-derived nanomaterials in MRI-assisted biomedical applications. Progress in Polymer Science, 146 101739, 1-30. doi: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2023.101739
2023
Journal Article
Stimuli-responsive sulfoxide polymer–protein conjugates with improved pharmacokinetics and tumor delivery
Ediriweera, Gayathri R., Chang, Yixin, Wang, Qiaoyun, Gong, Yutong, Akhter, Dewan T., Pang, Huiwen, Han, Felicity Y., Chen, Chunying, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Fu, Changkui (2023). Stimuli-responsive sulfoxide polymer–protein conjugates with improved pharmacokinetics and tumor delivery. Chemistry of Materials, 35 (17), 7252-7265. doi: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c01566
2023
Journal Article
Utilization of endogenous albumin trafficking pathways in the lungs has potential to modestly increase the lung interstitial access and absorption of drug delivery systems after inhaled administration
Ibrahim, Jibriil P., Butcher, Neville J., Kothapalli, Ashok, Subasic, Christopher N., Blanchfield, Joanne T., Whittaker, Andrew K., Whittaker, Michael R and Kaminskas, Lisa M. (2023). Utilization of endogenous albumin trafficking pathways in the lungs has potential to modestly increase the lung interstitial access and absorption of drug delivery systems after inhaled administration. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 20 (8), 1145-1155. doi: 10.1080/17425247.2023.2244881
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Available projects
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Polymer Theranostics: Imaging a Treatment in vivo
Molecular imaging has had a profound influence on modern diagnostics and has helped drive the evolving field of nanomedicine. "Theranostics", the portmanteau of therapy and diagnostics, is one sub-section of nanomedicine and offers the opportunity to monitor the effectiveness of a therapy using molecular imaging techniques - this may be achieved by monitoring drug release from a polymeric carrier, defining tumour boundaries or quantifying necrosis. In this project we will develop biocompatible polymeric devices that target a specific disease state in vivo, and subsequently deliver a therapy to treat that disease using various biological stimuli. The effectiveness of treatment will then be monitored using molecular imaging. This will involve utilising advanced chemistries for both the synthesis of the polymer-drug composites, and subsequent ligation of cell-targeting and imaging moieties. The polymeric architecture will be investigated by techniques such as NMR, GPC-MALLS, DLS, HPLC, UV-VIS etc. The polymeric device will incorporate imaging components for modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT) and optical imaging to definitively locate and monitor tumour regression.
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Novel Block Copolymer for Lithographic Applications
In recent years, block copolymers have created new opportunities as alternative nano-scale pattern templates for lithography applications. Block copolymers are particularly attractive because the self directed assembly of domain structures in thin films can produce an array of template patterns in the range of 5-50nm. It is well established that the ideal block copolymer must exhibit both a high value of polymer-polymer interaction parameter (c) and one highly etch resistant block. We have identified from the structure-property models that we have developed, that the polystyrene-block-polyester copolymer is a good candidate. Hence in this project, a range of interesting chemistries will be utilized for the synthesis of the block copolymer including ring opening polymerisation, living radical polymerization and some monomer preparation, in addition to characterization by various advanced techniques such as NMR, GPC, thermal analysis and vibrational spectroscopy. The thin film phase separated morphology will be investigated with respect to the surface interaction between the substrate and block copolymer by using high resolution scanning electron microscopy and XPS.
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Self-assembly of Block polymers for Applications in Nanofabrication and for Tuning Interfacial Interactions
Block copolymers (BCPs) 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. Block copolymers can also be used to tune interfacial interactions.
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Understanding Architecture Effect of Fluoropolymers on Their 19F MRI Properties
Despite the wide use of metal-based MRI contrast agents such as gadolinium chelates in the clinic, safety concerns have been raised regarding their potential toxic effects resulting from long-term in vivo retention. This has driven the development of organic metal-free contrast agents in various forms for use in MRI. Fluoropolymers, polymers containing fluorine, are very promising candidates as organic metal-free MRI contrast agents. However, the clinical application of fluoropolymers as 19F MRI contrast agents has been greatly limited due to insufficient imaging sensitivity of current fluoropolymers. This project aims to boost the imaging sensitivity of 19F MRI by controlling the architecture of synthesised fluoropolymers. The project will highlight the important relationship between the architecture and properties of fluoropolymers, contributing to the development of advanced fluoropolymers as 19F MRI contrast agent with clinical potential.
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Nanofunctional Surfaces for Control of the Biological Interface
Biomaterials support, repair or protect the human body. The surface of the biomaterial interacts with the body’s immune system, or for external devices with pathogens. Control of the surface and how it interacts with the biological system is essential for effectiveness in its intended application. This project aims to develop innovative strategies for surface functionalisation using polymers that can either augment or attenuate the body’s response to the material. Two focus applications, namely anti-microbial surfaces and functional titanium alloys have been identified for the development of the novel surface treatments. The projects will build effective pathways from materials science to pre-clinical evaluation, and will provide training in synthetic chemistry, biomaterials science and pre-clinical testing.
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Novel Biologically-Responsive MRI Agents
The development of MRI imaging agents has been central to the rise of MRI as a leading medical diagnostic tool. An MRI imaging agent is a molecular adjunct which enables enhanced image definition and reduced imaging times, as well as mapping of specific cell types. In this project new imaging agents will be developed which respond to specific biological triggers relevant to diseases, for e.g. changes in pH, ionic strength, oxygen tension, redox environment and temperature. The project will involve synthesis of novel functional polymers using controlled radical polymerisation methods and testing of these molecules as imaging agents in animal models. The project is supported by the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council and involves extensive national and international collaboration. The student will receive training in polymer chemistry, NMR and MRI and biomedical sciences. This project is suitable for PhD and Honours students.
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MRI Imaging Agents for Disease Detection
The aim of this project is to develop new magnetic resonance (MR) molecular imaging strategies that will enable the in vivo monitoring of biological processes. Specifically we shall develop novel polymers for imaging of early markers of diseases such as melanoma, prostate cancer, malignant glioma and Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically the project involves the synthesis of new partly-fluorinated polymers having controlled architecture for the rapidly developing field of 19F MRI. The project aims to relate the structure of the macromolecules, determined carefully using advanced techniques such as NMR, light scattering, GPC, AFM and electron microscopy, to the performance as imaging agents. The agents will be tested in small animal (mouse) models of disease already developed by this group and our collaborators.
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Light, pH and Ion Responsive Hydrogels
The ability to actively change shape is essential to all kinds of living organisms. For example, the Venus flytrap closes its leaves in less than seconds to efficiently catch flies, and pine cones open their scales when the environment is dry to release their seeds. Inspired by such phenomena, numerous studies have aimed to develop artificial smart materials which can undergo shape transformations under the action of an external stimulus. Among the various classes of shape-changing materials, hydrogels are particularly attractive because of the potential for significant changes in volume under diverse external stimuli, and the potential for programmable complex shape changes. The interesting properties of hydrogels make them candidates for diverse applications in many fields, such as in soft robotics, artificial muscles, three-dimensional (3D) cell culture and drug or cell delivery devices. In this project we explore an innovative approach to spatially varying properties of hydrogels so that they undergo rapid and reversible shape changes on exposure to external stimuli.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel polymeric membranes for CO2 capture and electrical conversion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu, Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
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Doctor Philosophy
Next-generation Lithography - Photo-directing Assembly of Block Copolymers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Dr Md Daloar Hossain, Dr Hui Peng
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel low-fouling biopolymers for biomedical applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher
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Doctor Philosophy
Low fouling surfaces for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) devices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu
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Doctor Philosophy
Innovative polymer materials for next-generation lithography
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the role of fluorine in advanced energy applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Felicity Han, Dr Cheng Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing innovative protein-polymer conjugates for advanced treatment of diseases
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu
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Doctor Philosophy
Fluoropolymeric Ionic Conductors for Battery Technologues
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cheng Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Highly efficient, selective and reusable technology for long-term implementation of PFAS capture
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cheng Zhang, Dr Pradeep Dewapriya
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Doctor Philosophy
Combinatorial Synthesis of Cationic Polymers for mRNA Delivery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Changkui Fu
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Doctor Philosophy
development of accurate quantitative methods for microplastics in the terrestrial and marine environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon, Dr Elvis Okoffo, Professor Kevin Thomas
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Nanomaterials for Bioapplications: from Inorganic Nanoparticles to Polymeric Nanoparticles
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu, Dr Gayathri Ediriweera
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-Containing Polymeric Devices for Efficient Removal of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from Water Sources
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Cheng Zhang, Dr Changkui Fu
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Intelligent Metal-Organic Frameworks Nanohybrids for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu, Dr Gayathri Ediriweera
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Dibromomaleimide-Based Conjugation Reactions for Self-Reporting Polymers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Changkui Fu
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Re-examining catalytic chain transfer for the synthesis of specialty polymers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht, Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Professor Jack Clegg
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Fluorinated Hydrogels as Advanced Drug Delivery Systems for Monitoring Drug Release
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng, Dr Cheng Zhang
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Neuroimaging Studies Evaluating Effective Therapies for High-Grade Glioma
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Innovative Approaches to Tracking of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: In Vivo Tracking of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using 19F MRI
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Macromolecular Design of Novel Polymeric Materials for Advanced Lithography Technologies and Actuators
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and Controlling the Structure of Thin Polymer Films used in Photolithography
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Biologically-responsive Polymers for MRI: Measuring Temperature and Ionic Strength
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Multifunctional Nanostructured Polymers for Improved 19F MRI
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht, Dr Hui Peng
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Development of 3D Bioactive Block Copolymer Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Precisely-structured thermo-responsive "click" hydrogels
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hui Peng
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Novel biodegradable foams for biomedical and dental applications formed from supercritical CO2
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Formation of Self-Assembled Fluorinated Nanostructures for 19F Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cell Tracking Agents
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Functional Testing of Molecular Adjuvants for Future Vaccine Development
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Ageing induced solubility loss of milk protein concentrate powder: effect of protein conformational modifications, enthalpy relaxation and interaction with water
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhesh Bhandari, Emeritus Professor Hilton Deeth, Professor Mike Gidley
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Extreme Ultraviolet Irradiation of Poly(olefin sulfone)s: Towards Applications as EUV Lithographic Materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Application of 129Xe NMR to the Study of the behaviour of Polymers in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of Nano-scale Polymers via RAFT Polymerization
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michael Monteiro
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
LIVING POLYMERIZATION OF NOVEL HYDROPHILIC POLYMERS
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF POLYMERS USING SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE AND NMR
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
POLYMERIZATION OF MONOMERS WITHIN HOOP PINE TO ENHANCE HARDNESS FOR APPEARANCE GRADE APPLICATIONS
Principal Advisor
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2024
Master Philosophy
Development of novel inhalable drug delivery systems that utilize albumin traffiicking pathways to enhance absorption from the lungs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Kaminskas
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Novel hydrogels for delivery of cancer drugs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Changkui Fu, Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Targeting hypoxic cancer stem cells with nanoparticles
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wenyi Gu, Dr Cheng Zhang, Associate Professor Barbara Rolfe
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of theranostic nanomaterials based on iron oxide and cerium oxide for ROS-related and inflammatory diseases
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Novel prolonged-release polymeric particles for relief of intractable neuropathic pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Felicity Han, Emeritus Professor Maree Smith
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Isolation and characterisation of antibodies against human and canine EphA2_ targets for comparative studies in brain cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Martina Jones, Dr Christopher Howard, Emeritus Professor Stephen Mahler
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental Study on Polyimide-Based Electrode Materials for Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Systems
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Novel Polymer Coatings for Antimicrobial Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Dr Hui Peng
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Functionalized Large-Pore Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Bio-Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michael Yu
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Design of functional hyperbranched polymers for gene delivery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Hyperbranched Polymer Theranostic for Prostate Cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kristofer Thurecht
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Novel Carbon-based Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Professor Michael Yu
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Degradable polyester carbonate biomaterials for application in vascular regeneration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White, Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Cancer Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): Preclinical Studies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Maree Smith, 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
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Traian Chirila, Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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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
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
THE STRUCTURE OF SEGMENTED POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITES
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
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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: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey, Honorary Professor Traian Chirila
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Development of injectable biodegradable hydrogels for the treatment of alveolar bone loss associated with Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis.
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of Well-defined Hydrogel Network using Click Chemistry for Drug Delivery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Idriss Blakey
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
SURFACE MODIFICATION OF AN EXPANDED POLY (TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) IMPLANT
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
CHARACTERISATION OF NOVEL STARCH MATERIALS: STRUCTURE-FUNCTIONALITY RELATIONSHIP
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Halley
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
SYNTHESIS AND CALCIFICATION OF HYDROGEL BIOMATERIALS
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
POLYMER HYDROGELS BASED ON 2-HYDROXYETHYL METHACRYLATE AS DRUG DELIVERY MATRICES
Associate Advisor
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