Dr. Mikey Whittaker

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Biography

Mikey Whittaker is a Senior Research Fellow at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. His research career is focused on advanced polymerization techniques, involving the synthesis, modification, and characterization of functional soft and hard matter. He has demonstrated the use of materials to form functional smart polymer materials and hybrid organic/inorganic nanoparticles. His work provides fundamental insights into new methods for material synthesis, conducting transdisciplinary research centered around functional materials that are building blocks for advanced functional nano/materials used in high-end technologies, such as precision nanomedicines and bio-coatings for environmental remediation. Whittaker has spent several years in the industry and received his Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the University of Queensland in 2000, specializing in the molecular dynamics and diffusion within hydrogel polymer networks. He has held various academic and research positions and currently collaborates internationally on projects related to drug delivery and nanomedicine. His recent research interests include toxicology of nanoparticles and environmental applications of advanced polymer materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — Present

Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Melbourne, Australia

Leads research initiatives in polymer materials and nanomedicine.

Research Fellow

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology • Brisbane, Australia

Conducted research on bioengineering and polymer science.

Senior Research Scientist

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Bio-Layer Pty Ltd •

Developed new methods for polymer interface modification.

Awards

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Australian/Shell Innovation Challenge

2011-01-01
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UniQuest Trailblazer

2006-01-01

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.