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Dr. Greg Whitton

Tel: 519-871-6921
E-mail: gwhitto@uwo.ca
Website: http://www.gwhitton.weebly.com

Research Experience and Education
Post-doctoral Fellow: University of Western Ontario, London Sept 2013 Aug 2014
Supervisor: Dr. Elizabeth Gillies
- Designed and evaluated novel degradable poly(ester amide)s for triggered drug release
- Developed glycopolymer-coated vesicles via aqueous controlled radical polymerizations
- Synthesized gadolinium-based nanoparticles as contrast agents for in vivo CT imaging
- Synthesized polyisobutylene-based graft copolymers in collaboration with Lanxess
Doctor of Philosophy, Polymer Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo 2013
Nominee for the W.B. Pearson Medal for creative research presented in a Ph.D. Thesis

Supervisor: Dr. Mario Gauthier
Thesis Title: Synthesis of Arborescent Copolymers based on Poly(-benzyl L-Glutamate)
Specialization: Synthetic strategies and characterization for branched polymer systems
Bachelor of Science, University of Waterloo 2006
Program: Honours Chemistry, Co-operative program

Expertise and Related Experience
- Controlled anionic and ring-opening polymerizations: Homo/block copolymer and branched polymers
- Interfacial and solution polycondensation polymerizations
- Controlled radical polymerizations (RAFT, ATRP)
- Monomer purification and polymerizations using Schlenk line (vacuum manifold)
- Polypeptide synthesis and click chemistry techniques
- Macromolecular assemblies using block-copolymers in aqueous solutions
- Macromolecular characterization using SEC, light scattering, TEM, confocal microscopy, TGA, DSC
- Experience with GC, HPLC, NMR, MS, UV-Vis, and IR characterization techniques
- Knowledgeable in polymer structure-property relationships
- Supervised and trained five undergraduates and a graduate exchange student






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Publications, Presentations, and Posters
Refereed Reports
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Unimolecular Micelles: Poly(-benzyl L-glutamate) Core Grafted with a
Hydrophilic Shell by Click Chemistry. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2014. (To be
submitted).
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Unimolecular Micelles: Poly(-benzyl L-glutamate) Core Randomly
Grafted with Hydrophilic Chain Segments. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2014.
(Submitted).
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Unimolecular Micelles: Poly(-benzyl L-glutamate) Core Chain end
Grafted with Hydrophilic Chain Segments. Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2014.
(Submitted).
T. Hall, G. Whitton, M. Gauthier, J. Duhamel. Study of Arborescent Poly(L-glutamic acid) by Pyrene Excimer
Formation. 2014. (To be submitted)
A. M. H. Leung, G. Whitton, M. Gauthier, M. K. C. Tam. Self-assembly and Solution Properties of Poly(L-
glutamate) Arborescent Polymers. 2014 (To be submitted)
G. Whitton, E. R. Gillies. Functional Aqueous Assemblies of Linear-Dendron Hybrids. Journal of Polymer
Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2014. In Press.
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Polypeptides from -benzyl L-glutamic acid. Journal of Polymer
Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2013, 51, 5270-5279.
Oral Presentations
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Polymers Based on Amino Acids. Institute for Polymer Research
Symposium, Waterloo. 2012
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Polypeptide Micelles. 93
rd
Canadian Chemistry Conference and
Exhibition, Toronto. 2010
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Synthesis of Arborescent Polypeptides. 92
rd
Canadian Chemistry Conference and
Exhibition, Hamilton. 2009
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Amino Acids for the Synthesis of Branched Polymers for Controlled Drug Delivery
Applications, Institute for Polymer Research Symposium, Waterloo. 2007
Poster Presentations
G. Whitton, J. F. Trant, E. R. Gillies. Glycopolymer-coated Vesicles via Aqueous RAFT Polymerizations. High
Polymer Forum, Gananoque, 2014
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Polymers Based on Amino Acids. Institute for Polymer Research
Symposium, Waterloo. 2012
G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Polymers for Controlled Drug Delivery Applications. Institute for
Polymer Research Symposium, Waterloo. 2010


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G. Whitton, M. Gauthier. Arborescent Polymers for Controlled Drug Delivery Applications High Polymer
Forum, Gananoque. 2007
Scholarships and Financial Awards
Award Period/Date
Doctoral Thesis Completion Award Sept 2012 Dec 2012
Science Graduate Experience Award

Sept 2007 Aug 2011

Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology

Sept 2008 Dec 2008
Science Graduate Scholarship

Sept 2006 Aug 2007
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award

May 2006 Aug 2006
Harry McLeod Co-op Chemistry Scholarship

Sept 2005 April 2006
AUCC Scholarship

Sept 2004 April 2006

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award in Industry

May 2004 Aug 2004
Chemistry Entrance Scholarship Sept 2001 April 2002


Technical Employment History
QA Technician: S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc., Brantford Jan-Apr, Sept-Dec 2003, Jan - Aug 2005
- Responsible for the quality control of manufacturing products in a time sensitive environment
- Solved manufacturing issues related to quality control
- Routinely worked with gas chromatography (GC) and near infrared (NIR) equipment and was responsible
for their calibration and maintenance
- Completed work-term projects based on the improvement of manufacturing product quality and cost
savings
R & D Scientist: Colgate-Palmolive, Inc., Toronto May - Aug 2004
- Developed new formulations to improve effectiveness of detergent systems
- Tested detergent surface tension, total solubility, dissolution times, stain reducing properties for developed
materials and altered formulations based on results






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Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant: Organic Chemistry Lab 2 and
Senior Organic Chemistry Lab
2006 - 2011
- Supervised 20-30 students performing a 3 or 6 hour lab each week
- Demonstrated lab techniques and answered questions concerning chemistry theory
- Marked lab reports and provided feedback for students during lab and during office hours
- Proctored examinations
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Polymer Science 2007
- Solved assignments written by professor which were used for class distribution
- Provided assistance for students during office hours
Private Tutor: University/High School Chemistry and Math 2012
- Provide one-on-one tutoring for university and high school students in chemistry and math
- Taught and explained course material to help students better understand concepts and wrote session
reports to track each students progress
Awards and Recognitions
- Presidents Athletic Academic Honour Roll (University of Waterloo): 2008
- Deans Honour List (University of Waterloo): 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Activities and Interests
- Ice hockey
- Cross-country/distance running
- Triathlons
- Golfing
- Wine tasting