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Michael R. Whittaker

Michael R. Whittaker

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
67
Citations
12731
World Ranking
5212
National Ranking
172

Chemistry

D-Index
67
Citations
12889
World Ranking
7077
National Ranking
170

Michael R. Whittaker publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Michael R. Whittaker sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 188 publications — 26th percentile

26% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Michael R. Whittaker D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Michael R. Whittaker sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

Michael R. Whittaker is affiliated with Monash University in Australia and has contributed extensively to the field of medicine, with a focus on several subfields including organic chemistry, molecular biology, pharmaceutical science, physiology, and pulmonary and respiratory medicine.

The scientist's research covers diverse main topics such as:

  • Sulfur Compounds in Biology
  • Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
  • Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Antimicrobial agents and applications
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Lymphatic System and Diseases

Recent publications by Michael R. Whittaker include:

  • Schwann cell endosome CGRP signals elicit periorbital mechanical allodynia in mice, 2022, Nature Communications
  • Lymphatic targeting by albumin-hitchhiking: Applications and optimisation, 2020, Journal of Controlled Release
  • Sulfoxide-Containing Polymer-Coated Nanoparticles Demonstrate Minimal Protein Fouling and Improved Blood Circulation, 2020, Advanced Science
  • The impact of size and charge on the pulmonary pharmacokinetics and immunological response of the lungs to PLGA nanoparticles after intratracheal administration to rats, 2020, Nanomedicine Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine
  • Sustained endosomal release of a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist from nanostars provides long-lasting relief of chronic pain, 2022, Biomaterials

Michael R. Whittaker frequently publishes in several scientific journals, including:

  • Journal of Materials Chemistry B
  • Biomedicines
  • Journal of Controlled Release
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomaterials Science

Collaborations have been a significant part of Michael R. Whittaker's research activities. Frequent co-authors include:

  • John F. Quinn
  • Thomas P. Davis
  • Lisa M. Kaminskas
  • James L. Grace
  • Betty Exintaris

Best Publications

  • The importance of nanoparticle shape in cancer drug delivery

    Nghia P Truong;Michael R Whittaker;Catherine W Mak;Thomas P Davis

  • RAFTing down under: Tales of missing radicals, fancy architectures, and mysterious holes

    Christopher Barner-Kowollik;Thomas P. Davis;Johan P. A. Heuts;Martina H. Stenzel

  • The design and utility of polymer-stabilized iron-oxide nanoparticles for nanomedicine applications

    Cyrille Boyer;Michael Raymond Whittaker;Volga Bulmus;Jingquan Liu

  • Cu(0)-Mediated Living Radical Polymerization: A Versatile Tool for Materials Synthesis

    Athina Anastasaki;Athina Anastasaki;Vasiliki Nikolaou;Gabit Nurumbetov;Paul Wilson;Paul Wilson

  • High-order multiblock copolymers via iterative Cu(0)-mediated radical polymerizations (SET-LRP): toward biological precision.

    Alexander H Soeriyadi;Cyrille Boyer;Fredrik Nystrom;Per B Zetterlund

  • Sequence-controlled methacrylic multiblock copolymers via sulfur-free RAFT emulsion polymerization.

    Nikolaos G. Engelis;Athina Anastasaki;Athina Anastasaki;Gabit Nurumbetov;Nghia P. Truong

  • Synthesis of 3-miktoarm stars and 1st generation mikto dendritic copolymers by "living" radical polymerization and "click" chemistry

    Michael R. Whittaker;Carl N. Urbani;Michael J. Monteiro

  • Glutathione responsive polymers and their application in drug delivery systems

    John F. Quinn;Michael R. Whittaker;Thomas P. Davis;Thomas P. Davis

  • Cellular Uptake of Densely Packed Polymer Coatings on Gold Nanoparticles

    Mingtao Liang;I-Chun Lin;Michael R. Whittaker;Rodney F. Minchin

  • Design and Synthesis of Dual Thermoresponsive and Antifouling Hybrid Polymer/Gold Nanoparticles

    Cyrille Boyer;Michael Raymond Whittaker;Mario Luzon;Thomas Paul Davis

  • Water‐soluble, thermoresponsive, hyperbranched copolymers based on PEG‐methacrylates: Synthesis, characterization, and LCST behavior

    Mario Luzon;Mario Luzon;Cyrille Boyer;Carmen Peinado;Teresa Corrales

  • Synthesis of Complex Multiblock Copolymers via a Simple Iterative Cu(0)-Mediated Radical Polymerization Approach

    Cyrille Boyer;Alexander H Soeriyadi;Per B Zetterlund;Michael Raymond Whittaker

  • Functional Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles with Hyperthermia‐Induced Drug Release Ability by Using a Combination of Orthogonal Click Reactions

    Thuy T T N'Guyen;Hien Thi Thu Duong;Johan Sebastian Basuki;Veronique Montembault

  • Synthesis of Monocyclic and Linear Polystyrene Using the Reversible Coupling/Cleavage of Thiol/Disulfide Groups

    Michael R. Whittaker;Yong Keng Goh;Hesna Gemici;Thomas M. Legge

  • Delivering nitric oxide with nanoparticles

    John F Quinn;Michael R Whittaker;Thomas P Davis;Thomas P Davis

  • Photoinduced sequence-control via one pot living radical polymerization of acrylates

    Athina Anastasaki;Vasiliki Nikolaou;George S Pappas;Qiang Zhang

  • Synthesis of functional core, star polymers via RAFT polymerization for drug delivery applications.

    Jinna Liu;Hien Thi Thu Duong;Michael Raymond Whittaker;Thomas Paul Davis

  • Rapid synthesis of ultrahigh molecular weight and low polydispersity polystyrene diblock copolymers by RAFT-mediated emulsion polymerization

    Nghia P. Truong;Marion V. Dussert;Michael R. Whittaker;John F. Quinn

  • Microgel stars via Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerisation: a facile route to macroporous membranes, honeycomb patterned thin films and inverse opal substrates

    Helen T. Lord;John F. Quinn;Simon D. Angus;Michael R. Whittaker

  • Optimizing the generation of narrow polydispersity ‘arm-first’ star polymers made using RAFT polymerization

    Julien Ferreira;Jay Syrett;Michael Raymond Whittaker;David Mark Haddleton

  • Functional, star polymeric molecular carriers, built from biodegradable microgel/nanogel cores.

    Jay Syrett;Jay Syrett;David Mark Haddleton;Michael Raymond Whittaker;Thomas Paul Davis

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas P. Davis
Thomas P. Davis University of Queensland
John F. Quinn
John F. Quinn Monash University
Cyrille Boyer
Cyrille Boyer University of New South Wales
David M. Haddleton
David M. Haddleton University of Warwick
Michael J. Monteiro
Michael J. Monteiro University of Queensland
Kristian Kempe
Kristian Kempe Monash University
Per B. Zetterlund
Per B. Zetterlund University of New South Wales
Jinming Hu
Jinming Hu University of Science and Technology of China

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