2026 Michael R. Whittaker: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	67	5214	5044	172	171	188	12731
Chemistry	67	7079	6421	170	165	189	12889

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

640
Citations
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

580
Citations
The design and utility of polymer-stabilized iron-oxide nanoparticles for nanomedicine applications

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

554
Citations
Cu(0)-Mediated Living Radical Polymerization: A Versatile Tool for Materials Synthesis

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

432
Citations
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

342
Citations
Sequence-controlled methacrylic multiblock copolymers via sulfur-free RAFT emulsion polymerization.

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

319
Citations
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

303
Citations
Glutathione responsive polymers and their application in drug delivery systems

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

275
Citations
Cellular Uptake of Densely Packed Polymer Coatings on Gold Nanoparticles

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

217
Citations
Design and Synthesis of Dual Thermoresponsive and Antifouling Hybrid Polymer/Gold Nanoparticles

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

212
Citations
Water‐soluble, thermoresponsive, hyperbranched copolymers based on PEG‐methacrylates: Synthesis, characterization, and LCST behavior

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

202
Citations
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

195
Citations
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

184
Citations
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

182
Citations
Delivering nitric oxide with nanoparticles

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

178
Citations
Photoinduced sequence-control via one pot living radical polymerization of acrylates

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

174
Citations
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

172
Citations
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

167
Citations
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

165
Citations
Optimizing the generation of narrow polydispersity ‘arm-first’ star polymers made using RAFT polymerization

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

163
Citations
Functional, star polymeric molecular carriers, built from biodegradable microgel/nanogel cores.

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

158
Citations