Graduate Students



Greg Bahun
B.Sc. McMaster


Ph.D. Project:

Supramolecular Nanotube Functionalization
Ryan Chadwick
B.Sc. University of Northern British Columbia

Ph.D. Project:
Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites
The Group



The team of researchers listed below is devoted to the exploration of numerous projects involving polymer synthesis and application to the functionalization of carbon nanotubes, creation of nanostructured conductive materials, development of macromolecular therapeutics and diagnostic agents, and general advancement of polymer and materials science. They work in a collaborative, collegial, and supportive environment, collectively learning about and exploring polymer science.
Patigul Imin
B.Sc. Xinjiang University, China

Ph.D. Project:
Supramolecular Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes
Mokhtar Imit
B.Sc. Xinjiang University, China

Ph.D. Project:
Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes with Conjugated Polymers
Stuart McNelles
B.Sc. UOIT

M.Sc. Project:
Dendrimeric Radiopharmaceutical Agents
Victoria Mackey
B.Sc. University of Western Ontario

M.Sc. Project:
Dendrimer-based Radioimaging Agents
James Mayo
B.Sc. University of Toronto

Ph.D. Project:
Nanotube Self-Assembly and Reversible Polymer Crosslinking
Nicole Rice
B.Sc. Memorial University of Newfoundland

Ph.D. Project:
Supramolecular Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes
Lukas Sadowski
B.Sc. York University


Ph.D. Project:
Dendrimer-based Radioimaging Agents
Sabrina VanGyzen
B.Sc. McMaster

M.Sc. Project:
Polymeric Extracellular Matrices for Cell Encapsulation
Postdoctoral Fellows

Undergraduate Students

Vlad Kardelis
B.Sc. McMaster (in progress)

Thesis Project:
Supramolecular Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes
Mackenzie Richardson
B.Sc. McMaster (in progress)

Thesis Project:
Dendrimer Synthesis and Peripheral Functionalization
Group Alumni

None at this time.
Shuai Liang
M.Sc. Memorial University of Newfoundland
B.Sc. Shenyang University of Chemical Technology
Ph.D. Project:
Supramolecular Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes
Chris Colaneri
B.Sc. McMaster (in progress)

Thesis Project:
Dendrimer Synthesis and Diagnostic Imaging

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