Philip J. Dutton

Philip J. Dutton is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor. His research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, particularly non-covalent interactions such as ion-dipole and hydrogen bonding. He leads studies on calix[4]resorcinarene systems for chemical sensor development and hydrogen-bonding host molecules with rigid spacers. His work combines synthetic chemistry, physical characterization (e.g., Langmuir-Blodgett films, luminescence energy transfer), and materials innovation.

• Education: Ph.D. (Victoria)
• Key Projects:
  • Quantification of metal cation binding via resorcinarenes
  • Development of energy-transfer-based sensor devices
  • Synthesis of hydrogen-bonding host systems

His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, with ongoing efforts to refine molecular designs for practical applications. He mentors Ph.D. students in these challenging yet rewarding fields.