معرفی
John Quinn is an Associate Professor at Monash University, jointly appointed between the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Department of Drug Delivery, Disposition & Dynamics) and the Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship. Previously, he served as Dean of Residents at New College Village, UNSW, and worked as a Technical Assistant at a patent law firm. His PhD in Industrial Chemistry from UNSW (2003) was followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Melbourne (2003-2007).
His research focuses on designing novel materials for pharmaceutical science, including excipients to enhance drug efficacy, polymer-functionalized biomolecules, and improved oral drug delivery systems. Techniques employed include RAFT polymerization, Cu(0)-mediated radical polymerization, and surface chemistry analysis (e.g., QCM). Quinn leads projects on nanomedicine, biomaterials, and drug delivery systems, with recent collaborations in Australia and globally.
Key awards include the ARC Future Fellowship. He serves as secretary of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s Victorian Polymer Group and co-convenes the annual PolymerVic symposium. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.
Recent articles highlight advancements in H₂S-releasing polymers, nanoparticle design, and lymphatic drug targeting. Projects include developing organosulfur surfactants, polymeric scaffolds for drug delivery, and functional metal-ligand materials. Quinn’s interdisciplinary approach bridges polymer chemistry, nanomedicine, and biomedical engineering.
