Nial Wheate

Professor Nial Wheate is a faculty member in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, specializing in drug delivery systems and educational success factors in pharmacy. Prior to this role, he held positions at The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Western Sydney University, and The University of Sydney, including roles as Associate Professor and Head of Cancer Research. His research bridges pharmaceutical innovation and pedagogical strategies, with a focus on platinum-based anticancer drugs and macrocyclic drug delivery vehicles like cucurbiturils.

Education:

• Doctor of Science, The University of Sydney
• Master of Business Administration, The University of Sydney
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
• Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of New South Wales

Research Interests:

• Development of drug delivery systems using nanocarriers and macrocycles
• Optimizing platinum-based anticancer therapies
• Factors influencing academic performance in pharmacy education
• Clinical applications of medicinal cannabis

Awards:

• John Martin Memorial Award (2024)
• National Best-in-Field (Inorganic Chemistry) (2022)
• Nyholm Lecturer (2018)

Professional Roles:

• Director, SetDose Pty Ltd
• Chief Scientific Officer, Vaihea Skincare LLC
• Former member of Standards Australia’s sunscreens panel and Pain Advisory Board for Haleon Pty Ltd

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research groups focused on drug formulation, nanomedicine, and educational policy, collaborating with industry partners and academic institutions globally.