Andrew is a Senior Group Leader at the AIBN and has a diverse range of research interests; applying synthesis and characterisation of polymeric materials for photolithography and novel biomaterials for health applications.
In the field of biomaterials science, Andrew is most active in developing novel imaging agents for MRI, and his work has introduced a new class of 19F polymeric agents. He is currently active in developing novel hydrogels for delivery and as the basis of sensors. His team is also developing new materials for antimicrobial coatings. Andrew is an expert in the fundamentals of diffusion process in complex materials and has an international reputation in the field of NMR and MRI of polymeric systems.
Professor Whittaker is currently actively investigating within the following Signature Project: