JOSEPH A. PAQUETTE Department of Chemistry The University of Western Ontario London, ON, Canada, N6A 5J7 E-mail: jpaquet@uwo.ca LinkedIn: http://ca/linkedin.com/in/joepqt ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 2013-Present Ph.D. Inorganic/Materials Chemistry University of Western Ontario Thesis: The design, synthesis and polymerization of redox-active polymers based on verdazyl radicals and Ni(II) complexes of Goedken's macrocycle Supervisor: Prof. Joe B. Gilroy 2010-2012 M.Sc. Organic Chemistry Wilfrid Laurier University Thesis: Synthesis and investigation of the liquid crystalline properties of polyaromatic hydrocarbons Supervisor: Prof. Kenneth E. Maly 2006-2010 B.Sc. Honours Biological Chemistry University of Guelph Honours Thesis: Preparation of a selection of N-protected homoserine lactones from enantiopure L-aspartic acid Supervisor: Prof. Adrian L. Schwan PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2014-2015 Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario CH2271 – Inorganic Chemistry, Organized and coordinated laboratory sessions for undergraduate students 2011-2015 Tutor – University of Western Ontario & Wilfrid Laurier University Explained complex concepts in different levels of general, organic, and bio- chemistry in easy-to-understand terms to university students. 2014 Applied Industry-Based Research – University of Western Ontario (collaboration with Firestone Textiles). Assisted in the analysis and interpretation of research methods and data to improve the company’s industrial manufacturing processes. 2013-2014 Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario CH1024 – Chemistry for engineers, CH1200 – General Chemistry II, CH2271, CH2281 – Inorganic Chemistry I and II. Gave tutorial, laboratory instruction and demonstrations to students. Invigilated mid-terms and final exams. 2010-2012 Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, Wilfrid Laurier University CH202, CH203, CH301 – Organic Chemistry I, II and III respectively Supervised and instructed student in an organic chemistry laboratory setting. Taught students basic to advanced techniques 2009-2010 Undergraduate Research Assistantship, University of Guelph Analytical Chemistry, Principle Investigator: Dr. Abdelaziz Houman Page 1 of 3 PUBLICATIONS 8. J.A. Paquette, S. Ezugwu, V. Yadav, G. Fanchini*, J.B. Gilroy* Synthesis, Characterization, and Thin-Film Properties of 6-Oxoverdazyl Polymers Prepared by RingOpening Metathesis Polymerization, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2015, submitted. 7. J.A. Paquette, R.E. Yardley, J. Yu, S.H. Eichhorn, K.E. Maly. Anthra- and Pentacenequinone Derivatives as Building Blocks for Columnar Organic Semiconductors. Soft Matter 2015, submitted. 6. S. Novoa, J.A. Paquette, S.M. Barbon, R.R. Maar, J.B. Gilroy* Side-Chain Boron Difluoride Formazanate Polymers via Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization, J. Mater. Chem. C 2016, DOI: 10.1039/C5TC03287C. 5. J.A. Paquette, E.R. Sauvé, and J.B. Gilroy.* Polymers Containing Nickel(II) Complexes of Goedken’s Macrocycle: Optimized Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization, Macromol. Rapid Commun. 2015, 36, 621-626. 4. S. Kandeepan, J.A. Paquette, J.B. Gilroy and S. Mittler.* OMCVD Gold Nanoparticles Covalently Attached to Polystyrene for Biosensing Applications. 2015, Chem. Vap. Deposition, DOI: 10.1002/cvde.201507177. 3. K.M. Psutka, J. Williams, J.A. Paquette, O. Calderon, K.J.A. Bozek, V.E. Williams, and K.E. Maly.* Synthesis of Substituted Dibenz[a,c]anthracene and an Investigation of Their Liquid Crystalline Properties. Eur. J. Org. Chem. 2015, 7, 1456-1463. 2. J.T. Price, J.A. Paquette, C.S. Harrison, R. Bauld, G. Fanchini, and J.B. Gilroy.* 6Oxoverdazyl Radical Polymers with Tunable Electrochemical Properties. Polym. Chem. 2014, 5, 5223-5226. 1. J.A. Paquette, C.J. Yardley, K.M. Psutka, M.A. Cochran, O. Calderon, V.E. Williams, and K.E. Maly. Dibenz[a,c]anthracene derivatives exhibiting columnar mesophases over broad temperature ranges Chem. Commun. 2012, 48, 8210-8212. SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 11. J.A. Paquette, E.R. Sauve, J.B. Gilroy. Oral Presentation, Polymers Containing Nickel(II) th Complexes of Goedken’s Macrocycle. 98 Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Ottawa, ON. June 13-17, 2015 10. J.A. Paquette, J.T. Price, C.S. Harrison, R.R. Maar, R. Bauld, G. Fanchini, and J.B. st Gilroy Poster Presentation (1 place, Institutional) Stable Organic Radical Polymers as Hydrophobic Hole-Transport Materials. Interdisciplinary Research Symposium, University of Western Ontario, London, ON. December 2, 2014. 9. J.A. Paquette, J.T. Price, C.S. Harrison, R.R. Maar, R. Bauld, G. Fanchini, J.B. Gilroy; Stable Radical Polymers as Hydrophobic Hole-Transport Materials, Interdisciplinary Research Showcase, Poster Presentation, University of Western Ontario, London, ON. Nov. 27, 2014 8. J.A. Paquette and J.B. Gilroy. Synthesis and Characterization of Redox-Active 6Oxoverdazyl Polymers. Chemistry Graduate Student Symposium, Oral Presentation, Buffalo, NY. May 19-21, 2014 Page 2 of 3 7. J.A. Paquette, J.B. Gilroy, Polymerizable Analogues of Goedken’s Macrocycle. CAMBR Distinguished Lecturer and Research Day, University of Western Ontario, London, Poster Presentation, ON, Nov. 1, 2013 6. J.A. Paquette, and J.B. Gilroy. Eff orts Towards the Polymerization of Goedken’s th Macrocycle. Poster Presentation 46 Inorganic Discussion Weekend, York University, Poster Presentation, Toronto, ON. Nov. 8-10, 2013 5. J.A. Paquette, K.M. Psutka and K. E. Maly “Synthesis and Mesomorphic Properties of th Novel Discotic 1,2:3,4-Dibenzanthracene Derivatives” Poster Presentation, 95 Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Calgary, AB, May 26-30, 2012. 4. J.A. Paquette, C. Yardley, K. Psutka,M. Cochran, K. E. Maly “Synthesis and investigation of the liquid crystalline properties of 1,2:3,4-dibenzanthracene derivatives”. th Oral Presentation, 39 Physical Organic Minisymposium, London, ON, Nov. 4-6, 2011. 3. J.A. Paquette, C. Yardley, K. Psutka,M. Cochran, K. E. Maly “Synthesis and investigation of the liquid crystalline properties of 1,2:3,4-dibenzanthracene derivatives”. th Poster Presentation, 94 Canadian Chemistry Conference, Montreal, QC, June 5-9, 2011. 2. J.A. Paquette, C. Yardley, K. Psutka, M. Cochran and K.E. Maly, “Synthesis and Investigation of the Liquid Crystalline Properties of 1,2:3,4-Dibenzanthracene th Derivatives”. Poster Presentation, 38 Physical Organic Mini-Symposium, Guelph, ON, November 12-14, 2010 1. J.A. Paquette, A. L. Schwan, A. Michaelides. “Preparation of a selection of N-protected th homoserine lactones from enantiopure L-aspartic acid”. Oral Presentation, 38 Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference, London, ON, 2010. AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS 2015-2017 2015-2016 2015 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012 2010 2010 2009 2006 NSERC, Post-Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral Ontario Graduate Scholarship st 1 Place Poster Prize – Interdisciplinary Research Showcase, UWO Ontario Graduate Scholarship Western Graduate Research Award Travel Assistantship Program, Wilfrid Laurier University Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Scholarship Wellington Laboratory Access Scholarship University Student Research Award University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship VOLUNTEER 2013-2015 2015 2014, 2015 2014-2015 2013-2015 2013 2011-2012 2010-2012 Society of Graduate Students – Councillor representing department of chemistry Western’s Fall Preview Day – Demonstrated chemistry experiments to students Thames Valley Science Fair – Judge (Bilingual Physical and Engineering Science) Graduate Education Committee - Graduate Student Representative Western Graduate Society -Vice-President Academic London Science Olympics - Volunteer Science Divisional Council - Chemistry Representative Laurier Chemistry Association - Graduate Student Representative Page 3 of 3