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
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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
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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
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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”.
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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
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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
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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
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