Curriculum vitae
Giles Whitaker
Contact
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Current activities
Designing diagrams, infographics, and other graphics for research activities
Web design and managing of online content to publicize/promote research activities
Photographing research activities and events for publications and PR purposes
Writing and refining publications, funding applications and other communications
Scientific graphic design highlights
Laser ablation mechanism diagram (2020): For poster presented at University Network for Excellence in Nuclear Engineering conference, Mississauga, Canada.
Laser ablation experimental setup diagram (2020): For poster presented at University Network for Excellence in Nuclear Engineering conference, Mississauga, Canada.
Corrosion metal immersion experimental setup diagram (2020): For poster presented at University Network for Excellence in Nuclear Engineering conference, Mississauga, Canada.
Laser pulse profile diagram, laser cleaning matrix diagram, laser ablation mechanism diagram (2019): For publication and presentation for WM2019 Conference (Waste Management), Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
- Paper was the recipient of the ASME Best Oral Paper/Presentation award.
Iron corrosion mechanism diagram (2019): For poster presented at University Network for Excellence in Nuclear Engineering conference, Mississauga, Canada.
Geopolymer ion exchange resin encapsulation diagram (2019): For poster presented at University Network for Excellence in Nuclear Engineering conference, Mississauga, Canada.
Geopolymer leaching experimental setup diagram (2019): For publication and presentation for WM2019 Conference (Waste Management), Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Also used in poster presented at University Network for Excellence in Nuclear Engineering conference, Mississauga, Canada.
Proposed radionuclide diffusion experimental setup diagram (2019): For poster presented at University Network for Excellence in Nuclear Engineering conference, Mississauga, Canada.
Schematic of gamma cell instrument (2018): For poster presented at Gordon Research Conference on Aqueous Corrosion, New London, New Hampshire, United States.
Copper corrosion overview diagram (2018): For poster presented at Gordon Research Conference on Aqueous Corrosion, New London, New Hampshire, United States.
Copper corrosion mechanism diagram (2017): For poster presented to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Mechanistic diagram for corrosion of Fe-Ni-CR alloys (2017): For poster presented at Canadian Society of Chemistry Conference, Toronto, Canada.
Effect of anions on copper corrosion diagram (2017): For poster presented at Canadian Society of Chemistry Conference, Toronto, Canada.
Reaction mechanism schematic (2017): Article published in journal Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics (T. I. Sutherland, C. J. Sparks, J. M. Joseph, Z. Wang, G. Whitaker, T. K. Sham and J. C. Wren, Effect of ferrous ion concentration on the kinetics of radiation-induced iron-oxide nanoparticle formation and growth, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, 19: 695-708)
Freelance design work
2022: Website design for PEPR Partnership website (Partnership for Engagement of People in Chronic Pain research, a SSHRC-funded research project based at the University of Western Ontario)
2022: Logo Design for CORRECT Corrosion and Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program, Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario
2022: Office signs for Surviving Memory in Post-War El Salvador SSHRC Project
2022: Professional Design of a Curriculum Vitae for a Faculty of Information and Media Studies member for Surviving Memory in Post-War El Salvador SSHRC Project
2021: Design of two organizational diagrams for Toward democratization of health: a sociological exploration of patient engagement in pain research SSHRC partnership grant (Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, University of Western Ontario).
2021: Logo design for Surviving Memory in Post-War El Salvador project.
2020: Design and layout of Surviving Memory in Post-War El Salvador SSHRC project execution plan.
2020: Design of organizational diagrams for Dr. Amanda Grzyb, Professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at the University of Western Ontario, for a funding proposal.
2020: Website design for Platforms Populisms Pandemics Riots website, a SSHRC project of Dr. Nick Dyer-Witherford, Professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at the University of Western Ontario.
2018: Design of three largescale posters for Ulises Unda Silenced Memories exhibition, London, Ontario.
2017: Logo design for Forest City Zen Group, London, Ontario.
2015: Video production for a Patrick Mahon exhibition: set-up of lighting and camera, shooting, editing and postproduction.
2014: Video production for a Patrick Mahon exhibition: editing and postproduction
2013: Design and coding of a customizable scrolling text application for a David Merritt exhibition
Education
MFA (Visual Arts) Western University (London, Ontario), 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (first class Hons) Massey University (Wellington, NZ), 2007
Master of Science in Chemistry (first class Hons) Auckland University, 1994
Bachelor of Science (major in Chemistry) Auckland University, 1992
Scholarships and Awards
Senior Prize in Chemistry (Auckland University)
University of Auckland Masters/Honours Scholarship (Auckland University)
Overseas Research Scholarship (Oxford University)
Western Graduate Research Scholarship (University of Western Ontario)
McIntosh Gallery Artist in the Community (London, Ontario)
Visual Arts Graduate Travel/Research Grant (University of Western Ontario)
Work Experience
2016-2022: Research Assistant, Chemistry Department, Western University, London,Ontario (Scientific Graphic Design, Writing and Communication)
2016: Museum London Youth Council Art Workshops Tutor
2014-2015: Sessional Lecturer (Media Studies), Western University, London, Ontario.
2011-2013: Teaching Assistant (Visual Arts), Western University, London, Ontario.
2010-2011: QA Tester, Digital Extremes, London, Ontario.
2008-2009: Gallery Assistant, Pataka Museum of Arts and Cultures, Wellington, New Zealand.
2003-2007: Disability Support Assistant and Tutor for Special Needs Students, Massey University. Wellington, New Zealand.
2005-2006: Administration Assistant, Kinetic Recruitment, Wellington, New Zealand.
2003: Peer Tutor Coordinator, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.
2003: English (ESL) Teacher, The Campbell Institute, Wellington, New Zealand.
2001-2002: Peer Tutor, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.
2001-2002: Tutor, Kip McGrath Education Centre, Wellington, New Zealand.
2000: Teaching Assistant (Chemistry), Oxford University, United Kingdom.
1995-2000: Research Associate, The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand, Hamilton, New Zealand.
1993-1994: Teaching Assistant, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Volunteer Work
2019-2021: Treasurer, Forest City Zen Group, London, Ontario
2019-2021: Steward for University of Western Ontario Staff Association
2018: Volunteer at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre, London, Ontario
2016-2018: President, Forest City Zen Group, London, Ontario
2014: Host for Arts Talk London Radio show on CHRW 94.9 FM (Western University student radio)
2011-2013: Steward, Graduate Teachers Association Union, Western University
2012: Treasurer, Visual Arts Graduate Student Association
2010: Tutor, Literacy London, London, Ontario.
2008: Production Designer and Editor for 90 years of Chinese Trading in Molesworth Street documentary feature film (2008), Wellington, New Zealand.
2003-2004: Newsletter Editor, The Wellington People's Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
Scientific publications
Morco R.P; Joseph J.M; Whitaker G; Noye B; Bostan V; Jarron D; Wren J. C. 2019. Immobilization of Radioactive Wastes using Geopolymers. Proceedings of the WM2019 Conference.
Do T.V; Joseph J.M; Whitaker G; Noye B; Bostan V; Jarron D; Wren J. C. 2019. Methodology for Volume Reduction of Radioactive Metallic Waste. Proceedings of the WM2019 Conference.
Zhong F; Cao X; Tong L; Muroya Y; Whitaker G; Momeni M; Lin M. 2018. An improved method for modelling coolant radiolysis in ITER. Fusion Engineering and Design, 127: 91-98.
Sutherland T. I; Sparks C.J; Joseph J. M; Wang Z; Whitaker G; Sham TK; Wren J.C. 2017. Effect of ferrous ion concentration on the kinetics of radiation-induced iron-oxide nanoparticle formation and growth. Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics., 19: 695-708.
Reglinski T ; Whitaker G; Cooney J M; Taylor J T; Poole P R; Roberts P B; Kim, K K . 2001. Systemic acquired resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in kiwifruit vines. Physiological and molecular plant pathology. 58: 111-118.
Whitaker G; Poole P R; Cooney J M; Lauren D. R. 1998. Production of 14C-6-Pentyl-2-pyrone in Liquid Cultures of Trichoderma harzianum. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 46: 3747-3749.
Poole P.R; Ward B.G; Whitaker G. 1998. The Effects of Topical Treatments with 6- Pentyl-2-Pyrone and Structural Analogues on Stem End Postharvest Rots in Kiwifruit Due to Botrytis Cinerea. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 77: 81-86.
Poole, P.R, McLeod, L.C, Whitmore, K.J, Whitaker, G. 1998. Periharvest control of Botrytis cinerea rots in stored kiwifruit. Acta Horticulturae. 464: 71-78.
Reglinski T; Poole P. R; Whitaker G; Hoyte S M. 1997. Induced resistance against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in kiwifruit leaves. Plant Pathology. 46: 716-721.
Cooney J. M; Lauren D; Poole P R; Whitaker G. 1997. Microbial Transformation of the Trichoderma Metabolite 6-n-Pentyl-2H- pyran-2-one. Journal of Natural Products. 60: 1242-1244.
Poole P.R; Whitaker G. 1997. Biotransformation of 6-Pentyl-2-pyrone by Botrytis Cinerea in Liquid Cultures. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 45: 249-252.
Clark G R; Metzler M R; Whitaker G; Woodgate P D. 1996. Synthesis and reactions of [(((η6)-2-acylaryl)-C,O)tetracarbonylmanganese]-tricarbonylchromiumcomplexes: enhancement of diastereoselection during cyclopentaannulation. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry. 513: 109-134.