Professor
PhD (University of Waterloo, 1990)
NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow (Cambridge 1990-91
Northwestern 1991-93)
Office: Otto Maass 313
Phone: (514)398-6912
Email: Ashok.Kakkar [at] McGill.CA
Lab: Otto Maass 230
Lab Phone: (514)398-6924
Research Themes
- Materials Chemistry
- Synthesis/Catalysis
- Chemical Biology
Research Description
Our research group is interested in developing smart and multi-tasking nanomaterials for biomedical applications. We use macromolecules (dendrimers, miktoarm polymers, telodendrimers) and metal nanoparticles (iron oxide and gold nanoshells), as two diverse platforms to address key challenges in nanomedicine. Research in our laboratory is highly interdisciplinary, and is at the interface of several scientific fronts including synthetic chemistry (organic and inorganic), materials science, and biology. Our research program aims to prepare students with expertise in organic synthesis (small to large macromolecules) and design of nanoparticles, polymer chemistry, self-assembly, and biology. We have strong collaborations with leading researchers locally and worldwide in pharmacology, chemical and biomedical engineering for example, to develop a detailed understanding and facilitate application of nanotechnology in medicine.
Currently Teaching
CHEM 400
Independent Study in Chemistry
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Chemistry: Supervised research.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Fall, Winter
- Prerequisites: CHEM 243, CHEM 222, CHEM 287, CHEM 281, plus at least one course in Chemistry at 300 level or higher.
- Restrictions: Registration is restricted to Honours and Major students in Chemistry and requires the approval of the Course Instructor.
- **Although this is a research course from May 3rd until August 31st, it does not follow the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines. Therefore, add/drop is July 6th and withdrawal is August 3rd.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Ashok K Kakkar
- Ashok K Kakkar
CHEM 571
Polymer Synthesis
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Chemistry: A survey of polymer preparation and characterization; mechanisms of chain growth, including free radical, cationic, anionic, condensation and transition metal-mediated polymerization, and the effects of these mechanisms on polymer architecture; preparation of alternating, block, graft and stereoblock copolymers; novel macromolecular structures including dendrimers and other nanostructures.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Fall
- Prerequisite: CHEM 302 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2022 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022 academic year
CHEM 582
Supramolecular Chemistry
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Chemistry: Introduction to supramolecular organization will be followed by discussions on the nature of interactions and methodologies to create ordered aggregates of high complexity. Potential of supramolecular chemistry in fabricating smart materials will be explored using specific topics including inclusion chemistry, dendrimers, molecular self-assembly and crystal engineering.
Offered by: Chemistry
Professor