Dr Peter Duggan
Contact details:
- peter.duggan@csiro.au
- +61395452560
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PRIVATE BAG 10
CLAYTON SOUTH VIC 3169 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Peter is focussed of the application of organic chemistry to challenges in industry and new technology development.
At CSIRO he leads projects with industrial partners involved in the production of natural extracts. These include oils of plant and marine origin, and herbal extracts. Since 2011, he has been leading a series of projects with Botanical Resources Australia, the major manufacturer of the natural insecticide pyrethrum.
Peter’s research specialities include bioorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, as well as the applications of organoboron compounds, and the stereoselective synthesis of non-natural amino acids, modified peptides and peptidomimetics.
Originally trained in physical organic chemistry, free radical chemistry and organic synthesis in his PhD at ANU, Peter gained experience in molecular recognition, enzymology and enzyme mimicry in his post doctoral studies at Columbia (NYC) and Cambridge Universities. He spent over ten years as a teaching and research academic (James Cook and Monash Universities) before moving to CSIRO in 2004. He continues to be involved in the higher education sector through the co-supervision of Honours and Post Graduate students, and an Adjunct Professorship at Flinders University.
Current Roles
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Team Leader
Bioorganic Chemistry -
Project Leader
CANN Group - Medicinal Cannabis Manufacture -
Co-supervisor
Chemical Transformations of Pyrethrins -
Project Leader
Peptide Boronic Acids as Artificial Lectins -
Co-supervisor
Design and Synthesis of Small Molecules as Neuronal Calcium Ion Channel Blockers Relevant to Neuropathic Pain -
Adjunct Professor
Flinders University -
Associate Editor
Australian Journal of Chemistry
Academic Qualifications
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1985
BSc(Hons) Flinders University
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1990
PhD (ANU) Physical Organic/Free Radical Chemistry
Professional Experiences
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2012-2015
Adjunct Associate Professor - Flinders University
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2012-2015
Expert Assessor, Australian Journal of Chemistry
CSIRO Publishing -
2013-2014
Research Group Leader, Organic Chemistry
CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering -
2009-2013
Team Leader, Peptides and Peptidomimetics
CMHT / CMSE -
2007-2009
Research Group Leader, Functional Small Molecules
CSIRO Molecular & Health Technologies -
2007-2015
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO MHT/CMSE -
2004-2007
Honorary Associate Professor - Monash University
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2004-2007
Senior Research Scientist CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
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1996-2004
Lecturer-Senior Lecturer Monash University
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1994-1996
Lecturer James Cook University
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1992-1993
Post Doctoral Fellow University of Cambridge
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1990-1992
Post Doctoral Fellow Columbia University, New York
Achievements and Awards
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2005-present
Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
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1998
Monash Science Society Award for Excellence in Teaching
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1984
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (SA Branch) Prize, Flinders University
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2016
Chair, RACI Vic Bioactive Discovery & Development Group
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2015
Co-chair, Boronic Acids Symposium, Pacifichem 2015
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2015
Chair, Melbourne RACI Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology Symposium
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2015
Treasurer, RACI Vic Bioactive Discovery & Development Group
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2010
Co-chair, Boronic Acids Symposium, Pacifichem 2010
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2005-2006
Secretary &Co-Founder, RACI Vic Bioactive Discovery & Development Group
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2003
Chair, RACI National Organic Chemistry Conference
