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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1977-1982)Adviser: Professor B. Seymour Rabinovitch, F.R.S.B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Moscow State University (Lomonosov), Moscow, USSR (1970-1975)Completed course requirements for Ph.D. in Software Engineering, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA (1997-2001)

🌟 Areas of Expertise

Polymers and Polymeric Composites Development, Formulation, Testing, Organic Synthesis:Radiation-resistant polymersAntimicrobial coatingsProtein-compatible coatingsPhotochromic coatingsRadiation-curable coatingsAdhesives, inks, CD lacquers, DVD adhesivesBarrier polymersSurfactants and emulsions for parenteral nutritionPhotopolymers and PhotoresistsImaging mediaReaction kineticsMolecular transport & diffusionRadioisotope and fluorescent labelingRadiation and PhotochemistryAnalytical Techniques:UV/Vis/FT-IR and Fluorescence SpectroscopyDynamic Light ScatteringHPLC, GC, GC-MSGel-Permeation, Ion-Exchange, and Radio-ChromatographyMass-SpectrometryNeutron Activation AnalysisOptical MicroscopyComputer Image AnalysisESR, NMRDynamic Mechanical AnalysisDifferential Scanning CalorimetryThermo-Mechanical AnalysisThermogravimetric AnalysisPolymer mechanical testingSoftware Engineering:Programming: C++, SAS, FORTRAN, Perl, Java, J2EE, HTML, XML, XSML, Standard ML, Open GL, RenderMan, POV-Ray, UNIX shell scriptingSoftware: Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word), Sigma Plot, PSI PlotMolecular modeling: Gaussian, GaussView, HyperChemImage Analysis: ImagePro Plus, ImageJStatistical Analysis, Design of Experiments: SAS, Minitab; Six Sigma

2017-present: Research Investigator Polymer Scientist, ICU Medical Co.Location: 3900 Howard Blvd., Austin, TX 78728Contact: Tel.: 512-244-8836Responsibilities: Designing a laboratory, solving polymer film extrusion problems, developing polymer packaging for medical solutions, and new methods of polymer bonding.2008-2017: Senior Research Scientist, Baxter Healthcare Corp.Responsibilities: Developing antimicrobial coatings, adhesives, and site sterilization indicators. Formulating protein-compatible coatings and analyzing the thermal and radiation stability of materials.2004-2008: Research Scientist, Baxter Healthcare Corp.2004: Sr. Development Chemist, Surtec Inc.Responsibilities: Synthesizing oligomers and polymers, formulating water-based and solvent-based emulsions, and scaling up synthesis.2003-2004: Professor, University of Illinois, Chicago, ILResponsibilities: Synthesizing complex esters, organometallic compounds, and teaching Advanced General Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry courses.1992-2003: Sr. Research Associate, DSM Desotech Inc.Responsibilities: Developing UV and radiation-curable coatings, CD lacquers, DVD adhesives, and leading a technical team for new business development.1987-1992: Staff Research Chemist, E. I. DuPONT de NEMOURS & COMPANYResponsibilities: Developing photopolymers for digital information storage, printing, photoresists, and conducting image analysis for coating quality control.1984-1987: Senior Research Chemist, The DOW Chemical CompanyResponsibilities: Developing methods of impurity control and analysis, synthesizing fluorescent and radioisotope-labeled polymers, and building plant analytical facilities.1982-1984: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Argonne National Laboratory/University of ChicagoResponsibilities: Studying the kinetics of fast electrochemical reactions and modeling electron transfer rates in organic solids.Additional Professional Activities:Adjunct Professor at DePaul University since 1993Editor of “Processes in Photoreactive Polymers” (1995)Visiting Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory (1990-1993)

🏆 Awards

Three DSM Desotech Inc. awards for Innovations and Excellence in ResearchBaxter Healthcare Corp., Technology Resources Ingenuity Award (2005)Baxter Healthcare Corp. Corporate Technical Award (2007): Customer FirstBaxter Healthcare Corp. Corporate Technical Award (2007): Outstanding InnovationBaxter Healthcare Corp., Technology Resources Ingenuity Award (2008)