NIKOLAY BATURIN Ph.D.

**** ******* **., *** ***, Richmond, CA 94806 ● 832-***-**** ● acun3u@r.postjobfree.com

WORK ELIGIBILITY US citizen.

HIGHLIGHTS

Rare combination of academic background with industrial experience of analyzer developing, and practice as end user of analyzers and process control equipment.

Expert in various methods of Analytical Chemistry: spectroscopic – IR and NIR (including FT-IR), UV-Vis, Raman spectroscopy; polarization methods, XRF, Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR); GC (gas chromatography); Mass-spectrometry; HPLC; X-Ray diffraction and structure solution. Methods developing and validation.

Excellent experience in design of innovative equipment and unique experiments (including space material science experiments onboard Russian space station MIR).

Outstanding mathematical background. Hands on mathematical modeling, robust statistical analysis; created chemometric models; Principal Component Analysis. Experience with LabView, Visual Basic, MatLab.

Proven ability to find nonstandard innovative solutions and new applications for well-known devices and instruments. 50+ patents and publications in industry and academic journals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHEVRON San Francisco Bay area, CA

Analyzer Specialist, 2/2015 – current

Project management of on-line analyzer installation, control systems, safety systems. Hydrocarbon analyzers, Specific gravity, Moisture, LEL control. Local alarms and DCS connection.

ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS DECATUR, AL

Analyzer Specialist, 8/2012 – 2/2015

Leadership in cross-functional group (Process Control, QC Lab., Maintenance, and Operation) for analyzer reliability improvement, searching opportunity for Control advancement.

Analyzer Maintenance Group support and Safety Engineer support.

Identity of new analyzer technologies, evaluate them for applicability.

Raman spectroscopy process monitoring for Nylon 6,6 production. Enhancement capabilities of the analyzer (aqueous solutions measurement, on-line pH quantifying with Raman spectrometer).

Chemometric. MatLab modeling. IR spectra and chromatogram deconvolution.

On-line analyzers application for process monitoring and control: Total Carbon, Organic Loading, process GC, Neutron backscattering for liquid/liquid interface detection and emulsion monitoring, Turbidity Meter for Total solids

Pilot Plant (PP) monitoring and control. Transfer experimental results from PP to real process.

Intergrid Mideast Group LLC HOUSTON, TX

Researcher, 10/2011- 8/2012

Models validation and data analysis of Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs). Risk analysis of FTRs; simulations of portfolios performance; verifications of clearance models.

THERMO FISHER Scientific HOUSTON, TX

Research Scientist, 05/2005 – 10/2011.

Initiated the design, development, execution, and implementation of research projects for improving of on-line analyzers performance Projects: FT-NIR on-line fermentation monitoring (Antaris), PUV-fluorescence for Sulfur analysis (SOLA II); Tunable diode laser (TDL), Micro-GC for Natural Gas application, and others. IR and acoustic sensors (cavity ring down).

Developed two unique (without any analog) industrial equipment, based on neutron and gamma-ray backscattering technologies (Level, Density, Density profiling and Hydrogen content). 8 US Patents with several European patent analogs.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY of AMERICA (Vitreous State Laborator), WASHINGTON, DC

Research Scientist, Laboratory Supervisor, 01/2001-05/2005

On-line multi-components gases analysis during the process of nuclear waste vitrification. Developing and maintaining analytical complex (FTIR, GC and MS, Electrochemical sensors) for quantity analysis of various organic and inorganic emission compounds.

QA of recording spreadsheets and another technical documentation. Obtained results in according with EPA standards.

SPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Russian Academy of Science MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Researcher, Staff Scientist, Senior Staff Scientist, 1986- 2000

Proposed, prepared and conducted space material science experiments, developed new models, designed and developed crystal growth apparatus for the space station “MIR”.

Used various analytical measurements for characterization of new materials, obtained under micro and macro gravity conditions.

EDUCATION PhD in Solid State Physics, minor Spectroscopy.

Independent Coursework

Radiation Safety Officer (40 hours).

HONORS and AWARDS

Laureate of all-Russia exhibition Center (VDNH) for developing space on board equipment “CRYSTALLIZATOR”.

Memorial medal from Bulgaria for outstanding contribution in scientific program of Soviet-Bulgarian joint space mission.

US Patents

7,469,033 (Density measurement with γ backscattering);

7,492,859 (Buildup-robust density, level, and interface measurement with γ backscattering);

7,710,112 (Reed relay for magnetic field measurement);

8,022,355 (Scintillation detector gain control system using reference radiation);

8,306,187 (Optimal detector position for gamma backscattering);

8,384,018 (Increase of neutron flux with gamma shielding);

8,415,638 (Method for detecting high-energy radiation using low voltage optimized chamber);

8,983,028 (Density profile measurement by detecting backscatter radiation with position sensitive detector).

Russian Federation Patent: ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ ПЛОТНОСТИ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ОБРАТНОГО РАССЕЯНИЯ ГАММА- ИЗЛУЧЕНИЯ) RU (11) 2 386 946(13) C2

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