Material Scientist

Igor V. Sevonkaev

Address

Department of Chemistry

Clarkson University,-5814

Potsdam, NY 13699

Phone office 315-***-****

Phone home 707-***-****

E-mail: ********@********.***

Web: www.clarkson.edu/sevonkaev

Objective

Seeking a position in R&D department where I can make full use of my skills in physics, advanced materials science, fabrication of micro-scale devices, as well as in fine particle synthesis and characterization.

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Education

2004—2009 PhD student in Physics (GPA 3.83)

Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY

Thesis title: Size and Shape of Uniform Particles Precipitated in Homogeneous Solutions

2002—2003 MS in Physics with Distinction (equivalent GPA 3.94)

East-Ukrainian National University, Lugansk, Ukraine

Thesis title: Mechanisms of Self Regulation in Biological Systems

1998—2002 BS in Physics with Distinction (equivalent GPA 3.92)

East-Ukrainian National University, Lugansk, Ukraine

Thesis title: Some Aspects of Formation of Black Holes

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Experience and Expertise

Student

During my graduate research we investigated mechanisms of fine particles formation. Particularly we focused on shape and size control of uniform nano and colloidal particles (5 nm and 2 ?m). Obtained knowledge can be easily utilized in bio-medical, national security, fuel-cell, aerospace, and many other industries and applications.

That research involved a combination of physical and chemical knowledge as well as extensive use of various analytical tools, such as scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, electron diffraction, laser diffraction, etc.

Professional

Currently I am involved in several industrial projects that are focused on design and preparation of core-shell particles for fuel-cell applications. For example, recently we developed inexpensive process to coat substrate particles with uniform continuous nanolayer of Pt for electro-catalytic purposes.

Technical Experience

Instrumental skills

• Surface morphology characterization by Scanning Electron Microscopy;

• Material identification, by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy;

• Particle characterization and identification by Transmission Electron Microscopy and Selected Area Electron Diffraction;

• Particle identification, crystal structure determination, and characterization by X-Ray Powder Diffraction;

• Electro kinetic analysis, Electrophoretic light scattering;

• Thermal gravimetric analysis

Advanced skills

• Took a practical course on "Fabrication of Micro Scale Devices" at Clarkson University;

• Attended Cornell Nanoscale Science & Technology Facility (CNF) on “Technology & Characterization at the Nanoscale” at Cornell University

Computer skills

• Programming (research applied): MS Visual C++, HTML, PHP;

• Computational (research applied): Mathcad, MatLab, Maple;

• Art, design, and 3D modeling (advanced knowledge): Photoshop, 3ds Max, AutoCad;

• Operational (advanced knowledge): Windows, MacOS, MS Office;

• Installation, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting of IT systems (software and hardware)

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Teaching Experience

2005—2006 Laboratory and recitation instructor for Physics freshmen course, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY

2003 Spring Laboratory and recitation instructor for Computer Sciences junior course, Polytechnic College, Lugansk, Ukraine

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Work Experience

2009—current Research Associate, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY

• Research investigation, instrumental analysis

2004—2009 Research assistant, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY

• Design and setup lab experiments;

• Research investigation, instrumental analysis, and software development in frame of thesis

01/03—05/03 Computer lab engineer, Polytechnic College, Lugansk, Ukraine

• Computer maintenance and IT support at Polytechnic College

06/03—12 /03 Designer of computer graphics, firm ASMAL, Lugansk, Ukraine

• Design and visualization of interiors of private and public properties.

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Publications

• I. Sevonkaev and V. Privman, Shape Selection in Synthesis of Colloids and Nanoparticles, World J. Eng., in print (2009)

• I. Sevonkaev, E. Matijevic Formation of Magnesium Fluoride Particles of Different Morphologies, Langmuir, 25 (18), (2009), 10534–10539.

• I. Sevonkaev, I. Halaciuga, D. V. Goia, E. Matijevic Determination of Density Distribution in Spheroidal Colloidal Particles by Transmission Electron Microscopy, J. Colloids and Surfaces,. in print (2009)

• I. Sevonkaev, D.V. Goia, E. Matijevic, Formation and Structure of Cubic Particles of Sodium Magnesium Fluoride (Neighborite), J. Colloid Interface Sci., 317, Issue 1, 1 (2008), 130-136

• I. Sevonkaev, E. Katz, Biosensors Based on Immobilized Insect Fragments, J. Solid State Electrochemistry, 12, no. 1, (2007), 7-14

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Presentations

• Colloquium, Department of Physics “Some Aspects of Formation of Fine Particles with Well-Defined Shapes”, Clarkson University, September 2007

• Thesis proposal, Department of Physics, “Mechanisms of the Formation of Uniform Particles with Well-Defined Size and Shape”, Clarkson University, December 2006

• Colloquium, Department of Physics “Mechanism of Growth of Monodispersed Colloids by Nucleation and Aggregation of Nanosize Subunits”, Clarkson University, November 2005

• Class presentation, “Direct Measurements of Colloidal Forces: AFM study of DNA”, Clarkson University, Fall semester 2005

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Honors and Activities

2007 Distinguished Graduate Student Award, Clarkson University

1998—2003 Class President at East Ukrainian National University

2003—2004 Vice-president of Science branch of Student Committee at East Ukrainian National University

1998 Honored as a Distinguished Student of the city of Lugansk

1998 Third prize in National Tournament of Young Physicists, Ukraine

1996 First prize in Physics Olympiad in city of Lugansk, Ukraine

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References

Egon Matijevic

Victor K. LaMer Professor of Colloid and Surface Science,

Center for Advanced Materials Processing

Mailing address: Clarkson University MS-5856

Potsdam, NY 13699

Office phone: 315-***-****

E-mail: ********@********.***

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Vladimir Privman

Robert A. Plane Endowed-Chair

Professor of Physics, Chemistry, and

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mailing address: Clarkson University MS-5721

Potsdam, NY 13699

Office phone: 315-***-****

E-mail: *******@********.***

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Dan V. Goia

Professor of Colloid and Surface Science,

Center for Advanced Materials Processing

Mailing address: Clarkson University MS-5815

Potsdam, NY 13699

Office phone: 315-***-****

E-mail: ********@********.***

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Evgeny Katz

Milton Kerker Chaired Professor of Colloid Science

Mailing address: Clarkson University MS-5810

Potsdam, NY 13699

Phone: 315-***-****

E-mail: *****@********.***

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