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- 1. 1|3 Krasimir Ivanov 20 Tintiava Str, Iztok, Sofia, Post Code 1113 Email: krasimir.iv2@gmail.com Mobile: +359 88 508 4452 Skype: Krasimir_iv CAREER OBJECTIVE I am keen to begin a career in biomedical science or pharmaceutical industry. I am a person who adapts quickly and tend to combine work, studies and/or other commitments. In achieving this, I have shown myself to be self-motivated, committed and determined in achieving my goals, come what may. Independently or as a part of a team I have also demonstrated negotiating and organizing skills, a firm sense of responsibility, creativity and capacity to work hard under pressure. An example to that is completing successfully multiple internships and securing Master's degree in under one year. Expertise: Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology for bio-applications, Atomic Force Microscopy for BioNano applications, Nanomechanics, Surface Engineering. EDUCATION 2012 – 2013 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN Research MSc Courses: Nanomechanics, Atomic Force Microscopy for BioNano, Chem & ChemBio Seminar Prog I, Grad Assistant Research Project: “Single molecule force spectroscopy on live Aplysia neurons” Required multi-field expertise some of which are chemistry, biology, engineering, nanotechnology, and microscopy. Following the project goals required strict methodology, organization and close attention to detail. Project supervised by Prof. Gil U Lee and guided by Elena Martines, PhD. Practical skills gained: Cleaning, characterizing (by TEM, SEM, etc.) and functionalizing gold surfaces with polymers and subsequent attachment of proteins (BSA and/ or ApCAM molecules). Extracting, preparation and plating of neuron cells (Aplysa) followed with Atomic Force Microscopy with protein coated gold tips. Teaching/ supervising chemistry practical classes of small groups of 8-14 people conducting various simple chemistry synthesis and chemistry spectroscopy methods. 2006 – 2010 UNIVERSITY OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METALLURGY Chemical Engineering BEng 1st year subjects included: Informatics Mathematics Technical Mechanics Physics I Inorganic chemistry Electrotechnics and Electronics Physics II 2nd year: Numerical Methods Analytical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics 3rd year: Unit Operations I-IV Modeling and Optimization of Technological Objects Basics of Chemical and Metallurgical Technologies Solid Waste Treatment Automation of Production 4th year Waste Gasses Treatment Wastewater Treatment Bioreactor Technology Chemical Reactors Chemical Technology Design Mass Transfer Processes Chemical Equipment and Exploitation
- 2. 2|3 TRAINING AND INTERNSHIPS January 2013 PURDUE UNIVERSITY Training on fluorescent microscopy on live Aplysia neuron cells Practical skills gained: Aplysia neuron cell plating on PLL coated surface; Cell microinjection with solutions of RNA and Texas Red; RNA transfection and actin staining; Texas Red and FRET imaging of the neuron cells. January 2011 – April 2011 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN Research project “Multi-functional silica nanoparticles for biological applications” Project description: Study over synthesis of multi-functional particles of SiO2 is done following requirements for in vivo and in vitro applications. The study was done within the framework of the European Science Foundation guided by Dr. Eugene Mahon in Prof. K. Dawson's group. Practical skills gained: Nanoparticle synthesis by sonochemical approach combined with co-precipitation and incorporation of fluorescent dyes, particle characterization, and teamwork in international environment. July 2009 – September 2009 OTTO-VON-GUERICKE-UNIVERSITAT Internship project “Functionalization and Stabilization of magnetic nanoparticles by TiO2 nanoparticles shell” Project description: Investigation of magnetic nanoparticles synthesis by reduction-precipitation method and surface functionalization with silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide for industrial means. The study was done within the framework of Erasmus Mundus supervised by Dr. Veselina Yordanova-Bineva in Prof. Jürgen Tomas' group. Practical skills gained: Magnetic nanoparticle synthesis and surface deposition, preparation of scientific reports, and working in international environment. GRANTS EU FP7 European Science Foundation grant, Strasbourg (France) to UCD (Ireland), “Multimodal Silica Nanoparticles for Investigation of BioNano Interactions” within the framework of the ESF activity entitled “Mapping the detailed composition of Surface-Absorbed Protein Layers on Biomaterials and Nanoparticles”, grant #3252, approx. €5200. EU FP7 Erasmus Mundus studentship, approx. €1800. PUBLICATIONS Gil U Lee, Krasimir Ivanov, Devrim Kilinc, Elena Martines, Agata Blasiak, Peng Li, Michael J Higgins (2014) 'Characterization of Intermolecular and Intramolecular Interactions with the Atomic Force Microscope' In: Corey P. Neu and Guy M. Genin (eds). Handbook of Imaging in Biological Mechanics. USA: CRC Press. http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/b17566-49.
- 3. 3|3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Holder of a US Visa B1/B2, a driving license category C. Proficient at MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; has experience with AutoCad, Matlab and C++. Enjoys cycling and hiking. Self-assessment of English skills with respect to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level: Understanding Speaking Writing Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Recommendation Letters Prof. J. Hristov Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jürgen Tomas Prof. G. U. Lee