Ivan Ivanov
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Dynamic PhD in Chemistry with a proven track record at The University of Alabama, specializing in synthesizing porous materials for electrocatalysis. Adept in critical thinking and quality management, I excel in developing ISO 17025-compliant systems, ensuring high standards in laboratory testing. A fast learner committed to innovation and teamwork.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PhD in Chemistry
The University of Alabama
08.2022 - Current
· My research is focused on synthesizing and characterizing porous materials as potential electrocatalysts for oxidation reduction reaction and carbon dioxide adsorption.
· I have experience using various techniques during analyses such as gas adsorption instrument (BET), electron microscopes as SEM and TEM, spectroscopy devices as XRD, XPS, Raman and ICP-EOS and Cyclic voltammetry device.
· I have teaching experience as lab teacher for a chemistry freshmen courses 101 and 102, alongside with proctoring and grading.
Quality Manager
State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillance
09.2014 - 10.2017
Quality manager and senior expert in an accredited laboratory for testing of liquid fuels. Experience in developing and maintaining of quality management system according to ISO 17025. Experience in validation, verification and calibration of laboratory methods (inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy, high performance liquid chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy and classical methods for testing liquid fuels).
Competence in the testing of liquid fuels by physicochemical performance (flash point, boiling point, distillation, cetane number, octane number, etc). Creating official items for compliance with the fuel quality requirements: Protocols, Expert Conclusions, etc.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University La Statale
Milan, Italy06-2021
Master of Science - Functional Materials
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Sofia, Bulgaria02-2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Chemistry
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Sofia, Bulgaria06-2013
Skills
Time Management
Self-motivation
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork
Decision Making
Creativity
Ability to Multitask
Communication
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Fast Learner
Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Participation in XIII National Chemistry Conference for students and PhD students, May, 2014, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Participation in Scientific poster session for young
scientists, PhD students and students, May 19, 2017, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Participation in Metrology conference with a report of the topic "The quality of gasoline and fuels for diesel engines in transport", 2017, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Participation in 2025 Symposium "Polymer for Advanced Technologies (PAT) with a poster as a PhD student, June 30, 2025
- Participation in Alabama Materials Institute Open House with a poster as a PhD student, August 13, 2025
Certification
- Certified Courses for Internal Auditors and Quality Managers by ISO 17025, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Certified course for the validation of analytical methods, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Certified course for supercomputer applications in natural sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Certificate of successfully completed training on the topic: Instrumental Methods and Accreditation by St. St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Certificate of competition for successfully completed CFR F5 initial training Programme, Germany
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
PhD in Chemistry
The University of Alabama
08.2022 - Current
Quality Manager
State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillance
09.2014 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University La Statale
Master of Science - Functional Materials
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Bachelor of Science - Computer Chemistry
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
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