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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

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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.

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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

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Recommendation Letters

Prof. J. Hristov

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jürgen Tomas

Prof. G. U. Lee