Ravichandran Kollarigowda, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Maryland, United States

Maryland, United States

I serve as a Research Project Leader overseeing multiple projects and supervising 2 researchers in the area of dental materials, with a specific focus on polymer-based materials. My key responsibilities include leading research strategy and execution of innovative research aimed at advancing dental materials and solving pressing issues in oral health. This encompasses planning and managing studies funded through research grants, as well as managing publication efforts to disseminate… Show more I serve as a Research Project Leader overseeing multiple projects and supervising 2 researchers in the area of dental materials, with a specific focus on polymer-based materials. My key responsibilities include leading research strategy and execution of innovative research aimed at advancing dental materials and solving pressing issues in oral health. This encompasses planning and managing studies funded through research grants, as well as managing publication efforts to disseminate findings.Primary Responsibilities:• Lead, conceptualize, plan, and execute innovative research projects in the field of dental materials, polymers, biomaterials, and material science.• Perform state-of-the-art research on dental materials in collaboration with staff and lead initiatives related to advancements in the field.• Oversee research projects focused on solving oral health issues using polymer and composite-based dental materials. This includes developing a basic understanding of polymer composites, additives, shrinkage stress, additive properties, and interactions with dental materials.• Lead a project investigating secondary caries related to dental materials.• Seek funding as a PI for federal grants including NSF, NIH and other grant opportunities.• Contribute to the overall research strategy and goals of the organization by supervising key research projects in dental materials. Show less

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Lead Technical Development: Spearhead the technical aspects required to design and commercialize innovative light-sensitive polymeric materials and composites, while optimizing polymer-based products for biomedical applications.• Polymer Synthesis and Characterization: Design, synthesize, and characterize biocompatible light-sensitive polymeric materials for orthopedic and dental applications. Employ a range of polymerization techniques, including controlled methods such as anionic… Show more • Lead Technical Development: Spearhead the technical aspects required to design and commercialize innovative light-sensitive polymeric materials and composites, while optimizing polymer-based products for biomedical applications.• Polymer Synthesis and Characterization: Design, synthesize, and characterize biocompatible light-sensitive polymeric materials for orthopedic and dental applications. Employ a range of polymerization techniques, including controlled methods such as anionic, cationic, ATRP, RAFT, NMP, and ROMP, along with conventional free radical and step-growth techniques.• Innovative Bio-Polymer Resins: Innovate in the design and development of in-situ curable bio-polymer resins and develop de-polymerizable/extraction methods tailored for orthopedic, dental, and other biomedical applications.• Research Expansion: Play a significant role in expanding the R&D program into new directions and contribute to the preparation of competitive research proposals for funding agencies.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Establish early and inclusive partnerships with other technical functions such as process technology, analytical technology, and core R&D. Proactively plan and seek input for the development of new programs.• Carbon Fiber Sizing/Unsizing: Develop strategies for sizing and unsizing carbon fibers using depolymerization techniques.• Market and Business Growth: Collaborate closely with collaborators and commercial teams to evaluate and identify opportunities that lead to meaningful business growth. This includes the development of new polymer resins and blends and exploring access to new market opportunities.• Safety Assessment: Assess the impact of manufacturing, processing, and sterilization on the chemical and biological safety of the developed materials.• Mentorship: Take responsibility for training undergraduate and graduate interns in the fields of polymer and materials synthesis and characterization. Show less

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area, Usa

• Student Mentorship: Mentor graduate and undergraduate students on their research projects.• Smart Polymers Development: Research and develop innovative ideas and frontiers in the field of smart polymers.• Thermosetting Resins Processing: Oversee the processing of thermosetting resins and the incorporation of additives.• Rheological Characterization: Conduct rheological characterization of thermosetting resins to understand their flow and deformation properties.• Publishing and… Show more • Student Mentorship: Mentor graduate and undergraduate students on their research projects.• Smart Polymers Development: Research and develop innovative ideas and frontiers in the field of smart polymers.• Thermosetting Resins Processing: Oversee the processing of thermosetting resins and the incorporation of additives.• Rheological Characterization: Conduct rheological characterization of thermosetting resins to understand their flow and deformation properties.• Publishing and Proposal Writing: Publish research articles in international journals and actively contribute to proposal writing for research projects.• Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Investigate stimuli-responsive polymers, including mechanophores, light-responsive, and thermally-responsive materials.• Preceramic Polymeric Material Synthesis: Focus on the synthesis of preceramic polymeric materials, specifically examining the surface chemistry of hairy nanoparticles (HNPs) and their ceramic yield• Publication and Proposal Writing: Publish research articles in international journals and actively contribute to proposal writing for new projects.• Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Explore stimuli-responsive polymers, including mechanophores, light-responsive, and thermally-responsive materials.• Molecular Imprinting Sensors: Develop molecular imprinting polymer (MIP) sensors, specifically for drugs and enzymes.• Self-Healing Polymers: Investigate and develop self-healing polymers for enhanced durability and functionality.• Solid-Phase Organic Synthesis: Conduct solid-phase organic synthesis to create compounds of interest. Show less

Naples Area, Italy

The project primarily centered on synthesizing innovative photo-responsive polymer brushes using the RAFT methodology. This aimed to create stimuli-responsive functionalized surfaces, serving as dynamic interfaces to manipulate cell behavior effectively.I have extensive experience in studying polymer brush dynamics, employing a single-molecule confocal microscopy technique known as Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS).Additionally, I have proficiently utilized various… Show more The project primarily centered on synthesizing innovative photo-responsive polymer brushes using the RAFT methodology. This aimed to create stimuli-responsive functionalized surfaces, serving as dynamic interfaces to manipulate cell behavior effectively.I have extensive experience in studying polymer brush dynamics, employing a single-molecule confocal microscopy technique known as Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS).Additionally, I have proficiently utilized various physical-chemical techniques, spanning from electron microscopy (SEM, TEM) and AFM to ellipsometry and confocal microscopy. Show less

Bengaluru Area, India

I embarked on my industrial career at Syngene International Limited, a Biocon Company based in Bangalore, from 2007 to 2011. During this period, I dedicated my efforts to synthetic polymer chemistry projects, serving as a full-time equivalent (FTE) for various prestigious international clients. This role provided me with valuable insights into the intricacies of polymer and organic projects.I led a team involved in diverse projects, with a particular focus on radical polymer synthesis… Show more I embarked on my industrial career at Syngene International Limited, a Biocon Company based in Bangalore, from 2007 to 2011. During this period, I dedicated my efforts to synthetic polymer chemistry projects, serving as a full-time equivalent (FTE) for various prestigious international clients. This role provided me with valuable insights into the intricacies of polymer and organic projects.I led a team involved in diverse projects, with a particular focus on radical polymer synthesis, polyurethane, and polymer nanoparticles. I successfully scaled these projects from laboratory experimentation to full-fledged production, meticulously documenting the technical procedures. This included the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and the implementation of GMP verification and validation protocols.This experience spanned the intersection of chemistry and formulation chemistry, affording me the opportunity to delve into a range of polymerization techniques. These techniques encompassed cationic, anionic, ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), ring-opening, condensation, ATRP, and RAFT methods, thereby broadening my expertise in the field. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Polymer Chemistry ( Materials Engineeirng)

M.Sc, Polymer Chemistry