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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Polymer Synthesis and Characterization: Design, synthesize, and characterize biocompatible light-sensitive polymeric materials for orthopedic and dental applications. Employ a range of polymerization techniques.
• Polymer Synthesis and Characterization: Design, synthesize, and characterize biocompatible light-sensitive polymeric materials for orthopedic and dental applications. Employ a range of polymerization 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.
• 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.

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
• Publishing and Proposal Writing: Publish research articles in international journals and actively contribute to proposal writing for research projects.

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.

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.

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

M.Sc, Polymer Chemistry