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PROFILE
SUMMARY
I am an entrepreneurial scientist specialized in inventing and commercializing disruptive technology. Expert in analytical and physical chemistry, catalysts, chemical engineering, colloids, fuel cells, materials science, nanotechnology, polymers, and self-assembly.
EXPERIENCE
From Nov 2015
(15 months)
Research Associate at Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666-4684, USA. Reference: Prof. Dr. Gary Beall
Researching on scaling synthesis of nanoparticles.
Sep 2014 – Aug 2015
(5 months)
Consultant at Finsens Payroll Services BV, Herengracht 500, 1017 CB Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Reference: Patricia van der Hut
Installed and maintained flow reactors at client site and developed a novel process to manufacture cadmium-free semiconductor quantum dots.
Apr 2014 – May 2014
(2 months)
Research Engineer at Xelvin Zuid BV, Dr. Holtroplaan 5C, 5652 XR Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Reference: Rene van Kempen
Conducted pilot studies on the synthesis of semiconductor quantum dots in continuous flow reactors leading to process intensification and establishment of operating and characterization procedures.
Dec 2013 – Apr 2014
(5 months)
Scholar at PreScouter Inc., 820 Davis St, #117 Evanston, IL 60201, USA. Reference: Justin Duke
Explored and evaluated:
Applications of high-temperature free-radical initiators in the chemical industry.
Industrial scale utilization of carbon dioxide optimized for technical and economic feasibility.
Feb – Aug 2013
(7 months)
Freelancer at Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd., 510 Shalimar Morya Park, Mumbai 400053, India. Reference: Aarthi Soundararajan
(Copy)Edited academic work related to science and engineering at a rate of around 2500 words/day and achieved an average customer feedback rating of 87%.
Jun 2010 – Dec 2012
(2.5 years)
Director of Technology at Minus9 BV, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, the Netherlands. Reference: Prof. dr. E. J. R. Sudholter
Managed operational, technical and valorization activities:
Scaled-up the production of carbon nanonetworks (CNNs) via fixed-bed chemical vapor deposition from mgs to 100s g/day thereby reducing their cost drastically.
Engineered composites by synthesizing polymers like epoxy, acrylate latexes as matrix and CNNs as fillers resulting in enhanced electrical conductivity (106 higher), mechanical strength (25% more), and thermal conductivity (54% better) without radically affecting processability.
Applied nanotechnology in making electrically conductive aerospace coatings, robust catalyst supports, field hockey sticks having better lifetime, high capacity hydrogen storage cell electrodes, light emitting diodes (LEDs) with improved heat dissipation, high thermally conductive satellite solar panels, and more efficient water filters.
Developed magnetic noble metal (nano)particles as safe therapeutic agents for contrast enhancement of magnetic resource imaging (MRI) and targeted cancer therapy.
Spearheaded the optimization of the electrochemical performance of catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) by finding different methods to bind catalysts to suitable supports.
Investigated the transfer of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) systematically in an aluminum smelting process and suggested methods to substitute the harmful ones.
Pioneered successful technology transfer to a client. Trained 5 members.
Contributed to the European Union’s code-of-conduct policy on nanotechnology by emphasizing the role of intelligent and responsible design of nanotechnology.
Apr – Oct 2005
(6 months)
Master thesis student at Juelich Research Centre, Wilhelm-Johnen-Strasse, 52428 Juelich, Germany. Reference: Dr. A. Gluesen
Optimized catalyst ink formulations containing ion exchange polymers, metal nanoparticles and solvent(s) for electrodes of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs).
Performed rheology and light scattering analysis to correlate properties of the catalyst ink to its structure and therefore enabled further studies and optimization of the electrodes.
Jan – Mar 2004
(3 months)
Project assistant at Polymer Service GmbH Merseburg, Geusaer Strasse 131, 06217 Merseburg, Germany. Reference: Dr. A. Wutzler
Initiated a literature survey on the preparation, properties, (dis)advantages, and applications of nanoparticle filled crosslinked resins and formed the basis for further experimental studies.
Apr – Oct 2003
(6 months)
Engineer at SpecialChem S. A., 204 Rue de Crimée, 75019 Paris, France. Reference: Mr. B. Hasson
Composed elegant and comprehensible technical content on additives, adhesives, coatings, inks, sealants, and polymers for a universally accessible online web portal.
Coached two members to undertake my responsibilities as a part of knowledge transfer.
Mar – Jun 2002
(4 months)
Undergraduate student at Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering, Wazirpur Industrial Area, Delhi 110052, India. Reference: Y. Bansal
Studied molded products using computer aided design (CAD), identified shortcomings and implemented new design based on in-depth finite element method (FEM) analysis.
Executed material selection and validation using computer aided engineering (CAE) analysis and prepared a mold using a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
Jun – Nov 2001
(6 months)
Trainee at National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110019, India. Reference: Dr. R. Singh
Synthesized films of poly(3-octylthiophene) conducting polymer by the electrochemical technique with great success and as a result allowed their morphology to be controlled.
Created a software/hardware interface that efficiently analyzed electrical properties of a sample by controlling digital measurement instruments and thus reduced time and effort.
EDUCATION
Jun 2006 – Jun 2010
(4 years)
Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 136, 2628 BL Delft, the Netherlands. Reference: dr. ing. G. J. M. Koper and Prof. S. J. Picken
Discovered and researched on:
A facile microemulsion method to make the highest reported concentration (3 wt.%) of uniformly sized (core-shell) inorganic nanoparticles for high performance catalysts.
A revolutionary electrode for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), which can be self-assembled and also deliver an unprecedented specific power activity of 0.5 W/mg.
Carbon nanonetwork (CNN) that outperforms other carbon allotropes (carbon black, carbon nanotube, graphene) in electrical, mechanical and thermal properties.
Strongly magnetic forms of copper, gold, platinum and silver, previously thought impossible and resulted in a breakthrough.
Modeled structural transitions of self-assembled aggregates in microemulsions and kinetically stabilized emulsions.
Supervised and collaborated with more than 50 students on projects and thesis.
Provided technical support to more than 60 colleagues in theoretical/laboratory work and have been duly acknowledged in many articles.
Handled commercial projects of ASML, DSM, Lemnis Lighting and Unilever (Sara Lee), which involved the optimization of colloidal formulations for stability.
Played key role in the conceptualization and acquisition of three PhD proposals.
Oct 2003 – Nov 2005
(2 years)
Master of Science in Applied Polymer Science from Martin Luther University, 06099 Halle(Saale), Germany. Reference: Prof. dr. J. Kressler. Grade: 1.3 (Very Good/First Class), GPA 4.0/4.0
Apr 1998 – Aug 2002
(4 years)
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Technology from Delhi Technological University, Bawana road, Delhi 110042, India. Reference: Prof. G. L. Verma. Grade: 72% (First Class), GPA 4.0/4.0
PATENTS
WO2012036555, “Carbon nanostructures and networks produced by chemical vapor deposition”, N.K.K. Kowlgi, G.J.M. Koper, R.A.D. van Raalten, 2012
NL2005365, “Carbon nanostructures and networks produced by chemical vapor deposition”, N.K.K. Kowlgi, G.J.M. Koper, R.A.D. van Raalten, 2011
WO2010041937, “Electrode compartment for an electrochemical cell, a refreshing system for it and an emulsion to be used therefore”, R.A.D. van Raalten, N.K.K. Kowlgi MSc, dr. ing. G.J.M. Koper, 2010
NL2002071, “Elektrodecompartiment voor elektrochemische cel, vervesingssysteem daarvoor en een daarbij te gebruiken emulsie”, R.A.D. van Raalten, N.K.K. Kowlgi MSc, dr. ing. G.J.M. Koper, 2009
JOURNAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Controlling the Structure and Degree of Branching of Graphitic Nanorod Networks, Krishna Kowlgi, Jasper Bakker, Harrie Jansma, Michiel Makkee, Patricia Kooyman, Stephen Picken, Ger Koper, Carbon (Accepted)
NANO LEGO®, From Self-Assembly to Functional Devices, Krishna Kowlgi, PhD Dissertation, 2012 (Reviewed by a committee of eight scientists)
Anomalous magnetism in noble metal (nano)particles, Krishna Kowlgi, Lian Zhang, Stephen Picken, Ger Koper, Coll. Surf. A, 413, 2012, 248 – 251
Uniform metal nanoparticles produced at high yield in dense microemulsions, Krishna Kowlgi, Ugo Lafont, Michael Rappolt, Ger Koper, J. Coll. Int. Sci., 372, 2012, 16 – 23
Light Induced Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles, Kamalika Sen, Krishna Kowlgi, Ger Koper, H. Th. Wolterbeek, Int. J. Nanotechnology and Appl., 5, 2011, 173 – 180
Synthesis of Magnetic Noble Metal (Nano)Particles, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, Stephen J. Picken, Ugo Lafont, Lian Zhang, and Ben Norder, Langmuir, 27, 2011, 7783 – 7787
Dissipative Self-Assembly of a Molecular Gelator by Using a Chemical Fuel, Job Boekhoven, Aurelie M. Brizard Dr., Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper Dr., Rienk Eelkema Dr., Jan H. van Esch Prof. Dr., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 49, 2010, 4825 – 4828
ORAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Carbon Nano Networks in Real World Devices, MicroNano CONFERENCE’12, Ede-Wageningen, 11 December 2012
Bicontinuous Microemulsions as Nanoreactors, Chains chemistry as innovating science, Maarssen, 28 – 30 November 2011
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, 2nd symposium Advances in Dutch Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Eindhoven, 24 March 2011
Making Noble Metals Magnetic, NWO Meeting on Chemistry of the Solid State and Materials Science, Veldhoven, 16 February 2010
Self-Assembled Multifunctional Electrode, Soft Matter Meeting Delft, Delft, 12 November 2009
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, 13th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, New York, 16 June 2009
Self-Assembly in Fuel Cell Electrodes, 6th Dutch Soft Matter Meeting, Delft, 27 February 2009
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, Johnson Matthey Practical License Company, Sonning Common, United Kingdom, 20 February 2009
Multifunctional Self-Assembly, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken Lunteren, 9 February 2009
Self-Assembled Nanostructured Electrodes for Fuel Cells, Advances in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Petten, 22 May 2008
POSTERS
Carbon Nanotube Networks, Krishna Kowlgi, Zhwendeline Pieter, Rutger van Raalten, Maruti Hegde, Ger Koper, Stephen Picken, Theo Dingemans, Michiel Makkee, Patricia Kooyman, Harrie Jansma, Bart van der Linden, Willy Rook, Duco Bosma, Piet Droppert, Adriana Remes, DOW Technical Day, Delft, 7 April 2011
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, Krishna Kowlgi, Aditya Surjosantoso, Ger Koper, Mohan Wadekar, Wolter Jager, Stephen Picken, Gaby Janssen, Natalia Lebedeva, UK Polymer Colloids Forum – Young Researchers’ Symposium 2008, Greenwich, 28 – 29 August 2008
Self-Assembled Fuel Cell Electrodes, Krishna Kowlgi, Aditya Surjosantoso, Ger Koper, Mohan Wadekar, Wolter Jager, 17th International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution, Berlin, 18 – 22 August 2008
Self-assembled PEMFC electrode, Rutger A. D. van Raalten, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Mohan N. Wadekar, Ger J. M. Koper and Wolter F. Jager, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
Degassed water as a cleaning agent, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi and Ger J. M. Koper, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
Self-assembled PEMFC electrode, Rutger A. D. van Raalten, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Mohan N. Wadekar, Ger J. M. Koper and Wolter F. Jager, 21st Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society, Geneva, 10 – 14 September 2007
Degassed water as a cleaning agent, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi and Ger J. M. Koper, 21st Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society, Geneva, 10 – 14 September 2007
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
Responsive Wormlike Micelles from Dynamic Covalent Surfactants, Christophe B. Minkenberg, Bart Homan, Job Boekhoven, Ben Norder, Ger J. M. Koper, Rienk Eelkema, and Jan H. van Esch, Langmuir, 28, 2012, 13570 – 13576 (in acknowledgements)
A novel mechanism of iron-core formation by Pyrococcus furiosus archaeoferritin, a member of an uncharacterized branch of the ferritin-like superfamily, Kourosh Honarmand Ebrahimi, Peter-Leon Hagedoorn, Laura van der Weel, Peter D. E. M. Verhaert, Wilfred R. Hagen, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 17, 2012, 975 – 985 (in acknowledgements)
Micellization Behavior of Aromatic Moiety Bearing Hybrid Fluorocarbon Sulfonate Surfactants, Mohan N. Wadekar, Job Boekhoven, Wolter F. Jager, Ger J. M. Koper, and Stephen J. Picken, Langmuir, 2011 (in acknowledgements)
Seismoelectric interface response: Experimental results and forward model, M. D. Schakel, D. M. J. Smeulders, E. C. Slob, and H. K. J. Heller, Geophysics, 76, 2011, N29 – N36 (in acknowledgements)
Physiochemical properties of mixed oxides of iron and silicon, M. Waseem, S. Mustafaa, A. Naeema, G.J.M. Koper and Salah-ud-Dina, J. Non-Cryst. Sol., 356, 2010, 2704 – 2708 (in acknowledgements)
Spin-Echo Small Angle Neutron Scattering analysis of liposomes and bacteria, Léon F van Heijkamp, Ana-Maria Sevcenco, Diane Abou, Remko van Luik, Gerard C Krijger, Peter-Leon Hagedoorn, Ignatz M de Schepper, Bert Wolterbeek, Gerben A Koning and Wim G Bouwman, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 247, 2010, 012016 (in acknowledgements)
Milk Gelation Studied with Small Angle Neutron Scattering Techniques and Monte Carlo Simulations, Léon F. van Heijkamp, Ignatz M. de Schepper, Markus Strobl, R. Hans Tromp, Jouke R. Heringa and Wim G. Bouwman, J. Phys. Chem. A, 114, 2010, 2412 – 2426 (in acknowledgements)
Salt Matters: Controlled Nonionic Emulsion Polymerization, Marta E. Dobrowolska, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, 14th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, Sendai, 13 – 18 May 2012
Novel Approach to High Yield Nanoparticle Synthesis using Bicontinuous Microemulsions, Emanuela Negro, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, 14th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, Sendai, 13 – 18 May 2012
Reversible catalyst formation: Synthesis and Dissolution, Roman Latsuzbaia, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, 14th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, Sendai, 13 – 18 May 2012
MWCNT- epoxy composite- electrodes for environmentally friendly detection of pharmaceutical compounds, A. Remes, F. Manea, A. Pop, N. K. K. Kowlgi, S. J. Picken, J. Schoonman, European Polymer Congress, Granada, 26 June – 1 July 2011
Optimal Ionic Strength for Non-Ionic Polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011
Synthesis of Magnetic Nobel Metal (Nano)Particles, Ger Koper, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011 (in acknowledgements)
Bicontinuous microemulsion as reaction media for the synthesis of Multimetallic Nanoparticles, Emanuela Negro, Krishna Kowlgi, Ger Koper, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011
Self-Healing and -Assembling Regenerative Electrode for Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Roman Latsuzbaia, Krishna Kowlgi, Ger Koper, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011
Surfactant-free emulsion polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, NWO-CW design and synthesis, structures and reactivity, biomolecular chemistry, Lunteren, 25 – 27 October 2010
Surfactant-free emulsion polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, 24th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Prague, 5 – 10 September 2010
The ultimate stabilizer-free emulsion polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, Dutch polymer days, Veldhoven, 15 – 16 February 2010
Synthesis of fluorinated building blocks of self-assembled proton conducting membranes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, The Scientific meeting in the area of Organic Chemistry, Lunteren, 21 October 2009
A polymerizable fluorosurfactant for nanostructured proton conducting membranes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Frontiers in Polymer Science, Mainz, 7 – 9 June 2009
Polymerizable fluorosurfactants to improve performance of PEMFC electrodes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, 238th ACS National Meeting, Washington DC, 16 August 2009
Polymerizable fluorosurfactants to improve performance of PEMFC electrodes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Dutch Polymer Days, Lunteren, 3 February 2009
Polymerizable fluorosrfactants to improve performance of a PEMFC electrode, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Europolymer Conference, Gargnano, 3 June 2008
A polymerizable fluorosurfactant for nanostructured proton conducting membranes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Advances in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Petten, 22 May 2008
Synthesis of Polymerizable Fluorosurfactants for PEMFC Electrodes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Controlling Polymers Jubilee Symposium, Veldhoven, 26 – 27 November 2007
MEDIA
De kunst van het aantrekken (The Art of Attracting), 2013
Netwerk van nanobuisjes in hockeysticks: Minus9, NO LIMITS, InnosportNL, 2012
Koolstof nanotechnologie, Syntens, 2012
Het werd steeds duidelijker dat dit kon werken, de TECHNOLOGIE krant, 39, 2011
Ijzersterkte en buigzame kunststof, Elsevier, 9, 2011, 56
Fabrication of magnetic noble metal nanoparticles made simple, Nanowerk, 2011
Platina-deeltjes in brandstofcel vormen zichzelf (Platinum particles in fuel cells forms themselves), Energie+, 3, 2008, 30 – 31
ACCOLADES
Poster prize for “Self-assembled Multifunctional Electrode”, 2nd DCT Science Day, Delft, 29 October 2008
Design award for “An Artificial Leaf”, 2nd DCT Science Day, Delft, 29 October 2008
Poster prize for “A Revolutionary Fuel Cell”, UK Polymer Colloids Forum – Young Researchers’ Symposium 2008, Greenwich, 28 – 29 August 2008
Poster prize for “Self-Assembled Fuel Cell Electrodes”, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
Poster prize for “Degassed Water as Cleaning Agent”, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
MENTORSHIP
Supervised over 50 Bachelors and Masters theses and projects and contributed to over 60 Doctorate theses and projects.
SKILLS
Highly proficient in English. Basic knowledge of German and French.
Troubleshooting different problems related to computers and electronics. Experienced in using, various operating systems (Linux, OS X, Windows); development (C, C++, HTML), engineering (ANSYS®, Aspen, AutoCAD®, LabVIEW™, MATLAB), scientific (ChemDraw, Origin®, ImageJ), and productivity (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Illustrator, LaTeX) softwares.
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PROFILE
SUMMARY
I am an entrepreneurial scientist specialized in inventing and commercializing disruptive technology. Expert in analytical and physical chemistry, catalysts, chemical engineering, colloids, fuel cells, materials science, nanotechnology, polymers, and self-assembly.
EXPERIENCE
From Nov 2015
(15 months)
Research Associate at Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666-4684, USA. Reference: Prof. Dr. Gary Beall
Researching on scaling synthesis of nanoparticles.
Sep 2014 – Aug 2015
(5 months)
Consultant at Finsens Payroll Services BV, Herengracht 500, 1017 CB Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Reference: Patricia van der Hut
Installed and maintained flow reactors at client site and developed a novel process to manufacture cadmium-free semiconductor quantum dots.
Apr 2014 – May 2014
(2 months)
Research Engineer at Xelvin Zuid BV, Dr. Holtroplaan 5C, 5652 XR Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Reference: Rene van Kempen
Conducted pilot studies on the synthesis of semiconductor quantum dots in continuous flow reactors leading to process intensification and establishment of operating and characterization procedures.
Dec 2013 – Apr 2014
(5 months)
Scholar at PreScouter Inc., 820 Davis St, #117 Evanston, IL 60201, USA. Reference: Justin Duke
Explored and evaluated:
Applications of high-temperature free-radical initiators in the chemical industry.
Industrial scale utilization of carbon dioxide optimized for technical and economic feasibility.
Feb – Aug 2013
(7 months)
Freelancer at Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd., 510 Shalimar Morya Park, Mumbai 400053, India. Reference: Aarthi Soundararajan
(Copy)Edited academic work related to science and engineering at a rate of around 2500 words/day and achieved an average customer feedback rating of 87%.
Jun 2010 – Dec 2012
(2.5 years)
Director of Technology at Minus9 BV, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, the Netherlands. Reference: Prof. dr. E. J. R. Sudholter
Managed operational, technical and valorization activities:
Scaled-up the production of carbon nanonetworks (CNNs) via fixed-bed chemical vapor deposition from mgs to 100s g/day thereby reducing their cost drastically.
Engineered composites by synthesizing polymers like epoxy, acrylate latexes as matrix and CNNs as fillers resulting in enhanced electrical conductivity (106 higher), mechanical strength (25% more), and thermal conductivity (54% better) without radically affecting processability.
Applied nanotechnology in making electrically conductive aerospace coatings, robust catalyst supports, field hockey sticks having better lifetime, high capacity hydrogen storage cell electrodes, light emitting diodes (LEDs) with improved heat dissipation, high thermally conductive satellite solar panels, and more efficient water filters.
Developed magnetic noble metal (nano)particles as safe therapeutic agents for contrast enhancement of magnetic resource imaging (MRI) and targeted cancer therapy.
Spearheaded the optimization of the electrochemical performance of catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) by finding different methods to bind catalysts to suitable supports.
Investigated the transfer of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) systematically in an aluminum smelting process and suggested methods to substitute the harmful ones.
Pioneered successful technology transfer to a client. Trained 5 members.
Contributed to the European Union’s code-of-conduct policy on nanotechnology by emphasizing the role of intelligent and responsible design of nanotechnology.
Apr – Oct 2005
(6 months)
Master thesis student at Juelich Research Centre, Wilhelm-Johnen-Strasse, 52428 Juelich, Germany. Reference: Dr. A. Gluesen
Optimized catalyst ink formulations containing ion exchange polymers, metal nanoparticles and solvent(s) for electrodes of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs).
Performed rheology and light scattering analysis to correlate properties of the catalyst ink to its structure and therefore enabled further studies and optimization of the electrodes.
Jan – Mar 2004
(3 months)
Project assistant at Polymer Service GmbH Merseburg, Geusaer Strasse 131, 06217 Merseburg, Germany. Reference: Dr. A. Wutzler
Initiated a literature survey on the preparation, properties, (dis)advantages, and applications of nanoparticle filled crosslinked resins and formed the basis for further experimental studies.
Apr – Oct 2003
(6 months)
Engineer at SpecialChem S. A., 204 Rue de Crimée, 75019 Paris, France. Reference: Mr. B. Hasson
Composed elegant and comprehensible technical content on additives, adhesives, coatings, inks, sealants, and polymers for a universally accessible online web portal.
Coached two members to undertake my responsibilities as a part of knowledge transfer.
Mar – Jun 2002
(4 months)
Undergraduate student at Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering, Wazirpur Industrial Area, Delhi 110052, India. Reference: Y. Bansal
Studied molded products using computer aided design (CAD), identified shortcomings and implemented new design based on in-depth finite element method (FEM) analysis.
Executed material selection and validation using computer aided engineering (CAE) analysis and prepared a mold using a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
Jun – Nov 2001
(6 months)
Trainee at National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110019, India. Reference: Dr. R. Singh
Synthesized films of poly(3-octylthiophene) conducting polymer by the electrochemical technique with great success and as a result allowed their morphology to be controlled.
Created a software/hardware interface that efficiently analyzed electrical properties of a sample by controlling digital measurement instruments and thus reduced time and effort.
EDUCATION
Jun 2006 – Jun 2010
(4 years)
Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 136, 2628 BL Delft, the Netherlands. Reference: dr. ing. G. J. M. Koper and Prof. S. J. Picken
Discovered and researched on:
A facile microemulsion method to make the highest reported concentration (3 wt.%) of uniformly sized (core-shell) inorganic nanoparticles for high performance catalysts.
A revolutionary electrode for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), which can be self-assembled and also deliver an unprecedented specific power activity of 0.5 W/mg.
Carbon nanonetwork (CNN) that outperforms other carbon allotropes (carbon black, carbon nanotube, graphene) in electrical, mechanical and thermal properties.
Strongly magnetic forms of copper, gold, platinum and silver, previously thought impossible and resulted in a breakthrough.
Modeled structural transitions of self-assembled aggregates in microemulsions and kinetically stabilized emulsions.
Supervised and collaborated with more than 50 students on projects and thesis.
Provided technical support to more than 60 colleagues in theoretical/laboratory work and have been duly acknowledged in many articles.
Handled commercial projects of ASML, DSM, Lemnis Lighting and Unilever (Sara Lee), which involved the optimization of colloidal formulations for stability.
Played key role in the conceptualization and acquisition of three PhD proposals.
Oct 2003 – Nov 2005
(2 years)
Master of Science in Applied Polymer Science from Martin Luther University, 06099 Halle(Saale), Germany. Reference: Prof. dr. J. Kressler. Grade: 1.3 (Very Good/First Class), GPA 4.0/4.0
Apr 1998 – Aug 2002
(4 years)
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Technology from Delhi Technological University, Bawana road, Delhi 110042, India. Reference: Prof. G. L. Verma. Grade: 72% (First Class), GPA 4.0/4.0
PATENTS
WO2012036555, “Carbon nanostructures and networks produced by chemical vapor deposition”, N.K.K. Kowlgi, G.J.M. Koper, R.A.D. van Raalten, 2012
NL2005365, “Carbon nanostructures and networks produced by chemical vapor deposition”, N.K.K. Kowlgi, G.J.M. Koper, R.A.D. van Raalten, 2011
WO2010041937, “Electrode compartment for an electrochemical cell, a refreshing system for it and an emulsion to be used therefore”, R.A.D. van Raalten, N.K.K. Kowlgi MSc, dr. ing. G.J.M. Koper, 2010
NL2002071, “Elektrodecompartiment voor elektrochemische cel, vervesingssysteem daarvoor en een daarbij te gebruiken emulsie”, R.A.D. van Raalten, N.K.K. Kowlgi MSc, dr. ing. G.J.M. Koper, 2009
JOURNAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Controlling the Structure and Degree of Branching of Graphitic Nanorod Networks, Krishna Kowlgi, Jasper Bakker, Harrie Jansma, Michiel Makkee, Patricia Kooyman, Stephen Picken, Ger Koper, Carbon (Accepted)
NANO LEGO®, From Self-Assembly to Functional Devices, Krishna Kowlgi, PhD Dissertation, 2012 (Reviewed by a committee of eight scientists)
Anomalous magnetism in noble metal (nano)particles, Krishna Kowlgi, Lian Zhang, Stephen Picken, Ger Koper, Coll. Surf. A, 413, 2012, 248 – 251
Uniform metal nanoparticles produced at high yield in dense microemulsions, Krishna Kowlgi, Ugo Lafont, Michael Rappolt, Ger Koper, J. Coll. Int. Sci., 372, 2012, 16 – 23
Light Induced Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles, Kamalika Sen, Krishna Kowlgi, Ger Koper, H. Th. Wolterbeek, Int. J. Nanotechnology and Appl., 5, 2011, 173 – 180
Synthesis of Magnetic Noble Metal (Nano)Particles, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, Stephen J. Picken, Ugo Lafont, Lian Zhang, and Ben Norder, Langmuir, 27, 2011, 7783 – 7787
Dissipative Self-Assembly of a Molecular Gelator by Using a Chemical Fuel, Job Boekhoven, Aurelie M. Brizard Dr., Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper Dr., Rienk Eelkema Dr., Jan H. van Esch Prof. Dr., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 49, 2010, 4825 – 4828
ORAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Carbon Nano Networks in Real World Devices, MicroNano CONFERENCE’12, Ede-Wageningen, 11 December 2012
Bicontinuous Microemulsions as Nanoreactors, Chains chemistry as innovating science, Maarssen, 28 – 30 November 2011
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, 2nd symposium Advances in Dutch Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Eindhoven, 24 March 2011
Making Noble Metals Magnetic, NWO Meeting on Chemistry of the Solid State and Materials Science, Veldhoven, 16 February 2010
Self-Assembled Multifunctional Electrode, Soft Matter Meeting Delft, Delft, 12 November 2009
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, 13th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, New York, 16 June 2009
Self-Assembly in Fuel Cell Electrodes, 6th Dutch Soft Matter Meeting, Delft, 27 February 2009
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, Johnson Matthey Practical License Company, Sonning Common, United Kingdom, 20 February 2009
Multifunctional Self-Assembly, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken Lunteren, 9 February 2009
Self-Assembled Nanostructured Electrodes for Fuel Cells, Advances in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Petten, 22 May 2008
POSTERS
Carbon Nanotube Networks, Krishna Kowlgi, Zhwendeline Pieter, Rutger van Raalten, Maruti Hegde, Ger Koper, Stephen Picken, Theo Dingemans, Michiel Makkee, Patricia Kooyman, Harrie Jansma, Bart van der Linden, Willy Rook, Duco Bosma, Piet Droppert, Adriana Remes, DOW Technical Day, Delft, 7 April 2011
A Revolutionary Fuel Cell, Krishna Kowlgi, Aditya Surjosantoso, Ger Koper, Mohan Wadekar, Wolter Jager, Stephen Picken, Gaby Janssen, Natalia Lebedeva, UK Polymer Colloids Forum – Young Researchers’ Symposium 2008, Greenwich, 28 – 29 August 2008
Self-Assembled Fuel Cell Electrodes, Krishna Kowlgi, Aditya Surjosantoso, Ger Koper, Mohan Wadekar, Wolter Jager, 17th International Symposium on Surfactants in Solution, Berlin, 18 – 22 August 2008
Self-assembled PEMFC electrode, Rutger A. D. van Raalten, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Mohan N. Wadekar, Ger J. M. Koper and Wolter F. Jager, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
Degassed water as a cleaning agent, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi and Ger J. M. Koper, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
Self-assembled PEMFC electrode, Rutger A. D. van Raalten, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Mohan N. Wadekar, Ger J. M. Koper and Wolter F. Jager, 21st Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society, Geneva, 10 – 14 September 2007
Degassed water as a cleaning agent, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi and Ger J. M. Koper, 21st Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society, Geneva, 10 – 14 September 2007
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
Responsive Wormlike Micelles from Dynamic Covalent Surfactants, Christophe B. Minkenberg, Bart Homan, Job Boekhoven, Ben Norder, Ger J. M. Koper, Rienk Eelkema, and Jan H. van Esch, Langmuir, 28, 2012, 13570 – 13576 (in acknowledgements)
A novel mechanism of iron-core formation by Pyrococcus furiosus archaeoferritin, a member of an uncharacterized branch of the ferritin-like superfamily, Kourosh Honarmand Ebrahimi, Peter-Leon Hagedoorn, Laura van der Weel, Peter D. E. M. Verhaert, Wilfred R. Hagen, J. Biol. Inorg. Chem., 17, 2012, 975 – 985 (in acknowledgements)
Micellization Behavior of Aromatic Moiety Bearing Hybrid Fluorocarbon Sulfonate Surfactants, Mohan N. Wadekar, Job Boekhoven, Wolter F. Jager, Ger J. M. Koper, and Stephen J. Picken, Langmuir, 2011 (in acknowledgements)
Seismoelectric interface response: Experimental results and forward model, M. D. Schakel, D. M. J. Smeulders, E. C. Slob, and H. K. J. Heller, Geophysics, 76, 2011, N29 – N36 (in acknowledgements)
Physiochemical properties of mixed oxides of iron and silicon, M. Waseem, S. Mustafaa, A. Naeema, G.J.M. Koper and Salah-ud-Dina, J. Non-Cryst. Sol., 356, 2010, 2704 – 2708 (in acknowledgements)
Spin-Echo Small Angle Neutron Scattering analysis of liposomes and bacteria, Léon F van Heijkamp, Ana-Maria Sevcenco, Diane Abou, Remko van Luik, Gerard C Krijger, Peter-Leon Hagedoorn, Ignatz M de Schepper, Bert Wolterbeek, Gerben A Koning and Wim G Bouwman, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 247, 2010, 012016 (in acknowledgements)
Milk Gelation Studied with Small Angle Neutron Scattering Techniques and Monte Carlo Simulations, Léon F. van Heijkamp, Ignatz M. de Schepper, Markus Strobl, R. Hans Tromp, Jouke R. Heringa and Wim G. Bouwman, J. Phys. Chem. A, 114, 2010, 2412 – 2426 (in acknowledgements)
Salt Matters: Controlled Nonionic Emulsion Polymerization, Marta E. Dobrowolska, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, 14th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, Sendai, 13 – 18 May 2012
Novel Approach to High Yield Nanoparticle Synthesis using Bicontinuous Microemulsions, Emanuela Negro, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, 14th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, Sendai, 13 – 18 May 2012
Reversible catalyst formation: Synthesis and Dissolution, Roman Latsuzbaia, Krishna N. K. Kowlgi, Ger J. M. Koper, 14th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, Sendai, 13 – 18 May 2012
MWCNT- epoxy composite- electrodes for environmentally friendly detection of pharmaceutical compounds, A. Remes, F. Manea, A. Pop, N. K. K. Kowlgi, S. J. Picken, J. Schoonman, European Polymer Congress, Granada, 26 June – 1 July 2011
Optimal Ionic Strength for Non-Ionic Polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011
Synthesis of Magnetic Nobel Metal (Nano)Particles, Ger Koper, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011 (in acknowledgements)
Bicontinuous microemulsion as reaction media for the synthesis of Multimetallic Nanoparticles, Emanuela Negro, Krishna Kowlgi, Ger Koper, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011
Self-Healing and -Assembling Regenerative Electrode for Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Roman Latsuzbaia, Krishna Kowlgi, Ger Koper, 25th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Berlin, 4 – 9 September 2011
Surfactant-free emulsion polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, NWO-CW design and synthesis, structures and reactivity, biomolecular chemistry, Lunteren, 25 – 27 October 2010
Surfactant-free emulsion polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, 24th Conference of the European Colloid and Interfaces Society, Prague, 5 – 10 September 2010
The ultimate stabilizer-free emulsion polymerization, ME Dobrowolska, NKK Kowlgi, GJM Koper, JH van Esch, Dutch polymer days, Veldhoven, 15 – 16 February 2010
Synthesis of fluorinated building blocks of self-assembled proton conducting membranes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, The Scientific meeting in the area of Organic Chemistry, Lunteren, 21 October 2009
A polymerizable fluorosurfactant for nanostructured proton conducting membranes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Frontiers in Polymer Science, Mainz, 7 – 9 June 2009
Polymerizable fluorosurfactants to improve performance of PEMFC electrodes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, 238th ACS National Meeting, Washington DC, 16 August 2009
Polymerizable fluorosurfactants to improve performance of PEMFC electrodes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Dutch Polymer Days, Lunteren, 3 February 2009
Polymerizable fluorosrfactants to improve performance of a PEMFC electrode, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Europolymer Conference, Gargnano, 3 June 2008
A polymerizable fluorosurfactant for nanostructured proton conducting membranes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Advances in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Petten, 22 May 2008
Synthesis of Polymerizable Fluorosurfactants for PEMFC Electrodes, M. N. Wadekar, W. F. Jager, N. K. K. Kowlgi, G. J. M. Koper, S. J. Picken, G. J. M. Janssen, N. P. Lebedeva, Controlling Polymers Jubilee Symposium, Veldhoven, 26 – 27 November 2007
MEDIA
De kunst van het aantrekken (The Art of Attracting), 2013
Netwerk van nanobuisjes in hockeysticks: Minus9, NO LIMITS, InnosportNL, 2012
Koolstof nanotechnologie, Syntens, 2012
Het werd steeds duidelijker dat dit kon werken, de TECHNOLOGIE krant, 39, 2011
Ijzersterkte en buigzame kunststof, Elsevier, 9, 2011, 56
Fabrication of magnetic noble metal nanoparticles made simple, Nanowerk, 2011
Platina-deeltjes in brandstofcel vormen zichzelf (Platinum particles in fuel cells forms themselves), Energie+, 3, 2008, 30 – 31
ACCOLADES
Poster prize for “Self-assembled Multifunctional Electrode”, 2nd DCT Science Day, Delft, 29 October 2008
Design award for “An Artificial Leaf”, 2nd DCT Science Day, Delft, 29 October 2008
Poster prize for “A Revolutionary Fuel Cell”, UK Polymer Colloids Forum – Young Researchers’ Symposium 2008, Greenwich, 28 – 29 August 2008
Poster prize for “Self-Assembled Fuel Cell Electrodes”, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
Poster prize for “Degassed Water as Cleaning Agent”, NWO-CW-studiegroep Vloeistoffen en Grensvlakken, Lunteren, 11 – 12 February 2008
MENTORSHIP
Supervised over 50 Bachelors and Masters theses and projects and contributed to over 60 Doctorate theses and projects.
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Highly proficient in English. Basic knowledge of German and French.
Troubleshooting different problems related to computers and electronics. Experienced in using, various operating systems (Linux, OS X, Windows); development (C, C++, HTML), engineering (ANSYS®, Aspen, AutoCAD®, LabVIEW™, MATLAB), scientific (ChemDraw, Origin®, ImageJ), and productivity (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Illustrator, LaTeX) softwares.
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