Hello! I'm Kristina
I am an academic researcher with diverse industrial experience, an entrepreneur and a scientific consultant.
Kristina Lilova, PhD
RESEARCHER & CONSULTANT
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EXPERIENCE
2019-present
Assistant Research Professor
2017-2019
Co-Founder and Consultant
PEaK SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING, LLC
Provide unique solutions in the Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering; experimental design: synthesis path and formulation, materials characterization and properties assessment, troubleshooting and failure analysis; instrumentation and equipment purchase; Quality control procedures, scientific & patents writing
2017-2019
Staff Research Associate
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Conduct independent research and/or collaborates with faculty and other researchers in areas related to thermochemistry of materials; coordinate the new Thermodynamics Consortium; design, construction, and testing of new experimental methodology; write and submit grant proposals, papers, SOPs;
2015-2017
Applications Manager
SETARAM INC.
Provided customer consultation and comprehensive experimental design for materials assessment, to determine the most effective methods to characterize materials’ behavior, and to analyze the root cause of technical and scientific problems; Designed an applications lab and attracted new clients for contract testing;
2009-2015
Postdoctoral Research Associate/Project Scientist
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Materials characterization and analytical testing, including selection of appropriate methods and techniques to analyze mixed oxide containing transition metals, rare earths, actinides, metals and alloys; solid state synthesis, TG-DSC and DTA, XRD, TEM, FTIR, SEM, EMPA; validated methods and equipment, developed and implemented new characterization test protocols; supervised students and technicians.
EDUCATION
2005-2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
2004-2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
1997-2002
Master of Science (MSc)
HENRI POINCARE UNIVERSITY, NANCY 1 (currently UNIVERSITY OF LORRAINE)
Doctorate in Physics and Chemistry of Matter and Materials
“cotutelle de thèse” (double doctorate)
SOFIA UNIVERSITY ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI
Doctorate in Solid State Chemistry
“cotutelle de thèse” (double doctorate)
SOFIA UNIVERSITY ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI
Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry
Specialization: Chemical Ecology (Environmental Chemistry)
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SKILLS
Materials Science
Chemistry
Experimental thermodynamics
Thermal analysis and calorimetry
Structural analysis
Spectroscopy
Synthesis
Experimental design
Quality control
Process Safety
Management
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Inorganic Materials
Metals and alloys
Ceramics
Glasses
Minerals
Catalysts
Energy storage materials
Batteries
Polymers
Biomaterials
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EXPERTISE
Fundamental research
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Applied science
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Fundamental Research
Extensive experience in the studies of mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of inorganic and organic materials, with an emphasis on macroscopic and nanosized metals, alloys, and complex oxides and non-oxides. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement the most effective methods, experimental procedures, and test protocols for the investigation of new materials. Strong publication and presentation history in materials structure/properties relations.
Applied Science
Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data. A long history of working on cross-functional teams and collaborating with research groups and professionals from a wide variety of industries (e.g. electronic, polymer, plastics, metallurgical, pharmaceutical, food, etc.). Consultation regarding customers’ projects: including the most effective methods to characterize materials’ behavior, to analyze the root cause of technical and scientific problems, to analyse the results and plan further experiments.
Management
Project management experience in the academia and industry. Designed, coordinated, and managed a testing application facility. Training in management, marketing, and sales. Good network of relations with instrumentation/equipment vendors and manufacturers. Developed training and training materials for sales representatives, distributors, service engineers, and customers. Co-founder and coordinator of the Thermodynamics Consortium.