Maria Katzarova, Ph.D.
Modeling, testing, and analysis of space- and Earth-relevant polymer systems
Research activity
Rheology of complex fluids (e.g., entangled polymers, random block copolymers, colloidal suspensions) for quality and performance troubleshooting
Modeling and analysis: molecular coarse graining, analytic expressions, multi-scale simulations
Applied materials: low-Earth orbit validation of spacesuit textiles on the International Space Station (MISSE-9, -10, -13, and -15), extraterrestrial cement, biomimetic gels
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Education
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL, 2016
B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley CA, 2004
Professional experience
7 years of experience after obtaining doctoral degree
Principal Rheologist, Lubrizol, Cleveland OH, 2022-
Research Scientist, Illinois Rocstar LLC, Champaign IL, 2021
Associate Scientist, Center for Molecular and Engineering Thermodynamics, University of Delaware, Newark DE, 2016-2021
Research Assistant, Center for Molecular Study of Condensed Soft Matter, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL, 2011-2016
Systems Engineer, Clinical Manufacturing, Amgen, Thousand Oaks CA, 2005-2008