Dr. Dmitry P. Rupasov Education 2011 – 2014. Ph. D. in Chemistry

Dr. Dmitry P. Rupasov
Education

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  2011 – 2014. Ph.D. in Chemistry. GPA: 3.953/4.0
  

Thesis: Oxygen diffusion studies in Mixed Ionic Electronic Conductors (MIECs)

University of Houston, Department of Chemistry, Houston, TX, USA

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  2000 – 2006. Specialist (Diploma) in Chemical Materials Science. GPA:
  

Thesis: Synthesis and investigation of misfit layered sulfides

Moscow State University, Department of Materials Science, Moscow, Russia

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  2000 – 2004. Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Physical and Mechanical Materials Science. GPA:
  

Thesis: Misfit layered sulfides based on NbS₂

Moscow State University, Department of Materials Science, Moscow, Russia

Work experience

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  09/2016 – Present. Research scientist.
  

Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), Moscow, Russia

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  Synthesis and investigation of novel electrode materials for potassium-ion batteries
  
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  Electrochemical characterization of synthesized compounds
  

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  09/2015 – 04/2016. Analyst.
  

Russian Quantum Center, Moscow, Russia

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  Search for scientific groups (chemistry, physics) in Russia with inventions that have potential to commercialization
  
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  Market analysis and marketability evaluation of chosen potential inventions (prototype or idea)
  
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  Search and selection of project participants
  
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  Project formation
  
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  Analysis of reports within Federal Special-Propose Programs (mining and purification of Rare Earth Elements), preparation of recommendations for future development of the projects
  

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  06/2015 – 09/2015. Data manager.
  

Science and Technology Information Centre, Moscow, Russia

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  Analysis of large data volumes
  
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  Documents reviewing and content indexing
  
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  Decision making under uncertainties
  

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  01/2010 – 08/2011. Researcher.
  

University of Houston, Department of Chemistry, Houston, Texas, USA

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  Selection of chemical systems for investigation (SOFC area)
  
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  Sample preparation (synthesis, densification) and characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, ECR, AC Impedance)
  
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  Rebuilding and adjustment of measuring equipment
  
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  Preparation of reports, presentations and scientific papers
  
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  Coordination of joint effort between research groups in different countries (Russia, USA, UK) in the common research area
  

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  06/2006 – 08/2007. Research Scientist, collaborator (SOFC Department).
  

National Innovation Company “New Energy Projects”, Moscow, Russia

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  Synthesis of novel anode materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells applications
  
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  Characterization of prepared compounds with XRD, SEM, EDX
  
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  Development of functional layers coating technique
  
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  Preparation of reports and presentations
  
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  Active participation in establishing of strong relationships between science and business
  

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  01/2004 – 02/2004. Researcher.
  

Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden

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  Synthesis of misfit layered sulfides and their characterization with XRD, SEM, EDX, ED
  
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  (3+1)D crystallography
  

Activities and honors

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  Participation in paid research project targeting replacement of graphite anode with inert one in aluminium production. Project was supported by “Russian Aluminum”
  
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  Participation and awards in scientific conferences
  
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  Active organizational role in Department of Materials Science Anniversary Celebration and Team Building Day at Moscow State University
  

Skills

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  Languages: Russian – native, English – fluent
  
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  Scientific programs skills: WinXPow, PANalytical X’Pert, GSAS, Atoms, Diamond, LabView, ZView, GULP
  
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  Scientific interests: Inorganic Chemistry, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Ceramics, Hydrogen/Methane Energy, Crystal Chemistry, Double Perovskites, Ion Conductors, Computer Modeling
  
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  Technical skills: X-Ray diffraction camera Huber Image Plate Guinier Camera 670 (CuK_α1–radiation), Scanning Electron Microscopes JEOL JSM-820 and 840, SIMS Instruments FEI FIB-200 and Atomika 6500, High-temperature furnaces (different atmospheres: air, N_2­, O₂, H₂, H_­2/Ar)
  
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  Programming: Excel (Visual Basic), Borland Pascal, LabView
  

Publications

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   A.Yu. Grippa, S. Lidin, G. Svensson, D.P. Rupasov, N.R. Khasanova, O.G. D’yachenko, E.V. Antipov. New strontium and rare earth-based mixed niobium misfit sulfides. Solid State Sciences, 5 (2003), 495-502
   

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   O.G. D’yachenko, A.Yu. Grippa, S. Lidin, D.P. Rupasov, E.V. Antipov. New Sr-substituted niobium-based misfit layered sulfides. Ferroelectrics, 305 (2004), 3-6
   

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   A.Yu. Grippa, S. Lidin, O.G. D’yachenko, D.P. Rupasov, E.V. Antipov. Synthesis and study of Sr-substituted misfit layer sulfides. Materials Research Bulletin, 40 (2005), 79–91
   

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   A.S. Golub’, D.P. Rupasov, N.D. Lenenko, Yu.N. Novikov, Modification of molybdenum disulfide (2H-MoS₂) and synthesis of its intercalation compounds, Synthesis And Properties Of Inorganic Compounds, 55 (2010), 1166-1171
   

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   D. Rupasov, A. Chroneos, D. Parfitt, J. A. Kilner, R.W. Grimes, S. Ya. Istomin, E. V. Antipov. Oxygen diffusion in Sr_0.75Y_0.25CoO_2.625: A molecular dynamics study. Physical Review B, 79 (2009), 172102
   

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   D. P. Rupasov, A. V. Berenov, J. A. Kilner, S. Ya. Istomin, E. V. Antipov, Oxygen diffusion in Sr_0.75Y_0.25CoO_2.625. Solid State Ionics, 197 (2011), 18-24
   

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   D. Rupasov, T. Makarenko, A. J. Jacobson, Oxygen diffusion in Sr₃YCo₄O_10.5: An electrical conductivity relaxation and thermogravimetric analysis approach. Solid State Ionics, 265 (2014), 68-72
   

Conferences

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   D.P. Rupasov, O.G. D’yachenko, N.R. Khasanova, E.V. Antipov, New niobium-based misfit layered sulfides. High-Temperature Superconductors and Novel Inorganic Materials Engineering. June 20-25, 2004, Moscow, Russia, Book of Abstract, P113
   

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   O.G. D’yachenko, A.Yu. Grippa, S. Lidin, D.P. Rupasov, E.V. Antipov. New Sr-substituted niobium-based misfit layered sulfides. Aperiodic 2003. September 08-13, 2003, Brazil, Abstract Book, Comp-P01
   

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   D.P. Rupasov. New niobium-based misfit layered sulfides. 5^th SCENET School On Superconducting Materials And Applications. August 30 – September 10, 2004, Salamanca, Spain, Abstract Book, p. 45
   

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   D.P. Rupasov. New strontium-substituted Nb-based misfit layered sulfides. Baltic Boat Conference VI. May 14-16 2004, Stockholm, Sweden
   

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   D.P. Rupasov, O.G. D’yachenko, A.Yu. Grippa, E.V. Antipov. Synthesis and investigation of misfit layer sulfides in Ln-Sr-Nb-S system. III National Crystallographic Conference. May 19-23, 2003, Chernogolovka, Russia, Thesis of conference, p. 136
   

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   O.G. D’yachenko, A.Yu. Grippa, N.R. Khasanova, D.P. Rupasov, A.V. Zamiralova, E.V. Antipov. New misfit layered Nb-based sulfides. III National Crystallographic Conference. May 19-23, 2003, Chernogolovka, Russia, Thesis of conference, p. 105-106
   

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   D.P. Rupasov, O.G. D’yachenko, A.Yu. Grippa, E.V. Antipov. Synthesis and investigation of misfit layer sulfides in Ln-Sr-Nb-S system. Important problems of modern Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science. September 26-29, 2003, Dubna, Russia, Thesis of conference, p. 36
   

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   D.P. Rupasov, A.N. Malanin. Synthesis and investigation of Nb-based misfit layer sulfides. Important problems of modern Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science. November 19-23, 2004, Zvenigorod, Russia, Thesis of conference, p. 49
   

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   D.P. Rupasov. Synthesis and study of misfit layer sulfides. Important problems of modern Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science. November 18-22, 2005, Zvenigorod, Russia, Thesis of conference, p. 70
   

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    D.P. Rupasov. Synthesis and investigation of cathode material for SOFC La_1-xSr_xMnO₃ with high-temperature X-Ray. Important problems of modern Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science. November 23-25, 2007, Zvenigorod, Russia, Thesis of conference, p. 39
    

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    D. Rupasov, A. Berenov, A. Chroneos, J. A. Kilner, S. Ya. Istomin, E. V. Antipov. Oxygen Diffusion In Sr₃YCo₄O_10.5 (314-Phase). 17^th Conference on Solid State Ionics. June 28 – July 3, 2009, Toronto, Canada. Oral report.