Dr. Igor L. Medintz
Research ScientistU.S. Naval Research Laboratory, USA
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biology from City University of New York, USA
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Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biology from City University of New York, USA
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Dr. Igor L. Medintz is currently a Research Biologist and Head of the Laboratory for Bio/Nano Science and Technology which is part of the Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering and an NRL Postdoctoral Research Associate Program Mentor. His previous work experience includes Affiliate Professor, Department of Molecular & Microbiology, Life Sciences, George Mason University, National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow, Staff Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Forensic Toxicologist, Graduate Research Assistant and Research Associate in different laboratories, Lecturer and Instructor at different institutions. He obtained his PhD degree in Molecular Biology in February 1999 from the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York. He has published 178 research articles related to his field in refereed national and international journals (Google Scholar Citations >18,000 h-index 60), proceedings (54), books (3) and 18 chapters in books. He actively participated and presented (Orally and Poster) number of articles in seminars, conferences, symposiums and meetings. He also possess 15 patents. He is an active Reviewer and Editorial Advisory Board Member to several journals and a Scientific Advisory Board to several European Consortium projects. He was been honored by a number of Awards including the Top Scientist in the Navy. He also served as a PhD Examiner and Promotion Reviewer for several students and professors. (PhD Thesis Examiner, Tenure Review Evaluation, External Reviewer, Thesis Advisory Committee & External reviewer for promotion evaluation).