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I was born in Chkalovsk, USSR in 1978. I received B.S. in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC, Chicago, Illinios) M.S. in Biomedical Science and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

My research interests primarily focus on integration of non-equilibrium open air electric plasma discharges into biology and medicine. Especially in pre-operative, post-operative, and intra-operative sterilization of living human tissue, blood coagulation, wound healing, and treatment of diseases (both on skin, i.e. Melanoma; under the skin, i.e. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis; and deep in the body, i.e. Deep vein thrombophlebitis).

Currently I am working closely with the faculty, staff, and students of A.J. Drexel Plasma Institute (Drexel University), Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Drexel University College of Medicine, DUCOM), Surgery Department (DUCOM), Dept. of Microbiology Control (DUCOM), Dept. of Emergency Medicine (DUCOM), and Laboratory of Parasitology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiology (University of Pennsylvania).

Contact me

You can always reach me at work:

HESS Engineering Labs, # 117
Attn: Greg Fridman
34th and Lancaster Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19104

or call me:

+1.215-895-0576 (office)
+1.312-371-7947 (cell)
+1.215-895-1633 (fax)

or e-mail me, skype me, and google-talk me — the best ways to reach me:

E-mail: gregfridman@gmail.com
Skype: gregfridman
Google Talk: gregfridman@gmail.com

Education

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, December 2008

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thesis: "Direct Plasma Interaction with Living Tissue".
Dr. Gennady (Gary) Friedman, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, advisor;
Dr. Kenneth Barbee, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, advisor.

M.S., Biomedical Science, June 2006

School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thesis: "Non-Thermal Plasma Bio-Active Liquid Micro and Nano-Xerography - Bio-Printer".
Dr. Gennady (Gary) Friedman, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, advisor.

B.S., Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, June, 2003

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, Illinois

Professional experience

Research Assistant Professor, January, 2008 - present
School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Graduate Research Fellow, primary appointment, January, 2003 - December, 2008
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Graduate Assistant, partial appointment, March, 2004 - December, 2008
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Senior Software Developer, consultant, November, 1999 - July, 2002
Compuware Corporation, Rosemont, Illinois.

Teaching assistant, August, 1996 - December, 1996
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, Illinois.

Field of research

Non-equilibrium plasma for processing of biomaterials;
Polymer treatment and surface modification for wettability and biocompatibility;
Applications of non-equilibrium discharges in medicine and biology;
Characterization of physical, biochemical, and mechanical properties of the treated material;
Plasma characterization;
Plasma power supply design and development.

Honors and awards

IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society Outstanding Student in Plasma Science Award, presented at the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS);
First Place in Best Poster category, 2009 Image Competition Sponsored by the Centralized Research Facilities, College of Engineering, Drexel University;
First Place, Homeland Security Philadelphia Student Chapter Research Day Award, 2009 Drexel Research Day, April 23, 2009, Philadelphia, USA;
Best Paper Award, Medical, Biological and Environmental Applications Section, 35th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, June 15 - 19, 2008, Congress Center Karlsruhe, Germany;
Second place, the 2008 IEEE Drexel Technical Poster Symposium;
Plasma Processes and Polymers Best paper award, Biomedical applications section, 18th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, August 26th - 31st, 2007, Kyoto, Japan;
Best paper award, "Technology with the Highest Translational Potential", The Translational Research in Biomedical Engineering Competition, Drexel University, Philadelphia, October 26, 2007;
Best paper award, Annual Drexel University Research Day, 2006;
Best paper in section, 17-th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, 2006;
Honorable mention, Annual Drexel University Research Day, 2004.

Conference travel grant awards

National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship for NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) conference on Plasma Assisted Decontamination of Biological and Chemical Agents, Cesme, Turkey, Sept. 16-26, 2007;
2007 Lee Smith Fellow;
34th International Conference on Plasma Science invited talk grant, 2007;
National Science Foundation (NSF) travel fellowship to Gordon Research Conference on Plasma Processing Science, South Hadley, MA, July 16-21, 2006.

Other honors and awards

First Place, "A World Without Borders" Snapshot Challenge, Drexel University, April 2008.
Teaching Assistant Award, Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996;
Avodah Award, Temple Emanual, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA, 2007;
Member, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Honors College, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995-1997.

Professional memberships

International Plasma Chemistry Society (IPCS), 2005-present;
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), 2005-present;
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2007-present;
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 2007-present.

Service

Organizing Committee, Translational Medicine and Applied Biotechnology Workshop, "Horizons in Plasma Medicine", Drexel University College of Medicine, April 18th, 2009;
Judge, 2009 Drexel University Research Day;
Chair, 2010 Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar on Plasma Processing Science, July 10-11, 2010, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH;
Program development and technical support, Second International Conference on Plasma Medicine (ICPM-2), San Antonio, Texas, March 16th - 20th, 2009;
Plasma and the Environment Workshops Session Presenter, Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth Family Academic Programs, Fall 2008 Science and Technology Series: Energy and the Environment, hosted by Drexel University;
Judge for NSF-Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site programs: DREAM, SENSORS, and Engineering Cities, August 13th, 2008, Drexel University;
Social events coordinator, 2008 Gordon Research Conference on Plasma Processing Science;
Program development and technical support, First International Conference on Plasma Medicine (ICPM-1), Corpus Christi, Texas, October 15th - 18th, 2007;
Mentor, Drexel University STAR Program, Summer 2005-2008;
Mentor, Drexel University COE Summer Mentorship Program for High School Students, Summer 2005-2008.

Journals:

Editor

Plasma Medicine.

Guest editor

Special Issue on Biomedical Applications of Plasma and Pulsed Power, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (IEEE TPS), Scheduled for Summer 2010.

Reviewer/referee

Acta Biomaterialia (ActBio);
Journal of Applied Physics (JAP);
New Journal of Physics, Institute of Physics (NJP, IOP);
Plasma Processes and Polymers (PPP);
Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing (PCPP);
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Transactions on Plasma Science (IEEE TPS);
Applied Physics Letters (APL);
Sensors (Sensors).

National Science Foundation (NSF);
American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS).

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