LEONID G. SAKHAROV, Ph.D.

34 Hamilton Rd., #310 Arlington, MA 02474 (781) 646-4048 E-mail: lsakharov@leokrut.com leokrut.com

GOAL:	Permanent or contract position in area scientific software development, material science research and development or one time consultation service.
EXPERIENCE:	Software development: Crystal growth simulation by Monte Carlo method Analysis of raw mass spectral data; developing of algorithms for recognition compound from natural product chromatograms. Modeling of material transport of sputtering target during vacuum film deposition. Experimental data approximation. NetCDF format windows editor. VC++ (+7 years), VC# (1 year), Fortran (+10 years), Algol, Pascal, HTML, XML. Materials: Oxide ceramic, cement, silicate melts and glasses; Advanced high-temperature superconductor perovskite ceramic, Phosphate high temperature cements, High alumina cements and high alumina ceramic with low temperature of sintering. Synthesis methods: Traditional grid/sintering of the oxide ceramic samples with given content. Development of specialized laboratory furnaces and vacuum heaters. Application of acceleration of synthesis of superconductor ceramic samples via sol/gel process using nitrate solvent as a intermediate step to achieve homogeneity of the samples on the molecular level. Sedimentation separation of specific fraction of the crystalline particles for farther usage as a raw material in double alignment in magnetic field procedure. Vacuum plasma magnetron deposition of thin films. Optimization of the technology parameters to achieve exact transition of the content of the target to the substrate. Synthesis of monodisperse particles of silica in alcoholic sols as a initial stage for artificial opal synthesis. Analytical methods: High temperature microscopy. X-ray analysis including determination of the structure of monocrystal and distribution of orientation of particles into samples Scanning microanalysis of ceramic samples with application of the method of defining a composition of the unknown superconductor phase; mass-spectrum chromatography analysis Direct observation of magnetic in field penetration into high temperature superconductors using garnet bubble indicator film with video recording of the image in computer files. High Performance Liquid Chromatography, mass spectrometry. Theoretical research: Numerical model of surface reaction during crystal growth and comparison with experimental data. Method of calculation of the energy barrier of nucleation in the bicomponent systems of eutectic type. Development of the method of calculation of the temperature dependence of theoretical strength of high melted materials on the base of the basis properties of material. Management: A principal investigator for the project granted by CMAC. One/two scientist level associate under advisory supervision. (3 years) The Leader of Group with three entry-level scientists under direct scientific and administrative supervision. (4 years) Senior Scientist/Scientist with one scientific assistant under advisory supervision (5 years). Grants and proposals: 2003. NRC Research Associateship program. Pass the qualification procedure but was not offered an award on the base of limitation of recourses. 1998,1999 proposal to NACA and NSF for "hot wire" method of crystal growth observation. Rejected. 1994 - grant of International Science Foundation for theoretical interpretation of experiment about temperature dependences of crystal growth. Awarded for 1994-1995. (all above were written on English). 1989-1992- The expertise-competition of projects of young scientist of Russian Academy of Science. Awarded. Achievements: Research and development of technological conditions for vacuum dc-magnetron deposition of superconductive oxide ceramic films and buffer layers. Synthesis of superconductive ceramic in Bi, Y(Eu,Yb) and Tl - systems. Detailed hands on experience in all aspects of their preparation. Development of technology of manufacturing of double aligned in magnet field and due to the grains Bi2Sr2EuCu2O8.5 shape substrate on Ag for deposition Y-123 superconductor oxide ceramic films. High temperature microscopy investigation of nonequilibrium crystallization kinetics in silicate melts and glasses and their applications to the to cement clinker and high alumina ceramics with reduce temperature of sintering and cements.
EMPLOYMENT:	LeoKrut, Arlington, MA
2001-present	Lead Developer LeoStatistic - application for statistical analysis and a report ready presentation chart. LeoCrystal - crystal growth simulation. LeoNetCDF - editor of NetCDF files.
	Admetric Biochem Inc., Medford, MA
2000-2001	Reseacher/Programmer responsible for the development of the original state of art algorithms for revealing retention times of unknown compounds (small molecules 70 - 700 Daltons) on the base of the analysis of the mass spectrograms of HPLC of nature products.
	Barnett Institute, Northeastern University, Boston
1996-2000	Staff Scientist responsible research in biaxial alignment of superconductor ceramics in magnet field; also carried out statistical analysis of commodity data. Since 1998 Principal Investigator of two projects in these fields, sponsored CMAC, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
	Institute of Mechanic Engineering Problems of Russia Academy of Science (RAS), Saint Petersburg, Russia.
1986-1995	Senior Scientist responsible: for computer modeling of surface processes during crystal growth for comparison with experimental data of kinetic crystallization in oxide melts. The project was supported by a grant from the International Science Foundation. for computer modeling of surface processes during crystal growth for comparison with experimental data of kinetic crystallization in oxide melts. The project was supported by a grant from the International Science Foundation. for investigations of potential applications of high temperature ceramics in the energy industry.
	Institute of Silicate Chemistry of RAS, Saint Petersburg, Russia
1976-1986	Scientist responsible for high temperature microscope investigation of nucleation and linear crystal growth kinetics in oxide melts.
EDUCATION:	Institute of Silicate Chemistry of RAS, Saint Petersburg, Russia
1984 (graduated) (1976-1979 courses)	Ph.D. in Material Science.
	Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
1971-1976	BS in Chemistry, Radiochemistry.
VISA STATUS:	Authorized to work in USA without limitations (Green Card)
PUBLICATIONS:	Proposals for research grants or contracts: Numerical modeling of structure formation during GaInN thin films production. Low vacuum plasma deposition of epitaxial thin films of multicomponent compounds. Software package for dynamic simulation of valence atoms interactions applicable for parallel calculation in a flexible size network of computers. Selected list of publications: The comparison of temperature dependence of linear crystal growth rate in silicate melt with theoretical models in wide interval of supercooling. Sakharov L.G. . Saint Petersburg, 1995, 19 p. Nonequilibrium crystallization in melts of CaO-Al2O3 system. Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G. - Neorg. Mater (rus.), 1988, v.24, N 8, p. 1399-1401. Nonequilibrium crystallization in eutectic melts of the CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 system. Erofeeva N.T., Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G. - Neorg. Mater (rus.), 1987, v.23, N 12,, p. 89-91. The dependence of parameters of nonequilibrium crystallization in silicate melts on their composition. Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G. - In: Structures and properties of siliccate and oxide systems. Thesis of reports., Bratislava, 1986, p. 89-91. The effect of metal oxides of variable valence on the growth kinetics of monocalcium silicate. Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G. - Neorg. Mater(rus.), 1986, v. 22, N 9, p. 1497-1499. The energy barrier of nucleation in the bicomponent systems of eutectic type. Sakharov L.G. - In; 6 All-Union conference on Crystal Growth, 1985, Thesis of reports, v. 1, p.263-264. The effect of alkali and earth alkali metal oxides on kinetic of wollastonite growth in melt. Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G. - Neorg. Mater (rus.), 1985, v. 21, N 4, p. 639-641. Processes of crystallization in systems anortite-gelenite and gelenite-calcium disilicate. Sakharov L.G., - Selfreferat for candidate of science dissertation, Leningrad, "Science Leningrad Branch", 1984, p. 20. The energy barrier of nucleation for crystallization of glass forming melts of nonstoichiometric composition. Sakharov L.G. - J. of Phys-chemistry (rus.), 1983, v. 57, n 9, p. 2355-2357. The crystallization of glass forming melts in system anortite-gelenite. Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G. - Phys. and chem. of glass (rus.), 1981, v.7, N 2, p. 159-164. The crystallization in quazibihare systems anortite gelenite and gelenite- calcium disilicate. Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G. - In: Int. Conf. of Crystal Growth, Mosccow, 1980, v.3, p. 274-275. Biaxially aligned Eu-123 tape on Ag support: optimization of precursor powder. L. Sakharov , M. Sakharova, C. Kusko, D. Budil, , R.S. Markiewicz, B.C. Giessen. - Abstracts MRS 1998 Fall meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, Q8.24. The BiBiTY Method: Bi-2212 Biaxially textured substrates for Y-123 superconductor films. L. Sakharov , M. Sakharova, C. Kusko, D. Budil, , D.Fenner, J.Budnick , R.S. Markiewicz, B.C. Giessen.- Abstracts MRS 1998 Fall meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, Q9.6. Biaxially aligned rare earth (re)-substituted bi-2212 films as substrates for 123 superconductor films. M. Sakharova , C. Kusko, D. Budil, L. Sakharov, R.S. Markiewicz, B.C. Giessen, V. Selvamanickam, P. Haldar Abstracts MRS 1997 Fall meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, T8.6. Biaxial alignment of superconductive grains using electrostatic fields. C. Kusko, L. Sakharov, M. Sakharova, D. Budil, R.S. Markiewicz, B.C. Giessen , Abstracts MRS 1997 Fall meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, T11.23. Fabrication of biaxially aligned Yb/Eu-doped Bi-2212 thick films as substrates for grtowth of epitaxial YBCO films. S.-Q.Wang, A.S. Lagu, Leonid G. Sakharov, Robert S. Markiewicz, B.C. Giessen .- Abstracts MRS 1996 Fall meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, GG5.13, p.701. Improvement of the biaxial alignment of EuBa2Cu3O7-d. Leonid G.Sakharov, C. Bonetto, S.-Q. Wang, A. Lagu, N. Israeloff, R.S. Markiewicz, B.C.Gissen - Abstracts MRS 1996 Fall meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, GG12.14, p.714. The condition of forming of high temperature oxide films with determine characteristics. Sakharov L.G. - In.; EMRS 1993 Fall meeting 4th European East-West Conference & Exhibition on Materials and Process, St-Petersburg (Russia), October 17-21, Symposium D., pp.89-89. The formation of YBa2Cu3O7-x films on Si substrates with a ZrO2 buffer undercoat. Sakharov L.G, Ivanov A.A., Tretjakov V.V, Goloschapov C.I., Skin P.F., Dennison D.V. - Superconductivity: Physic, Chemistry, Technic., 1993, v. 6, N 8, pp. 1695-1701. The deposition of epitaxial films of multi components compounds with magnetron sputtering on the example YBa2Cu3O7-x. Sakharov L.G. -J. Tech. Phys. (rus.), 1993,v.61, N 7, pp. 178-189. Highalumina ceramics with low temperature of sintering. Erofeeva N.T., Sakharov L.G. - Neorg Mater., 1992, v. 28, N 1, p. 222-223. The heater for vacuum installations. Erofeeva N.T., Sakharov L.G. - Inform. paper., Leningrad center of science-technique information, 1991, N 215-91, 3 p. The method of production of melted highalumina cement. Author certificate of invention. N 1480329. - Golovina T.M., Khairov T.A., Perepelitzin V.A., Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G., Ovcharuk A.T., Jrin V.V. - Priority 24 Aug. 1987. Technology and properties of the melted high alumina cements. Golovina T.M., Rumyantsev P.F., Sakharov L.G., Khairov T.A., Lateupova N.V. - In: High temperature chemistry of silicates and oxides. Theses of reports 6-All Union conference, 1988, Leningrad, p.331-332. The cup for melts. Erofeeva N.T., Sakharov L.G. - Inform. paper, Leningrad Center of science-technique information, 1987, N 1170-87, 2 p. The high-temperature furnace. Sakharov L.G. - Inf. paper, Leningrad center of science-technique inf., 1983, N 743-83, 3 p. The temperature dependence of theoretical strength of high melted materials. Sakharov L.G. - Neorg. Mater. (rus.), 1989, v. 25, N 5, p. 768-772.