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Aleksandar Y. Mehandzhiyski

Computational Chemist
Norrköping

Summary

Curiosity driven computational chemist scientist with various interests and experience in the field of simulations and modelling. My main expertise is in the field of molecular dynamics simulations, and multiscale modelling. I am experienced in programming with Python, C/C++ and Fortran. I have experience in designing and carrying out science projects, researching scientific literature and writing technical reports. I possess excellent analytical skills with great dedication to successfully accomplishing my goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Parental Leave

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09.2022 - Current

Consultant

Model One
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for business development and strategic planning ˆ
  • Communication and connection with potential clients
  • Development of models based on COMSOL multiphysics

Principal Research Engineer

Linköping University
Norrköping
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Modelling and simulations of composite materials, cellulose, polymers
  • PhD students supervision
  • Projects writing and proposals
  • Responsible for the computational resources of the research group

Postdoctoral Fellow

Linköping University
Norrköping
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Modelling and simulations of composite materials, cellulose, polymers
  • Projects writing and proposals

Postdoctoral Fellow

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Modelling and simulations of supercapacitors and liquid-liquid interphases
  • Responsible for the computational resources of the research group
  • Project administration, organization of seminars

Researcher

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Sofia
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Research in the field of organic synthesis

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical engineering

Norwegian University of Science And Technology
Norway
01.2013 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Computational Chemistry

Sofia University
Bulgaria
05.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

South-West University
Bulgaria
09.2008 - 09.2011

Skills

SOFT SKILLS: Critical Thinking Learning Potential Curiosity Flexibility Teamwork Reliability Problem Solving Punctuality Dedication Integrity

PROGRAMMING AND SOFTWARE: Python C/C Fortran UNIX shell scripting Gromacs LAMMPS Gaussian CP2K COMSOL multiphysics Microsoft Office Microsoft Teams Slack Inkscape LATEX

LANGUAGE: Bulgarian - native English - fluent Swedish - beginner Norwegian - beginner

Timeline

Parental Leave

_
09.2022 - Current

Consultant

Model One
03.2022 - 08.2022

Principal Research Engineer

Linköping University
03.2020 - 02.2022

Postdoctoral Fellow

Linköping University
03.2018 - 02.2020

Postdoctoral Fellow

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
03.2016 - 02.2018

Ph.D. - Chemical engineering

Norwegian University of Science And Technology
01.2013 - 03.2016

Researcher

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
08.2011 - 12.2012

Master of Science - Computational Chemistry

Sofia University
05.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

South-West University
09.2008 - 09.2011
Aleksandar Y. MehandzhiyskiComputational Chemist