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Michael Reznikov
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Dr. Michael Reznikov, Retired Scientist (Physics and Technology).

Dr. Michael Reznikov has more than 40 years of interdisciplinary experience in electrodynamics, electrostatics, solid-state and molecular physics, material science, electronics, heat transfer, phase-change processes, energy harvesting and conversion, and related technology processes. At the Ukrainian Academy of Science, he researched photo- and thermoactivated electron field emissions from silicon, and he developed technology for registering emitted charges at dielectric surfaces, for measuring insulation impedance, and for nondestructive testing. His devices for research on material degradation flew on the Salyut 6 and 7 space stations from 1980 to 1986. At Intramedical Imaging LLC (Santa Monica, USA) from 1999, he designed scintillation-based miniature gamma probes for surgeons. Being with POC (later procured by Mercury Systems) from 2001, Dr. Reznikov served as Principal Investigator or Program Manager and successfully managed several government-sponsored projects by the integration of varied approaches of science and technology:

A) Applying the electrostatics, electrodynamics, and molecular physics, he developed an electrostatic dehumidifier, electrically enhanced dehumidification technology, an electrostatic coalescer for cleaning oil out of bilge water, a differencing electrostatic sensor, and the fast dielectric spectrometry technology applied to the detection of oil in the drilling mud, gauging the thickness and measurement of velocity of moving polymer films, and the detection of hidden object.

B) Utilizing the materials science and molecular physics, he developed the polymer-gel-based thermal detection technology, which was later further expanded to the low temperature thermoelectric power conversion and the thermally driven generation of hydrogen from the water. Using the same proton-conductive polymer, he developed the ionic transistor and built the sensor of electric fields in the sea water.

C) Combining the solid-state physics, electrostatics, and phase-change technology, he developed a silent cooler for UUVs, the vibration-less cooling for adaptive membrane optics, the hybrid electrical machining for polymer composites, and the personal cooling system for soldiers.

D) Applying the electrostatics and electrostatics-based technology, he developed an inertial energy harvester in spin stabilized small- and medium-caliber munitions, self-powered electric incapacitator, and electrostatic power generators for harvesting of wind and wave energy. E) Applying the physics of dielectrics to polymer-based composites, he developed the novel material for high energy density capacitors, a two-photon photocuring for non-autoclave fabrication, a self-developing X-ray film, a capacitive output radiation detector, and a thermo-acoustic refrigerator.

F)Combining the electrochemistry, molecular physics, and material science, he developed such diversified devices as a portable capacitive desalinator, a vortex air precleaner, a chilling air jet, a cold plasma decontaminator, an advanced tumbler dryer, and a personal body ventilation system.

Dr. Reznikov received his Ph.D. in physics and mathematics, majoring in solid-state physics, from the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (1980). He also holds an M.S.E.E. degree with a major in semiconductors and dielectrics from Kiev Polytechnic University, Ukraine (1972). Dr. Reznikov holds 12 patents, and is the author or co-author of 43 papers and conference presentations. In 1986, he won the Ukrainian State Prize for Sciences and Technology, a highly respected award. He is a member of the American Physical Society (APS), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Electrostatics Society of America (ESA). He is a U.S. citizen. strong text