Dr. Igor Novosselov

Professor

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Biography

Igor Novosselov joined the University of Washington's Department of Mechanical Engineering in 2014. Prior to that, he worked as an R&D Manager and Senior Research Scientist, where he developed aerosol sampling instrumentation and studied nanoparticles, biological, and chemical aerosols. His projects focused on the characterization of particulate matter formation, behavior in the aerosol environment, and aerosol analysis. He has also modeled pollution formation and stability in combustion systems using computational fluid dynamics and chemical reactor network modeling. His current research encompasses a wide range of areas including fluid and thermodynamics, dynamics, supercritical fluids, nanomaterials, and aerosol sciences, particularly the treatment of PFAS and the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks. Novosselov has received several grants and has co-authored numerous publications, contributing to the advancement of methodologies for environmental remediation and aerosol technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Conducting research in mechanical engineering and related fields.

Adjunct Research Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Contributing to interdisciplinary research projects in occupational and environmental health.

Patents

Aerodynamic Sampling of Particles and Vapors from Surfaces

10274404 2019-04-01

Innovative methods for sampling particles and vapors.

Reverse Purge Flow Lenses

20,170,276,595

A patent related to the design of lenses for fluid dynamics.

Trapped Vortex Particle-to-Vapor Converter

9,744,490 2017-08-01

Device for converting particles to vapor using trapped vortex technology.

Aerosol Collection Apparatus and Methods

8539840 2013-09-24

Methods for collecting aerosols using innovative apparatus.

Concentrating Aerosol Skimmer

7875095 2011-01-25

Patent for a skimmer design focused on aerosol concentration.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.