Leadership

Javier Santos, Ph.D., SCPM
Executive Director, Founder 

Dr. Santos has over 12+ years of experience in scientific research, strategic project management, leadership, proposal preparation, and literature search and analysis.  For 10 years, Dr. Santos served as a key member of scientific groups at Ohio Aerospace Institute and NASA Glenn Research Center where he participated in numerous grant funding and cooperative agreement programs.  Dr. Santos has a proven track record of leading scientific projects achieving milestones on scope, schedule, and budget.  His scientific experience include: organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, nanomaterials (e.g. carbon nanotubes, nanosensors, quantum dots, nanofibers), photo-responsive materials, thermally stable materials, self assembly materials, molecular electronics, thin films, composite materials, fabrication of fibers, and electronic devices containing organic materials as an integral component.  He is author and co-author of numerous scientific publications and national presentations.

Dr. Santos holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry with specialization in organic/polymer synthesis and physical organic chemistry from Clark Atlanta University and a Master Certificate in Business Management from Tulane University, Freeman School of Business.  In addition, Dr. Santos studied Advanced Project Management at Stanford University achieving the Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM) credential.  Also, he completed the Patent Bar Review Program from Patent Resources Group, Alexandria, VA.

Dr. Santos is a member of the American Chemical Society, Chemical Consultant Network, Project Management Institute, and Nano-Network.

PATENTS

Graphene Based Reversible Nano-Switch/Sensor Schottky Diode (nanoSSSD) Device
F. Miranda, O. Theofylaktos, N. Pinto, C. Mueller, Javier Santos and M.A. Meador
Patent Application, Filed on September 23, 2011

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Surface Oxidation Study of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes
M. Lebrón-Colón, M.A. Meador, D. Lukco, F. Solá, Javier Santos-Pérez, L.S. McCorkle
Nanotechnology 22, 2011, 455707 (5pp)

Synthesis Optical Characterization, and Electrochemical Properties of Isomeric Tetraphenylbenzodifurans Containing Electron Acceptor Groups
Javier Santos-Pérez, C.E. Crespo-Hernandez, C. Reichartd, C.R. Cabrera, I. Feliciano-Ramos, L. Arroyo-Ramírez, M. A. Meador
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 115 (17), 2011, 4157

Graphene-based Reversible Nano-Switch/Sensor Schottky Diode
F.A. Miranda, O. Theofylaktos, N.J. Pinto, C.H. Mueller, Javier Santos-Pérez, M.A. Meador
NASA Tech Briefs, vol. 34, No. 10, pag. 24, October 2010

Novel Anthracene Diimide Fluorescent Sensor
D.S. Tyson, A.D. Carbaugh, F. Ilhan, Javier Santos-Pérez, M.A. Meador
Chemistry of Materials 20, 2008, 6595

New Class of Imidazole Incorporated with Thiophenevinyl Conjugation Pathway for Robust Non-lineal Optical Chromophores
Javier Santos, et al.
Tetrahedron Letters 42, 2001, 805

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Properties of Isomeric of Electron-Withdrawing Substituted Benzodifurans for Sensor and Organic Light-Emitting Diode Applications
Javier Santos-Pérez, C.E. Crespo-Hernandez, C. Reichartd, C.R. Cabrera, I. Feliciano-Ramos, L. Arroyo-Ramírez, M.A. Meador
American Chemical Society, Div. Physical Chemistry, Abstract 436, San Francisco, CA,  March 2010

Surface Oxidation Study of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes
M. Lebrón-Colón, M.A. Meador, Javier Santos, D. Lukco, F. Solá
American Chemical Society, Div. of Inorganic Chemistry, Abstract 867, San Francisco, CA, March 2010

Fluorescent Dyes for Sensor Applications: Analysis of Photophysical Properties
Javier Santos, M.A. Meador
PacifiChem Congress, Honolulu, HI, Dec. 2005

Synthesis and Characterization of Hexaphenyl Substituted Benzotrifurans: Potential Liquid Crystalline Electrolytes for Lithium-Polymer Batteries
Javier Santos, M.A. Meador
11th International Meeting on Lithium Batteries, Monterey, CA, June 2002