Anna Ivanovskaya
About Anna Ivanovskaya
Anna Ivanovskaya is a Nanofabrication Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she specializes in the testing and analysis of neural prosthetic devices. She holds a PhD in Chemistry and has extensive experience in the field, having worked at various research institutions and companies.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Anna Ivanovskaya works as a Nanofabrication Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2014. In this role, she conducts life-time testing and analysis of failure modes for neural prosthetic devices. Her work contributes to the understanding and improvement of these devices, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness in medical applications.
Previous Experience at SBA Materials, Inc.
Before her current position, Anna Ivanovskaya served as a Staff Scientist at SBA Materials, Inc. from 2003 to 2005. During her two years at the company, she gained valuable experience in materials science, which laid the groundwork for her future roles in nanofabrication and device characterization.
Education and Expertise in Chemistry and Physics
Anna Ivanovskaya holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she studied from 2006 to 2011. Prior to this, she earned a Master's degree in Physics from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) from 1988 to 1994. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at UCSB from 2001 to 2002. This extensive educational background supports her specialization in modeling the electrochemical and electrical characteristics of neural prosthetic devices.
Experience at S.E.A. Medical Systems, Inc.
Anna Ivanovskaya worked as a Scientist at S.E.A. Medical Systems, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. In this role, she focused on the characterization of microelectrode arrays, emphasizing their long-term activity and stability. Her contributions in this position enhanced the understanding of these critical components in neural prosthetics.
Role at UC Santa Barbara
Prior to her tenure at SBA Materials, Inc., Anna Ivanovskaya was a Staff Research Associate at UC Santa Barbara from 2005 to 2006. This position allowed her to further develop her research skills and deepen her knowledge in the field of nanofabrication and materials science.