Boris D. Chernomordik

Patent Agent

Boris D. Chernomordik

Overview

Dr. Boris Chernomordik is a patent agent whose patent prosecution practice is focused in the fields of chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, polymers, nanotechnology, inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, and electronic devices (e.g., thin film and nanoparticle-based photovoltaics, batteries, and electrochemical cells). Dr. Chernomordik has technical experience and expertise in semiconductors, nanomaterials (e.g., nanowires, nanocrystals, quantum dots), chemical synthesis, chemical surface treatments, nanofabrication, plasmas (e.g., microwave plasma), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), photovoltatics, coatings, thin films, vacuum systems, electrochemistry, and material characterization, including optical, structural, electrical, and chemical properties.

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Prior to joining the firm, Dr. Chernomordik worked as a Technical Specialist for Lathrop Gage, LLP. Prior to this, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. He has authored 18 scientific manuscripts in his areas of expertise and presented at over 12 conferences. Dr. Chernomordik assists in patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications, managing patent portfolios, patentability analysis, and responding to actions by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Experience

  • Patent prosecution for academic and industry clients.
  • Patent prosecution in practice area including chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, polymers, nanotechnology, inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, and electronic devices (e.g., thin film and nanoparticle-based photovoltaics, batteries, and electrochemical cells).
  • Technical experience and expertise in semiconductors, nanomaterials (e.g., nanowires, nanocrystals, quantum dots), chemical synthesis, chemical surface treatments, nanofabrication, plasmas (e.g., microwave plasma), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), photovoltatics, coatings, thin films, vacuum systems, electrochemistry, and material characterization, including optical, structural, electrical, and chemical properties.
  • Drafting patent applications, including US and PCT
  • Responding to Office action and communications by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including responding to rejections by the USPTO
  • Patentability analysis
  • Managing patent portfolios and advising on patent strategy
  • Conducting USPTO Examiner interviews
  • Communicating with clients

Education

  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, 2014
  • University of Louisville, M.E. in Chemical Engineering, 2009
  • University of Louisville, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2008

Honors

  • National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2009
  • Hertz Foundation Applied Science Fellowship Finalist, 2009
  • Commencement Ceremony Speaker, University of Louisville, 2009
  • Tau Beta Pi Centennial Fellowship, 2008
  • NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium Fellowship, 2008
  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, 2006

Articles, Publications & Lectures

  • “Multiple exciton generation for photoelectrochemical hydrogen evolution reactions with quantum yields exceeding 100%.” Y. Yan, R. W. Crisp, J. Gu, B. D. Chernomordik, G.F. Pach, A. R. Marshall, J. A. Turner, M. C. Beard. Nature Energy, 2 (5), 17052 (2017).
  • “Nanoscale Phase Stabilization of Alpha-CsPbI3 Perovskite: High Efficiency Solar Cells from All-Inorganic Perosvkite Quantum Dots.” A. Swarnkar, A. R. Marshall, E. M. Sanehira, B. D. Chernomordik, D. T. Moore, J. A. Christians, T. Chakrabarti, J. M. Luther. Science, 354, 92-95 (2016).
  • “Quantum Dot Solar Cell Fabrication Protocols.” D. Chernomordik, A. R. Marshall, G. F. Pach, J. M. Luther, M. C. Beard. Chem. Mater., 29 (2016).
  • “Microstructure Evolution During Selenization of Cu2ZnSnS4 Colloidal Nanocrystal Coatings.” B. D. Chernomordik, P. M. Ketkar, A. K. Hunter, A. E. Béland, D. D. Deng, E. S. Aydil. Chem. Mater., 28, 1266-1276 (2016).
  • “Preparation of Cd/Pb Chalcogenide Heterostructured Janus Particles via Controllable Cation Exchange.” J. Zhang, B. D. Chernomordik, R. W. Crisp, D. M. Kroupa, J. M. Luther, E. M. Miller, J. Gao, M. C. Beard. ACS Nano, 9, 7151-7163 (2015).
  • “Rapid Facile Synthesis of Cu2ZnSnS4 Nanocrystals.” B. D. Chernomordik, A. E. Béland, N. D. Trejo, A. A. Gunawan, D. D. Deng, K. A. Mkhoyan, E. S. Aydil. J. Mater Chem. A, 2, 10389-10385 (2014). (Cover article).
  • “Photoelectrochemical Activity of As-Grown, Alpha-Fe2O3 Nanowire Array Electrodes for Water Splitting.” B. D. Chernomordik, H. B. Russell, U. Cvelbar, J. B. Jasinksi, V. Kumar, T. Deutsch, M. K. Sunkara. Nanotechnology, 23, 19, 194009 (2012).
  • “Nanodiamond Tipped and Coated Conical Carbon Tubular Structures.” B. Chernomordik, S. Dumpala, Z. Chen, M. K. Sunkara. Chem. Vap. Deposition, 14, 256-262 (2008).
  • “Gas Phase Production of Metal Oxide Nanowires and Nanoparticles Using a Microwave Plasma Jet.” V. Kumar, J. H. Kim, C. Pendyala, B. Chernomordik, M. K. Sunkara. J. Phys. Chem. C, 112, 46, 17750-17754 (2008)

Outside The Office

  • Historical fencing
  • Hiking
  • Kombucha brewing
  • Gardening

Education

  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, 2014
  • University of Louisville, M.E. in Chemical Engineering, 2009
  • University of Louisville, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2008