Dr. Mohsen Ahmadian is a Project Manager and Scientist at the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas/Austin.  Drawing on over 20 years of experience in nanotechnology, semiconductor, and biotech industries, he has been in charge of managing two portfolios of cutting edge Nanosensor research programs for the Advanced Energy Consortium (AEC) since 2010.  These portfolios have been focused on synthesis and characterization of passive, active or reactive nano and micron-size particles as contrast agents, or sensors with either selective oil-seeking properties for enhanced oil recovery, or for the remote "illumination" of resources in subsurface reservoirs. He has also been leading the technology demonstration for three application development efforts for the AEC, including a large scale pilot test for hydraulic fracture mapping with electromagnetic contrast agents.

Research Interests

Biotech, Nanotech & Semiconductor industries

Matrix project management, risk assessment and gap analysis

Nanosensors

Applied research

Effective technology transfer

Education

Ph.D. Cell Regulation: Department of Pharmacology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas TX, 1991 to 1996 

M.S. Molecular Biology: University of North Texas, Summa Cum Laude, Denton TX, 1988 to 1990 

B.S. Biology/Chemistry: University of North Texas, Cum Laude, Denton TX, 1985 to 1988

Professional History

ADVANCED ENERGY CONSORTIUM, Project Manager, 2010 to present 

KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION, Senior Staff Applications Development Engineer and Project Manager, 1997 to 2011 

HAMON CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC ONCOLOGY RESEARCH, Post Doctoral Fellow, 1996 to 1997