Alex Shakhnovich

Alex Shakhnovich is a seasoned professional in the field of organic chemistry, currently serving as a Consultant at Group1.ai since November 2023, focusing on battery materials. With a career spanning over two decades at Cabot Corporation as a Research Fellow in Industrial Organic Chemistry, Alex has directed multiple projects related to InkJet Colorants and custom organic chemicals. In an academic capacity, Alex has contributed as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell since January 2016, delivering specialized courses on the coloration of engineering thermoplastics. Prior experience includes significant roles as Principal Scientist at GE and Senior Scientist at Clariant, emphasizing research in colorants and pigments. Alex holds a Ph.D. in Heterocyclic Quinones from the Institute of Dyes in Moscow and a Master's in Organometallic Chemistry from Lomonosov Moscow State University.