Igor Tokarev

Igor Tokarev, PhD, is an accomplished Principal Applications Research Scientist at Eastman since August 2020, following a tenure as Applications Research Scientist at Eastman Chemical Company from August 2017 to July 2020. Prior to that, Tokarev served as Lead Scientist at GE Global Research from June 2012 to February 2017, managing multiple projects funded by various GE businesses. Tokarev also held the position of Research Assistant Professor at Clarkson University in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science from 2007 to 2012, focusing on the development of multifunctional polymer and composite materials with advanced properties. Tokarev has demonstrated a strong publication record, contributing 43 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 book chapters, 2 patents, and 17 preprints. Education credentials include a PhD in Chemistry from the Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden), completed between 2000 and 2004.