Profusa
Ivan P. currently serves as a Sensor Scientist at Profusa, focusing on the development of implantable hydrogel sensors for real-time monitoring of blood chemistry. Prior experience includes a role as Entrepreneurial Lead for a start-up at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and extensive research as a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Asher Research Group, where Ivan contributed to novel optical devices and chemical sensors. Ivan also has a strong academic background, having lectured at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, directed research on Coenzyme-B12 catalysis during doctoral studies, and participated in research programs at prestigious institutions like MIT. Ivan holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.