Dr. Denis KOLTSOV

BREC Solutions/ISO TC229 (Nanotechnologies), United Kingdom

Position: Chairman of the ISO Technical Committee 229 (Nanotechnologies); Director and Principal Consultant) of the nanotechnology consulting company BREC Solutions Ltd., Lancaster, UK.

Specialization: Expert in Nanotechnology Standardisation on European Committee for Standardization (CEN /Technical Committee (TC) 352, ISO TC229, ISO TC24/SC4, ISO TC281, IEC TC113.

At the NANOCON´24 conference Dr. Denis Koltsov will give the invited lecture “Nearly 20 years of Standarisation of nanomaterials – where are we and where it is going “ in the Session E – Advanced Methods of Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterials

Personal Background and Education:

Denis Koltsov was born in 1976, graduated from Cambridge University (UK) in 1998 and obtained his PhD in Nanotechnology in 2003 from the same university.

He worked as a research associate in Cambridge Nanoscience Centre before taking up lecturing position at Lancaster University (UK) in 2005 where he led nanotechnology work and outreach services till 2009.

Nanotechnology interests:

Dr Koltsov is nanotechnology consulting professional with background in Physics and Engineering. He is now running nanotechnology consulting practice (BREC Solutions Ltd.) in Lancaster, UK, and also the ISO Technical Committee229 (Nanotechnologies). Currently working on a number of standards for various ISO/CEN committees in nanotechnology and Fine Bubble Technology. He is the board member of the Nanotechnology World Network, Board member of the National Graphene 2D Association and advisor to Nanotechnology Industries Association.

He is a recognised authority in nanotechnology innovation, standardisation, regulatory and social trends. Dr Koltsov is an expert working for industry and serving as expert on BSI, ISO, CEN, OECD WPN committees. He has conducted a number of industry-led consultations in nanotechnology sector and reported to relevant regulatory authorities.

Dr Koltsov is the author of several patents, numerous publications and confidential reports to stakeholders.

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