Dr. Nikolai Kocherginsky | Physicochemical Mechanics | Excellence in Research Award

Founder at Next-ChemX, United States

Dr. Nikolai Kocherginsky is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Next-ChemX, a pioneering research-driven company developing advanced membrane technologies. With over four decades of global academic and industrial experience, he is renowned for his groundbreaking work in physicochemical mechanics, biomimetic membranes, and nontraditional separation processes. He has authored nearly 100 publications, secured over ten patents, and published two notable books on spin labels and physicochemical mechanics. His innovative research continues to impact fields such as energy storage, environmental engineering, and biochemical separation.

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🎓Education Background

• Ph.D. in Chemical Physics – Institute of Chemical Physics, Moscow, USSR

• M.S. in Chemistry – Moscow State University, Russia

💼 Professional Development

Dr. Kocherginsky has held several prestigious academic and research positions globally:

• George A. Miller Visiting Scholar / Visiting Associate Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA

• Visiting Professor, Naresuan University, Thailand

• Lady Davis Fellow, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

• Associate Professor, National University of Singapore

• Visiting Scholar, Dartmouth Medical School, USA

• Faculty Fellow, Associated Western Universities, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy

In academia, he has taught a range of subjects including General, Organic, Physical Chemistry, and Membrane Science & Technology. He has developed innovative lab manuals, web-based learning materials, and new syllabi in multiple domains.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Kocherginsky’s primary research focuses on biomimetic membranes and the development of Physicochemical Mechanics, a novel scientific framework based on Newtonian forces that redefines traditional thermodynamics. His innovations span:

• Membrane-based redox reactions without mixing

• Electrode-less redox flow batteries

• Lithium, radioactive, and heavy metal separations

• Oil/water separation and oxygen enrichment

• Novel applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic testing

He has collaborated with both government and industry including DSO Singapore, Carbozyme NJ, and Miller Brewing Company.

📈Author Metrics:

• Total Citations: 3,040+ (Google Scholar)

• Publications: Nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles

• Books:

  1. Physicochemical Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, 2024

  2. Nitroxide Spin Labels, CRC Press, 1995

• Notable Journals: PNAS, Langmuir, Entropy, J. Membrane Science, J. Chemical Physics, among others

🏆Awards and Honors:

• Research Recognition by the American Cleaning Institute (2022) for contributions to biomimetic membrane technology

• Lady Davis Fellowship, Technion, Israel

• Faculty Fellowship by the U.S. Department of Energy

• Editorial subcontractor for the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS)

📝Publication Top Notes

Dr. Nikolai Kocherginsky embodies the essence of excellence in research: vision, originality, and global relevance. His groundbreaking theoretical work on Physicochemical Mechanics, paired with decades of impactful research and translational innovation, makes him an exceptional and timely candidate for the Excellence in Research Award.

Recommendation: Strongly endorse nomination.