Independent electrochemistry consulting
Technical judgment for startups, companies and research groups that develop or evaluate electrochemical systems. No supplier ties, no institutional agenda, and no incentive to steer you toward a predefined answer.
Areas
Typical problems I help with
Experimental design & troubleshooting
Getting the cell, electrodes and protocol right, and finding out why results don't reproduce.
- Irreproducible voltammograms
- Drifting reference electrodes
- Cell and electrode configuration
EIS & data interpretation
Impedance analysis you can defend, grounded in physics rather than curve fitting.
- Choosing and justifying equivalent circuits
- Separating physics from artefacts
- Data validation and reporting
Modelling & simulation
Electrochemical models that let you explore designs before paying for fabrication.
- Models of sensors and cells
- Iterative parametrisation against measurements
- Design exploration
Equipment & setup decisions
Instruments and components chosen for the measurement you actually need.
- Potentiostat specifications
- Electrode and cell selection
- Lab setup reviews
Sensors & biosensors
From transduction principle to a measurement that works outside the lab.
- Electrochemical sensor development
- Biosensor interfaces
- Paper-based devices
Technical strategy
An independent view on whether an electrochemical approach can deliver what you need.
- Feasibility assessments
- Technology review for partners or investors
- R&D roadmaps
Case
Fewer fabrication runs through modelling
FaradaIC Sensors
FaradaIC Sensors develops microfabricated electrochemical gas sensors. Over six months I built electrochemical models of their devices and parametrised them iteratively against measurements, so design decisions could be tested in simulation before committing to microfabrication.
“Dmitry has enabled us to significantly reduce development costs by minimizing the need for physical microfabrication.”
Process
How we work
- 01
First conversation
We go through your problem, data and constraints. If I'm not the right person, I'll tell you.
- 02
Proposal
A short written scope with deliverables, timeline and fees, agreed before any work starts.
- 03
Work
Analysis, modelling or experimental review, with regular check-ins. You get the reasoning, not just the conclusions.
- 04
Handover
A clear report and a session with your team, so the knowledge stays in-house.
Formats
Ways to work together
Focused review
A few days on one specific question: a dataset, a setup or a measurement protocol.
Project
A defined scope over weeks or months, such as building a model or optimising a sensor.
Ongoing advisory
A monthly allocation of hours for teams that need an electrochemist they can call.
Startups, companies, institutes and universities I've worked with: FaradaIC Sensors · Bioo · CreatSens · Epinal · IMB-CNM-CSIC · University of Tartu · Leitat · Center for Physical Sciences and Technology · Pronova Pets · Reminded
Contact
Tell me about your project
A short description of the problem is enough to start. I reply personally, usually within a couple of working days.