Dr. Iskandar is skilled in the areas of laboratory testing, instrumentation, and physics. He is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, providing technical direction and support for testing protocols and preparation activities, as well as reviewing and reporting test results.
Conducts and supervises a variety of process safety tests for combustible dusts using explosion severity testing (KsT), minimum ignition energy testing (MIE), minimum auto-ignition temperature testing (MAIT), minimum explosible concentration testing (MEC), particle size analysis, and moisture content determination. Measures calorimetric properties of chemical reactions using Accelerating-Rate Calorimetry (ARC©), Automatic Pressure-Tracking Adiabatic Calorimetry (APTAC™), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Performs all tests and ensure accurate data collection and analysis according to ASTM standards. Collaborates with clients to understand their process safety concerns and develop appropriate testing plans. Prepares detailed technical reports summarizing test results, analysis, and recommendations for process improvement. Enforces strict safety procedures in the laboratory, including proper handling of hazardous materials and adherence to regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of relevant safety regulations and industry standards. Trains and mentor lab members, ensuring the safety of personnel, and managing equipment and supply inventory.
Iskandar, A., Gwiazda, A., Younes, J., Kazan, M., Bruyant, A., Tabbal, M., and G. Lerondel, “Interaction between confined phonons and photons in periodic silicon resonators”. Phys. Rev. B, 97(4), 094308, 2018. Iskandar, A., Gwiazda, A., Huang, Y., Kazan, M., Bruyant, A., Tabbal, M., and G. Lerondel, “Modification of the phonon spectrum of bulk Si through surface nanostructuring.” Journal of Applied Physics, 120, 095106, 2016. Iskandar, A., Abou-Khalil, A., Kazan, M., Kassem W., and S. Volz, “On the interplay between phonon-boundary scattering and phonon-point-defect scattering in SiGe thin films.” Journal of Applied Physics, 117, 125102, 2015. Iskandar A., “Modification of the phonon spectrum of bulk Si through surface Nanostructuring.” European Materials Research Society, Strasbourg, France, May 22-26, 2017.
University of Troyes, France Ph.D., Physics (Materials, Mechanics, Optics and Nanotechnology)