Karlis Gross

Experience

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  Monash University

  Jan 2000 - Feb 2005

  Queen Elizabeth II Research Fellow

  Set up a biomaterials on calcium phosphate synthesis and coatings. Worked on chemical modified thin films and coatings on apatites, indentation mechanical testing, teaching thermal spraying to industry

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  University of Melbourne

  May 2005 - May 2008

  Senior lecturer

  Research, teaching, strengthening experimental capabilities with the latest analysis and testing equipment

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  Riga Technical University

  Sept 2010 - now

  Reactivating biomaterials research at the university, by seeking new funding opportunities, investigating new processes for producing calcium phosphate and teaching "scientific writing" Scientific WritingThis has been presented in two components. The first on academic writing - critical analysis, writing habits, writing stages, structuring written passages, reference to images, inclusion of evidence, keeping unity within the prose and intertextual conversation. The second component covers introductions, methods, preparation of visuals, showing importance and relevance of study, discussing contribution to science and society and providing well unified paper

  • Leader of Biomaterials Research Laboratory

    Sept 2011 - now

  • Associate Professor

    Sept 2010 - Nov 2013