I2Pure Chief Scientist Receives ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar Recognition

I2Pure is excited to announce that our Chief Scientist, Dr. Ilker Bayer, has been named a ‘Highly Ranked Scholar’ by ScholarGPS - one who ranks in .05% of 30 million scholars worldwide, based on his exceptional productivity, noteworthy impact and quality of scholarly work.

Dr. Bayer joined I2Pure in January 2024 from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (iit) where he had been a research scientist since 2010. Dr. Bayer received his Ph.D. degree in surface engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois and was a visiting professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of the University of Virginia. His research endeavors have primarily revolved around functional coatings, hybrid nanomaterials, controlled drug release, and the development of bio-based polymer composites for applications in biomedical engineering. According to Google Scholar his h-index is 65. He has been involved in the filing and granting of thirty patents, demonstrating his innovative approach and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and technological advancements.

Reflecting on this acknowledgement, Dr. Ilker Bayer, I2Pure Chief Scientist shared, “During my research journey, I have been incredibly lucky to work alongside amazing collaborators, students, postdocs, and fellow faculty members from various fields, all of whom have contributed to my scientific achievements. Additionally, being a part of I2Pure has been a remarkable opportunity, offering unwavering support in realizing my long-held aspiration of transforming ideas from the lab into marketable solutions, while equipping me with the essential tools to unlock the immense potential of iodine as an elemental force against infections. My passion for research is unmatched, and I cannot imagine any other pursuit that could satisfy my relentless curiosity in seeking answers to the mysteries of nature.”

"It is very satisfying to see an incredibly humble leader like Ilker be recognized for his exceptional contribution and impact to science. We are very fortunate to have him on our team. In the short time he has been with I2Pure, his contributions have created numerous product opportunities and patent applications.” said Jeff Jochims, CEO of I2Pure. “Even better for I2Pure, Ilker is just one of our team of esteemed scientists, including Dr. Eugene Duan and Dr. Jack Kessler, two remarkable leaders who have dedicated their lives to researching and developing products specifically focused on molecular iodine. Their combined esprit de corps serves as inspiration for everyone at I2Pure and our stakeholders.”

Dr. Bayer leads I2Pure laboratory efforts in developing novel formulations and techniques for applying molecular iodine to or integrating molecular iodine within a wide-ranging scope of products from healthcare and veterinary care to water disinfection and industrial cleaning applications.

About ScholarGPS: ScholarGPS®, an American company based in California, is owned and operated by Meta Analytics LLC. ScholarGPS® is the premier on-line source for the analysis of scholarly activity in academia and elsewhere. The global community of scholars included in the ScholarGPS® database is comprised of over 30 million academic, industrial, and governmental scholars from 55,000 institutions. In addition to the profiles of individual scholars, the research output and rankings of over 15,000 academic institutions in over 200 countries is provided.

About I2Pure: I2Pure is a healthcare technology company dedicated to advancing the world of health and biosafety by preventing infections and disease through its patented, non-toxic molecular iodine platform. I2Pure’s mission is to prevent pathogenic threats to the world. Our technology can be used across virtually every facet of surgical and therapeutic interaction with human or animal tissue to prevent infection. The platform technology can be delivered via solutions, polymers and coatings and can be extended into medical devices, antisepsis, cosmetics, water safety, food safety and preservation, aquaculture and more.

For more information about I2Pure, visit https://www.i2pure.com or contact Abigail Moses at Abigail@i2pure.com.