Alexander Makarov

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Podcast: The development of the Orbitrap mass spectrometry technology

Join SelectScience® CEO, Kerry Parker, as she interviews renowned physicist and engineer, Professor Alexander Makarov, best known for his leading role in the development of the Orbitrap mass spectrometry technology. In this thought-provoking episode, Makarov discusses his fascinating life story, unique challenges as a scientist in a technology company, explains how mass spectrometry works and considers how democratization could be the ultimate measure of a technology’s success.



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Alexander Makarov

Alexander Makarov

Biography

Director of Global Research LSMS at Thermo Fisher Scientific More

Alexander Makarov

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Professor Alexander Makarov is a physicist and engineer, who is world-renowned for his pioneering development of the Orbitrap mass spectrometry technology which is today used by tens of thousands of scientists around the world in areas such proteomics, cell biology, drug discovery, toxicology, forensics and more. Makarov is currently the Director of Global Research in Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry at Thermo Fisher Scientific and holds over 500 technology patents.