Yigal Blum
Associate Director
Chemistry and Materials
Sri International
Greece
Biography
Yigal Blum's goal has been development of better materials through advanced chemistry. Blum is also investigating new nanotechnology-based composite concepts and organic-inorganic hybrids other than the preceramic polymers, and is involved in organic electronics R&D. He has a significant patent portfolio as well as numerous scientific publications. Blum was named an SRI Fellow in 2009.
Research Interest
He is a pioneer in the development of preceramic polymers—organic-inorganic hybrid materials used to form high-value ceramics and tough adherent coatings for a wide range of surfaces. Blum has advanced fundamental understanding of the processes used to convert pliable organo-metallic materials into strong ceramic composites. He has also extended their practical applications as practical polymeric materials for robust electronic and biomedical applications.
