If you’re exploring IP filings, technology commercialization, or innovation strategies, check out monthly Office Hours with the CTL Business Development and Licensing team. These one-on-one sessions provide an opportunity to discuss your ideas with industry experts and get tailored guidance. Connect with our Physical and Life Sciences experts below.

Physical Sciences

Maxim Shabrov headshot

Maxim is a technology development professional with 13 years of experience focused on sourcing, assessing, and investing in emerging technologies across various sectors. Maxim enjoys working one-on-one with Cornell inventors in the physical sciences to assess commercial opportunities and develop commercialization strategies for inventions.

During office hours, Maxim will be available for 30-minute in-person sessions from 12:00 – 2 p.m. ET at the Praxis Center Conference Room, Duffield Hall.

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Ryan Luebke headshot

Ryan is an Associate Director, Business Development and Licensing and has a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences. He specializes in various technologies, including batteries, optics and photonics, advanced materials, MEMS/NEMS devices, and microscopy and imaging.

Ryan will be available for 30-minute virtual sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET.  

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Life Sciences

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Stephen has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. His passion is helping researchers launch innovative projects into next-generation products for health, research, and agriculture. 

Stephen will hold office hours every second Thursday of the month, offering 30-minute in-person sessions between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. ET at the Biotechnology Building, room 202.

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Marie Donnelly headshot

Marie has a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Engineering from Cornell and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. She specializes in applied microbiology, agriculture, and bioengineering. 

Marie will hold office hours every third Tuesday of the month, offering 30-minute virtual sessions between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. ET. 

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Sarah Ward headshot

Sarah has a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. She specializes in polymer/organic chemistry and materials science. 

Sarah will hold office hours every third Wednesday of the month, offering 30-minute in-person at Weill Hall, room 221 or virtual sessions between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. ET.  

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