Meet Dr. Karlinsey

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Robert L. Karlinsey, PhD is the president, principal investigator, and lead formulator of Custom Dental Formulations, LLC (CDF). He earned a BS in Physics (University of Scranton) and PhD in Chemical Physics (Indiana University), with postdoctoral work in physical chemistry (Indiana University). As a visiting assistant research professor at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, his research caught the attention of  Dr. George Stookey, ultimately leading to a mentorship, and an opportunity to transition from academia. At Indiana Nanotech, LLC (CDF),  he refined his creations through continuous development and small-scale manufacturing activities. Dr. Karlinsey is the inventor of Nanotech’s functionalized tricalcium phosphate systems, which continue to help generate over $100MM in global product sales for a major dental manufacturer.  As principal investigator, his work has received significant funding through Federal (National Institutes of Health), State (Indiana and Texas), and industry grants and contracts. Previously, Dr. Karlinsey served as adjunct professor of chemistry at the University of Indianapolis, and Chief Scientific Officer at Therametric Technologies, Inc.