Zachary Cornwell

Zachary Cornwell
Senior Analytical Chemist
BS Chem UCLA; PhD Chem UC Irvine

Zach joined our team in 2024 after completing his PhD in Physical Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. His academic research was focused on gas-phase kinetics using flash photolysis transient absorption spectroscopy. In graduate school, he also developed expertise in GC/MS, UPLC, and FTIR techniques. Zach is the first author of four out of the six peer-reviewed papers he published in journals such as the Journal of Physical Chemistry.

Prior to embarking on his doctoral research, Zach earned his bachelor’s of science degree in Chemistry at UCLA in 2016. During the intervening years, he worked as a QC/QA chemist, applying UPLC techniques for chemical assays related to drug delivery, active drug identification, and purity of pharmaceutical aerosol products. Additionally, he worked as an analytical chemist preparing and analyzing organosilanes, organometallic compounds, and inorganic complexes that were involved in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on semiconductor surfaces, where he used GC/MS, NMR, and Ion Chromatography (IC).

After being with us for just a year, Zach has extended his analytical chemistry repertoire to total organic carbon (TOC), headspace-GC/MS for residual solvents analysis, and ICP-MS for heavy metals determination. All of his applied instrumentation is applicable to the testing of biomaterials, organic and aqueous extracts/leachables of biomedical devices, and pharmaceutical APIs.

Core Values

We proudly partner with a range of industries, applying our specialized expertise to meet each sector’s unique challenges:

Expertise & Accreditation

Pedigree & Impact

Zach contributes to client projects by ensuring testing is conducted accurately and efficiently. His analytical approach enhances method development and problem-solving within the lab. His in-depth knowledge of chemical concepts and theory paired with applied instrumentation reinforces the productivity of Invision Biomedical’s impact with their clients within the biomedical industry.

Experience

Zach received his PhD in Physical Chemistry at UC Irvine, where he studied the chemical kinetics of highly oxygenated intermediates and compounds in the atmosphere that have an impact on human health. Zach’s industry background includes hands-on roles in analytical development and biomedical device testing, where he has contributed to projects involving both prototype evaluation and compliance studies. His experience in chemical analysis, instrumentation, and technical reporting enables him to support a diverse range of client projects through the identification of raw materials and unwanted impurities at different stages of the manufacturing process of medical devices. At Invision Biomedical, Zach plays a key role in method development and applied analytical solutions.

Vision

He is passionate about advancing the next generation of biomedical devices, the innovative front of chemical instrumentation, and applying analytical solutions to real-world healthcare challenges.

Put Our Experience to Work

Partner with a scientist who brings precision and problem-solving to every stage of testing. From polymer analysis to device performance validation, Zachary and the Invision Biomedical team provide the technical expertise that keeps your project moving forward with confidence.

“InVision does an excellent job throughout the testing process, starting with early project discussions, generating detailed and efficient protocols, excellent data collection, and finally great report writing with a comprehensive review process.”

"While finalizing a critical IDE submission, a number of irregularities were noted with the material testing being performed by our initial lab… Desperate for help, I contacted InVision Biomedical and was blown away by the level of service I received starting with the first phone call. They quickly gathered the relevant information from us, and identified numerous pitfalls/problems in the testing we had performed to date. They then created a strategy for us to correct the deficiencies that existed, which they then executed using state-of-the-art analytical techniques and instrumentation – on time and on budget.”

“Reports are very thorough. Questions I’ve asked have been satisfactorily responded to. They provide feedback on the results and any concerns with the test results. I always have confidence in the testing and reports InVision does for us.”