Team.

Dr. Jonathan Gluckman
President/CEO

Dr. Gluckman brings a 25-year track record of innovative, technology-driven achievements to his role as President of Sixth Wave. As founder and CEO of Integrated Dynamics, a government engineering services company since 1996, Dr. Gluckman focused on the development and subsequent transition of advanced technologies into commercial applications. As the leader of 6th Wave since 2012, Dr. Gluckman has concentrated his efforts to complete IXOS^®, in the metals processing industry. Dr. Gluckman holds a Ph.D from the University of Cincinnati.

Sherman McGill
Executive VP/CDO

Mr. McGill is a seasoned sales and business development executive with a documented track record of developing and closing multi-million dollar development programs (R&D), product sales and training services to high profile US and international customers. Mr. McGill is spearheading business development efforts to lead Sixth Wave into becoming one of the world leaders in Molecular Imprinted Polymer (MIP) nanotechnology.

Aristotle Kalivretenos, Ph.D.
Chief Science Officer

Dr.Kalivretenos is responsible for new product development and commercialization of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) for Life Science Applications, including pharmaceuticals, natural products, food safety, healthcare and drug detection. Dr.Kalivretenos performed a post-doctoral fellowship focusing in the CNS area at Columbia University after earning his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Colorado State University and a BS in chemistry from Clemson University.

Garrett Kraft, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist

Before joining Sixth Wave in 2017, Dr. Garrett Kraft attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and received his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology. Afterward, he attended the University of Connecticut and received his Ph.D. in Polymer Science.

John Cowan
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Cowan started his career as an engineering craft apprentice and additionally gained many years of relevant college education including a BS Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Cowan progressively used his education & experienced gained from over 25 years with the Eaton Corporation in Europe & USA to contribute in all levels of Leadership within the Operations Engineering and Quality disciplines

Nicol Newton, M.S.
Director Technical Services

Nicol is an engineer with over 25 yrs of experience in mineral processing from lab test work through feasibility study, construction, commissioning and operation. Nicol has demonstrated a strong culture of safety and proficiency as requirements of ISO 9000 during plant construction, mechanical completion assessment, plant commission and operation, maintenance, and process optimization.