Aliaksandr Baidak

Aliaksandr Baidak is a Lecturer in Materials Chemistry at the Dalton Nuclear Institute, University of Manchester. He holds a PhD from the University of Leipzig and has held research positions in Belarus, the U.S., and Italy. His primary affiliations include the Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF) and the School of Chemistry. Research focuses on radiation-induced material degradation, radiolysis under reactor conditions, and radiation effects on nanomaterials.

Education: PhD (summa cum laude) in Natural Sciences (2008, University of Leipzig), MSc in Chemistry (2004, Belarusian State University). Early roles included lab assistant at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (2004–2005) and Research Scholar at the Notre Dame Radiation Laboratory (2008–2010).

Research interests span radiation chemistry, nuclear materials science, and advanced nanomaterials. Key projects include DAWNMANTLE (molten salt nuclear waste strategies) and Accident ToLerANT fuels recycling. Collaborations include Prof. Cinzia Casiraghi (Nanomaterials) and Prof. Fred Currell (Materials Characterization).

Publications emphasize radiolytic mechanisms in polymers, aqueous systems, and 2D materials. Equipment leadership includes thermal analysis tools and high-temperature recirculation loops. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals on clean energy and responsible consumption.