Anatolii Cuharuc

Anatolii Cuharuc is a Leading Scientific Researcher at the Laboratory of Electrophysical and Electrochemical Material Treatment Methods (Institute of Applied Physics, Moldova). He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Warwick (UK, 2012-2016) and completed graduate studies in Physical Chemistry at Moldova State University (1997-2002).

• Education:
  • PhD Chemistry, University of Warwick (2012-2016)
  • MS Chemistry, University of Warwick (2009-2010)
  • BS Physical Chemistry, Moldova State University (1997-2002)

His research focuses on electrochemical processes involving carbon materials (graphene, graphite) and metal systems, particularly:

• Electrodeposition of iron group metal-tungsten alloys
• Anodic dissolution of cemented tungsten carbide
• Electrochemistry of iron-citrate complexes
• Diazonium modification of sp²-carbon surfaces
• Spatially resolved electrochemical analysis

Recent publications reveal trends in carbon electrochemistry and surface engineering, with applications to material modification and electrochemical systems. Key collaborators include Prof. P.R. Unwin (University of Warwick) and Dr. A.I. Dikusar.

Active in international research projects including:

• H2020-MSCA-RISE grants (778357, 777968)
• STCU projects (6011, 6098, 6117, 6140, 6219, 6224)
• NATO SFPP collaboration (984890)
• FP7-PEOPLE and FP7-INCO initiatives