Sergey Omelkov

Sergey Omelkov is an Associate Professor at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Solid State Physics, focusing on luminescence of solids, ultrafast processes in scintillators, UV/synchrotron radiation spectroscopy, and rare-earth spectroscopy. His research spans materials modification technology, inorganic scintillators, and automation of experiments.

Education:

• 2008–2011: PhD in Experimental Physics, Ural Federal University
• 2002–2008: Engineer-Physicist, Ural State Technical University

Research Interests: His work centers on condensed matter physics, optical materials, and radiation effects in solids, with applications in laser technology and ionizing radiation dosimetry.

Honors:

• 2006: First Russian President's Award for academic and social achievements

Projects: Participated in Estonian Science Foundation projects ETF8306 and SF0180037s07, investigating functional materials and radiation phenomena in wide-gap compounds.