Alexey Popov

Alexey Popov is an Associate Professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine, with a focus on advanced ceramic materials and reaction sintering techniques. His academic career spans over two decades, including roles as a Reader (2006–2012) and Research Scientist (2003–2006). He holds a Doctor of Science degree (2018) and a Ph.D. (2006) in Solid State Physics from his affiliated university.

• Education: Master's (1999), Ph.D. (2006), Doctor of Science (2018)
• Current Position: Associate Professor (2014–Present)

His research emphasizes ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTC) with in-situ formed carbon nanostructures, exploring how processing parameters influence material properties. Key contributions include enhancing UHTC toughness using graphite plates and CNTs, developing reactive hot pressing methods for dense ceramics, and studying thermal shock resistance mechanisms.

Recent publications highlight his work on graphene-reinforced composites, high-entropy ceramics, biocompatible materials, and advanced sintering techniques. His methodological expertise includes powder metallurgy, X-ray diffractometry, and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy.

Future projects aim to expand reaction sintering to new ceramic systems like ZrB2-SiC-C and HfB2-SiC-C, develop multiphase and high-entropy ceramics, and explore applications in armor plates, bone prosthetics, and concentrated solar energy absorbers.