Andriy Lyubchyk

Dr. Andriy Lyubchyk is an Assistant Professor at the Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials Department, Universidade Lusofona (Portugal) since 2021. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (2013, Portugal) and an MSc in Physical Chemistry (2007, Ukraine). His career spans roles as Principal Investigator at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (2016-2019) and Director of Research at SME NANOTECH Ltd (2019-2022). He has coordinated groundbreaking projects like the

• HUNTER Project (6.4M Euro, 2015-2019)
• SShare Project (871284, Horizon 2020)
• CATCHER Project (Horizon Europe, 2022-2026)

focused on 'humidity to electricity' conversion technologies.

His research bridges Zirconia-based nanomaterials, Surface Science, and Energy Conversion Systems, with over 46 scientific publications and an h-index of 1062. Recent work explores

• Structural stability of yttria-stabilized zirconia
• Potential barrier formation in oxide composites
• Porosity engineering for enhanced energy output
• Nanostructured materials for biological gas sensors

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Dr. Lyubchyk leads international collaborations under Horizon Europe and H2020-MSCA-RISE frameworks, focusing on Net Zero Energy Buildings and Advanced Sensor Technology. His scientific awards include coordination roles in multi-million Euro projects, emphasizing Renewable Energy and Material Innovation.