Elina Zhakina

Elina Zhakina is a Post Doctoral Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Germany, where she conducts research in the Spin3D group focused on three-dimensional magnetic systems. Her work centers on microstructuring and scanned probe spectroscopy of quantum materials, with emphasis on superconducting nanoarchitectures and electron irradiation effects.

Her academic background includes:

• MSc in Physics from Moscow State University (2016)
• PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids (2016-2021) under the supervision of Prof. Andy Mackenzie

Dr. Zhakina specializes in quantum materials, particularly superconductivity and transport phenomena in delafossite metals such as PdCrO2 and PdCoO2. Her experimental approach combines nanofabrication, high-energy electron irradiation, and scanned probe techniques to investigate ballistic-ohmic transitions, vortex dynamics, and Planckian scattering behavior. Her research bridges fundamental condensed matter physics with applied nanoscale device engineering, revealing how defect engineering manipulates quantum states in low-dimensional systems.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) shows consistent focus on three-dimensional superconducting architectures and electron irradiation effects in quantum materials. Key trends include the development of reconfigurable superconducting nanostructures, investigation of nonlocal transport in microstructured geometries, and systematic studies of Planckian behavior in high-conductivity oxides. Her work demonstrates how controlled defect introduction via electron irradiation serves as a powerful tool for probing fundamental transport mechanisms.

No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Dr. Zhakina has no listed advisees or formal mentoring roles, and grant details are not specified. Her research is conducted within the Spin3D group, which explores novel magnetic phenomena through advanced microstructuring techniques and spectroscopic methods.