Gleb Colibaba

Gleb Colibaba serves as a Leading scientific researcher at the Laboratory of Mechanical Properties of Materials "Iulia Boiarskaia" within the Institute of Applied Physics at Moldova State University in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.

His research focuses on materials science with specialization in mechanical properties of materials, studying how different materials respond to mechanical stresses, deformation, and failure mechanisms. This work is fundamental for advancing materials engineering and developing new materials with enhanced properties for various industrial applications. The laboratory is part of a broader institute that conducts research across multiple physics disciplines including quantum photonics, semiconductor physics, and nanomaterials.

The Institute of Applied Physics participates in numerous national and international research collaborations, as evidenced by the extensive list of current and past projects including bilateral collaborations with ANCD, CSSDT projects, FP7 initiatives, Horizon 2020 programs, and other international frameworks that support cutting-edge research in applied physics and materials science.