Ivan Kassamakov

Ivan Kassamakov serves as a Docent (Associate Professor) in the Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki, where he supervises doctoral candidates in both the Materials Research and Nanosciences and Particle Physics and Universe Sciences programmes. His academic profile is anchored in experimental physics with strong institutional ties to the university's research infrastructure.

His research centers on advanced optical methodologies, particularly light scattering phenomena and instrumentation development. Key focus areas include particulate media analysis through electromagnetic wave interactions, nanoscale microscopy enhancement, and biomedical applications of optical techniques. This work bridges fundamental physics with translational applications in materials science and medical engineering, evidenced by innovations like the 4 pi Scatterometer for comprehensive scattering measurements and micro-devices for sub-diffraction resolution microscopy.

Recent publication trends reveal a strategic expansion into interdisciplinary domains, with growing emphasis on biomedical engineering applications. His 2023-2025 outputs demonstrate convergence of optical physics with pharmaceutical technology (3D-printed pediatric medications) and biomaterials science (bone growth analysis using acoustic microscopy). This evolution reflects a deliberate shift toward solving clinically relevant problems while maintaining core expertise in scattering physics and optical instrumentation.

Kassamakov actively participates in major collaborative research initiatives, most notably the ERC Advanced Grant project SAEMPL (Scattering and Absorption of Electromagnetic Waves in Particulate Media), where he contributed to scattering theory development and instrumentation. His supervisory role in two doctoral programmes underscores his commitment to training next-generation researchers in specialized physics domains. Current projects indicate sustained focus on instrumentation development for both fundamental research and medical applications.

He maintains strong collaborative networks across physics and biomedical engineering disciplines, particularly evident in co-authored works involving scanning acoustic microscopy, vacuum plasma applications, and 3D pharmaceutical printing. These partnerships span multiple research groups within the university, reflecting his position at interdisciplinary research intersections.