Maria Bokova

Dr. Maria Bokova is an Associate Professor at the University of the Littoral Opal Coast (ULCO) in Dunkirk, France, affiliated with the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry (LPCA - UR 4493). Her research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing chalcogenide glasses for chemical sensors, solid electrolytes, and phase change memory applications.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry specialization), University of the Littoral Côte d'Opale, 2004
• Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), University of the Littoral Côte d'Opale, 2020

Her research program centers on ionic transport properties in glasses and structure-property correlations in amorphous materials. She employs advanced techniques like tracer diffusion and conductivity measurements to develop functional glass materials, with significant implications for next-generation memory devices and sensor technologies. Her work bridges fundamental glass science with practical applications in electronics and energy storage.

Analysis of her 2013-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on chalcogenide systems (Ga-Te, Sb₂S₃, GeTe₂), emphasizing atomic structure characterization, ionic diffusion mechanisms, and glass-forming compositions. Key trends include nanoscale structural analysis for phase-change memory optimization and exploration of critical percolation regimes in ion-conducting glasses.

Professional Activities: Dr. Bokova completed a CNRS postdoc funded by ArcelorMittal (INTERREG STMM2 project) on NOx emissions reduction. She maintains active collaborations with international institutions including Lomonosov Moscow State University and Argonne National Laboratory, evidenced by co-authorships with researchers like C.J. Benmore.