Mykhailo Mykolayovych Brykov

Professor Mykhailo Mykolayovych Brykov is a distinguished academic at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, serving in the Engineering-Physics Faculty within the Department of Physical Materials Science. With over 30 years of academic service since 1993, he holds the position of Professor and possesses a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree. His expertise lies at the intersection of materials science, metallurgy, and welding technology, with particular focus on wear-resistant materials.

Professor Brykov's educational background includes a diploma with honors from Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Institute named after V.Ya. Chubar (1993), where he specialized in 'Foundry of Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals' and earned the qualification of 'Metallurgical Engineer'. His doctoral research focused on enhancing the wear resistance of iron-carbon alloys during abrasive wear, building upon his earlier candidate's thesis on resistance to abrasive wear of iron-carbon steels and alloys.

His research interests prominently feature materials science and heat treatment of iron-based alloys, welding of wear-resistant materials, and abrasive wear mechanisms. Professor Brykov's scholarly output includes over 85 scientific works, comprising 4 patents, 2 textbooks, and 1 monograph. His recent publications demonstrate continued active research in additive manufacturing, biodegradable alloys, corrosion inhibition, and advanced welding techniques.

As an educator, Professor Brykov teaches courses including Welding Quality Control, Processing of Welded Joints, Thermal Methods for Increasing Service Life of Friction Units, and Technological Processes for Strengthening and Restoring Machine Parts. His work bridges theoretical materials science with practical industrial applications, particularly in developing solutions for wear resistance in demanding mechanical environments.