Nataliia Atamas

Nataliia Atamas serves as Principal Research Scientist and Research and Project Manager at the Faculty of Physics, National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Ukraine, a position she has held since 2012 after progressing through roles from Applied Research Engineer (1989-1999) to Senior Research Scientist (2001-2012). Her career spans over three decades at the same institution, focusing on computational and experimental soft matter physics.

Her academic credentials include:

• Diploma in Physics from National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv (1989)
• PhD in Molecular Physics and Thermodynamics (1996)
• Sci. Doctor (Dr. hab.) in Physical and Mathematical Sciences (2011)

Dr. Atamas specializes in molecular dynamics simulations of ionic liquids, bioliquids, and water solutions, investigating dynamic heterogeneity, diffusion mechanisms, and structural responses to external perturbations like temperature and radiation. Her work bridges theoretical thermodynamics with practical applications in biophysics and materials science, utilizing advanced computational tools (DL_POLY, VMD, NAMD) and spectroscopic methods. Key contributions include elucidating water dynamics in physiological ranges and solvation behavior in ionic liquids.

Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals a strategic evolution from fundamental liquid dynamics toward applied materials research, particularly in microwave-absorbing composites and ion-polymer interactions. Recent work increasingly integrates electromagnetic properties with soft matter physics, reflecting interdisciplinary expansion while maintaining core expertise in diffusion modeling and structural analysis.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• DAAD Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999-2000)
• Royal Society/NATO postdoctoral Fellowship (2000-2001)
• DAAD Fellowships (2004, 2011)
• ERASMUS+ staff mobility schemes (2018, 2019)

As Research and Project Manager, she directs international collaborations under frameworks like ERASMUS+ and DAAD, securing funding for projects spanning computational biophysics to functional materials development. Her leadership encompasses both theoretical modeling and experimental validation through spectroscopic techniques.

She actively contributes to the university's research infrastructure as a core member of the Faculty of Physics, managing projects that bridge academic research with industrial applications in electromagnetic materials and biocompatible systems.