Olga Shikimaka

Olga Shikimaka serves as Director of the Directorate at the Institute of Applied Physics in Chisinau, Moldova. She holds the academic rank of Associate Professor (conferențiar in the Moldovan academic system) at this research institution affiliated with the Academy of Sciences of Moldova.

Her professional focus spans applied physics domains including semiconductor physics, materials science, nanotechnology, and optoelectronics, as reflected by the institute's research divisions under her leadership. The Institute of Applied Physics maintains laboratories specializing in quantum photonics, semiconductor compounds, nanomaterials engineering, environmental physics, electrophysical processing, photovoltaics, and mechanical properties of materials.

As Director, she oversees institutional operations while maintaining her academic position. Her administrative leadership encompasses current research projects including bilateral collaborations and participation in international funding programs such as Horizon 2020, FP7, and various national research grants.

She maintains correspondence through the institute's official channels at 5 Academiei Street in Chisinau, with direct office contact at +373 22 738038.