Sergey Ushakov

Sergey V. Ushakov is a Research Associate Professor at the School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Center for Materials of the Universe. He holds a PhD in Mineralogy from St. Petersburg State University (1998) and has extensive postdoctoral experience in Prof. Alexandra Navrotsky's group at UC Davis (1999–2020). His expertise spans Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, and X-ray Crystallography, with a focus on high-temperature thermodynamics, calorimetry, and refractory materials.

Education:

• PhD in Mineralogy, St. Petersburg State University (1998)
• MS in Mineralogy, St. Petersburg State University (1994)

Research Interests:

Dr. Ushakov investigates the thermodynamic and structural properties of materials under extreme conditions. Key areas include high-temperature phase transitions, material stability in extreme environments, and computational modeling of rare earth oxides and ceramics. His work emphasizes experimental techniques like drop-and-catch calorimetry and synchrotron diffraction to study material behavior under high pressure and temperature.

Publications:

Recent work focuses on high-temperature calorimetry, computational crystal structure prediction, and thermodynamic analysis of oxides, carbides, and nitrides. Notable studies address rare earth oxyphosphates, phase transitions in Y₂O₃ and Er₂O₃, and the development of novel high-temperature ceramics.

Grants & Awards:

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Labs/Teams:

Associated with the Center for Materials of the Universe at ASU, focusing on interdisciplinary materials research.