Vadim Șirkeli

Vadim Șirkeli is a Leading scientific researcher at the Institute of Applied Physics in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, where he works in the Laboratory of Physics and Engineering of Nanomaterials "Evgenii Pokatilov". Holding a Ph.D. degree, he contributes to Moldova's scientific research infrastructure within this prominent national physics institution.

Dr. Șirkeli's research centers on nanomaterials science and engineering, with focus areas including:

• Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials
• Electronic properties of semiconductor nanostructures
• Applications in photovoltaics and optoelectronics
• Mechanical properties of advanced materials
• Quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems

The Laboratory of Physics and Engineering of Nanomaterials "Evgenii Pokatilov" operates within a robust research ecosystem at IFA that includes multiple specialized laboratories in semiconductor physics, quantum photonics, and materials science. Dr. Șirkeli participates in the institute's extensive portfolio of national and international research projects funded through CSSDT, STCU, FP7, and Horizon 2020 programs, contributing to Moldova's scientific engagement with European and global research communities.

As part of IFA's scientific staff, Dr. Șirkeli collaborates on research initiatives that span from fundamental physics to applied materials engineering, working within a network of laboratories including Semiconductor and Device Physics, Quantum Photonics, and Optoelectronics units. The institute maintains active participation in scientific seminars, MSCMP conferences, and EUREKA workshops, providing context for his professional activities.