Vadym Mochalin

Vadym Mochalin is an Associate Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology with joint appointments in the Departments of Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Institute of Physical Organic and Coal Chemistry (Ukraine) and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Donetsk National University. His research integrates nanomaterials science with practical applications in energy, medicine, and advanced materials.

Mochalin's core research explores:

• Synthesis and functionalization of nanodiamonds and MXenes
• Nanocomposites for energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries)
• Biomedical applications including drug delivery, sepsis treatment, and tissue engineering
• Surface chemistry and stability mechanisms of 2D materials
• Tribological properties of nanomaterials for industrial use

His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a focus on MXene stability under environmental stressors, nanodiamond-based biomedical platforms, and hybrid nanomaterials for energy conversion. Over 50% of these works involve experimental characterization of material properties, while 30% develop theoretical models for degradation mechanisms and quantum phenomena.

Honors include:

• 2020 Missouri S&T Faculty Research Award (top institutional research honor)
• Named among six global "Nanotechnology Highlights of 2017"
• Best Poster Award at international materials conference (2014)
• Featured research in PhysicsWorld and journal cover images