Valentin Mihailov

Valentin Mihailov is an Associate Professor and Leading Scientific Researcher at the Institute of Applied Physics (IFA) in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. He leads research in the Laboratory of Electrophysical and Electrochemical Material Treatment Methods, focusing on advanced materials processing, surface engineering, and tribology. His work emphasizes plasma-based coatings, electrospark alloying, and tribological reliability of engineered surfaces.

Key research areas include:

• Development of wear-resistant coatings for industrial applications
• Optimization of plasma and laser-based surface treatments
• Analysis of material degradation under friction and environmental conditions
• Application of spectroscopic techniques (LIBS, Raman, XRF) for material characterization

His projects include collaborations on international initiatives like the AERONET NASA/GSFC 618 and EU-funded programs such as H2020-MSCA-RISE-2017-777968. Recent studies focus on nanocomposite coatings, metastable phase formation via laser deposition, and archaeological material analysis using multispectral methods.

Dr. Mihailov actively contributes to scientific dissemination through journal publications and participation in conferences like the Ciclu de Conferinte MSCMP and EUREKA Science Workshop.