Valeriy Volodymyrovych Netrebko

Valeriy Volodymyrovych Netrebko is a Professor at Zaporizhzhia National Technical University, where he has been active since 2003. He is affiliated with the Engineering-Physics Faculty and the Department of Machines and Technology of Foundry Production. As a Doctor of Technical Sciences, he contributes significantly to materials science research with a focus on high-chromium cast irons.

His educational background includes:

• Higher education from Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Institute named after V.Ya. Chubar, Faculty of Mechanics and Metallurgy (1979)
• Candidate's degree (1986) with thesis "Increasing the durability of products made of heat-resistant steels"
• Doctoral degree (2019) with dissertation "Scientific and technological foundations of improving the mechanical and service properties of high-chromium cast irons"

Professor Netrebko's research primarily focuses on the analysis of structure formation in high-chromium cast irons to improve their operational and technological properties. His work spans fracture mechanics, wear resistance, corrosion properties, and material behavior under various conditions. He has made significant contributions to understanding how chemical composition and heat treatment affect the performance of cast iron materials used in demanding industrial applications.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward analyzing fracture mechanisms in high-chromium cast irons under abrasive and hydro-abrasive wear conditions. His work combines materials science with practical engineering applications, particularly in industrial construction processes where neural network modeling is increasingly being applied. The research shows progression from fundamental material properties to applied industrial solutions.

Professor Netrebko teaches several important courses including Workshop Design, Destruction of Materials during Various Types of Wear, Quality Management System in Welding Production, Project Management, and Physical and Metallurgical Processes in Welding. With over 70 scientific works to his name, including 1 patent, 10 author's certificates, 1 monograph, and 3 textbooks, he has established himself as a significant contributor to his field.