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Valery Khabashesku is an Adjunct Professor in the Materials Science and NanoEngineering department at Rice University. He holds a Doctor of Science (DSc) from the Russian Academy of Sciences and has extensive industry experience as Head of the Nanotechnology Center of Excellence at Baker Hughes, where he contributed to oilfield nanotechnology innovations. His research focuses on nanomaterials chemistry, surface functionalization, and applications in energy, aerospace, and biomedical fields.
Education:
- 1998: DSc (ProfDr) in Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
- 1980: PhD in Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences
- 1973: MSc in Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Research Interests: Dr. Khabashesku develops nanomaterials for oilfield applications (e.g., functionalized nanoparticles for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery), high-temperature materials, and surface-functionalized nanodiamonds. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical solutions in energy and materials science.
Awards:
- 2017 Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2016 Baker Hughes Technology Excellence Awards
- 2003 US R&D 100 Award
- 2001 State Prize of the Russian Federation in Science and Technology
Grants & Patents: He holds 110 patents and has authored/co-authored over 350 papers. Recent work includes developments in carbon nanotube-based sensors, fluorinated boron nitride, and diamond composites for extreme environments.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Rice’s Materials Science group and industry partners like Baker Hughes on nanotechnology R&D, focusing on commercializing novel materials for energy and aerospace sectors.
