Victor Belitsky

Victor Belitsky is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, affiliated with the Advanced Receiver Development (GARD) group within the Department of Space and Earth Sciences. His primary role involves pioneering research in terahertz (THz) electronics and instrumentation for radio astronomy and environmental science. He holds a M.Sc. from the Moscow Telecommunication Institute (1977) and a Ph.D. in experimental physics from the Institute of Radio Engineering and Electronics, USSR Academy of Sciences (1990).

Belitsky's research focuses on cutting-edge technologies such as superconducting tunnel junctions, cryogenic receivers, and microwave engineering. His work has led to advancements in THz components, SIS mixers, and low-noise amplifiers. Key contributions include the development of novel waveguide terminations, orthomode transducers scalable to THz frequencies, and ultra-wideband SIS mixers. He is deeply involved in projects like the ALMA telescope and the SEPIA receiver at the APEX telescope, emphasizing instrumentation for ground-based and space-based radio astronomy.

His publications span over 187 articles, with recent focus on topics like GaN-HEMT performance under cryogenic conditions, metamaterial-inspired components, and quantum-limited frequency multipliers. Belitsky collaborates extensively with international teams, contributing to next-generation receiver technologies for astrophysical observations and environmental monitoring.

Belitsky’s expertise bridges theoretical and applied physics, with a strong emphasis on translating lab innovations into real-world instruments for space and ground-based observatories. His work exemplifies the intersection of advanced materials science, microwave engineering, and astrophysical instrumentation.