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Viktor Seeman is a Research Fellow in Solid State Physics at the Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, where he has been working since 1971. His career at the university has spanned over 50 years, progressing from Junior researcher to his current position as Research Fellow specializing in solid state physics.
His educational background includes:
- Diploma in Physics from the University of Tartu (1967-1971)
- Additional studies at Leningrad Politechnical Institute (1966-1967)
- Doctor's Degree (1985) with thesis on "Pb3+, Sn3+, and O2- paramagnetic centres in alkaline earth chalcogenides"
Dr. Seeman's research focuses on the structure, physical properties, mechanisms of formation and decay of paramagnetic radiation defects in ionic crystals. His work primarily involves studying radiation-induced defects in various crystal materials, including magnesium oxide (MgO), aluminum oxide (Al2O3 or corundum), and magnesium aluminate spinel (MgAl2O4). He employs techniques such as Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), cathodoluminescence, and thermoactivation spectroscopy to investigate these defects. His research has significant implications for understanding radiation damage in materials, which is crucial for applications in nuclear technology, space exploration, and radiation dosimetry.
Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a consistent focus on radiation defects in crystalline materials, particularly examining thermal stability, annealing processes, and structural changes in crystals exposed to various forms of radiation. His work spans both experimental and theoretical approaches, often combining spectroscopic methods with computational modeling. The research covers multiple crystal systems including MgO, Al2O3, and MgAl2O4, with applications ranging from fundamental solid state physics to potential technological applications in radiation-hardened materials.
His scientific achievements have been recognized with the following honors:
- 1987 ESSR State Science, Technology and Production Award for "Thermoactivation Spectroscopy and its Applications in Crystal Physics"
Dr. Seeman has been actively involved in research projects, including the current "Implementation of activities described in the Roadmap to Fusion during Horizon Europe through a joint programme of the members of the EUROfusion consortium" (2021-2025), which has received 614,969 EUR in funding from the European Commission. His research has resulted in 59 publications, with 32 indexed in Web of Science (211 citations, H-index 9) and 35 in Scopus (230 citations, H-index 9) as of March 2021.
His work is conducted within the Solid State Physics research group at the Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, where he collaborates with researchers including A. Lushchik, E. Shablonin, E. Vasil'chenko, and A.I. Popov on studies of radiation defects in crystals. These collaborations often extend to international research teams, as evidenced by his numerous co-authored publications.