Volodymyr Kokozay

Volodymyr Kokozay is a Leading Researcher and Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he has held continuous academic positions since 1981. His career progression includes roles as Junior Researcher (1981–1986), Senior Researcher (1986–1988), Head of Laboratory (1989–2010), and Vice Dean for Scientific Research (1997–2006). Since 2011, he serves as a Leading Researcher at the same institution.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (1981)
• Dr.Hab. in Inorganic Chemistry (1994)
• Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (1999)

All degrees were earned at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

Research Focus:
Dr. Kokozay specializes in heterometallic complex synthesis using an unconventional 'Direct Synthesis' approach involving metal powders/oxides. His research emphasizes:

• Design of transition metal complexes with Schiff base ligands
• Development of polyoxometalate-based hybrid materials
• Investigation of functional properties (magnetic behavior, catalytic activity, luminescence)
• Applications in catalysis (water oxidation, alkane functionalization), photovoltaics, and biomedical agents

Publication Trends (2018-2022):
Recent articles focus on synthesis and characterization of transition metal complexes (Cu, Co, Mn, Ni) and polyoxometalate hybrids. Key themes include magnetic properties (single-molecule magnets, exchange interactions), catalytic water oxidation, fluorescent materials, and crystal engineering using Schiff base ligands.

International Projects:

• COST D8 (Chemistry of Metals in Medicine)
• COST D20 (Metal Compounds in Cancer/Viral Disease Treatment)
• INTAS 03-51-4532 (Polymetallic Complexes as Nanomagnets)
• Visby Program: Manganese complexes for water oxidation catalysts
• FCT PTDC/QEQ-QIN/3967/2014 (Catalytic Alkane Functionalization)
• Ukrainian-Polish Project: Multifunctional polyoxometalate materials

Laboratory Leadership:
Directed research laboratories at Taras Shevchenko National University for 21 years (1989–2010), focusing on synthetic methodology development and materials characterization.