Yurij Mozharivskyj

Yurij Mozharivskyj is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology at McMaster University. His research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly magnetocaloric and thermoelectric materials, crystallography, and electronic properties of inorganic compounds. He has authored over 79 scholarly publications in the last decade, with a strong emphasis on structural characterization and functional material optimization.

Key research interests include the synthesis and properties of novel thermoelectric materials (e.g., SnTe, ZnSb, AgSbTe2), magnetocaloric alloys (e.g., Gd-Si-Ge, Mn-Fe-P-Si systems), and solid-state electrolytes. His work integrates experimental techniques like X-ray diffraction, magnetic measurements, and computational modeling to understand and improve material performance.

Recent trends in his publications highlight innovations in thermoelectric efficiency through doping (e.g., Li in CuGaTe2), nanostructuring (ZnO nanoparticles in GeTe), and machine learning-driven design (AgSbTe2 optimization). His contributions bridge fundamental materials science with applications in energy conversion and storage.

Mozharivskyj has taught courses such as Solid State Chemistry, X-ray Theory, and Inorganic Chemistry, reflecting his expertise in structural and functional materials. He advises students in experimental and computational aspects of materials research, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to material discovery.

His lab focuses on synthesizing and characterizing novel compounds for energy-related applications, with ongoing projects on phase transitions, doping effects, and material stability under extreme conditions.