Yuriy Rapoport

Dr. Yuriy Rapoport is a Leading Research Fellow at the Space Physics Laboratory of the Physical Faculty, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held positions as Senior Research Fellow (1991-2003; 2006-2018) and Junior/Senior Researcher at Research Institute "Saturn" (1985-1991). His affiliations include collaborations with institutions in the UK, Japan, Finland, Denmark, Mexico, Poland, and USA.

• MSc (1978) from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
• PhD (1986) from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
• Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences (2017) from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Dr. Rapoport’s research focuses on nonlinear wave processes in plasma and metamaterials, electromagnetic wave propagation in layered media, and space-terrestrial physics. Key areas include soliton control, quantum wave resonances in graphene-based systems, hot spot formation in hyperbolic metamaterials, and seismo-ionospheric coupling mechanisms.

His publications demonstrate expertise in plasma physics, nonlinear optics, metamaterial design, and Earth-Ionosphere waveguides. Trends include modeling of VLF electromagnetic waves, acoustic-gravity wave interactions, and applications to space weather and disaster monitoring.

• Grant of National Science Foundation of the USA (1999-2000)
• Individual Grant of International Science Foundation (1994)
• Grant of American Physical Society (1993)

He has led international projects on resonant wave phenomena in plasma and metamaterials and contributed to studies on ionospheric responses to earthquakes, hurricanes, and magnetic storms. His collaborative work involves teams from Aalto University, University of Sheffield, and Hayakawa Institute of Seismo Electromagnetics.