Vitali Goussev is a Distinguished Professor at Le Mans Université, France, working at the Laboratory of Acoustics of the University of Maine (LAUM), a joint research unit with CNRS. He has been a professor at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs du Mans (ENSIM) since 1998, contributing significantly to the fields of acoustics, laser ultrasonics, and photoacoustics. Professor Goussev earned his PhD in physics and mathematics (laser physics) in 1982 from Moscow State University, Russia, followed by habilitations in mathematics and physics (acoustics) at Moscow University in 1992 and at Le Mans University in 1997. His academic journey spans institutions in Russia, France, Japan, Germany, and Canada through various prestigious fellowships. His research focuses on nonlinear acoustics, thermo-acoustics, laser ultrasonics, photoacoustics, interaction of laser radiation with matter, laser-induced ultrafast phenomena, physics of semiconductors and nanomaterials, and acoustic metamaterials . His work has significantly advanced our understanding of acoustic wave propagation in complex media, particularly granular materials and nanostructures. His recent research emphasizes time-domain Brillouin scattering applications for imaging, nonlinear laser ultrasound, acoustics of granular media, and non-destructive testing and evaluation of nanomaterials. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward advanced imaging techniques, particularly using time-domain Brillouin scattering for nanoscale characterization. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in materials science, semiconductor technology, and non-destructive testing. A significant portion of his recent research focuses on understanding acoustic phenomena in complex materials like granular media, ice phases, and ferroelectric nanostructures. 2024: Gerald J. Diebold Prize in Theoretical Photoacoustics and Photothermics 2023: VEBLEO Fellow 2016: Fellow of the American Physical Society 2013: Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America 2010: Gay Lussac – Humboldt Research Award 2009: Knight in the Order of Academic Palms 2007: French Medal of the French Acoustical Society 2006: Senior Member of the Institute of French Universities (IUF) 2004: Senior Prize of International Photoacoustic and Photothermal Association Professor Goussev has served on numerous scientific committees including the International Advisory Board of the International Congress on Ultrasonics and the Advisory Committee of the International Conferences on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena. He is also a member of editorial boards for international journals including "Applied Sciences," "Scientific Reports," and "Photoacoustics." His laboratory, part of the Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du Mans (LAUM), conducts cutting-edge research in materials acoustics, opto-acoustics, ultrasonics, and related fields, with a strong focus on both theoretical and experimental approaches.