Prof Dr. Sergey Maksimenko, Belarusian State University, Institute for Nuclear Problems, Belarus
Prof. Dr. Sergey Maksimenko ๐งโ๐ฌ๐ฌ is a distinguished physicist renowned for his contributions to wave propagation and dispersive media. He earned his D.Sc. in 1996 and Ph.D. in 1988 from the Belarus Academy of Sciences and Belarus State University respectively. With a M.Sc. in Physics from the same university, his career spans multiple roles including researcher, lab head, and director at various prestigious institutions. Currently, he serves as a professor at Belarus State University and director at the Institute for Nuclear Problems. His international experience includes visiting positions in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy. ๐๐
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Education ๐๐
Prof. Dr. Sergey Maksimenko holds a D.Sc. in Physics from the Belarus Academy of Sciences (1996) with a thesis on wave propagation in dispersive media. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Belarus State University (1988), focusing on radiation interactions in anisotropic media, and his M.Sc. in Physics from the same university (1976), specializing in general physics and heat-mass transfer.
Experience ๐งโ๐ฌ๐ฌ
He began as an Engineer-Researcher at the Institute of Heat- and Mass Transfer, later progressing through various research roles at Belarus State University, where he now serves as a Professor and Director of the Institute for Nuclear Problems. His international work includes visiting scientist roles in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy.
Expertise Experience ๐๐
He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Nanophotonics and has been an expert for various national and international panels, including Horizon Europe and the Italian Ministry of Education.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Sergey Maksimenkoโs research is prominently centered on the electrodynamics of carbon-based nanostructures, particularly carbon nanotubes and graphene. His work explores their dynamic conductivity, electromagnetic properties, and potential applications in fields like nanotechnology and materials science. Key areas include investigating the optical and electromagnetic responses of carbon nanotubes, developing graphene-polymer composites for electromagnetic shielding, and studying nonlinear optical effects in nanomaterials. His research aims to leverage these properties for advanced applications such as optical nanoantennas, efficient electromagnetic absorbers, and novel waveguides. ๐๐ฌ๐ก
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