Prof. Alexander Pogrebnjak | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award
Researcher | Sumy State University | Ukraine
Alexander Pogrebnjak is a distinguished physicist specializing in materials science and solid-state physics. He currently holds research and leadership roles across European institutions, including the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, IMNR in Romania, and Sumy State University in Ukraine. His multi-faceted work spans nanostructured coatings, surface modification, and biomaterials. With a Physics of Solids from Tomsk Polytechnic University and a Ph.D. in Solid-State Physics from Tomsk State University, he brings broad expertise to advanced materials engineering and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Education Background
Alexander Pogrebnjak earned his Physics of Solids and Experimental Physics from Tomsk Polytechnic University, following a Ph.D. in Solid-State Physics and an M.Sc. in the same field from Tomsk State University. He further enriched his training through international internships at Lublin Polytechnic in Poland and the Slovak University of Technology in Trnava, Slovakia. This strong theoretical foundation, combined with hands-on international exposure, laid the groundwork for his innovative work in nanostructured coatings and surface modification techniques.
Professional Experience
Alexander Pogrebnjak has served as a researcher at the Slovak University of Technology’s Institute of Materials Science. Concurrently, he directs a PNRR-project at IMNR (Romania) and holds leadership and principal researcher positions at the Biomaterials Research Center of Sumy State University, Ukraine. He has also headed the Department of Nanoelectronics and Surface Modification and acted as key staff within the Erasmus+ “Jean Monnet” program. His roles reflect a dynamic career marked by research leadership, international collaboration, and applied innovation in materials and biomaterials.
Awards and Honors
Alexander Pogrebnjak has been honored with a state scholarship for outstanding scientists and the title of Honored Worker of Science and Technology by presidential decree in Ukraine. Recognized among the top ten percentage of reviewers for Elsevier journals, he is also listed among the top thousand materials scientists on Research.com. He holds honorary professorships at East Kazakhstan State Technical University and Sumy State University. He ranks among Ukraine’s most cited scientists, according to Scopus, Google Scholar, and analyses by Stanford University and Elsevier’s SciTech Strategies, placing him in the country’s top two percent.
Research Focus
Alexander’s research centers on modifying material structure and properties using intense pulsed ion and electron beams, pulsed plasma flows, and various advanced coating technologies. He specializes in designing nanostructured high-hardness, thermally stable multicomponent coatings, hydroxyapatite and ceramic coatings via magnetron sputtering and beam ablation, plasma-spraying, electro-spark alloying, and high-intensity implantation. His work extends to biomaterials, MXene synthesis, surface functionalization, and nanoparticles, blending experimental physics with cutting-edge materials engineering for biomedical and industrial applications.
Top Publications
The structure and properties of high-entropy alloys and nitride coatings based on them
Published Year: 2014
Citation: 390
Structures and properties of hard and superhard nanocomposite coatings
Published Year: 2009
Citation: 347
Microstructure, physical and chemical properties of nanostructured (Ti–Hf–Zr–V–Nb) N coatings under different deposition conditions
Published Year: 2014
Citation: 311
Irradiation resistance, microstructure and mechanical properties of nanostructured (TiZrHfVNbTa) N coatings
Published Year: 2016
Citation: 192
Structure and properties of hard and superhard nanocomposite coatings
Published Year: 2009
Citation: 183
Conclusion
Alexander Pogrebnjak exemplifies a leading international materials scientist whose work bridges physics, surface engineering, and biomaterials. With advanced degrees from Tomsk universities and experience across Europe, his leadership in research institutions underscores his innovation in nanocoatings and beam-based material modification. Recognized with top national honors and scientific rankings, he continues to push boundaries in high-performance materials and biomaterial technologies. His interdisciplinary approach and global collaborations position him at the forefront of materials science and applied physics.