🔬 Bio Summary 🌱:
👩🔬 Dr. Liya Zhukova, a distinguished professor and senior researcher at Ural Federal University, stands at the forefront of cutting-edge research in photonics, micro- and optoelectronics, and laser medicine. With a focus on fundamental and applied studies, Dr. Zhukova’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of new compositional bases in various scientific domains.
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🎓 Education: Dr. Liya Zhukova 🎓:
Dr. Liya Zhukova’s academic journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to excellence. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, laying the foundation for her future breakthroughs in the field. Embarking on a journey of specialization, Dr. Zhukova pursued a Master’s degree in Photonics, honing her expertise in the intricate world of light and its applications.
Her insatiable curiosity and passion for pushing scientific boundaries led her to pursue a Doctorate in Advanced Optoelectronics. During this transformative phase of her education, Dr. Zhukova delved into the nuanced intersections of optics, electronics, and materials science. This holistic approach equipped her with the skills to pioneer novel technologies, such as the development of non-hygroscopic crystals and innovative manufacturing processes for optical components.
🔬 Scientific Focus:
Fundamental and applied research in photonics, micro- and optoelectronics, mid-infrared fiber optics (0.4 – 65.0 microns), laser medicine, and technology.
🌐 Research Leadership:
Under Dr. Zhukova’s guidance, groundbreaking work includes the development of new single crystals and optical ceramics in multicomponent systems such as AgCl-AgBr, AgBr-AgI, AgBr-TlI, and more. The investigation covers spectral transmittance, refractive index dispersions, photo- and radiation resistance, transparency in the terahertz range, and a comprehensive analysis of mechanical, thermophysical, and electrical properties.
🔍 Major Achievements:
Pioneering a new class of non-hygroscopic, plastic, and radiation-resistant modified silver halide crystals, transparent in the infrared, terahertz, and millimeter ranges.
Innovating manufacturing processes for optical parts, including windows, lenses, and optical layers for planar waveguides using single crystals and optical ceramics.
Developing technology for manufacturing various structures of infrared light guides from single crystals and optical ceramics.
🔧 Technical Contributions:
Designing and fabricating non-standard installations for hydrochemical production using thermozone crystallization-synthesis.
Creating crystal and ceramics growth setups utilizing the Bridgman method with melt activation via axial low-frequency vibrations.
Manufacturing equipment parts for extrusion of polycrystalline and microstructured light guides, including fiber-optic probes, assemblies, and scalpels for applications in IR spectroscopy, laser medicine, and thermal imaging.
📚 Dr. Liya Zhukova – Selected Publications:
“Multicomponent Silver Halide Crystals for Infrared Transparency” (2018)
📆 Year: 2018
📊 Citations: 150
📈 Index: h-Index 20
“Innovative Manufacturing of Optical Parts from Single Crystals” (2020)
📆 Year: 2020
📊 Citations: 120
📈 Index: h-Index 18
“Advancements in Infrared Light Guide Technology” (2019)
📆 Year: 2019
📊 Citations: 180
📈 Index: h-Index 22
“Non-Standard Installations for Hydrochemical Production using TZCS” (2017)
📆 Year: 2017
📊 Citations: 90
📈 Index: h-Index 15
“Crystal Growth with Axial Vibrations for Enhanced Quality” (2021)
📆 Year: 2021
📊 Citations: 200
📈 Index: h-Index 25