Valery N. Khabashesku, a distinguished Professor with expertise spanning Materials Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Nanotechnology, holds a Doctor of Sciences in Organic Chemistry from the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences. His groundbreaking research focuses on molecules with double and triple ฯ-bonds at group 14 elements, carbenes, and their analogues, contributing significantly to spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and quantum chemical calculations. With over 500 publications and numerous patents, including awards like the State Prize of Russian Federation in Science and Technology, he has held key roles at institutions like Rice University, Baker Hughes, and the University of Houston, shaping research in advanced materials, nanotechnology, and energy applications.
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๐ Education:
Valery N. Khabashesku holds a Doctor of Sciences (Professor Dr.) degree in Organic Chemistry from the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, conferred upon him in 1998. Prior to this, he earned his C. Sc. (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from the same institute, then known as the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, in Moscow in 1980. His academic journey began with a Diploma (M.Sc.) in Chemistry from Lomonosov Moscow State University, USSR. These educational achievements have laid a solid foundation for his prolific career in materials chemistry, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology.
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Valery N. Khabashesku’s expertise spans across the interdisciplinary domains of materials chemistry, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology. With a profound understanding of these fields, he has made notable contributions to the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced materials. His research encompasses a wide range of topics, including the development of novel materials with tailored properties, the investigation of reaction mechanisms at the molecular level, and the exploration of nanomaterials for various engineering applications. Through his work, Khabashesku has significantly advanced our understanding of the fundamental principles governing materials behavior and has paved the way for innovative technologies with diverse industrial and scientific applications.