Andrei Toikka, born on March 23, 1999, in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a dedicated researcher and entrepreneur with a passion for material science and optical electronics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Quantum and Optical Electronics and a master’s degree in Renewable Solar Energy from St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI,” both earned with top honors. Currently pursuing his PhD in Photonics, Andrei’s research focuses on structuring transparent contacts for liquid crystal devices. With a prolific R&D career spanning various roles, including as a team leader and founder/CEO of PhotoPhysics LLC, Andrei has contributed significantly to projects like thin film polarizers and stretchable LEDs. His expertise in production techniques, diagnostics, and processing is matched by his entrepreneurial acumen, evident in his establishment of successful ventures and intellectual property contributions. Beyond his professional pursuits, Andrei enjoys educational robotics, business ventures, active games, and cooking.
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Andrei Toikka, born on March 23, 1999, in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a driven researcher and entrepreneur passionate about material science, optical electronics, and thin films. With a Bachelor’s degree in Quantum and Optical Electronics and a Master’s in Renewable Solar Energy from St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI,” he’s currently pursuing his Ph.D.in Photonics. Andrei’s expertise spans from optical diagnostics of liquid crystal compositions to the development of nanotechnological approaches for modifying transparent contacts.
Leadership in Advanced Technology:
As the CEO of PhotoPhysics LLC, he leads projects in thin film polarizers and stretchable LEDs, leveraging his skills in thermal evaporation, molecular-beam epitaxy, and various diagnostic techniques. Andrei’s innovative work has led to numerous awards and recognitions, including scholarships and patents.
Publication Top Notes:
- Temporal characteristics of liquid crystal cell with WS2 nanoparticles: mesophase sensitization and relief features
- Journal: Liq. Cryst. and their Appl
- Year: 2020
- Cited by: 21*
- ITO conducting coatings properties improvement via nanotechnology approach
- Journal: Nano Express
- Year: 2021
- Cited by: 17
- Influence of Surface Relief on Orientation of Nematic Liquid Crystals: Polyimide Doped with WS2 Nanotubes
- Journal: Crystals
- Year: 2022
- Cited by: 10
- Advanced and Functional Structured Ceramics: MgF2 and ZnS
- Journal: Materials
- Year: 2022
- Cited by: 8
- Surface relief of polyimide thin-film orienting materials for liquid crystalline light modulators
- Journal: Liq. Cryst. Appl
- Year: 2021
- Cited by: 8