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Mykyta Dementiev | Polymer Composite Materials | Engineering in the USA | Pennsylvania State University

Polymer Composite Materials | Engineering in the USA | Pennsylvania State University

Published on August 28, 2026

About this Episode

Mykyta Dementiev is a researcher and PhD candidate at Pennsylvania State University (Pennsylvania, USA), with his defense planned for December. His specialization includes engineering and research of polymer composite materials, focusing on the influence of chemistry on optical properties. He works in experimental chemistry and polymer physics.

🔑 Topics of discussion:
✅ Challenges of collaboration with Ukrainian scientists in the USA
✅ The "invisibility" of Ukrainian researchers
✅ Strong theoretical schools vs. limited experimental capabilities
✅ The need to increase the visibility of Ukrainian expertise
✅ Establishing administrative agreements between universities

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Polymer Composite Materials | Engineering in the USA | Pennsylvania State University
Polymer Composite Materials | Engineering in the USA | Pennsylvania State University
Mykyta Dementiev