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Olha Maksakova | Solid State Physics and Protective Coatings | Slovak University of Technology

Solid State Physics and Protective Coatings | Slovak University of Technology

Published on August 28, 2026

About this Episode

Olha Maksakova is a Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences specializing in solid state physics. She holds two affiliations: V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (senior research fellow, remote lecturer) and Slovak University of Technology (senior researcher). Her specialization includes research on protective coatings for heat-resistant/corrosion-resistant alloys and biocompatible coatings, as well as experimental materials science.

🔑 Topics of discussion:
✅ Evacuation due to hostilities and infrastructure destruction in Kharkiv
✅ Three-year grant from the Slovak government/EU Recovery EU
✅ Funding for salary, materials, and business trips
✅ Maintaining connections with Ukrainian colleagues
✅ Collaboration in bilateral and international projects

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Solid State Physics and Protective Coatings | Slovak University of Technology
Solid State Physics and Protective Coatings | Slovak University of Technology
Olha Maksakova