YCN Representative - Ukraine

Anton Balabanov

YCN representative for Ukraine

PhD researcher specializing in transparent ceramic materials, Institute for Single Crystals, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

balabanovanton964207@gmail.com 

I am Anton Balabanov, a PhD researcher specializing in transparent ceramic materials. I received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Physics and Astronomy from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. In 2024, I defended my PhD dissertation entitled “Synthesis Processes and Properties of IR-Transparent Ceramics in the MgO–Y2O3 System” at the Institute for Single Crystals, NAS of Ukraine. My current research focuses on the development and optimization of solid-state sintering technologies for YAG-based transparent ceramics, as well as investigating the influence of activator ions on the structure, optical properties, and laser performance of highly doped YAG: RE (RE = Nd, Sm, Yb) ceramics.

In my work, I combine fundamental materials science with applied research aimed at laser applications. I am particularly interested in establishing structure–property relationships in transparent ceramics and in developing reproducible processing routes for highly doped laser materials. At the early stage of my research career, I am open to international collaboration and knowledge exchange, especially within the Young Ceramic Network. Keen to engage in joint research projects, share experimental approaches, and discuss advanced ceramic processing and characterization techniques.

I am grateful to the Young Ceramic Network for the opportunity to represent Ukraine and to be part of an active international community of young researchers.

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