Dr. Alexey Gunya | Thermal Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexey Gunya, Zilina University, Slovakia

Dr. Alexey Gunya is a multidisciplinary scientist and engineer with expertise spanning material science, theoretical astrophysics, particle acceleration, and machine learning. Currently based in Žilina, Slovakia, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in the physics of materials at Žilina University, focusing on thermal conductivity of composites for advanced battery applications, while simultaneously completing a second Ph.D. in astroparticle physics at Potsdam University, Germany. Dr. Gunya holds a specialist degree in Plasma Power Plants from Bauman Moscow State Technical University and has previously worked as a senior engineer and researcher at the Laboratory of Electron Accelerators, Lomonosov Moscow State University, where he played a pivotal role in designing and deploying over 50 electron beam accelerators for industrial and medical use. His prolific publication record includes work in both high-energy astrophysics and materials engineering, with notable contributions to Physical Review D, MNRAS, and Sensors (MDPI). An accomplished speaker and seminar leader, he has presented at prestigious conferences including HEPRO, IWARA, and TEXAS, and collaborates internationally across Europe in advancing technologies for energy storage, aerospace systems, and cosmic ray acceleration.

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Summary of Suitability: Dr. Alexey Gunya – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexey Gunya is a uniquely multidisciplinary researcher whose impactful contributions span material science, astrophysics, electron beam technology, and machine learning. With dual PhD studies underway in physics of materials (Zilina University) and astroparticle physics (Potsdam University), alongside his strong industrial and academic research background, Dr. Gunya exemplifies the innovative spirit and scholarly excellence recognized by the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

• Ph.D. Candidate in Physics of Materials
  📍 Zilina University, Slovakia
  📅 Sep 2022 – Present (Expected Defense: June 2026)
  🔬 Focus: Thermal conductivity of composites for batteries

• Ph.D. (Astroparticle Physics)
  📍 Potsdam University, Germany
  📅 Nov 2022 – Oct 2024
  📄 Graduation Thesis GPA: 3.7

• Specialist in Plasma Power Plants
  📍 Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia
  📅 Sep 2008 – Jul 2015
  🎓 Diploma GPA: 3.7

💼 Work Experience

• Senior Engineer & Researcher
  🏢 Laboratory of Electron Accelerators, MSU Lomonosov, Moscow
  📅 2015 – 2022
  ⚙️ Led the design, commissioning, and deployment of >50 electron beam accelerators for applications such as NDT, radiation sterilization, and X-ray pumping.

• Key Projects & Contributions:

  • Designed 6 MeV & 10 MeV electron accelerators 🔋

  • Developed RF systems, solenoids, vacuum systems, and control electronics 🔧

  • Managed accelerator assembly teams 👨‍🔬

🏆 Achievements

• 🛰️ Commissioned over 50 industrial & scientific electron beam accelerators

• 📚 Published in prestigious journals like Phys. Rev. D, MNRAS, and Sensors (MDPI)

• ⚛️ Pioneered studies on high-energy proton acceleration in astrophysical jets and black holes

• ⚡ Innovated in thermal-dielectric properties for battery composites

• 🧠 Integrated machine learning in advanced material and accelerator simulations

• 🛩️ Explored graphene batteries and AI systems for all-electric aircraft

🥇 Awards & Honors

• 🎤 Invited speaker at renowned international seminars (DESY, Potsdam University, Lebedev Institute)

• 🌌 Contributed to major astrophysical conferences (HEPRO, IWARA, TEXAS Astrophysics Series)

• 🧪 Recognized for advanced research in material science, astrophysics, and accelerator technologies

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