Mrs. Kristina Petrova | Nuclear Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Kristina Petrova, North-Eastern Federal University, Russia

Mrs. Kristina Petrova is an accomplished physicist and educator specializing in nuclear physics, currently serving as the Head of the Laboratory of Radiation Ecology at the Department of General and Experimental Physics, North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU) named after M.K. Ammosov. She holds a degree in Nuclear Physics from NEFU and completed her postgraduate studies in Thermal Physics and Theoretical Heat Engineering. In 2025, she further expanded her expertise by earning a qualification in Medical Physics from Lomonosov Moscow State University. Since 2011, Mrs. Petrova has held progressive academic and research positions at NEFU, including roles as Assistant Professor, Leading Engineer, Senior Lecturer, and laboratory head. Her work spans teaching advanced courses in nuclear physics and higher mathematics, supervising student theses, and managing laboratory operations. She is skilled in gamma and alpha-beta spectrometry, including equipment calibration, maintenance, and data interpretation. With 48 publications—four indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, or VAK—and two patents related to cryogenic seed treatment, she has made significant contributions to applied and experimental physics. Her active participation in international conferences and research grants, along with receiving the NEFU Rector’s Grant for academic mobility twice, underscores her dedication to academic excellence and scientific innovation.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Mrs. Kristina Petrova

Mrs. Kristina Petrova is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of nuclear physics and radiation ecology, with over a decade of diverse experience in teaching, laboratory research, scientific equipment operation, and collaborative scientific projects. Her academic and professional journey reflects consistent dedication to both scientific advancement and education.

🎓 Education

• 2006–2011: Physicist, Specialty in Nuclear Physics
  📍 Physics and Technology Institute, NEFU named after M.K. Ammosov

• 2011–2015: Postgraduate Study in Thermal Physics and Theoretical Heat Engineering
  📍 NEFU named after M.K. Ammosov

• Expected 2025: Medical Physicist
  🎓 Lomonosov Moscow State University

💼 Work Experience

• Sep 2011 – Nov 2011: Assistant Professor
  📚 Department of Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics, NEFU
  ➤ Taught nuclear physics disciplines and handled academic paperwork.

• Nov 2011 – Aug 2014: Leading Engineer
  🔬 Laboratory of Engineering Ecology, NEFU
  ➤ Participated in research grants, operated lab installations, ensured equipment maintenance.

• Sep 2014 – Dec 2023: Senior Lecturer
  👩‍🏫 Department of Nuclear Physics and Technology, NEFU
  ➤ Delivered lectures in physics and higher math, supervised student theses, contributed to research projects.

• Jan 2024 – Present: Head of Laboratory of Radiation Ecology
  ⚛️ Department of General and Experimental Physics, NEFU
  ➤ Oversees lab operations, equipment setup, and radiation ecology work.

🏆 Achievements & Honors

• 📄 48 publications (including 4 in Web of Science, Scopus, and VAK)

• 🧠 2 patents for inventions in cryogenic treatment of plant seeds

• 🌍 Participated in numerous international conferences

• 💰 Executor of research grants and contractual works

• ✈️ Twice awarded NEFU Rector’s Academic Mobility Grant

🧰 Core Skills

• Gamma & alpha-beta spectrometry operation ⚙️

• Spectra interpretation and software processing 💻

• Teaching advanced nuclear physics and related disciplines 📘

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