Dr. Serhii Brychka | Nanomaterials | Excellence in Research

Dr. Serhii Brychka, Gas Institute of NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine

Prof. Dr. Serhii Brychka (Brichka) is a leading researcher at the Gas Institute of the Ukraine National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, specializing in thermo-chemical processes and nanotechnology. He has an extensive background in nanomaterials, having served as a researcher in various prestigious institutions, including the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry at Stockholm University and the Chemical Department of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Prof. Brychka holds a Doctorate in Technical Sciences from the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), where he developed scientific bases for creating functional materials with nanotubes. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the Surface Chemistry Institute of NASU and a Chemistry degree from Kyiv University. With over 25 publications in peer-reviewed international journals and numerous contributions to the field, he has been recognized with the Kyiv Mayor’s Award and serves on the editorial board of “Energy Technology and Resource Conservation.” Prof. Brychka is also an academic advisor to 18 MSc students and a member of specialized councils in technical thermophysics, industrial heat power engineering, and materials science.

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Summary of Suitability

Prof. Dr. Serhii Brychka’s extensive experience, significant research contributions, and academic achievements align well with the criteria for the Research for Excellence in Research award. His ongoing research in nanomaterials and his track record of impactful publications and awards make him a highly suitable candidate for this recognition.

Education

Doctoral Student
- Institution: KNUTD (Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design)
- Dates: 01/10/2016 – 30/09/2018
- Degree: Doctor of Technical Sciences, majoring in Materials Science
- Topic: Development of scientific bases of creation of functional materials with nanotubes
Graduate School
- Institution: Surface Chemistry Institute of NASU (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine)
- Dates: 01/04/1995 – 30/03/1998
- Degree: Candidate of Chemical Sciences (PhD), specialty Physics and Chemistry of Surface
- Topic: Synthesis and properties of crystalline oxohalogenborates of aluminum
Undergraduate Studies
- Institution: Kyiv University, Ukraine
- Dates: 01/09/1988 – 30/07/1993
- Field: Chemistry
- Topic: Organic Chemistry

Work Experience

Leading Researcher
- Institution: Thermochemistry Processes and Nanotechnology Department, Gas Institute of the Ukraine National Academy of Sciences, Kyiv
- Dates: Since 00/00/2024
- Topic: Nanomaterials
Researcher
- Institution: Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Dates: 01/11/2022 – 30/08/2024
- Topic: Nanomaterials
Researcher
- Institution: Chemical Department, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
- Dates: 01/04/2022 – 30/09/2022
- Topic: NMR Spectroscopy

Publication top Notes:

Formation of Carbon Nanotubes from Products of Methane Air Conversion on Ni/Cr and Fe Catalysts

Heat Accumulation by Wax Polydisperse Nanomaterials with Phase Transition

Graphene Carbon Nanomaterials Structural Properties

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Stevia leaves extracts

Structural characterization, thermal and mechanical properties of polyurethane–MgAl–layered double hydroxide nanocomposites prepared via physical dispersion

Development and investigation of nonwoven wound dressings with antimicrobial properties on the basis of natural fibers

Anticorrosion properties of CeO₂-modified aluminosilicate nanotubes

Mr. Song Liu ,Northeast Forestry University ,china

Song Liu is a distinguished professor at Northeast Forestry University, specializing in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering. He is recognized as a participant in the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by CAST and holds the title of Province in Heilongjiang Outstanding Youth Scientist. Currently based at the College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, Song Liu’s academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science from Jilin University and a PhD in Industrial Catalysis from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on biomass-based electrocatalytic materials and electrochemical biomass conversion. Previously, he conducted significant research on carbon-based nanomaterials and their applications in electrochemical CO2 reduction and photochemical CO2 reduction reactions. Song Liu has also been involved in international academic exchanges, including at Rutgers University and Nanyang Technological University, where he contributed to advancements in nanomaterial synthesis and catalysis.

Education:

Ph.D. in Industrial Catalysis

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
September 2014 – July 2020
Thesis Title: Synthesis and Applications of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis
Supervisors: Prof. Tao Zhang and Prof. Yanqiang Huang

Exchange PhD Student

Nanyang Technological University, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
February 2016 – March 2018
Research Focus: Synthesis and Characterization of 3D N-Doped Graphene Nanoribbon Network

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology

Jilin University, Tang Aoqing Honors Program in Science
September 2010 – July 2014
Thesis Title: Design and Performance Improvement of Small Grain Zeolites for Methanol to Olefin Reaction
Supervisor: Prof. Jihong Yu

Exchange Student

Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University (State University of New Jersey)
August 2013 – December 2013
Research Focus: Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Work Experience:

Professor

Northeast Forestry University, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization
July 2020 – Present
Research Focus: Biomass-Based Electrocatalytic Materials and Electrocatalytic Biomass Conversion

Youth Editorial Board Member

Transactions of Tianjin University
January 2023 – December 2023

Director

Chemical Society of Heilongjiang Province
December 2020 – December 2025

Youth Editorial Board Member

Nano Materials Science
July 2023 – July 2025

This summary highlights Song Liu’s academic achievements and research contributions, focusing on industrial catalysis, nanomaterials synthesis, and electrochemistry.

Publication top Notes:

Double-shelled hollow sphere V₂O₅-based conductometric ethanol gas sensor

A sensitive NH₃ chemiresistive sensor with wide detection range: Employing a MOF-derived mesoporous carbon composite with polyaniline

Strong interactions through the highly polar “Early–Late” metal–metal bonds enable single–atom catalysts good durability and superior bifunctional ORR/OER activity