Denys Vinnikov
PhD
Description of the field of scientific research:
Denys’s research interests encompass accelerator technology, charged-particle physics, plasma physics, and condensed matter physics. He studies electromagnetic radiation generation in direct-action accelerators equipped with plasma opening switches, electron-beam processing of solid materials at energies of up to 500 keV, and beam propagation through polymer membranes and along dielectric structures. His work also includes plasma source development, mass separation of substances in the plasma state, microplasma oxidation, and liquid treatment using powerful high-voltage underwater electrical discharges. Another area of his research is the development and investigation of equipment for protecting airspace and ground areas.
List of duties:
Denys is Acting Head of the Department of Magnetoplasma Technologies and Compact Pulsed Accelerators at the National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”. His work combines fundamental and applied research in plasma physics and accelerator technology with the development of experimental equipment. In parallel, he works part-time at the Department of Quasi-Optics of the O. Ya. Usikov Institute for Radiophysics and Electronics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Professional experience:
Since 2004 — First Category Research Engineer, National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”.
Since 2006 — Junior Researcher, National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”.
Since 2018 — Researcher, National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”.
Since 2019 — Part-time Junior Researcher, Department of Quasi-Optics, O. Ya. Usikov Institute for Radiophysics and Electronics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Since 2021 — Senior Researcher, National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”.
Since 2024 — Acting Head of Department, National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”.