Dissertations

Potential PhD Supervisors and Research Areas:

Olena Yuriyivna Fedorenko, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Scientific foundations of energy- and resource-efficient technologies for ceramic and composite materials for modern manufacturing;
  • Energy-efficient synthesis of refractory compounds for the development of functional ceramic and composite materials;
  • Use of alternative raw materials in the production of technical and construction ceramics;
  • Scientific foundations of industrial waste recycling for the implementation of the circular economy concept.

Lyudmyla Pavlivna Shchukina, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Investigation of physicochemical processes of component interaction, structure and phase formation in silicate systems based on pure oxides, natural minerals, and technogenic materials;
  • Physicochemical and technological research of polymineral clay raw materials; investigation of the statistical relationship between their composition and properties for the scientifically substantiated modeling of ceramic body formulations for the production of modern construction ceramics;
  • Energy-efficient chemical and technological processes and environmentally oriented technologies for the production of a wide range of construction ceramics using domestic raw materials and various industrial wastes;
  • Functional technical ceramics and special-purpose glass materials: development of the physicochemical foundations for material synthesis, optimization of formulation and technological parameters, and investigation of the relationship between microstructure and target service properties.

Victoria Vitalyivna Taranenkova, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Investigation of mineral raw materials from domestic deposits and development of various construction materials based on them;
  • Investigation of multicomponent oxide systems and development of special-purpose binders based on them, including sacrificial, metallurgical, heat-resistant, and refractory binders.

Halyna Mykolayivna Shabanova, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Investigation of the structure of multicomponent systems based on alkaline-earth elements for the production of refractory cements and concretes with enhanced physicomechanical and technical properties for lining heat-intensive sections of high-temperature installations in the chemical, oil-refining, and metallurgical industries.

Ruslan Viktorovych Kryvobok, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Theoretical foundations and technological principles for the development of functional ceramic materials for special purposes;
  • Composite materials with controlled electrophysical properties;
  • Radio-transparent and radio-absorbing ceramics;
  • Materials for protection against electromagnetic radiation;
  • Electrical ceramics;
  • High-temperature ceramic materials for aviation and aerospace applications;
  • Resource-efficient technologies for the production of technical ceramics.

Georgy Viktorovych Lisachuk, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Technology for the development of silicate, glass-ceramic, and composite materials and coatings with special properties through controlled phase and structure formation;
  • Theoretical and technological foundations for the development of modern functional and structural ceramic materials;
  • Materials science foundations for the development of electrical and dielectric ceramics with specified functional properties;
  • Development of composite ceramic materials with controlled electrophysical and electromagnetic characteristics;
  • Physicochemical processes of phase and structure formation in ceramic and glass-ceramic materials in multicomponent oxide systems.

Oksana Mykolayivna Borysenko, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Investigation of the structure of multicomponent systems to establish the regularities of phase and structure formation, as well as the development of technical ceramics and refractory materials with enhanced service properties for applications in energy, electronics, mechanical engineering, chemical, oil-refining, metallurgical, and other industries;
  • Development of technical ceramics with enhanced physicomechanical, thermal, and electrophysical properties, as well as refractory materials with increased strength, thermal shock resistance, corrosion resistance, and slag resistance for lining heat-intensive sections of high-temperature installations.

Yaroslav Mykolayovych Pitak, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor:

  • Investigation of the structure of multicomponent aluminosilicate systems for the development of refractory materials with high thermophysical and electrophysical properties for applications in metallurgy, energy, and aerospace engineering.

Dissertation Defenses by Department Staff, 2001–2026

📚 Doctoral Dissertations

  • Korogodska A.M. – Theoretical foundations of refractory unshaped materials technology based on the (Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba)O – Al₂O₃ – Cr₂O₃ system.

  • Lisachuk H.V. – Glass-ceramic multifunctional coatings on ceramics with adjustable properties.

  • Lohvinkov S.M. – Refractory multifunctional materials based on the (CaO, ZrO₂)–MgO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system.

  • Pitak Ya.M. – Refractory and heat-resistant unshaped materials based on the RO–R₂O–RO₂–P₂O₅ system.

  • Skorodumova O.B. – Ultrafine powders for multifunctional use based on the MgO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂–ZrO₂ system.

  • Fedorenko O.Yu. – Densely sintered multifunctional ceramics with reduced synthesis temperature.

  • Shabanova H.M. – Physicochemical principles for creating special cements in the BaO–Al₂O₃–Fe₂O₃–SiO₂ system.

  • Kots L. S. — Bio-resistant Biocide-Free Facade Ceramic Materials.

  • Prysiazhna L. V. — Resource- and Energy-Efficient Technology for Clinker Ceramic Materials.

  • Petrov D. V. — Technology of Special-Purpose Infrared Optical Colored Glasses.

    Yaits become S. M. — Low-Emissivity Float Glass with Strengthened Magnetron Coatings.

  • Halushka Ya. O. — Structural and Thermal Insulation Ceramic Materials with an Engineered Pore Structure for Energy-Efficient Construction.

  • Shumeiko V. M. — Cement-Containing Compositions with Modifying Additives for Monolithic Mixtures.

  • Povshuk V. V. — Nano-Reinforced Periclase-Carbon Refractories for Converter Linings Using a Complex Antioxidant.

🧪 Candidate Dissertations

  • Anholenko L.O. – Al₂O₃–SiC–C based materials for steel casting ladles with increased oxidation resistance.

  • Borysenko O.M. – Unfired periclase-carbon materials with enhanced oxidation resistance.

  • Bykanov S.M. – Special cements based on the BaO–Al₂O₃–Fe₂O₃ system.

  • Vernyhora N.K. – Dry mixes based on CaO–MgO–Al₂O₃ compositions for gunning masses and concretes.

  • Voronov H.K. – Ground coat glass enamels for steel using electroplating waste.

  • Honcharenko Ya.M. – Highly dispersed silica powders for dental masses.

  • Horbatko S.V. – Ceramic mixtures in the Al₂O₃–ZrO₂–SiO₂–Al–Si system for restoring glass furnace linings.

  • Hurenko I.V. – Special cements based on the BaO–Fe₂O₃–SiO₂ system.

  • Dayneko K.B. – Low-temperature electrical porcelain.

  • Deyneka V.V. – Corrosion-resistant binders in the CaO–BaO–Fe₂O₃–SiO₂ system for multifunctional use.

  • Kobyzeva D.A. – Cordierite-containing materials in the high-alumina MgO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system for refractories.

  • Korogodska A.M. – Heat-resistant barium-containing cement with enhanced gamma-radiation protection.

  • Kryvobok R.V. – Ceramics for electromagnetic radiation protection.

  • Kuriakin M.O. – Easy- and self-cleaning calcium borosilicate glass coatings for household heating equipment.

  • Kushchenko P.A. – Vibrocast crucibles from stabilized zirconium dioxide for induction steel melting.

  • Myrhorod O.V. – Multifunctional cement based on the CaO–BaO–Al₂O₃ system.

  • Ostapenko I.A. – Slide gate plates with an unfired base.

  • Pantus D.Ye. – Evaluation of iron–manganese metallurgical waste use as glass colorants.

  • Pitak Olha Ya. – Facing building ceramics produced by semi-dry extrusion.

  • Pitak Oleh Ya. – Colored wear-resistant ceramic coatings based on the ZnO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system using technogenic raw materials.

  • Reznikova V.V. – Two-layer single-fire glass enamel coatings for slip application on steel.

  • Ryshchenko O.S. – Mullite–corundum refractories based on the CaO–FeO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system for ladle metallurgy.

  • Romanova O.O. – Glass–ceramic ferrite-containing coatings on ceramics for special purposes.

  • Savvova O.V. – Glass–ceramic enamel coatings with adjustable light reflection.

  • Sobol Yu.O. – Glass coatings based on the Na₂O–B₂O₃–SiO₂ system for protecting tin bronzes during melting.

  • Firsov K.M. – Porcelain stoneware from quartz–feldspar raw materials of the Azov crystalline massif.

  • Tsapko N.S. – Functional cement based on high-barium compositions in the BaO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system.

  • Tsovma V.V. – Facade ceramics using technogenic raw materials.

  • Chirkina M.A. – Low-temperature domestic porcelain from Ukrainian quartz–feldspar raw materials.

  • Churilova Yu.V. – Fibrous thermal insulation materials based on the Al₂O₃–SiO₂–MgO–P₂O₅ system.

  • Shalyhina O.V. – Ground frits for electrostatic enameling of household appliances made from low-carbon steels.

  • Shuba I.V. – Ceramic fillers based on Al₂O₃–SiO₂–ZrO₂ systems for dental composite materials.

  • Shchukina L.P. – Low-melting glass–ceramic coatings for high-speed ceramic firing based on the Li₂O–CaO–MgO–ZnO–B₂O₃–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system.

  • Taranenkova V. V. — Physicochemical Principles of Producing Special Cements Based on Compositions in the CaO–BaO–Al₂O₃–Fe₂O₃–SiO₂ System.

  • Borysenko O. M. — Theoretical Foundations of the Technology of Periclase-Spinel Refractories Based on the MgO–Al₂O₃–FeO–TiO₂ System for Cement Kiln Linings.

  • Kryvobok R. V. — Theoretical Foundations of the Technology of Ceramic Materials Based on the RO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ System for Aerospace Applications.

🎓 PhD Dissertations

  • Bilohubkina K.V. – Ceramic materials for radio engineering based on the BaO–ZnO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ system.

  • Maistat M.S. – Radio-absorbing composite ceramic materials based on silicon carbide.

  • Kryvobok A.V. – Composite radio-absorbing materials based on ferrimagnetic compounds.

  • Kartyshchev S.V. – Large-format porcelain stoneware tiles with enhanced strength.

  • Korekian P. Yu. — Dolomite Binders and Materials Based on Them Using Domestic Raw Materials.

  • Balaiev A. D. — Physicochemical Foundations of Thermal Insulation Technology Based on a Bicomponent Aluminosilicate Composition.

  • Baglai V. Yu. — Composite Ceramic Materials for Camouflaging Military Facilities.

  • Tymofiiev V. D. — Impact-Resistant Mullite-Cordierite Glass-Ceramic Materials for the Protection of Special-Purpose Equipment.

  • Lihezin S. L. — Wall Ceramic Materials Using Carbon-Containing Raw Materials and Energy-Efficient Technological Processes.

  • Morozova O. M. — Composite Material Based on ZrO₂ Nanopowder with Enhanced Performance Properties.

  • Riabinin S. O. — Strengthened Spodumene-Based Glass-Composite Materials for Technical Applications.