Dr. Tetiana Melnychenko is a senior staff scientist at the Department of Vapour-Phase Technologies of Inorganic Materials at the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Her work specializes in advanced materials science, particularly the development of multilayer and high-entropy alloys using electron beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD). With a deep foundation in metallurgy and a long-standing academic presence, Dr. Melnychenko has contributed significantly to structural materials research and diffusion bonding technologies, establishing herself as a leading figure in vapor-phase technologies.
Dr. Tetiana Melnychenko | E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute NASU | Ukraine
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Education
Dr. Melnychenko earned her foundational degree in the physics of metals from Kiev Polytechnic Institute. She completed her Ph.D. with a focus on phase equilibria and structural formation in complex alloy systems and later attained a Doctor of Science (Dr.Sc.) degree in materials science, where her thesis focused on the structure and properties of condensed metal nanomaterials fabricated by electron beam evaporation. Her academic training is solidly anchored in materials physics and engineering with special emphasis on nanostructured alloys and vacuum deposition methods.
Experience
Dr. Melnychenko has over three decades of professional research experience. She began her scientific career at the Institute for Metal Physics and later advanced through various research roles at the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute. She has been instrumental in developing vapor-phase technologies and currently serves as a leading researcher. Her collaborative roles have also extended to international electron beam technology centers, indicating a strong presence in both national and international materials science communities.
Contribution
Dr. Tetiana Melnychenko has co-invented a method for producing encapsulated nanopowders along with the design of an installation to implement this process. The invention addresses the challenges of nanoparticle stability, reactivity, and safe handling by enclosing them in protective shells. This technique enhances the functional properties of nanomaterials and ensures better control during their integration into composite systems. The encapsulation method allows for improved performance in various industrial applications, including electronics, coatings, and energy storage materials. Her contribution to this patent highlights her innovative role in advancing nanotechnology and materials engineering through practical, scalable solutions.
Research Focus
Dr. Melnychenko’s research is centered on vapor-phase deposition technologies, particularly the use of electron beam evaporation for producing nanostructured films and multilayered materials. She investigates diffusion bonding mechanisms, the formation and behavior of high-entropy alloys, and the mechanical behavior of multilayer foils under heat and load. Her studies provide valuable insights into material interfaces, joining techniques, and the enhancement of mechanical properties through tailored microstructures. She also holds a U.S. patent related to nanopowder encapsulation technologies.
Publications
Effect of Plastic Deformation of Ti/Ni Multilayer Foil with Eutectic Composition on the Formation of Ti6Al4V Alloy Vacuum Diffusion Bonded Joints
Authors: T. Melnychenko, A. Ustinov, S. Demchenkov, O. Samofalov
Journal: Vacuum, Article 114603, 2025
Diffusion Bonding of Ti6-4 Alloy Through Multilayer Interlayers of an Eutectic Composition Based on Ti–Cu System
Authors: T.V. Melnychenko, A.I. Ustinov, O.Y. Klepko, O.V. Samofalov
Journal: The Paton Welding Journal, Pages 3–9, 2025
The Paton Welding Journal 2025 № 01
Authors: T.V. Melnychenko, A.I. Ustinov, O.Y. Klepko, O.V. Samofalov
Journal: Paton Welding Journal 1 (01), Pages 3–9, 2025
Origin of the Formation of Isostructural bcc-Fe + bcc-Cu Nanocomposites in Fe–Cu Alloy via Vacuum Co-deposition
Authors: A.I. Ustinov, L.O. Olikhovska, S.O. Demchenkov, V.S. Skorodzievskii, …
Journal: AIP Advances 15 (1), 2025
Phase and Structural Transformations During Heating of Multilayer Ti/Cu Foils of Eutectic Composition Obtained by the EBPVD Method
Authors: S.O. Demchenkov, T.V. Melnychenko, A.I. Ustinov, O.E. Rudenko, …
Journal: The Paton Welding Journal, Pages 12–19, 2024
The Paton Welding Journal 2024 № 09
Authors: S.O. Demchenkov, T.V. Melnychenko, A.I. Ustinov, O.E. Rudenko, …
Journal: Paton Welding Journal, Issue 03, 2024
The Paton Welding Journal 2022 № 11
Authors: A.I. Ustinov, S.O. Demchenkov, T.V. Melnychenko, O.Y. Klepko
Journal: Paton Welding Journal 11 (11), Pages 39–44, 2022
Conclusion
Dr. Tetiana Melnychenko is a well-qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with an extensive and sustained track record in advanced materials processing and nanostructured systems. Her scientific rigor, innovation in vapor-phase technologies, and contribution to high-entropy alloy research establish her as a leading expert in her field. With increased international collaboration and commercialization efforts, her already substantial impact could become even more globally recognized.