Representatives of the School of Physics and Technology Take Part in the “NucNext 2026: Prospects for Innovation in Nuclear Energy” Conference

On 24–25 September 2026, postgraduate students and undergraduates from the School of Physics and Technology at Karazin University took part in the NucNext 2026 conference organised by the Ukrainian Nuclear Society.

Postgraduate students Oleksandr Moroz and Ruslan Halushkov presented their research in poster format.

Oleksandr Moroz presented his work, “Electrolyte-Plasma Technology for Cleaning and Restoring Metal Surfaces with a Polishing Effect”, which explored the potential applications of electrolyte-plasma technologies for metal surface treatment.

Ruslan Halushkov presented his research, “Nanostructured Multilayer PVD Coatings for Improving the Wear Resistance and Reliability of Nuclear Power Plant Components”, which examined modern approaches to enhancing the performance of materials in service.

Mariia Pcholkina, a second-year student at the School of Physics and Technology, presented her work, “Data-Driven Early Anomaly Detection and Fault Localization for Nuclear Power Plant Safety Using Isolation Forest”. The research focused on using data analysis methods for the early detection of anomalies and fault localisation at nuclear power plants. Mariia also took part in AtomSlam, presenting the topic in a science communication format.

Another student from the School, Kateryna Chkuaseli, took part in AtomSlam with a presentation entitled “The Morphology of Amyloid Fibrils as a Psychological Portrait of Students During Exam Season” and won the competition.

Participation in NucNext 2026 gave young researchers from the School of Physics and Technology an opportunity to present their research, network with colleagues, and contribute to discussions on modern technologies and approaches in nuclear energy and science.