Congratulations to Associate Professor of the Department of Solid-State Physics Alla Tonkopriad on Her 80th Birthday

28 september 2026 year

The Karazin University community sincerely congratulates Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Solid-State Physics at the School of Physics, Alla Hryhorivna Tonkopriad, on her 80th birthday!

Alla Hryhorivna’s life and professional journey have been inseparably connected with Karazin University for more than six decades. In 1964, she became a university student; in 1969, she graduated from the School of Physics, and in 1972, she completed postgraduate studies at the Department of Solid-State Physics. Since then, Alla Hryhorivna has worked continuously at her home department, progressing from junior research fellow to leading research fellow and associate professor.

Alla Hryhorivna is a renowned specialist in thin-film physics, polymer materials physics, and the physics of strength and plasticity. Her scientific output includes more than 190 publications, including 16 copyright certificates and patents for inventions. Her significant research includes studies of the atomic structure of grain boundaries, structural changes in crystals using computer technologies, as well as developments in the field of vacuum hardening of steel.

Many generations of students at the School of Physics know Alla Hryhorivna as a highly qualified lecturer and a wise mentor. For many years, she has taught fundamental courses in solid-state physics and materials science, supervised course projects as well as bachelor’s and master’s theses, generously sharing her knowledge, experience, and passion for science with young people.

Alla Hryhorivna’s longstanding organizational work also deserves special recognition. Since 1981, for more than 40 years, she has served as Academic Secretary of the Academic Council of the School of Physics, making a significant contribution to preserving academic traditions and organizing the life of the School.

For her many years of dedicated work and commitment to the University, Alla Hryhorivna has been awarded the V. N. Karazin Medal and the Honorary Distinction “For Service to Karazin University.”

We congratulate Alla Hryhorivna on her anniversary and wish her good health, inexhaustible energy, warmth and comfort at home, well-being, and peaceful skies. May she always be surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, and students, and may each new day bring joy, respect, sincere words of gratitude, and pleasant encounters.

May your many years of experience, scientific achievements, and dedication to the University continue to serve as an example for your colleagues and the younger generation of physicists!