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Prof. Svetlana Derkach | Rheology |

Prof. Svetlana Derkach, Murmansk Arctic University, Russia

Prof. Svetlana Derkach, born January 31, 1959, in Russia, is a distinguished chemist and academic leader. She holds advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, including a PhD from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University and a Dr. Sci. from the Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow. With a career spanning several decades at Murmansk State Technical University (MSTU), she has held roles from Associate Professor to Rector. Currently, she is a Professor in the Chemistry Department and Principal Researcher of the Laboratory “Chemistry and Technology of Marine Bioresources” at MSTU. Her research interests include structural and colloid chemistry, marine resources, and bioproducts.

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Education

Prof. Svetlana Derkach’s educational journey began in 1983 when she graduated from Leningrad Technological Institute (now Saint Petersburg State Technological Institute) with a degree as a Chemist-Technologist-Engineer. She went on to earn her PhD from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1991. In 1995, she completed British Language Courses in Great Britain, further enhancing her international perspective. In 2002, Prof. Derkach earned her Dr. Sci. degree from the Academy of Fine Chemical Technology in Moscow, and in 2003, she was awarded the title of Professor by the Ministry of Science and Education of Russia. To expand her leadership and administrative skills, she completed a professional program in State and Municipal Management from Omsk State University in 2020, followed by additional programs in Management in Education and Project Management in 2021 at the National Academy of Additional Professional Education and the Institute of Professional Education, respectively.

Professional Experience

Prof. Svetlana Derkach has had an illustrious career at Murmansk State Technical University (MSTU). She began as an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department from 1995 to 2001, before being promoted to full Professor, a position she held from 2001 to 2008. She then advanced to Vice-Rector for Research and Development (2008-2014), demonstrating her leadership capabilities. From 2014 to 2019, she served as Head of the Chemistry Department and subsequently took on the role of Rector of MSTU from 2019 to 2022. Since 2022, Prof. Derkach has continued her academic and research work as a Professor in the Chemistry Department and Principal Researcher of the Laboratory “Chemistry and Technology of Marine Bioresources” at MSTU, focusing on the intersection of chemistry and marine resource technology.

Research Interest

Prof. Svetlana Derkach’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum of chemistry. In Structural Chemistry, she explores liquid surfaces, films, and nanoparticles, focusing on macromolecular assemblies within biopolymer systems, including biopolymer solutions and interfacial layers, as well as the development and application of nanocomposites. Her work in Colloid Chemistry addresses the stability and rheology of dispersed systems, including protein-polysaccharide interactions, surfactants, emulsions, gels, and polymer solutions. Additionally, she applies her expertise to marine resources, investigating bioproducts from the Northern seas and their applications in the food industry. Her research integrates fundamental chemistry with practical applications, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and industrial innovation.

Top Notable Publications

Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Functional Components of Brown Seaweed: A Review
Foods and Raw Materials 12 (2), 398-419 (2024)
Citations: 4

Underused Marine Resources: Sudden Properties of Cod Skin Gelatin Gel
Gels 9 (12), 990 (2023)
Citations: 2

Mineral-Free Biomaterials from Mussel (Mytilus edulis L.) Shells: Their Isolation and Physicochemical Properties
Food Bioscience 56, 103188 (2023)
Citations: 3

Rheology of Gels and Yielding Liquids
Gels 9 (9), 715 (2023)
Citations: 19

Strontium-Induced Gelation of Sodium Alginate in the Presence of Carbon Nanotubes: Elemental Analysis and Gel Structure
Journal of Composites Science 7 (7), 286 (2023)
Citations: 5

Phase Behavior of Aqueous Mixtures of Sodium Alginate with Fish Gelatin: Effects of pH and Ionic Strength
Polymers 15 (10), 2253 (2023)
Citations: 7

Mechanism of Heterogeneous Alkaline Deacetylation of Chitin: A Review
Polymers 15 (7), 1729 (2023)
Citations: 25

Ion-Induced Polysaccharide Gelation: Peculiarities of Alginate Egg-Box Association with Different Divalent Cations
Polymers 15 (5), 1243 (2023)
Citations: 37

Variety of Canned Pastes from Cod and Its Liver with Improved Quality
E3S Web of Conferences 460, 01009 (2023)
Citations: Not available

The SEM and TEM Study on the Structure of Organic Scaffold (Conchix) Isolated from Mytilus edulis L. Mussel Shells
E3S Web of Conferences 460, 01006 (2023)
Citations: Not available

Properties of Protein Isolates from Marine Hydrobionts Obtained by Isoelectric Solubilisation/Precipitation: Influence of Temperature and Processing Time
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23 (22), 14221 (2022)
Citations: 9

Supramolecular Structure and Mechanical Performance of κ-Carrageenan–Gelatin Gel
Polymers 14 (20), 4347 (2022)
Citations: 19

Intermolecular Interactions in the Formation of Polysaccharide-Gelatin Complexes: A Spectroscopic Study
Polymers 14 (14), 2777 (2022)
Citations: 21

Modulation of Molecular Structure and Mechanical Properties of κ-Carrageenan-Gelatin Hydrogel with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Polymers 14 (12), 2346 (2022)
Citations: 18

Characterization of Fish Gelatin Obtained from Atlantic Cod Skin Using Enzymatic Treatment
Polymers 14 (4), 751 (2022)
Citations: 21

Rheological Properties of Fish Gelatin Modified with Sodium Alginate
Polymers 13 (5), 743 (2021)
Citations: 31

Prof. Svetlana Derkach | Rheology | Best Researcher Award