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To Women in Science Day
15 February

Dear women! On this day we would like to remind about your uniqueness and ability to combine science with the opportunity to be loved, fascinate and admire others. Thousands of breakthrough researches and technologies were created by women, who brought passion and dedication to modern science. Each has her own story, her own path. We invite you to meet some of the heroines of the University of Industrial Technology and Design.

Head of the Department of Chemical Technology by Prof. A. Kharkharov, Dr. of Chemistry, Professor Elena Sashina

Elena Sergeevna was born in Kirovograd, Sverdlovsk region. After graduating from the Faculty of Technology of the Leningrad Institute of Textile and Light Industry. Graduated from Kirov Leningrad Institute of Textile and Light Industry (now St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design), she stayed to work at the same institute at the department of technology of nonwoven materials, and later entered postgraduate school.

In 1990 Elena defended her thesis for the degree of candidate of technical sciences, later received the title of associate professor and continued to do research and teach at the department of organic chemistry. In 2008 she became a doctor of sciences, and 2 years later she was awarded the title of professor.

During this period Elena Sergeevna supervised the research work within the grant of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR). Elena Sergeevna devoted her doctoral dissertation to the physical and chemical methods of dissolution of natural polymers and their mixtures in organic solvents to obtain fibers alternative to the viscose production method. Such fibers are used to make clothing as well as lenses to enhance vision.

Since the end of 2018, Elena Sergeyevna has been the head of the Department of Chemical Technology named after Prof. Kharkharov. At the same time, she became deputy head of the university laboratory of physical and chemical methods of natural polymers, awarded a certificate of honor by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (now the Ministry of Science and Higher Education). The list of her scientific works includes more than 170 scientific works, including more than 10 patents and author’s invention certificates.

Today Elena is in charge of the University of Industrial Technologies and Design strategic project «Smart Materials, Fibers and Textiles», which was one of the results of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design’s participation in the federal program «Priority 2030». The project is aimed at the creation and implementation of the materials with unique properties, developed by the scientists of the university, into the civil construction, medicine, agriculture, transport and other technological areas of application of intelligent materials.

Under the leadership of Elena Sergeevna within the strategic project scientists from St. Petersburg State University of Technology and Technology patented and proposed to the industry a method of imparting antibacterial and antifungal properties to textile materials and products based on nanoparticles. Tests of semi-industrial samples for sportswear in an independent laboratory showed very high efficiency in combating common bacteria and fungi. The composition and method of application of self-cleaning coating, based on nanoparticles of oxides of some metals with photocatalytic properties and preparations fixing them on the fabric, so that the «smart» fabric is able to self-clean under the influence of sunlight, is under extensive testing. The fiber optic industry and the Ministry of Emergency Situations have already shown interest in heat- and fire-resistant textiles with modifying compositions developed at the university, which allow not only coloring fabrics in specified colors, but also take into account the operating conditions of the materials.

«The mission of a woman in science, as Sophia Kovalevskaya said, is to serve the truth. Women scientists in each of her research pursue goals aimed at the good, because only science and noble thoughts can give people a chance for a safe and peaceful future,« — said the professor.

Head of the Department of Engineering Materials Science and Metrology, Scientific Supervisor of the Laboratory of Mechanics of Oriented Polymers, Professor Ekaterina Sergeevna Tsobkallo

Ekaterina Sergeevna was born in Leningrad. After graduating from school she entered the Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (now St. Petersburg Peter the Great University), where she graduated as an engineer-physicist. At the Leningrad Institute of Textile and Light Industry named after Kirov (now St. Petersburg University). In 1976 Ekaterina Sergeevna started as an engineer, then worked as a researcher, and as an assistant at the department of strength of materials.

In 1982 she defended her thesis for the degree of candidate of technical sciences and later received the title of associate professor, actively engaged in science and working on the study of molecular processes occurring in loaded synthetic yarns, fibers and films. In 2002, Ekaterina defended her doctoral thesis on «Deformation and fracture of synthetic filaments under operational loads. In the process of preparation of the doctoral dissertation the scientist was awarded the title of professor. The list of published scientific works of Prof. Tsobkallo includes more than 250 titles. Under her supervision 12 candidates of technical sciences were prepared.

At present Ekaterina Sergeevna is the head of the department of engineering materials science and metrology of St. Petersburg State University of Applied Sciences, where she has worked for more than 47 years. She is also the head of the scientific school «Material science of polymeric, composite and nanocomposite fibrous materials with special properties» and the laboratory «Mechanics of oriented polymers».

Director of Institute of Applied Arts, Head of Chair of Technology of Artistic Processing of Materials and Jewelry, Professor Lubov Timofeevna Zhukova, Doctor of Science (Engineering)

Lyubov Timofeevna was born in Leningrad. After school she entered the Leningrad Metallurgical College and then the Kalinin Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (now St. Petersburg Peter the Great University) as a metallurgical engineer. Due to diligence and talent, he graduated with honors from both educational institutions. And after that made a decision to stay to work at the Institute, completed the post-graduate course and defended his thesis for the degree of candidate of technical sciences.

She started her career at the University of Industrial Technology and Design as an assistant in 1989. Then she was awarded the title of associate professor, defended her dissertation to improve tool materials and machine parts for textile and light industry and received the title of professor.

In 1999 Lubov Timofeevna headed the department of technology of artistic processing of materials and jewelry. During this period she is working on the development of resource-saving and environmentally friendly technologies for the production of tools and machine parts. Her authority in the field of physics of metals, material science and technology of processing of materials is recognized by the professional community not only in St. Petersburg, but also by foreign colleagues.

In 2005, Lyubov Timofeyevna became director of the Institute of Applied Arts at the St. Petersburg State University of Applied Arts. Today the scientific school of the professor includes the development of a new class of materials, development of modern technological processes, design objects, art processing technologies of materials, solutions to problems of design theory and practice in new information, intellectual, aesthetic and cognitive systems and dimensions. Lubov Timofeevna is the author of more than 350 published scientific works, including 4 inventor’s certificates, 10 patents, 8 monographs. Under her supervision 15 candidates of technical sciences were prepared.

Professor Lyubov Timofeevna Zhukova is a member of the Union of Designers of Russia, the international organization «Engineering Pedagogy» (IGIP), was awarded the badge «Inventor of the USSR», «Honorary Worker of Higher Professional Education», the order of Carl Faberge, has the title of «Honored Worker of Higher Professional Education», «Honored jeweler», «Honored worker of Higher School», «European level teacher» and other regalia and titles.

Deputy Director for scientific work of the Institute of Applied Chemistry and Ecology, Dr. of Technical Sciences, Professor Raisa Fedorovna Vitkovskaya:

— My love for chemistry began at school. Our chemistry teacher was strict and demanding, but this did not hinder but rather contributed to the desire to learn the interesting world of chemical transformations and mysterious reactions.

After finishing school, Raisa Fedorovna entered the Ukrainian Polygraphic Institute named after Ivan Fedorov in Lviv, where she specialized in the «Technology of printing production», after graduation she worked at the Department of Chemical Production Processes and Devices. After graduating from postgraduate school she defended her thesis for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences in two specialities: «Technology of polymer processing» and «Processes and apparatuses of chemical technology». In 1987 Raisa Fedorovna was awarded with the academic title of associate professor. During this period she was actively working on the intensification of heat and mass transfer apparatuses for various industries. In 2005 she defended her thesis for the degree of doctor of technical sciences in polymer processing technology and ecology and a year later received the academic title of professor.

Raisa Fedorovna is one of the leading specialists in the field of application of methods and means of environmental protection. Her devices are implemented at many enterprises of chemical, oil refining, leather and textile industries. Within the framework of training students in «Technical and Environmental Safety», Professor Vitkovskaya developed new training courses in processes and devices, engineering methods and catalytic processes in environmental protection.

Raisa Fedorovna was awarded the title of engineer-teacher of the European level, she was awarded a diploma of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, Leibniz medal, honorary badge «Excellent student of higher school of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation» (nowadays — Ministry of Science and Higher Education), has the title of «Honored Professor of SUITD». The list of her publisher’s scientific works is 290 titles, including 2 monographs, 10 textbooks and 25 patents. Currently, Raisa Fedorovna is Deputy Director of Science at the Institute of Applied Chemistry and Ecology of SUITD. For 10 years she has taught at the Institute of Advanced Training for specialists in the energy industry and at the retraining center for environmental specialists. Under the guidance of Professor Vitkovskaya has trained 8 candidates of technical sciences.

— The knowledge and skills only aroused curiosity and desire to move further into this exceptional world of chemical science. Further work for 10 years in the Research Institute of Electrophysical Instrumentation named after Dmitry Vasilievich Efremov allowed me to gain experience in solving unexpected and urgent tasks in the field of nuclear power engineering and space technology. And all this to improve the quality of human life and to preserve it as a species on our planet. For this, a new science emerged — ecology, the study of the laws of which I was involved in. And all scientific developments: apparatuses and technologies for environmental protection, air, water — are the basis of my scientific interests, which include creation of new textile devices and their introduction at many enterprises for resource saving and environmental protection, technologies which allow to replace imported materials, — Raisa Fedorovna told.

Senior lecturer of the department of nanostructured, fiber and composite materials by Alexander Ivanovich Meos Natalia Sergeevna Lukicheva:

At school Natalya loved chemistry, she constantly participated and won in school competitions. After finishing school she came to our university to the department of chemical fibers technology (nowadays — the department of nanostructure, fibrous and composite materials named after Alexander Ivanovich Meos) to the specialty «Technology and equipment for production of chemical fibers and composite materials on their base». The understanding of the necessity and perspectives of the profession comes to Natalia during the education and practice at the high school when she plunged into real production and understands how interesting the polymer composite materials are. In 2006 she graduated the university with honors and then came to the postgraduate course and was trained in MSTU named after Nikolay Bauman on an additional professional program «Materials of new generation. Introduction into the subject of composite materials, production technologies and application fields».

Having started her working way in the composite industry still during the period of education from the position of the editor and then the chief editor of the first Russian popular science magazine about composites «Composite World», Natalia Sergeevna has been working in the Union of Composite Manufacturers in Moscow on the position of the head of the industry development more than 10 years. Here she takes part in the development and realization of the federal development program, participates in the introduction of new composite technologies and materials in different economic sectors, promotes the technological and technical re-equipment of the enterprises — members of the Union.

During this period Natalya Sergeevna organizes the expositions of the advanced achievements of the enterprises of composite industry of the Russian Federation as on the territory of the country: «Composite Expo», «MAKS», forums «Road». «Technoprom», «Innoprom». «Composites without borders» and also abroad: in France — on the largest composite exhibition JEC. in Germany — on Hannover Messe and Composites Europe, in Italy — on Compotec and also in Iran. For the contribution in the development of the chemical industry Natalia Sergeevna is awarded with the gratitude of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia.
Despite the large volume of work performed at the main place of employment, throughout the time since graduation, she continues not only to maintain partnerships with her native department, actively assisting in international conferences and student competitions, but also conducts scientific activities.

With her direct participation from 2012 to 2016 is going the work on the development of technologies and equipment for the production of carbon-carbon materials for thermal protection and insulation purposes in the framework of the scientific and technical program of the Union State (Russia — Belarus). Its results are not only implemented in industrial production, but also became the basis for the future thesis of the scientist, launching a whole research direction in the department.

In 2019 Natalia Sergeevna starts working at the department of nanostructured, fiber and composite materials named after Alexander Meos SUITD as an assistant, and three years later as a senior lecturer. Her work experience in the composite industry makes up more than 17 years. Natalya Sergeevna Lukicheva has about 50 publications, among which there are 41 scientific articles, 5 educational-methodical developments and one patent. She annually speaks at international scientific conferences and now prepares for her dissertation.

Ekaterina Viktorovna Kudryavtseva is an assistant professor at the Kharkharov department of chemical technologies.

Ekaterina was born in Leningrad and studied at the highschool of the State Russian Museum, where she majored in art history and the humanities. However, she always gravitated toward the natural and technical sciences — chemistry, physics and biology. For admission Ekaterina Viktorovna chose St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, as the priority of the university is the development of both chemical technologies and creative directions.
During her studies at St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design she liked to work most of all in the lab doing experiments. She graduated with honors, but due to difficult family circumstances she had to put off going to graduate school for a few years and take a job.

Thoughts of returning to science do not leave Ekaterina, so as soon as the opportunity arises, she enters the master’s and then graduate school at the Department of Chemical Technology by Professor Kharkharov SUITD and begins to engage in obtaining metal nanoparticles under the direction of Professor Alla Alexandrovna Burinskaya.

In co-authorship with Professor Ekaterina Viktorovna develops a method of obtaining antibacterial and antifungal textile materials by their modification with bimetallic nanoparticles. Based on the results of research, scientists received a patent for an invention «Method of obtaining antimicrobial silver-containing material», which has already shown interest in the medical and chemical industries, agriculture and the tourism industry.

Now Ekaterina Viktorovna Kudryavtseva is a second-year graduate student and an assistant of the Kharkharov department of chemical technologies, she teaches and continues to do research. Ekaterina Sergeevna is the author of 11 articles, winner of the St. Petersburg grants competition for students, graduate students, young scientists, young PhDs, winner of the scholarship of the President of the Russian Federation, she has successfully completed the acceleration program based on SUITD, where she worked to promote her invention as a startup project.

— My dream is that in the next five years the method we developed to produce antibacterial tissues will be implemented in production and help medical organizations fight hospital-acquired infections, — said the young scientist.