Oleg L. Figovsky
Director
INRC Polymate
Israel
Biography
Prof. Oleg Figovsky is the founder and R&D the Polymate Ltd. - International Nanotechnology Research Centre where he is working on research in nanostructured corrosion-resistant composite materials and protective coatings based on a polymer and silicate matrix. He is a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Head of the UNESCO Chair "Green Chemistry". For his inventions in nanotechnologies he was awarded gold and silver medals at IENA-98 and Gold Angel Prize at the Genius 2006 exhibition.
Research Interest
Advanced composite materials based on polymer & silicate binders, Testing of materials and structure under extreme conditions, including strength and creep of structural materials (metals & composites) in the three-dimensional stress state, Advanced coating for corrosion protection of metals and concretes, Nano materials & technologies