Olga Kazakova is an NPL Fellow in Quantum Materials and Sensors. She has profound research experience in nanotechnology and materials science. Most recently her focus has been on graphene & 2D materials, spintronics, development of novel sensors. She also has a strong experience in project and team management. She has a very strong record in supervision and coaching.
Biography: Olga received her PhD degree in Solid State Physics from Institute of Crystallography, Russian Academy of Science in 1996. She joined the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in 2002 after working as an Assistant Professor at the Chalmers University of Technology (Gothenburg, Sweden). She is an NPL Fellow and a Fellow of Institute of Physics. She is an author of above 140 peer-refereed publications and had above 130 presentations at scientific conferences, e.g. above 50 invited talks and seminars. She was a recipient of the numerous national and international awards, including Intel European Research and Innovation Award (2008), NPL Rayleigh Award and Serco Global Pulse Award (2011). Olga is an active member of the IEEE Magnetic Society, currently serving as an Associate Chair of the Conference Executive Committee and a member of AdComm. She has a vast editorial and conference organisation experience and has a broad collaborative network, including organizations in the UK, Europe, United States, China and Japan.