Prof. Dr. Galina Makeeva | Best Researcher Award

Penza State University | Russia

Dr. Galina Makeeva is a highly accomplished physicist and researcher at the University of Penza, Russian Federation, specializing in terahertz photonics, graphene plasmonics, and magneto-optical materials. With an impressive research portfolio of 115 scientific publications, her studies have garnered 236 citations and an h-index of 8, demonstrating her sustained impact in the field. Dr. Makeeva’s research focuses on the theoretical modeling and numerical simulation of electromagnetic wave interactions with advanced nanostructures such as graphene nanoribbons, metasurfaces, and nonlinear semiconductor systems. Her pioneering work on magnetically tunable and electrically controllable metasurfaces has opened new pathways for developing next-generation terahertz and mid-infrared optoelectronic devices. She has published extensively in top-tier journals including Optics and Spectroscopy, Technical Physics, and the Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics. Through her contributions, Dr. Makeeva has advanced the understanding of graphene-based photonic platforms, bridging the gap between classical electromagnetics and emerging nanophotonic technologies. Her innovative and interdisciplinary research continues to shape the evolution of high-frequency devices and photonic materials. Recognized for her academic excellence and scientific rigor, Dr. Makeeva remains at the forefront of developing functional materials for next-generation communication and sensing technologies.