Regular biography
Dr Maryna Bilokur is a Departmental Visitor in the Department of Physics at The Australian National University. Her research focuses on materials physics, with an emphasis on developing spectrally selective solar absorbers for concentrated solar-thermal applications. Dr Bilokur has contributed to several publications, including studies on Ta:SiO2 cermets, silicon vacancy color centers in diamond membranes, and high-temperature optically stable coatings. Her work explores advanced materials for energy technologies.
Scholar-generated biography
Maryna Bilokur is a researcher at the Australian National University, focusing on interface science, nuclear fusion, plasma-surface interaction, and light-matter interaction. Her work explores advanced materials for energy applications, including high-temperature optically stable coatings for concentrated solar thermal systems and plasmonic composites for solar absorbers. She investigates the structural and elemental properties of nanocomposite and high-entropy alloy coatings, emphasizing their physical and mechanical performance. Bilokur also examines the effects of plasma exposure on materials, such as helium bubble dynamics in tungsten and the temperature dependence of optical properties in photovoltaic components. Her research bridges material science and energy technologies, with a focus on optimizing material performance under extreme conditions.