Scientific Director and Pioneer of Material Science in Elastic Contacts
Valeriy Skorokhod (July 28, 1934 – July 1, 2017) was an esteemed academic and a trailblazer in the fields of powder metallurgy and composite materials. Known for his groundbreaking work on material deformation theories, Skorokhod made significant contributions to understanding and developing elastic contacts. His expertise laid the scientific foundation for innovative advancements in materials that are now revolutionizing high-power electrical solutions.
Valeriy Skorokhod (July 28, 1934 – July 1, 2017) was an esteemed academic and a trailblazer in the fields of powder metallurgy and composite materials. Known for his groundbreaking work on material deformation theories, Skorokhod made significant contributions to understanding and developing elastic contacts. His expertise laid the scientific foundation for innovative advancements in materials that are now revolutionizing high-power electrical solutions.
- Titles and Recognitions: Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NANU), Honored Scientist of Ukraine.
- Awards: State Prize of the Ukrainian SSR in Science and Technology (1987), Vernadsky Gold Medal (2016), Orders of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (4th and 5th Classes).
Skorokhod’s research spanned materials science, solid-state physics, and the development of new materials. He was instrumental in creating the theory of heterogeneous and porous body deformation, which emphasized the role of grain-boundary and dislocation processes in material sintering and fusion. His insights established essential principles for controlling the structure and mechanical properties of materials—a foundation that continues to guide the development of elastic contacts.
In recognition of his contributions, in 2024, the city of Nikopol honored his legacy by renaming Mendeleev Street to “Akademikiv Skorokhodiv” in tribute to both Valeriy and his brother Anatoliy Skorokhod.