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4.08/20/2025

Helps students build confidence and skills.

4.05/21/2025

Encourages students to think critically.

4.02/27/2025

Always patient and willing to help.

5.02/4/2025

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About Elena

Associate Professor Elena Levchenko serves in the School of Computer and Information Sciences within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment at the University of Newcastle, specializing in applied mathematics. She holds a PhD and a Master of Engineering degree with high distinction from Voronezh State Technical University. Her academic career encompasses positions at Voronezh State Technical University in materials engineering from 2001 to 2005, a postdoctoral research associate role at Grenoble National Polytechnic Institute in France supported by a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in 2004, and continuous appointments at the University of Newcastle since 2006, advancing to her current role as Associate Professor in 2018. Levchenko's research focuses on mathematical physics, computational geometry and topology, statistical mechanics, complex physical systems, condensed matter physics, thermodynamics, theoretical design of advanced materials, and theoretical nanotechnology. Her contributions elucidate the interrelations between structure and properties of materials, facilitating advancements in smart materials engineering at micro-, nano-, and atomic scales.