Curriculum Vitae of Anastasiya Sergievskaya

Education

2005 – 2010 : Novosibirsk State University • NSU
Specialist degree, Chair of Inorganic Chemistry.

2010-2014 : Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
PhD in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Work experience

University of Mons • UMONS | Postdoctoral Researcher
Mons, Belgium | 04.2019 – 01.2023 (Full-time)

Research Topic: Magnetron Sputtering onto Liquids for the Synthesis of Nanoparticles

  • Managed research project from inception to completion, including an effective risk management
  • Administered scientific data, including data collection, analysis, report and paper writing, and presenting at international conferences
  • Wrote 3 proposals for reseacrh grants
  • Mentored and supervised a team of 7 students
  • Created a group website
  • Published 12 papers in peer-reviewed journals

Paris 10 Experience Limited | Content Creator
Nancy, France | 01.2017 – 11.2018 (Freelance)

  • Developed and creatively wrote 5 audioguides for the TouringBee application, covering popular tourist destinations such as Paris, Strasbourg, Ghent, and a 2-hour excursion in the Louvre Museum
  • Wrote over 40 articles for the popular travel websites paris10.ru and amsterdam10.ru
  • Increased website traffic by 20% through search engine optimisation (SEO)

KU Leuven | Research Assistant
Heverlee, Belgium | 04.2015 – 02.2016 (Full-time)

Research Topic: “Separation of rare earth ions by strong magnetic fields”:

  • Conducted laboratory investigations
  • Analyzed 1000+ samples using ICP-OES
  • Wrote detailed reports in LaTeX
  • Operated 10-Tesla superconducting magnet safely

Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry | Postdoctoral Researcher
Novosibirsk, Russia | 01.2014 – 02.2015 (Full-time)
Research Topic: Quantitative research of the formation of gold nanoparticles and supracrystals in polar media

  • Managed and supervised research project from inception to completion
  • Controlled project financial, timeline and quality performance
  • Supervised a bachelor student
  • Wrote 2 proposals for research grants
  • Published 2 papers in peer-reviewed journals

Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry | Research Assistant | PhD Student
Novosibirsk, Russia | 07.2010 – 01.2014 (Full-time)
Research Topic: Growth kinetics and synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles in reverse micelles of oxyethylated surfactants

  • Managed a research project
  • Controled project financial, timeline and quality performance
  • Administered scientific data, including data collection, analysis, report and paper writing, and presenting results at conferences
  • Published 8 papers in peer-reviewed journals

Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry | Technician at the chemical laboratory
Novosibirsk, Russia | 11.2005 – 06.2010 (Part-time)
Research Topics:
2005-2007: Optimising synthetic conditions of palladium (II) acetate
2008-2010: Synthesis of gold nanoparticles in reverse micellar solutions

As a technician at the chemical laboratory I did the following things on a daily basis:

  • Supported the safety standards at the chemical lab
  • Performed inorganic synthesis of palladium compounds
  • Worked on liquid-liquid extraction protocols
  • Wrote detailed reports using MS Office package

Summer school of SESC NSU | Chemistry Teacher
Novosibirsk, Russia | 08.2005 – 08.2010 (Seasonal)

  • Designed and developed comprehensive lesson plans that align with the specific needs and interests 
    of the 14 – 15 years-old students
  • Administered and evaluated regular assessments
  • Classroom Management: promoting a safe and supportive atmosphere conducive to learning