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Lavrentovich, Oleg Dmytrovych was born on May 25, 1958 in Lelitka, Ukraine. Son of Dmytro I. and Galyna S. Lavrentovich. came to the United States, 1992.
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Oleg Dmytrovych Lavrentovich
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Oleg Dmytrovych Lavrentovich, Ukrainian Physicist. Achievements include studies in modelling of topological defects and patterns in liquid crystals, measurements of surface properties of liquid crystals. Recipient Young Scientist medal Ukrainian Academy Sciences, 1985. Member American Physical Society, Ukrainian Physical Society, International Liquid Crystal Society.
Education
Master of Science in Physics, Kyyiv State University, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Mathematics, Institute Physics, Kyyiv, 1984; Doctor of Science, Institute Physics, Kyyiv, 1990.
Career
Researcher, Institute Physics, 1980-1990; visiting scientist, Laboratory de Physic des Solides, Orsay, France., 1991-1992; senior research fellow, Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent, Ohio., since 1992; associate professor, Kent State University, since 1994. Invited professor of University Paris VII, 1995.
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Member American Physical Society, Ukrainian Physical Society, International Liquid Crystal Society.
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Married Marina D. Grodzinska, July 11, 1985. Children: Maxim, Alexandra, Danylo.
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