Dr. Vitalii Ponomar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vitalii Ponomar is a research associate at the University of New South Wales in the field of Civil Environmental Engineering. His research is dedicated to advancing chemical technologies for sustainable industry and society, with a focus on recycling inorganic side-streams, the chemistry of magnetism in iron compounds, and the development of CO2-activated cementitious materials. He embarked on his academic journey with a Master's degree in geochemistry, where he studied the reduction of iron oxides. His PhD work extended into practical applications for iron ore processing and beneficiation, utilizing cutting-edge techniques such as magnetometry and Mössbauer spectroscopy. Ponomar has contributed to multiple publications and patents, demonstrating his leadership in the field. He has also held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Oulu, where he investigated iron chemistry in cementitious reactions by utilizing metallurgical slags to develop low-CO2 alkali-activated carbonated cements.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2023-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Research focused on chemical technologies in sustainable industry, specifically in recycling and the use of alternative materials in cement production.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2022-12-01

University of Oulu • Oulu, Finland

Investigation into iron chemistry in cementitious applications using metallurgical by-products.

Awards

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Verkhovna Rada Ukraine Young Scientists Award

2020-01-01
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Seal of Excellence Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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