I am a postdoctoral researcher focused on studying the parsec-scale central region of AGN through X-ray, radio, and optical observations.
Current position: Postdoctoral researcher
Projects:
I am currently analyzing variability patterns in the X-ray and sub-mm radiation of the hot corona near supermassive black holes. On the bigger spatial scales, using optical observations, I study polarimetric mechanisms and estimate SMBH parameters, AGN orientation, and gas kinematics. This research provides insights into the nature of supermassive black holes and their surrounding structures.
Highlights:
- During my PhD, my research findings were recognized twice as the main achievements of the Physical Science Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in 2018 and 2020. These results are featured in two key publications: about he discovery of fast polarization variability in blazars as a tool to estimate jet parameters (https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2019MNRAS.482.4322S/abstract) and the development of a novel technique to measure the dust sublimation radius in AGN (https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2020ApJ…892..118S/abstract).
- Within my work in the AGN field, I participated in the SRG ground-based support and the AGN LoTeRM spectroscopic campaign. In 2018-2022, I was a responsible observer at the 6m BTA telescope, contributing to various observational projects focused on different types of stars, including Mira variables, magnetic stars, eclipsing variables, and galactic star formation regions.
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In my spare time, I enjoy exploring various fields of knowledge. Currently, I’m fascinated by science-popular lectures on subjects like paleontology, psychology, and nutritional science.