Research

I am fascinated by polymers, magnetic nanoparticles, and the rich collective behavior of soft matter far from equilibrium. Using computer simulations, I explore how structure, flow, fluctuations, and interactions give rise to the many beautiful phenomena of statistical physics.

Rheology of Magnetic Nanogel Suspensions

Rheology of Magnetic Nanogel Suspensions

Rheology of Magnetic Nanogel Suspensions

Rheology of Magnetic Nanogel Suspensions

Rheology of Magnetic Nanogel Suspensions

J. Phys. Chem. B 2026, 130, 4, 1415–1423

Viscoelastic flow instability in planar shear flow

Viscoelastic flow instability in planar shear flow

Viscoelastic flow instability in planar shear flow

Viscoelastic flow instability in planar shear flow

I. S. Novikau, S. S. Kantorovich, S. A. Altmeyer

Physics of Fluids 37 (6), 2025

The impact of cross-linker distribution on magnetic nanogels: encapsulation, transport and controlled release of the tracer

The impact of cross-linker distribution on magnetic nanogels: encapsulation, transport and controlled release of the tracer

The impact of cross-linker distribution on magnetic nanogels: encapsulation, transport and controlled release of the tracer

The impact of cross-linker distribution on magnetic nanogels: encapsulation, transport and controlled release of the tracer

Ivan S. Novikau, Ekaterina V. Novak, Sofia S. Kantorovich

Soft Matter, 20, 44, 8765-8774, 2024

Stockmayer supracolloidal magnetic polymers under the influence of an applied magnetic field and a shear flow

Stockmayer supracolloidal magnetic polymers under the influence of an applied magnetic field and a shear flow

Stockmayer supracolloidal magnetic polymers under the influence of an applied magnetic field and a shear flow

Stockmayer supracolloidal magnetic polymers under the influence of an applied magnetic field and a shear flow

I. S. Novikau, V. V. Zverev, E. V. Novak, S.S. Kantorovich

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 384, 122229, 2023

Behaviour of a magnetic nanogel in a shear flow

Behaviour of a magnetic nanogel in a shear flow

Behaviour of a magnetic nanogel in a shear flow

Behaviour of a magnetic nanogel in a shear flow

I.S. Novikau, E.V. Novak, E.S. Pyanzina, S.S. Kantorovich

Journal of Molecular Liquids 346, 118056, 2022

The influence of an applied magnetic field on the self-assembly of magnetic nanogels

The influence of an applied magnetic field on the self-assembly of magnetic nanogels

The influence of an applied magnetic field on the self-assembly of magnetic nanogels

The influence of an applied magnetic field on the self-assembly of magnetic nanogels

I.S. Novikau, P.A. Sánchez, S.S. Kantorovich

Journal of Molecular Liquids 307, 112902, 2020

Suspensions of magnetic nanogels at zero field: Equilibrium structural properties

Suspensions of magnetic nanogels at zero field: Equilibrium structural properties

Suspensions of magnetic nanogels at zero field: Equilibrium structural properties

Suspensions of magnetic nanogels at zero field: Equilibrium structural properties

I.S. Novikau, E. S. Minina, P.A. Sánchez, S.S. Kantorovich

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 498, 166152, 2020

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