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Alexander Nikitin is a Russian researcher whose work spans two distinct but technologically sophisticated domains: photonic sensing systems for environmental monitoring and laser-based additive manufacturing. Affiliated with the Institute of Automation and Control Processes at the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nikitin has contributed to advancing optical and photonic technologies for observing and analyzing oceanic and atmospheric phenomena, as documented in his 2020 review paper — his most cited work, having garnered 14 citations. His research in additive manufacturing focuses on laser powder fusion techniques, particularly the creation of ferromagnetic coatings using rare-earth elements such as samarium combined with cobalt and iron on metallic substrates. This work explores both the structural and magnetic properties of laser-welded alloys, offering insights relevant to functional material fabrication. More recently, Nikitin has investigated real-time thermal monitoring of melt pools during laser directed energy deposition, addressing a critical challenge in process control for additive manufacturing. Though his citation counts remain modest, his research represents meaningful contributions at the intersection of photonics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing within Russia's Far Eastern scientific community.