Zakhar Vakulov

Southern Federal University, Southern Scientific Center

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Zakhar Vakulov is a rising researcher in the field of neuromorphic and memristive devices, with a focus on transparent oxide electronics and crossbar array architectures for next-generation computing. His work centers on the fabrication and characterization of resistive switching materials, particularly zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium oxide (TiO₂), which are critical for developing energy-efficient, brain-inspired hardware. Vakulov’s major contributions include demonstrating how magnetron sputtering parameters influence the structural and electrophysical properties of nanocrystalline ZnO films, enabling transparent memristor structures with potential for crossbar array integration—a key step toward scalable, transparent electronics. His 2024 paper on this topic has already garnered 11 citations, reflecting its timely impact. Additionally, Vakulov co-authored a 2022 study on a forming-free titanium oxide neuromorphic crossbar array, which achieved stable resistive switching without the need for initial electroforming, a significant advancement for simplifying device fabrication in robotics and AI systems. This work underscores his commitment to practical, low-power hardware for artificial intelligence. Vakulov’s research bridges materials science and device engineering, positioning him as a promising contributor to the future of neuromorphic computing and transparent electronics.