Vyacheslav Danilenko
Vyacheslav Danilenko (born 1935, Ukrainian: В'ячеслав Васильович Даниленко) is a Russian-born,[1] former Soviet scientist who specializes in nanodiamonds.[2][3]
Soviet Union
During the Soviet-era, he was employed at the nuclear installation known as NII-1011 located in the closed city of Chelyabinsk-70. There he worked on miniaturizing detonations, which led to discoveries in nanodiamonds.[2]
Post-Soviet years
Ukraine
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, he moved to Kiev, where he ran a private company called ALIT.[1][2][4]
Iran
In 2011 the Washington Post released an article alleging that he provided expertise in the development of nuclear detonators for the country at their Physics Research Centre between 1996 and 2002, and cited a report published by the International Atomic Energy Agency.[2][5]
References
- ^ a b "'Nanodiamonds ain't nuclear bombs'", Press TV. November 12, 2011. Accessed November 12, 2011
- ^ a b c d "Russian scientist Vyacheslav Danilenko’s aid to Iran offers peek at nuclear program", Joby Warrick. Washington Post. November 13, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2011
- ^ Даниленко В’ячеслав Васильович - Енциклопедія Сучасної України. esu.com.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ^ "Ultrananocrystalline diamond: synthesis, properties, and applications", Olga A. Shenderova, Dieter M. Gruen. William Andrew, 2006. ISBN 0-8155-1524-3, ISBN 978-0-8155-1524-1. p. 335
- ^ "Iran nuclear report: IAEA claims Tehran working on advanced warhead", Julian Borger. The Guardian. November 7, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2011