Roman Nikolaevich Yastrebinsky is a Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, and Director of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov, Belgorod, Russia. He is a specialist in the field of radiation ecology and radiation materials science, condensed matter physics, colloidal-chemical modification of the surface of solids, radiation monitoring of the environment and building materials, and the protection of water resources. He is the author of 25 patents for inventions, 2 know-hows, and 250 scientific publications.