Dr. Maryna Shevtsova is a seasoned expert in composite structures with over 30 years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and testing of polymer composite materials. She holds a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences from the National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute," where she has served in various academic positions, including Professor and Head of the Department of Composite Structures and Aviation Materials Science. Since January 2024, Dr. Shevtsova has been serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the Civil Engineering Research Centre of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) in Lithuania. Her current research focuses on the optimization of technological conditions for the production of composite materials and composite-based structures. She has co-authored publications in this field, including studies on the influence of different binders on municipal solid waste incineration fly ash granulation-based stabilization processes. Dr. Shevtsova's extensive experience encompasses collaboration with prominent aerospace companies such as ANTONOV, MOTOR SICH, Dragonfly Aerospace, and Alinghi Red Bull Racing. She has contributed to multiple international research programs. Her expertise includes multifunctional composites, mechanical testing, and structural performance enhancement techniques like Z-pinning.