Anastasiia Pivovarova is a Phd candidate in the group of Viktor Ivanov. She is doing computational modeling of structure and dynamics in soft polymeric materials.
What’s the best place you’ve traveled to?
I love places with big mountains and waterfalls. Climbing Mount Olympus in Greece was amazing and unforgettable.
What’s the most exciting part of your job?
I absolutely love those moments when, after deep thinking and careful analysis, all the pieces of information suddenly click together — like completing a challenging puzzle.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Write a detailed plan, but be prepared for everything to go in a completely different direction. That happens too.
What is your favorite polymer?
Proteins — they can be so different!
