Vyacheslav Danilenko

Dr. Vyacheslav Danilenko (born 1935) is a Ukrainian-born,[1] former Soviet scientist who specializes in nanodiamonds.[2]

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 Soviet Union, he moved to Ukraine where he ran a private company called ALIT in Kiev.[1][2][3]

Iran

In 1995, he began networking with Iran to develop their nanodiamond industry.[4] 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] Danilenko denied these claims and in November the IEAE published an annex to their original publication confirming that his assistance in nanodiamond development was purely for civilian purposes.[4] This claim is false as can be verified with IAEA, which insists on inspecting the Parchin military base where experiments with high explosives were conducted in a special chamber.

Czech Republic

He presently operates with a company called NanoGroup in the Czech Republic.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "'Nanodiamonds ain't nuclear bombs'", Press TV. November 12, 2011. Accessed November 12, 2011
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Russian scientist Vyacheslav Danilenko’s aid to Iran offers peek at nuclear program", Joby Warrick. Washington Post. November 13, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2011
  3. ↑ "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
  4. 1 2 3 "On "Nuclear Iran" Allegations: Nanodiamonds Ain't Nuclear Bombs", Moon of Alabama. November 7, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2011
  5. ↑ "Iran nuclear report: IAEA claims Tehran working on advanced warhead", Julian Borger. The Guardian. November 7, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2011
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