ACS Board Appoints Dr Valery Ivanov as Head of the ACS Group R&D

The ACS board are delighted to announce that veteran scientist and holder of multiple global patents, Dr. Valery Ivanov, Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences has been appointed as the Head of Research & Development here at ACS.

With a distinguished career in research and development, Dr. Ivanov has led pioneering work resulting in a broad portfolio of global patents related to materials science and sustainable environmental technologies as well as the world of master-level chess. His commitment to innovation bridges academic excellence with real‑world impact, establishing ACS R&D as a recognised leader in solutions that address critical water challenges worldwide.

Under Dr. Ivanov’s leadership, the ACS R&D team will develop in the coming 18 months, multi‑disciplinary technologies that improve water purification, increase resource efficiency, remove plastics and enable scalable treatment systems adaptable to diverse industrial and municipal needs.

These breakthroughs will be protected across multiple jurisdictions, reflecting a strategic approach to intellectual property that supports global deployment and commercialisation. The R&D portfolio demonstrates not only high‑impact scientific progress, but also practical adaptability—enabling partners and clients to implement state‑of‑the‑art water technologies in markets from emerging economies to developed infrastructure systems.

Meeting in Moscow with Wjatscheslaw Alexandrowitsch Fetissow (Olympic Champion) as well as Dr. Ivanov (left) and Prof. Platzer, Eureka (right).

Looking ahead, Dr. Ivanov is spearheading an ambitious expansion of ACS’s technological footprint through collaboration with AquaClear Solutions Europe (www.aquaclearsolutions.eu).

Dr Ivanov has been a member of the Szidonia Business Club since 2020

This initiative will extend ACS’s scientific foundations into next‑generation water purification and sustainability platforms tailored to European environmental standards and market needs.

One of Dr Ivanov's many patents One of his numerous. This particular one is in the field of Chess - produced together with World Chess Master Kasparov.

By integrating ACS R&D’s patent‑protected technologies with AquaClear Solutions’ operational capabilities, Dr. Ivanov aims to deliver scalable, cost‑effective water solutions that benefit communities, industries, and ecosystems across the continent.

This vision reflects a broader commitment to innovation‑driven growth and cross‑border cooperation—an approach that positions ACS R&D and its partners as leaders in the global water technology landscape.

We look forward to working with Dr Ivanov!