Alexander Khavkin graduated from the Gubkin Russian University of Oil and Gas in 1975 with a qualification as a Specialist. In 1983, he earned a PhD in Engineering. He received his Doctor of Engineering degree in 1987. He is a Professor at RUDN University. He was awarded the UNESCO Medal for Contributions to the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in 2010. Participant of international conferences in Australia, England, Brazil, Hungary, Guyana, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, China, Norway, Russia, Romania, France, and Japan. Published more than 600 scientific articles. First Vice-President of the Russian Nanotechnology Society since 2025.