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--- ### Professional Profile Senior-level engineer and research scientist with over 10 years of experience in nuclear materials, thermal analysis (LFA), scientific instrumentation, and mathematical modeling (PDEs, inverse problems, atomistic simulations). Proven track record in leading R&D projects, hardware/software development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Seeking a senior research scientist, principal engineer, or R&D leadership role. --- ### Professional Experience **Senior Engineer A** | Huawei Technologies *03/2023 – Present* * Led PDE solver development: achieved multi-fold speedup via reduced-order modeling (MOR), spectral methods (spectral collocation, spectral elements), and adaptive integrators for stiff ODEs. * Developed a fast multi-objective trajectory optimization routine for a multi-parametric actuator system with nonlinear constraints using Python/SciPy/NumPy. * Performed low-level optimization (OpenMP / AVX / SIMD) for compact linear systems in C. **Research Associate** | ITMO University *03/2022 – 12/2022* * Operated X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and thermal analysis equipment; collected, analyzed data, and modified setups. * Identified candidate crystal structures and phases using GSAS-II and Rietveld refinement to facilitate chemical synthesis. * Developed methods to quantify and mitigate uncertainty in thermal measurements (stray light, convection, flashthroughs), incorporating models into a Java-based project (PULsE). **R&D Project Manager (Projektleiter F&E)** | Netzsch Gerätebau GmbH *02/2021 – 02/2022* * Identified and remediated 12+ hardware design flaws (e.g., signal quality, component compatibility). * Researched and explored new design opportunities involving novel materials, detection principles, and sample positioning. * Managed the LFA 4x7 product line, providing technical sales and service support. * Developed and enhanced advanced thermal models integrated into commercial software solutions. * Collaborated with external research institutions on projects involving computational tomography and digital twins. **Experimental Materials Scientist** | UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) *11/2017 – 12/2020* * Operated and maintained scientific instrumentation; trained new users and acquired data for internal and external research projects. * Mentored two young graduates and Master's students on projects related to refractory metal oxidation and LFA hardware design. * Managed troubleshooting, logistics, and procurement for scientific instruments (including orders, export control, and tender documentation). * Collaborated with external institutions across the UK and Europe on high-impact research (divertor & first wall materials, blanket modules, neutron multipliers). **Postdoctoral Fellow** | Joint Institute for High Temperatures (JIHT) *01/2016 – 12/2018* * **Project:** Dislocations in uranium dioxide (RFBR grant no. 16-38-60016/15) * Established mobility laws for edge and screw dislocations in UO₂ using high-performance computing (LAMMPS, OVITO, DXA). * Resolved complex data trends using Friedel-Escaig, cross-glide, and debris models. * Developed a dislocation dynamics code to simulate grain restructuring in UO₂. * Published high-impact papers and presented at international conferences (awarded Young Researcher Award at NuMat2016). **Engineer** | Kurchatov Institute *07/2015 – 12/2015* * Supported TEM/SEM characterization of 32 MeV proton-irradiated Nb₃Ti superconductor samples. * Performed gamma-spectroscopy to probe nuclear isotope inventory in irradiated samples. **Engineer** | National Research Nuclear University MEPhI *09/2010 – 03/2016* * **Projects:** High burn-up structure formation (UO₂), Thermal decomposition (UN), Kvant LFA instrument, UMo alloy fabrication, UO₂ hot pressing, ROSATOM Materials Database. * Designed and supervised three ion irradiation campaigns. * Supervised instrument operation sessions and increased accuracy of in-house LFA instrumentation. * Extracted process characteristics from TGA/DSC data using statistical analysis. * Designed and manufactured composite press molds and punches for hot pressing. * Implemented electronic control systems for furnaces using ADC/DAC interfaces. --- ### Education **Doctorate (PhD) / Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences** National Research Nuclear University MEPhI | *12/2014* * **Thesis:** Modelling of the high burn-up structure in oxide nuclear fuel **Master of Engineering (MEng) / Engineer-Physicist** National Research Nuclear University MEPhI | *02/2011* * **Thesis:** Molecular-dynamics modelling of heat conduction in UO₂ --- ### Key Skills * **Materials Expertise:** Nuclear fuel ceramics (UO₂, UN, UMo), refractory metals oxidation, thermal characterization of metal foams, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). * **Instrumentation:** R&D lead & product manager for LFA (Netzsch); advanced microscopy & spectroscopy (UKAEA, ITMO, MEPhI). * **Modeling & Simulation:** PDE solver & optimization (Huawei); inverse problem solvers for heat transfer (Netzsch, UKAEA); atomistic simulations (JIHT, LAMMPS). * **Software & Computing:** Python (SciPy, NumPy), C/C#, Java, Linux, Git/TFS/Azure, OpenMP, AVX, SIMD. * **Leadership & Management:** Team Leadership (up to 5 people), Technical Project Management (Agile/Kanban/JIRA). ### Patents * **US20230100308A1** Device For The Determination Of Temperature Parameters With Adjustable Sample Holder * **EP4343293A1** Sample holder for holding a plate-shaped sample in a laser/light flash analysis