Oleg Akimov


Position: Professor

Degree: Doctor of Technical Sciences

Title: Professor

Contact details: oleg.akimov@khpi.edu.ua, Academic Building U1, Room 1303



Head of the research area

“Research and development of design and technological engineering of cast parts”

Professional and academic experience

01.09.1996 – 03.09.2024 – Head of the Department of Foundry Production, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
03.09.2024 – present – Professor, Department of Foundry Production, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Education

Graduated from Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute in 1986, majoring in “Machines and Technology of Foundry Production,” qualification “Mechanical Engineer,” diploma with honors, 22.02.1986.
PhD, 05.16.04 – Foundry Production (136 – Metallurgy), thesis topic: “Development and implementation of algorithmic methods for improving the quality of complex cast iron castings”; PhD diploma, June 29, 1992.
Doctor of Technical Sciences, 05.05.03 - Engines and Power Plants (142 Power Engineering), thesis topic: “Scientific Foundations of Design and Technological Engineering of Cast Parts for Internal Combustion Engines,” Doctor of Science degree 14.04.2010.
Professor of the Department of Foundry Production, professor's certificate 14.04.2011

Teaching disciplines

Modern technologies and processes in mechanics
Modern computer technologies in metallurgy
Quality control and management of castings
Quality management and certification of castings
Engineering modeling of casting technology and mechanical properties of castings
Modern scientific schools of the department
Certification and metrological quality assurance
Modern theoretical and practical problems in metallurgy (at the PhD level)
Heat exchange in casting molds
Fundamentals of scientific research (at the PhD level)

Scientific interests

CAD/CAE casting technologies and their adaptation to specific production conditions.

Professional achievements and membership

Published over 200 scientific and educational works, author's certificates, and patents;
Scientific advisor for 1 defended dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Technical Sciences;
Scientific supervisor of 4 defended dissertations for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences;
Guarantor of specialty G10 “Metallurgy” PhD at NTU “KhPI” (since 2016).

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