Sergey Khrapak - Senior Researcher

Q: Where is Sergey based?

Sergey is based in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sergey speak?

Sergey speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sergey have?

Sergey has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Sergey has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 2 months . Note that Sergey may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sergey's latest experience?

Sergey's most recent position is Senior Researcher at Bauman Moscow State Technical University .

Q: What companies has Sergey worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sergey has worked for Bauman Moscow State Technical University , German Aerospace Center (DLR) , and Joint Institute for High Temperatures .

Q: Which industries is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in industries like Space Exploration and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in industries like Education and Space Exploration .

Q: Which business areas has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development .

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Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Moscow, Russian Federation

Senior Researcher

Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Part time position as a PI of the project “Collective dynamics, elastic and transport properties of classical fluids in different regimes of interparticle interaction”

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

Marseille, France

Chair of Excellence

Aix-Marseille University

PI of the project “Research Axis for Interdisciplinary Plasma Physics”
Group leader for theoretical research into fusion plasma, complex plasma and soft condensed matter

Jan 2014 - Dec 2021

8 years

Weßling, Germany

Theoretical Physicist

German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Theoretical support for Plasma Kristall (PK) experimental program onboard International Space Station
Theoretical research into complex (dusty) plasmas
Complex plasma as a new class of soft matter

Jan 2010 - Dec 2025

16 years

Remote

Senior Theoretical Physicist

Joint Institute for High Temperatures

Remote position with a focus on theoretical investigations of low-temperature plasmas
Research on fluids and condensed matter
Study of strongly coupled Coulomb and complex plasma systems

Jan 2000 - Dec 2013

14 years

Garching, Germany

Research Scientist

Max-Planck-Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

Theoretical support for Plasma Kristall (PK) experimental program onboard International Space Station
Theoretical research into complex (dusty) plasmas
Complex plasma as a new class of soft matter

Jan 1995 - Dec 2000

6 years

Moscow, Russian Federation

Research Assistant

Joint Institute for High Temperatures

Diploma, PhD, and then Post-Doc fellow
Experimental and theoretical investigations of strongly coupled dusty plasmas

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education and Space Exploration.

Education

Space Exploration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development.

Research and Development

Summary

Over 25 years academic research experience in theoretical physics. Working in international environment on cooperative research projects related to microgravity experiments onboard ISS. Extensive international collaborations. Experience with teaching and supervising, including PhD and PostDocs. Projects coordination. Research interests in plasma physics, physics of fluids, and soft condensed matter.

Skills

Theoretical Physics
Plasma Physics
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking
Coordination Of Research
Teaching And Supervision
Teamwork
International Collaboration
Practical Attitude With Analytical View
Basic Plasma-Surface And Plasma-Particle Interactions
Complex (Dusty) Plasma In Laboratory And Space
Microgravity Research Onboard Iss
Fluids: Thermodynamics, Collective Modes, Transport Properties
Dust In Fusion-Related Context
Fortran
Mathematica
Python
Power Bi

Languages

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 1999

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

PhD · Plasma Physics and Chemistry · Dolgoprudny, Russian Federation

Oct 1990 - Jun 1996

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

M. S. · Physics and Applied Mathematics · Dolgoprudny, Russian Federation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Education 22 y

Avg length 8 y 5 m

Longest experience 15 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Russian Federation, Germany, France)

Primary country Russian Federation

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Researcher, Chair of Excellence, Theoretical Physicist

Main industries Education, Space Exploration

Main business areas Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Sergey based?

Sergey is based in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany.

What languages does Sergey speak?

Sergey speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sergey have?

Sergey has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Sergey has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 2 months. Note that Sergey may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sergey be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sergey would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Researcher, Chair of Excellence, Theoretical Physicist.

What is Sergey's latest experience?

Sergey's most recent position is Senior Researcher at Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

What companies has Sergey worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sergey has worked for Bauman Moscow State Technical University, German Aerospace Center (DLR), and Joint Institute for High Temperatures.

Which industries is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in industries like Space Exploration and Education.

Which business areas is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development.

Which industries has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in industries like Education and Space Exploration.

Which business areas has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development.

What is Sergey's education?

Sergey holds a Doctorate in Plasma Physics and Chemistry from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and a Master in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.

What is the availability of Sergey?

Sergey is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sergey?

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