Sergey (Dr.) Khrapak-Senior Researcher
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Experience
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”
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
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
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
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
Research Assistant
Joint Institute for High Temperatures
- Diploma, PhD, and then Post-Doc fellow
- Experimental and theoretical investigations of strongly coupled dusty plasmas
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Experienced in Education and Space Exploration.
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Experienced in 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
Education
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
PhD · Plasma Physics and Chemistry · Dolgoprudny, Russian Federation
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
M. S. · Physics and Applied Mathematics · Dolgoprudny, Russian Federation
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Sergey is based in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany.
Sergey speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Intermediate).
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.
Based on recent experience, Sergey would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Researcher, Chair of Excellence, Theoretical Physicist.
Sergey's most recent position is Senior Researcher at Bauman Moscow State Technical University.
In recent years, Sergey has worked for Bauman Moscow State Technical University, German Aerospace Center (DLR), and Joint Institute for High Temperatures.
Sergey is most experienced in industries like Space Exploration and Education.
Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development.
Sergey has recently worked in industries like Education and Space Exploration.
Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development.
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.
The availability of Sergey needs to be confirmed.
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