interfacial Science and Surface Engineering Lab
iSSELab
KRÜSS Surface Science Hub
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Industrial design
Experimental set-ups
Hydraulic systems
Extreme pressure and Temperature experiments
Core flooding
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Hydrophobic interaction
Contact angle
Dr. Aleksey Baldygin
Mechanical engineer (E.I.T.) specializing in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE). Applies strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and strength of material to analyze physical processes, and provides engineering support to experimental setups. Developed numerous experimental-setups for pilot projects. Proven ability to lead and finish the projects by acquiring updated technologies of available commercial CAD/CAE packages with understanding of built-in CFD packages. Devised core flooding experiments to analyze the effect of emulsion flooding for enhanced oil recovery, and designed the experimental set-up for pilot project of proof-of-concept of bioconversion of coal. Designed experimental set-ups and hydraulic units to qualify choke valve products as per API 6A, 17D, 17D Annex L (Hyperbaric testing guildelines), 17 TR8 standards. Developed multi-tasking skills and creative thinking while successfully managing several projects simultaneously. Demonstrates excellent communication and team building skills. Easily adapts to changes.
May 2011 - Jan. 2015
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada and National Institute of Nanotechnology
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Sep. 2004 - Jun. 2010
Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Specialist with honors (equivalent to B.Eng, MSc.)