CV of Dr. Nikolay V. KHARCHENKO, Professor of Mechanical Engineering 1 EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION BSc & MSc (dual degree) in Energy Engineering, Technical University (Institute for Energy Engineering) MEI, Moscow. Major: Energy and Thermal Engineering. Minors: Metallurgy, Aerospace Propulsion Systems. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Academy of Sciences, Technical University KPI, Kiev, Ukraine Title: Prof. of Thermal Engineering, Technical University (Civil Engineering) KISI, Kiev Certif.: Project Management, Academy of Sciences, Kiev, Ukraine Certif.: Efficient Energy Utilization in Industry and Buildings, Academy of Sciences, Kiev 2 MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Association of German Engineers VDI German Solar Energy Society DGS European Renewable Energy Association EUROSOLAR EU Association for Sustainable Development Botswana Institute of Professional Engineers Russian Society of Professional Engineers Russian Power Engineering Association Russian Environmental Society Russian Scientific Society Knowledge 3 HONORS & AWARDS (selected list) * Gold Medal for Excellent Achievements in Education (Moscow) * Outstanding Investigator Award (Academy of Sciences), Kiev, Ukraine * First prize, International competition in Energy Technology, Academy of Sciences, Kiev * Distinguished Faculty Awards (KISI Kiev, VZISI Moscow, University of Botswana) * Best Research Paper Awards (4) * Honorary Doctor (Moscow Energy Engineering University MEI) * Awards for Excellence in Teaching (Kiev, Moscow, Berlin, Zambia, India) * Awards for Development of Innovative Technology (Academy of Sciences - Kiev, Moscow) * Co-chairman and key-paper reporter (at 15 international and national conferences) 4 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE At a rank of Full Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer more than 40 years of academic experience in teaching, curricula/syllabi development, innovative research and result implementation in the areas of Thermal and Energy Engineering in Germany, Russia, India, Ukraine, Botswana, and Zambia. 4.1 LATEST FACULTY POSITION AND DUTIES Professor of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, SRM University, Chennai, India Nov. 2007 - Apr. 2013. Duties: teaching various courses in Thermal, Energy and Aerospace Engineering (both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels), developing and revising curricula and syllabi, developing innovative research projects in renewable energy and energy efficiency areas, developing and upgrading labs, co-developing a large-scale high-temperature solar energy facility for process heat / steam production (in commercial use at the SRM University since 3 years), establishing collaboration relationships with European research institutions and universities involved in energy research, 1
establishing students and faculty exchange relationships between SRM University and German Universities, key-note presentation, chairing sessions and refereeing conference paper, publishing a new text book in the field of advanced energy systems incl. innovative fossil-fuel based and renewable energy technologies, supervising and guiding students projects (both B.Tech. and M.Tech.), advising young faculty members on their PhD theses. 4.2 PRIOR SENIOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS * Jan 2004 Oct 2007 Consultant/expert/advisor in the field of advanced conventional power plants, cogeneration and CHP, energy efficiency, clean energy ( H 2 and fuel cells), concentrated solar power (CSP), thermal energy storage, efficient heating and cooling systems, energy and environment * Professor of Mech. Engineering, University of Applied Science FHTW, Berlin; Aug 2001-Dec 2003 * Professor, Institute for Energy Engineering, Technical University (TU), Berlin Oct 1991 - Feb 1998 * Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Applied Science TFH, Berlin, Oct 1991 - Feb 1998 * Professor and HOD (acting), Dept. of Mech. Engineering, University of Botswana UB, Gaborone; Feb 1998- Jul 2001 * Professor and HOD, Dept. of Thermal Engineering, Civil Eng. University VZISI, Moscow, 1987-1991 * Assoc. Professor and Full Professor, Dept. of Thermal Engineering, Civil Eng. University VZISI, Moscow, 1975-1987 * Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zambia, Lusaka, 1972-1975. 4.3 CONSULTANCY AND TECHOLOGY TRANSFER My consulting areas include: Renewable Energy Technologies, Advanced Thermal Power Plant Technologies, Cogeneration and Trigeneration, Energy Conversion, Thermal Energy Storage, Efficient Power Generation and Energy Utilization, Mitigation of CO 2 and Pollutant Emissions, Clean Energy Technologies based on H 2 and Fuel Cells. For more than 40 years I have been involved in consultancy activities in the areas of advanced power generation technologies, renewable energy systems and energy efficiency while working as professor of Thermal and Energy Engineering at Technical University Berlin, Civil Engineering Institutes in Moscow and in Kiev, SRM University in Chennai/India, University of Zambia (South-East Africa), University of Botswana (Southern Africa). The consultations and expert recommendations were provided for Government bodies and Energy /Minerals Ministries in Zambia, Botswana, India, ex-ussr (Ukraine, Russia, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan). Besides, innovative Technology Transfer projects in the field of sustainable energy and power generation technologies were conducted and implemented in Industry and Power generation sectors of various countries. In addition, many workshops and summer schools were organized for postgraduate students, faculty and practical engineers on innovative solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies, their development, simulation, design, installation and operation. I have been an expert for energy projects within the EC framework programs FP 6 and 7 (CORDIS). 4.3 TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2
Courses/Topics (UG and Graduate levels) Taught at Universities in Germany, Russia, India, Botswana, Ukraine, Zambia Thermodynamics (UG: for Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Thermal and Automotive Eng. students) Fluid Mechanics (UG) Heat and Mass Transfer (UG) Advanced Thermodynamics (PG) Advanced Heat Transfer (PG) Energy Conversion Fundamentals (UG and PG) Aerospace Propulsion Systems (UG, Aerospace Eng.) Conventional and Alternative Power Generation Technologies (UG and PG) Renewable Energy Sources (UG and PG) Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems (PG) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (UG) Advanced Power Generation Technologies incl. Supercritical Steam, Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Plants (PG) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (UG and PG) Advanced Energy Storage Systems (PG) Low Emissions Combustion and Gasification, Oxy-Fuel Combustion (PG) Coal-Biomass-Co-fired Boilers (PG) Modeling and Simulation of Thermal and Energy Systems (PG) Design of Heat Exchangers (PG) Design of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (PG) Design of Cogeneration Plants (PG) Design of Solar, Wind and Geothermal Energy Systems (PG) Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Heating and Cooling Systems, Industrial Processes (PG) Research Methods Applied to Energy Engineering Systems (PG) Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (UG and PG) Carbon Capture and Storage CCS (PG) Climate Change & Greenhouse Gas Emissions Abatement (UG and PG) In addition: * Supervision of Master s & PhD research, course work and theses/dissertations * Guidance of B. Tech. and M. Tech. projects Over the years, I have supervised a large number of B.Tech. and M.Tech. design and research projects, as well as 12 PhD research theses/dissertations. 4.4 CURRICULA/SYLLABI DEVELOPMENT AND REVISION In cooperation with HODs and faculty members of the School of Mech. Eng., SRM University, Chennai, India, I revised curricula and syllabi of major core courses for Mech., Aerospace, Automotive, Thermal Eng. and Mechatronics branches. Besides, I developed curricula and syllabi for major courses of two new graduate programs: Energy and Environment, and Solar Energy Systems. 5 RELEVANT INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE * Senior Engineer: Turbine Manufacturing Plant - Ukraine 2.5 years *Expert/Consultant (concurrently): Advanced Power Plants and Energy Systems - Germany, Russia, Botswana, Ukraine more than 30 years 6 SHORT COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER SCHOOLS 3
65 presentations and short courses at summer schools, workshops and conferences in various countries of EU, Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Central Asia, India, Germany, Finland, MENA and Southern Africa. 7 LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Proficiency in oral and written English and German (both perfect), Russian (mother tongue), French (basics). 8 PUBLICATIONS Summary: * 15 textbooks and professional books, * 8 review articles for encyclopedias, * 6 patents rel. to innovative solar energy systems and their components, * 25 sponsored research project reports, * 65 presentations at national and international conferences, workshops, summer schools and seminars. 8.1 BOOKS (selected titles). Author: Dr. Nikolai V. Khartchenko Advanced Energy Systems, 2 nd updated ed., Taylor & Francis/CRC Press (USA), 598 pp., Dec. 2013. Coauthor: Vadym M. Kharchenko Advanced energy systems Solutions Manual, 2 nd ed., Taylor & Francis (USA), 110 pp., 2014 (in print) Solar Thermal Plants, 2nd ed., VWF Publ., Berlin, Germany, 520 pp., 2004. Green Power: Eco-Friendly Energy Eng., Tech Books, New Delhi, 610 pp., 2004. Energy Systems and Environment, ACATAP, Damascus, 475 pp., 2000. Advanced energy systems, Taylor & Francis, Washington, 350 pp., 1998. Advanced energy systems Solutions Manual, Taylor & Francis, Washington, 110 pp., 1998 Sustainable Energy Technologies, Vogel, Germany, 288 pp., 1997. Solar Thermal Systems, Springer, Berlin, 453 pp., 1995 9. STATEMENT OF RESEARCH INTERESTS 9.1 Current Research and Consultancy Interest Areas * Sustainable / Clean Energy Technologies * Concentrating Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems * Efficient Thermal Energy Storage (TES) for Solar Energy Systems * Oxyfuel Combustion, Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) * Innovative Aerospace Propulsion Systems * Fuel Cell Based Technology for Power Generation and Cogeneration * Energy Efficient Buildings and Energy Efficient HVAC Systems 9.2. Research Leadership I have been a team leader and principal investigator in a number of externally funded and sponsored research projects in different countries. My research interests and experience include the following areas: renewable/sustainable/clean energy systems, solar water and space heating and cooling systems, solar power generation, heat pumps, combustion engines, and fuel cell based mini-cogeneration (CHP), integrated hybrid - fossil fuel-renewable -energy systems, energy analysis and energy management in buildings and industry, 4
simulation and design of thermal and energy systems, sensible and latent heat storage at middle and high temperatures, ultra-supercritical steam power plants, condensing boilers, energy and environment, eco-friendly coal combustion in circulating and pressurized fluidized bed. Most of my research projects were externally funded and sponsored by means of grants and awards provided by Russian and Ukrainian Academies of Sciences, Energy Ministry of Russia, Energy Ministry of Ukraine, Ministry of Minerals and Energy of Botswana, German Ministry of Research and Development, and EC funds. At the SRM University (India), I initiated development and installation of a large-scale solar energy research project that was sponsored by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India. In collaboration with Thermax (Pune), I contributed to the development of a high-temperature solar system using solar parabolic dish concentrators for generating steam for process heat applications such as cooking and AC. The plant has been functioning well since 2010. It is also being used for experimental studies including B.Tech. and M.Tech. students projects. Similar solar concentrating systems have been also used for space air conditioning. 10 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS I have strongly contributed to International Cooperation and Exchange Programs between Universities in Germany and other EU countries and SRM University in Chennai, India, and University of Botswana. I facilitated signing several MoUs, and a number of SRM students spent 1-2 semesters at EU Universities with my support and guidance. Some SRM graduates (Mechanical Eng., and Aerospace Eng.) pursue their further studies (Master s and PhD programs) due my recommendations and strong support. 11 SERVICE 1. Service to University * Member of University Council and Senate * Chair/Member of School of Engineering Board * Member, Strategic Planning Committee * Chairman, Fundraising Committee * Member: Consultancy Committee * Member: Industrial Advisory Committee * Chairman: Research and Publications Committee * Member: Graduate Program Committee 11.2 Professional Service * Fundraising for educational and research projects * Key-paper reporter at several national and international conferences * Delivering lectures at workshops on important scientific, technical and socio-economic issues * Consulting in the Energy and Environment, Low Energy Building Design, Sustainability * Peer-refereeing papers for conference presentations and journals/proceedings publications. * Co-chairman several national and international conferences 11.3 Service to the Community * Co-Organizing outreach activities * Delivering lectures on cutting edge topics for general public 5