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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Denis Sergeevich Orlov
In 2025, Denis Sergeevich Orlov, a senior lecturer at the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction at the Faculty of Automobile and Highway Engineering, successfully defended his dissertation on "A Method for Calculating the Parameters of Hydropneumatic Shock Absorbers for Transport and Technological Machines" in specialty 2.5.11 "Ground Transport and Technological Vehicles and Complexes."
As Denis Sergeevich himself notes, obtaining an academic degree was an important, but not the final, stage of his professional journey:
"This is a certain stage in my life, one that required a lot of effort. But I wouldn't say it's final—more like an interim stage. My goals are to continue growing, working here at the university, and developing for the benefit of the scientific community."
Work on his dissertation spanned several years and included graduate studies, research, and scientific publications. The topic of his research was no accident: Denis Orlov's interest in technical sciences and research developed during his school years and was subsequently nurtured by his professional circle.
This dissertation focuses on developing a method for calculating the parameters of hydropneumatic shock absorbers for transport and technological vehicles. According to the author:
"When the results of a study are accepted by the scientific community, they already carry weight. This provides an opportunity to develop the research further and use it as a basis for subsequent research."
The research results have proven practical value and are already being used in educational settings and in experimental work at the manufacturer's facility. The resulting developments can be used to adapt shock absorbers to various operating conditions, including extreme climatic conditions.
Denis Orlov credits the support of his supervisor, Professor Sergei Vasilyevich Repin, Doctor of Engineering Sciences and Professor of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines, with playing a significant role in preparing and defending his dissertation. Denis Sergeyevich also expressed gratitude to the department and the university as a whole. He noted that the university's scientific environment and interaction with experienced colleagues allowed him to develop a clear understanding of the goals and requirements of his research.
Obtaining an academic degree also impacted her teaching. The professor notes that it became a significant source of trust for students:
"After the order was issued, students became actively interested in research, and already in their junior years, they're thinking about choosing a topic and a supervisor. For them, this is definitely a status symbol."
Student interest in research under Denis Orlov's supervision has grown since he was awarded a PhD: students already in their junior years are showing a desire to choose him as their final theses supervisor.
Now, the senior lecturer in the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction plans to continue his research, develop his chosen field, and participate in the training of young researchers. He also notes the importance of a conscious and consistent approach to a research career, especially for undergraduate and graduate students.
The staff of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering congratulates Denis Sergeevich Orlov on receiving his Candidate of Technical Sciences degree and wishes him continued professional and academic success.
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