Denis Orlov
In 2025, Denis Orlov, a senior lecturer at the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction, successfully defended his dissertation on "A Method for Calculating the Parameters of Hydropneumatic Shock Absorbers of Transport and Technological Machines" in his specialty 2.5.11. Land Transport and Technological Machines and Complexes.
As Denis Sergeevich notes, obtaining an academic degree was an important, but not the final stage of his professional path:
"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 PhD studies, research, and scientific publications. The topic of the research was not chosen randomly: Denis Orlov's interest in technical sciences and research developed during his school years and was subsequently supported by his professional surroundings.
The dissertation is devoted to the development of a method for calculating the parameters of hydropneumatic shock absorbers for transport and technological vehicles. According to the author of the study,
"When the results of a study are accepted by the scientific community, they already have weight. This provides an opportunity to develop the area 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 attributes a special role in the preparation and defense of his dissertation to the support of his supervisor, Professor Sergey Vasilyevich Repin, DSc in Engineering and Professor at the Department of Land Transport and Technological Machines. Furthermore, Denis Sergeyevich expressed gratitude to the department and the university as a whole. According to him, 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 advanced degree also impacted his 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 at 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 PhD of Engineering Sciences degree and wishes him continued professional and academic success.