Demchenko Igor Ivanovich

Demchenko Igor Ivanovich is a Professor at the Department of Mining Machines and Complexes within the Institute of Mining, Geology and Geotechnology at Siberian Federal University. With 23 years of service, he holds a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree and specializes in ensuring the quality of coal products, mechanical equipment for quarries, and intellectual property protection.

• Education: Higher engineering degree as a mechanic in "Cars and automotive industry" (1977) from Krasnoyarsk Polytechnic Institute, and a degree in "Operation of motor transport".

Research interests focus on coal processing, mechanical equipment design, and stress analysis in mining machinery. His work includes 70 inventions, 183 scientific works, and 11 textbooks, with a strong emphasis on industrial applications.

Recent publications (2013-2016) highlight his expertise in dynamic screening systems, ultrasonic stress detection, and transport logistics. Notable awards include the Kuzbass International Coal Forum Gold Medal (2006) and the Rossi Coal and Mining Silver Medal (2014).

Scientific Awards
• First degree diploma and gold medal of the Kuzbass International Coal Forum for a monograph, 2006, Kemerovo
• Diploma and silver medal of the XXI international specialized exhibition "Rossi Coal and Mining" for the development of a screen with a moving rope field, 2014, Novokuznetsk

As a scientific supervisor, he has guided 2 candidate dissertations to completion and actively contributes to dissertation councils. His work integrates patent development, resource optimization, and non-destructive testing.