Tatiana Zudilova is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Infocommunication Technologies and Deputy Director of the IT Education Center at ITMO University. With over 30 years of experience, she leads Russia's first International Authorized Training Center for Information Technologies, collaborating with global IT giants like Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, and IBM.
Professor Igor Rubenovich Agamirzyan is a distinguished academic and administrator at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), holding professorial positions across multiple departments. He serves as Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science/Department of Software Engineering, Professor at the Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics named after A.N. Tikhonov/Department of Electronic Engineering, and Professor at the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, he is the Scientific Director of the educational program "Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems." With 28 years of scientific and teaching experience, Professor Agamirzyan has been contributing to HSE since 2016, following a distinguished career in both academia and the technology industry. Professor Agamirzyan's educational background includes: 1986: Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences 1979: Graduated from Leningrad State University named after A.A. Zhdanov with specialty in "Applied Mathematics," qualification as "Mathematician. Teacher" His professional development continues with recent advanced training: 2025: "Modernization of educational programs in software engineering in the context of scientific and technological development of Russia," HSE University 2024: "Problems of training modern specialists in software engineering," Faculty of Computer Science, HSE 2021: "Features of the organization of the educational process at HSE," National Research University Higher School of Economics Professor Agamirzyan's research spans multiple domains at the intersection of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His work focuses on cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), digital transformation, and the management of innovation. He has made significant contributions to understanding how technological advancements shape urban environments, business models, and educational approaches. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing the importance of integrating technological capabilities with market needs and policy frameworks. His recent publications demonstrate a clear progression from foundational work in programming and software engineering to contemporary research on digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, and cyber-physical systems. The trajectory of his scholarly output reflects the evolution of information technology from standalone systems to interconnected networks and intelligent environments. His work increasingly addresses the societal implications of technological change, particularly in urban contexts and educational settings. Professor Agamirzyan has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions: HSE University Honorary Diploma (March 2024) Gratitude from the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (August 2023) Letter of thanks from the Vice-Rector of HSE (January 2023) HSE University Honorary Diploma (March 2022) Gratitude from the Director of the Roscongress Foundation (June 2019) Honorary Diploma of HSE (March 2017) Certificate of Honor of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation (March 2012) Gratitude from the Government of the Russian Federation (2011) Gratitude from the President of the Republic of Tatarstan (December 2014) Throughout his career, Professor Agamirzyan has played significant leadership roles in academic administration and innovation management. As Vice-President of HSE from July 2016 to June 2023, he was responsible for developing the university's innovation ecosystem strategy, building relationships with technology businesses, and creating feedback mechanisms with employers to adjust graduate requirements. Prior to this, he served as General Director and Chairman of the Board of JSC "Russian Venture Company" from April 2009 to June 2016. His extensive industry experience, including leadership roles at Microsoft and EMC, informs his approach to academic-industry collaboration and innovation management education. Professor Agamirzyan has been instrumental in developing HSE's innovation infrastructure, including project-based learning initiatives and startup support programs. He has contributed to the establishment of the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which evolved from the Department of Innovation Management founded in 2009. His leadership has helped position HSE as a leader among entrepreneurial universities in Russia, with the university ranking first in the Expert Analytical Center's entrepreneurial university rankings.
Dmitry Vladimirovich Alexandrov serves as Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, Department of Software Engineering at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) and heads the Research and Educational Laboratory of Cloud and Mobile Technologies. With 24 years of scientific and teaching experience, he joined HSE in 2014 and has established himself as a leading expert in multiple computer science domains. His academic credentials include Doctor of Technical Sciences (2010) and the academic title of Professor (2012). His educational foundation was built at Vladimir State University, where he graduated in 1997 with specialty in "Computers, complex systems and networks" and earned his Candidate of Technical Sciences degree in 2000. Dr. Alexandrov's research spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile application development (particularly iOS), software engineering, and database technologies. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in cloud computing, mobile technologies, and intelligent systems development. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical AI applications in software engineering, including code generation using large language models, service mesh optimization, face recognition algorithms, and database technologies. This research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science subfields with real-world applications. HSE University Honorary Diploma (February 2025) Gratitude from the Faculty of Computer Science, National Research University Higher School of Economics (July 2023) Dr. Alexandrov actively supervises students at all academic levels, from bachelor's theses to doctoral research. He has secured significant research funding including the Grant of the President of the Russian Federation for state support of scientific research by young Russian scientists-doctors of sciences. As laboratory head, he directs research on cloud and mobile technologies, oversees scientific seminars, and leads collaborative projects with industry partners. His laboratory recently developed and registered with Rospatent software for visualization and markup of digital medical images in DICOM format, developed in partnership with the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine.
Alexey Nikolaevich Nazarov is a Professor at the Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where he has worked since 2015. His academic and teaching experience spans 14 years, with a focus on cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and information confrontation in social media. Doctor of Technical Sciences (2000) Engineer-Mathematician, Moscow Geological Prospecting Institute (1980) UN and ITU-certified expert His research interests center on cybersecurity , information warfare , and mathematical modeling , particularly in IoT and social media contexts. Articles highlight trends in neural network intrusion detection , ferroelectric memory devices , and cloud resource optimization . He has supervised 5 postgraduate and 2 doctoral students, organized scientific seminars, and contributed to cloud technology curricula. His expertise includes international standards (ITU, VAK), Skolkovo grant #87 (2012), and leadership in cybersecurity research.
Ignatov Andrey Dmitrievich is a lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science , Department of Software Engineering at National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), since 2019. He holds a postgraduate degree in Informatics and Computer Engineering (2023) and Master's in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Lomonosov Moscow State University (2019). Lecturer in Software Engineering and Applied Mathematics programs Conducts research in combinatorial optimization and protein structure modeling Recipient of multiple teaching awards including Best Teacher (2023, 2025) His research focuses on global optimization , parallel computing , and computational biology with applications to cloud scheduling and protein modeling. Publications demonstrate expertise in heuristic algorithms , branch-and-bound optimization , and BOINC-based distributed computing . Recent teaching includes courses on Algorithms and Data Structures, Protein Structure Modeling, and Optimization Methods. 2023-2024, 2024-2025: Allowance for young teachers 2023: Gratitude from Faculty of Computer Science 2024: Category 'New Lecturers' 2025: Co-inventor of legal assistance software patent
Nikolay Butakov is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Digital Transformation and a Senior Researcher at the Research Center ‘Strong AI in Industry’ at ITMO University. He earned a PhD in engineering and has been actively involved in research, teaching, and student supervision since 2013. Education: Graduated from Ulyanovsk State University (2012) in Mathematical Software and Administration of Information Systems; PhD in Mathematical and Software Support of Computers, Complexes, and Computer Networks (2015) at ITMO University Research Focus: High-performance computing, distributed systems, cognitive modeling, and social media analysis Labs: National Center for Cognitive Research, Research Center ‘Strong AI in Industry’
Sergey Kovalchuk is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Digital Transformation and Senior Researcher at the National Center for Cognitive Research, ITMO University, Russia. He also teaches at the Institute of Design & Urban Studies and heads the Master’s programmes in Computational Biomedicine and Digital Healthcare. Education: 2006 – BSc/Spec., Software of Computing and Automated Systems, Orenburg State University 2008 – PhD in Engineering, ITMO University Research interests revolve around mathematical and computational modelling of complex systems, high-performance and distributed computing infrastructures, and intelligent knowledge-oriented technologies applied to e-Science and digital healthcare domains. He leads the Digital Healthcare research team, supervises Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students, and serves on ITMO’s Academic Council and the Academic Council of the School of Translational Information Technologies. Since 2016 he acts as visiting editor for annual special issues of the Journal of Computational Science devoted to the ICCS conference.
Dmitry Zhdanov is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Software Engineering and Computer Systems at ITMO University. His work focuses on foundational and applied aspects of computer science, with an emphasis on software engineering methodologies and advanced data systems development. University: ITMO University Faculty: Software Engineering and Computer Systems Email: ddzhdanov@itmo.ru
