Vlad Gladkikh

Summary

Computational scientist with a background in applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics.

Skills

• Programming: Julia, R, Python, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Lisp, Bash, Fortran, C, C++, SQL, SAS, LaTeX, ARM Assembly
• Software: MATLAB, Maxima, Mathematica, Origin, VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, GPAW, LAMMPS, VESTA, OVITO, ImageJ, Quartus, ModelSim, MiniZinc, Inkscape, Windows, Linux, COMSOL Multiphysics
• Hardware: Computer hardware, peripherals, microcontrollers (Atmel AVR, ARM), Arduino, FPGA (Altera), accessories, electronic circuits, Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL
• Databases: MySQL
• Math Skills: Calculus, differential equations, integral equations, linear algebra, mathematical physics, probability, statistics, differential geometry, topology, group theory, mathematical logic, dynamic systems, spectral theory of operators, harmonic analysis, data analysis, nonlinear waves, matrix analysis, numerical analysis, Fourier analysis, complex analysis

Work Experience

Institute for Basic Science, Ulsan, South Korea - Senior Researcher

Sep 2020 - Aug 2025

• Mathematical modelling, machine learning, density functional theory, molecular dynamics for materials science

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea - Research Scientist

Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

• Machine learning for problems in chemistry of materials

ADA University, Azerbaijan - Associate Professor

Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

• Courses taught: Digital Logic Design in FPGA, Computer Organization and Architecture, IT Systems: Hardware and Software
• Courses taught:
  • Digital Logic Design in FPGA (Verilog)
  • Computer Organization and Architecture (ARM)
  • IT Systems: Hardware and Software
• Coordinator of the Computer Engineering Undergraduate Program
• Teaching soldering skills (including SMD) and hands-on electronics

International University of Information Technologies, Kazakhstan - Associate Professor

Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

• Courses taught:
  • Mathematical and Computer Modelling in Scilab
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Fuzzy Logic
  • Neural Networks
  • Cellular Automata
  • Real-Time Computing
  • Antennas, Feed-Lines, and Propagation of Radio Waves (laboratory)
• Coordinated the university amateur radio club, UN9GWA
• Organized a radio contact with the International Space Station

Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka - Senior lecturer

Dec 2011 - Mar 2013

• Courses taught:
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Digital image processing
  • Scientific computing
  • Neural networks
  • Fuzzy logic and fuzzy controllers
  • Computer architecture and logic design
  • Microelectronics
  • Device interfacing and embedded systems

National School of Surveying, University of Otago, New Zealand - Research assistant

May 2010 – May 2011

• Mathematical modelling and software development (in Fortran, C++ and Perl) for several research projects.
• Statistical analysis of geophysical time series (using C++ and R).
• Research of crustal deformations due to environment loading in New Zealand.
• Analysis of tide-gauge records in New Zealand.
• Accuracy assessment of ocean-tide models using tide-gauge data in New Zealand.
• Spectral harmonic analysis and synthesis of Earth’s crust gravity field.
• Installation and maintenance of local computer cluster for processor and memory intensive computations.

Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand - Maths tutor

Aug 2009 - Nov 2010

Remote Medical Solutions International, Afghanistan - Information technology specialist

May 2008 - Jun 2009

• Installing and configuring computer systems (Windows Server 2003, Debian Linux, Windows machines, Apache servers on Windows and Linux)
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems (Windows and Linux servers) and local networks (both wired and wireless; Linksys routers, D-Link switches)
• Troubleshooting system and network problems; diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults
• Backup of the company’s data
• Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment
• Programming/development of MySQL databases in PHP with web-interface for the company’s clinics

Frontier Power International, Afghanistan - Solar energy specialist

Sep 2007 - May 2008

• Calculation of parameters for solar energy plants at remote sites in Afghanistan
• Assembling and testing solar panel systems
• Market research, and correspondence with suppliers of equipment

Education

• Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand - Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, Dec 2009
• Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel - Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, Aug 2007
• Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel - MSc. in Chemical Physics, Nov 2003
• Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia - MSc. in Theoretical Physics, Jul 2002

Publications

• Google scholar