Affiliation: Vice-rector, University of Science and Technology MISIS.

Date and place of birth: August 16, 1965, Moscow Region, Russia. Born into a family of a mining engineer, Vadim spent his youth and graduated from secondary school in 1982 in the city of miners Inta, Republic of Komi, Russia.

Academic degree/rank: Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor.

E-mail: petrovv@misis.ru

Tel./fax(office): +7(499)237-30-02

Website: https://misis.ru

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6474-5349

Scopus ID: 8919065900

Research interests: energy efficiency and power control in Mining, mathematical modeling of electromechanical systems, mining automation, electrical power systems for mining, mining education.

Education:

• 1987: Mining Electrical Engineer (Graduated cum laude), specializing in Electrification and Automation of Mining, Moscow Mining Institute, Moscow.
• 1990: Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Dissertation: "Automatic Fan Drive Control for Underground Coal Combustion", Moscow Mining Institute, Moscow.
• 2004: Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Dissertation: "Mathematical Modeling of Electromechanical Equipment of Mining Machines Based on Identification of Dynamic Characteristics", Moscow State Mining University, Moscow.

Professional Experience:

• 1991–1994: Assistant, Department of Mine Electrification, Moscow State Mining University, Moscow;
• 1994–1995: Senior Lecturer, Department of Mine Electrification, Moscow State Mining University, Moscow;
• 1995–2004: Associate Professor, Department of Mine Electrification, Moscow State Mining University, Moscow;
• 1995–2014: Professor, Department of Mine Electrification, Moscow State Mining University, Moscow;
• 2004–2014: Vice-Rector, Moscow State Mining University, and Deputy Chairman of the Council for Educational Methodology in Mining of the Russian Association of Universities.

In 2014, Moscow State Mining University was incorporated into the National University of Science and Technology MISIS.

• 2014–now: Professor, Department of Energy and Energy Efficiency in Mining, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow;
• 2014–now: Vice-Rector, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow;
• 2014–now: Chairman of the Federal Educational and Methodological Association in Higher Education "Applied Geology, Mining, Oil and Gas Engineering, and Geodesy", uniting representatives of over 100 Russian universities (appointed by Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation).

Academic and professional communities:

• Chairman of the Federal Association for Highen Education in the Field of Mining, Oil & Gas, Geodesy and Geology;
• Member of the Society of Mining Professors (SOMP);
• Full member of the Russian Academy of Mining Sciences;
• Full member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences;
• Member of the Board of Experts of the Russian Accreditation Agency (government certification of higher education programs for universities in Russia).

R&D projects (manager and executer): Higher education; personnel training; electrical complexes and systems in mines; mining machines.

Awards:

• Honorary Badge of Miner’s Glory 2nd and 3rd class;
• Honorary Worker of Higher Professional Education;
• Medal in Commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Moscow.

Publications: more than 200 papers, including a monograph, 8 subject matters of copyright.

The main publications: 

• Petrov V. L., Kuznetsov N. M. The energy complex of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Mining Informational and Analytical Bulletin. 2025;(11):166–181. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25018/0236_1493_2025_11_0_166
• Pugach V. F., Petrov V. L. Reversibility in the educational trajectories of Russian university students: a questioning approach. Higher Education in Russia. 2025;34(5):103–118. (In Russia) https://doi.org/10.31992/0869-3617-2025-34-5-103-118
• Petrov V. L., Pichuev A. V. Simulation modeling of hybrid regenerative braking method for variable frequency asynchronous motors in underground electrical networks. Mining Informational and Analytical Bulletin. 2024;(8):153–162. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25018/0236_1493_2024_8_0_153
• Petrov V. L., Pichuev A. V. Assessing the efficiency of measures to enhance electric power quality in variable-frequency drive for scraper conveyors. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2024;9(1):60–69. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2024-01-198
• Petrov V. L., Kuznetsov N. M., Morozov I.N. Analysis of control quality of rotary mechanism drives in upright oxygen converters by simulation modeling. Mining Informational and Analytical Bulletin. 2024;(1):169–179. https://doi.org/10.25018/0236_1493_2024_1_0_169;
• Pichuev A. V., Petrov V. L. Equivalent circuit for mine power distribution systems for the analysis of insulation leakage current. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2023;8(1):78–86. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2023-01-72;
• Petrov V. L. Analytical review of the training system for mining engineers in Russia. Mining Science and Technology (Russia), 2022;7(3):240–259. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2022-3-240-259;
• Petrov V. L., Kuznetsov N. M., Morozov I. N. Modeling power use at processing plant. Gornyi Zhurnal. 2022;(2):72–76. https://doi.org/10.17580/gzh.2022.02.11;
• Petrov V. L., Kuznetsov N. M., Morozov I. N. Electric energy demand management in mining industry using smart power grids. Mining Informational and Analytical Bulletin. 2022;(2):169–180. https://doi.org/10.25018/0236_1493_2022_2_0_169;
• Petrov V., Sadridinov A., Pichuev A. Research and analysis of the efficiency of power consumption in tunneling sections. In: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. 2022;823:109–117. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7472-3_9;
• Petrov V. L., Morozov I. N., Kuznetsov N. M., Soloviev E. L. Investigation of high voltage circuit breakers for breaking capacity based on simulation models. In: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. 2022;817:173–182. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7393-1_15;
• Petrov V., Sadridinov A., Pichuev A. Power consumption control at coal mining sites. In: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. 2022;812:169–176. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6970-5_14;
• Petrov V. Modeling and Identification of Electromechanical Systems Using Orthonormal Jacobi Functions. In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics). 2021;12949:237–251. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86653-2_17;
• Petrov V., Kuznetsov N., Morozov I. Experimental studies of energy technology indicators during ore crushing at a processing plant. In: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Advent Trends in Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation, ICATMRI 2020. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICATMRI51801.2020.9398320;
• Petrov V., Sadridinov A., Pichuev A. Software package for analysis of energotechnological flows in the course of shaft-sinking and tunnelling at coal mines. Computer program incorporation certificate No. 2020661811 dated October 1, 2020, Federal Service for Intellectual Property of the Russian Federation;
• Petrov V., Sadridinov A., Pichuev A. Comprehensive program for effective power consumption management at drifting areas of coal mines. Computer program incorporation certificate No. 20206620067 dated October 7, 2020, Federal Service for Intellectual Property of the Russian Federation;
• Petrov V., Sadridinov A., Pichuev A. Analysis and Modeling of Power Consumption Modes of Tunnelling Complexes in Coal Mines. In: E3S Web of Conferences. 2020;174. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202017401006;
• Zolkin D., Petrov V. Computer model of electric drive of 1L100K conveying unit. In: E3S Web of Conferences. 2019;134. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201913401012;
• Petrov V. L. Properties of spectral models of electromechanical systems in mining machines on the Chebyshev–Hermite orthonormal function basis. Mining Informational and Analytical Bulletin. 2012;(1):330–334;
• Petrov V. L. Justification of orthonormal functions for the classes of spectral models of electromechanical systems with various vibratability properties. Mining Informational and Analytical Bulletin. 2013;(S5):162–173;
• Petrov V. L., Pugach V. F. Attractiveness of education in Russia: Achievements and challenges. Vysshee Obrazovanie v Rossii. 2020;29(4):29–39. https://doi.org/10.31992/0869-3617-2020-29-4-29-39;
• Chernikova A. A., Petrov V. L. Centenary of the Moscow State Mining University - Preserving traditions in outpacing time! Gornyi Zhurnal = Mining Journal. 2018;(2):5–12. https://doi.org/10.17580/gzh.2018.02.01;
• Petrov V. L. Training of mineral dressing engineers at Russian Universities. Tsvetnye Metally. 2017;(7):14–19. https://doi.org/10.17580/tsm.2017.07.02;
• Puchkov L. A., Petrov V. L. The system of higher mining education in Russia. Eurasian Mining. 2017;(2):57–60. https://doi.org/10.17580/em.2017.02.14;
• Petrov V. L. Federal training and guideline association on applied geology, mining, oil and gas production and geodesy-A new stage of government, academic community and industry cooperation. Gornyi Zhurnal = Mining Journal. 2016;(9):115–119. https://doi.org/10.17580/gzh.2016.09.23;
• Petrov V. L., Krupin Yu. A., Kochetov A. I. Evaluation of professional education quality in mining and metallurgy: New approaches. Gornyi Zhurnal = Mining Journal. 2016;(12):94–97. https://doi.org/10.17580/gzh.2016.12.19.