PhD in Engineering Viktar Taustyka
Employment
- Assistant professor at West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin
Research fields
Biography
Date and Place of Birth: September 13, 1983 – Belarus
Educational Background:
- Belarusian State Agricultural Academy:
- Engineer (2006),
- Master of Engineering (2007),
- Manager-Economist (2007).
Academic Degrees:
- PhD in Engineering, Discipline: Mechanical Engineering. Dissertation topic: "Improvement of Wheeled Tractor Performance through the Use of Mixed Fuel (a blend of rapeseed oil and diesel fuel)."
Professional Experience – Positions:
Belarusian State Agricultural Academy:
- 2008-2010 – Research Assistant.
- 2010-2011 – Vehicle Control Engineer.
- 2010-2017 – Assistant Professor, Department of Tractors and Automobiles.
Polessky State University:
- 2018-2021 – Assistant Professor, Department of Technology and Intelligent Systems.
Godel Technologies Europe:
- 2022-2023 – Python Intern.
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin:
- 2022-present – Research Assistant, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy Engineering.
Technical High School of Communications and Digital Media in Szczecin:
- 2023-present – Teacher of programming subjects.
Scientific Activity – Research Focus Areas:
- Improving the performance parameters of internal combustion engines powered by alternative biological fuels.
- Development of an Educational and Research Platform for Integrated Renewable Energy Sources, Algae Production, and Laboratory Equipment.
Publication Record:
- Author of 68 publications, including three monographs and one textbook.
Teaching Record:
- As an educator, I have 14 years of experience. I teach courses in engineering and programming disciplines.
Awards and Honors:
- Award for Best Paper from the “American Society of Engineering Education” (2022).
- DAAD Scholarship recipient (2016).
- Twice awarded a special scholarship fund of the Republic of Belarus, as a doctoral student and young scientist (2009, 2012).
Roles:
- Teaching, Scientific Research.
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