Alexander V. Bogdanov Professor (1990), DrSci. (Physical and Mathematical Sciences) (1984). Scientific Interests The main activities of Prof. Bogdanov are related to mathematical methods in physics, computational methods and mathematical modeling. Lately, he has concentrated on the creation of data and knowledge bases for a number of applied fields and the creation of algorithms for high-performance computing. At the same time, he is involved with computational cluster creation problems on various computer platforms, i.e., system integration problems. The area in which Prof. Bogdanov obtained important scientific results is related to domestic and international air-space programs. The main programs were "Vega-Galley Comet" and "Mars-94". Other major applied programs include database creation on physical–chemical gas dynamics technological laser optimization on HF. Prof. Bogdanov is an expert in the design, development and implementation of high-performance computation systems for solving complicated scientific, engineering, research and analytic problems. He was directly involved in a number of successful projects, including the creation of the first vector cluster in Europe (1994). Under direct supervision by Prof. Bogdanov, the first experiment on distributed calculation via Internet was conducted with the participation of GMD, Germany and SARA (Netherlands).