Andrey Pyatigorets
Senior Software Engineer
Dr. Pyatigorets has an extensive background in software development and computer modeling in the areas of mechanics of materials, geomechanics, physics, and oil & gas (specifically drilling and subsurface engineering).
Areas of expertise include research and development, numerical modeling, numerical algorithms, large scale software development (using C/C++/C#/Fortran, etc.), technical writing and editing, and project management. Dr. Pyatigorets also has experience with laboratory testing, specifically in the area of tubulars and premium connections testing and quality assurance.
Dr. Pyatigorets is the Software Product Manager for FLAC2D and Griddle software and is also involved in the development and support of FLAC3D.
Education
PhD (Civil Engineering), 2010
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
MS (Geological Engineering), 2009
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
MS (Laser Physics), 2005
Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
BS (Physics), 2003
Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
Professional Memberships
American Rock Mechanics Association, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Awards & Recognition
Sommerfeld Fellowship Award (2008-2009)
Sommerfeld and Minnesota Supercomputer Institute Travel Awards (2007)
2nd Place Award, Best Research Project of the Year, Institute of Laser Physics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia (2005)