The participant of the CASE-IN championship combines his studies with work at a thermal power plant

Daniil Shirogorov, a student at the VSU Institute of Civil Engineering, talks about the generation of modern scientists who are engaged in research, write books, receive grants and implement projects.

He participated in the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship this summer. Together with his colleagues, he presented to the expert commission a project to optimize the operating mode. Arkhangelsk power plant.

"The work on the project included not only technical calculations, but also an assessment of the economic efficiency of the proposed solutions. This requires an integrated approach to solving engineering problems, taking into account both technical and economic aspects. Participation in the championship gave me the opportunity to meet with professionals from other regions, exchange opinions and approaches, which broadened my horizons and gave me new ideas for future projects," said Daniil Shirogorov.

The student combines his studies and project activities with work as a design engineer at Vologda CHPP. Earlier in the final of the All-Russian educational initiative "Sirius. Leto: Start your project" his chatbot project with information on safety, countering extremism and fraud was recommended for implementation.

GorodChe found out how Daniel became interested in science and became a design engineer.

GorodChe: Does the scientific mindset manifest itself in childhood?

Daniil Shirogorov: In my case, my interest in science began at an early age. My mother often bought me books about space, and I enthusiastically studied the structure of the universe. However, in adolescence, this interest waned somewhat. During my college studies in Yaroslavl, I did not feel much attraction to science. The situation changed dramatically when I entered the institute at VSU. It was there, thanks to the attention and support of the teachers, that my interest in science was revived with renewed vigor. Anton Alexandrovich Sinitsyn played a special role in my development, who helped me implement several scientific projects and directed my research in the right direction.

GorodChe: What subjects were you interested in at school?

Daniil Shirogorov: I was most attracted to the humanities, such as social studies and history. I had less interest in technical subjects, perhaps because of the lack of practical training. My hobbies have changed as I've gotten older.: Now I'm more and more interested in physics and engineering.

GorodChe: How did your research journey begin?

Daniil Shirogorov:  Although my school years were not full of formal projects, they laid a solid foundation for further research in me. At university, I delved into the study of digital counterparts of energy companies, and this topic has become an integral part of my professional activities. Among the scientists who interested me in their views and works, I can name Alexander Stepanovich Popov and Stephen Hawking.

GorodChe: How did you choose which university to enroll in?

Daniil Shirogorov: The choice of university for me was determined by professional goals. While working as a boiler machinist at the Vologda CHPP of PJSC TGK-2, I realized the need for advanced training for further career growth. The obvious solution was to enroll in the specialty "Heat Engineering and Thermal Power Engineering" at the Department of High Energy Engineering.

The choice of this particular university and specialty was determined by several factors.

Firstly, the presence of a specialized department: The Department of Thermal Power Plants at VSU had an excellent reputation and offered in-depth study of the area of interest to me. Secondly, it is related to practice: I understood that the knowledge gained at the university should be closely related to my professional activity.

Thirdly, the prospects for career growth. Studying in my chosen specialty opened up new opportunities for me to improve my skills and take up more responsible positions. I'm currently in my 4th year and already working as a design engineer. The company appreciated my commitment to development and gave me the opportunity to participate in the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship. This experience allows me to apply the knowledge gained at the university in practice and solve real engineering problems. As Niels Bohr said, the task of science is not to find answers to all questions, but to formulate the right questions. This quote highlights the importance of being able to ask deep questions and find answers to them.

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