Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics SB RAS, Russia
Professor Viktor V. Kozlov is a globally renowned expert in fluid mechanics with a distinguished career spanning over five decades. He earned his Candidate of Sciences (Ph.D.) in Physics and Mathematics in 1976 and later completed his Doctoral Thesis in 1987, earning the title of Full Professor at Novosibirsk State University in 1992. He has led the Aero-Physical Studies of Subsonic Flows group at the Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM), Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, since 1979. Professor Kozlov has made pioneering contributions to the understanding of turbulence, boundary layers, and separated flows, and is also known for his innovations in aerodynamic flow control methods. A respected educator, he has taught at Novosibirsk State University since 1990 and conducted collaborative teaching and research across Europe, Asia, and the USA. His legacy includes foundational textbooks, numerous patents, and organizing key international conferences.
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Education
Professor Viktor V. Kozlov received his Master’s degree from Novosibirsk State University, Russia, between 1964 and 1969. He went on to complete his Candidate’s Degree (Ph.D.) in Physics and Mathematics in 1976. His academic pursuits culminated in the successful defense of his Doctoral Thesis in 1987, granting him the rank of Doctor of Sciences. In recognition of his scholarly achievements and research contributions, he was awarded the title of Full Professor by Novosibirsk State University in 1992. Professor Kozlov’s educational background is rooted in a strong foundation in theoretical and applied physics, particularly focusing on fluid dynamics and turbulent flow phenomena. His deep academic training has empowered him to contribute significantly to the fields of laminar-turbulent transition and aerodynamics. His books and lectures have shaped generations of physicists and engineers both in Russia and internationally.
Professional Experience
Professor Viktor V. Kozlov began his career as a Scientific Research Fellow at the Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM) from 1969 to 1979. Since 1979, he has served as the Group Leader of Aero-Physical Studies of Subsonic Flows at ITAM. He has also been a Professor at Novosibirsk State University since 1990, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in fluid mechanics. His international experience includes extended research visits to prestigious institutions such as KTH (Sweden), Chalmers University (Sweden), Pusan State University (Korea), and DLR (Germany), as well as a research associate position at Virginia Tech (USA). He has organized and chaired numerous international symposia and workshops, including the IUTAM Symposiums and the Asian Symposium on Visualization. His extensive experience spans research, teaching, international collaboration, and scientific leadership in fundamental and applied fluid mechanics.
Awards and Honors
Professor Viktor V. Kozlov has received numerous prestigious awards in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to fluid dynamics and aerophysical research. In 1993, he was honored with the Silver Zhukovsky Medal by the Russian Academy of Sciences for his contributions to aviation theory. In 2008, he received the Petrov Medal for his work on hydrodynamic instability, and the Medal of the Order of Merit for the Motherland, II Class, acknowledging his services to Russian science. In 2015, he was awarded the Sedov Medal, further solidifying his status as a leading figure in the field. Beyond medals, he has led and participated in international scientific committees and symposia, such as the IUTAM Symposium on Separating Flow and Jets, and has been a consistent presence on the scientific committees of international conferences on aerophysical research and laminar-turbulent transition, making significant impacts in global scientific collaboration and innovation.
Research Interests
Professor Kozlov’s primary research interests lie in fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on boundary-layer theory, turbulence onset, laminar-turbulent transition, instabilities in near-wall flows, and flow control techniques. His research explores the physical mechanisms of transition from laminar to turbulent flow in both internal and external aerodynamics. He has worked extensively on understanding and controlling flow separation in subsonic flows, the structure and evolution of coherent vortical structures, and instability development in jets and wall-bounded flows. More recently, his work has also included hydrogen microjet combustion, contributing insights into flame structure and transitional combustion phenomena. Through experimental fluid dynamics, Professor Kozlov has provided critical understanding into receptivity and non-linear wave development in boundary layers. His interdisciplinary approach connects fundamental physics with practical applications in aerospace, mechanical, and energy engineering.
Research Skills
Professor Kozlov is highly skilled in experimental fluid dynamics, specializing in flow visualization, instability measurements, and aerodynamic flow control. He possesses extensive expertise in laminar-turbulent transition analysis, boundary-layer receptivity, subsonic and transitional shear flows, and hydrogen combustion. His proficiency includes designing and operating low-turbulence wind tunnels, implementing hot-wire anemometry, and conducting flow diagnostics using advanced visualization and measurement techniques. He also has deep experience in the design of aerodynamic test setups, jet dynamics, and separation control mechanisms. His applied research has led to several patents in aerodynamic flow control. Professor Kozlov’s leadership in long-term experimental programs and international collaborations showcases his organizational and analytical capabilities, making him a critical contributor to experimental and theoretical advancements in fluid mechanics.
Publication Top Notes
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Westin KJA, Boiko AV, Klingmann BGB, Kozlov VV, Alfredsson PH, Experiments in a boundary layer subjected to free stream turbulence. Part 1, JFM, 1994
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Dovgal AV, Kozlov VV, Michalke A, Laminar boundary layer separation: instability and associated phenomena, Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 1994
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Boiko AV, The origin of turbulence in near-wall flows, Springer, 2002
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Boiko AV et al., Experiments in a boundary layer subjected to free stream turbulence. Part 2, JFM, 1994
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Boiko AV et al., Physics of transitional shear flows, Springer, 2011
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Kachanov YS, Kozlov VV, Levchenko VY, Origin of turbulence in boundary layer, Nauka, 1982
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Boiko AV et al., Возникновение турбулентности в пристенных течениях, Nauka, 1999
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Saric W, Levchenko V, Kozlov V, Forced and unforced subharmonic resonance, AIAA, 1984
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Bakchinov AA et al., Transition experiments in a boundary layer with embedded streamwise vortices, Physics of Fluids, 1995
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Klingmann BGB et al., Experiments on the stability of Tollmien-Schlichting waves, European Journal of Mechanics B, 1993
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Kozlov VV et al., Role of localized streamwise structures in the process of transition to turbulence, PMTF, 2002
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Kozlov GV et al., Influence of initial conditions at the nozzle exit on the structure of round jet, Thermophysics and Aeromechanics, 2008
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Bychkov NM, Dovgal AV, Kozlov VV, Magnus wind turbines as an alternative, Journal of Physics: Conf. Series, 2007
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Zverkov I, Zanin B, Kozlov V, Disturbances growth in boundary layers on classical and wavy surface wings, AIAA Journal, 2008
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Kozlov GR et al., Specific features of the flame structure of a pre-mixed hydrogen-oxygen mixture, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2024
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Kozlov VV et al., Diffusion combustion of microjets modulated by Dean vortices, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2023
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Kozlov VV et al., Features of the interaction of disturbances with the leading edge, Thermophysics and Aeromechanics, 2024
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Kozlov VV et al., Diffusion Combustion of Hydrogen in a Microjet from a Curvilinear Channel, Doklady Physics, 2023
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Kozlov VV et al., Distinctive Features of Plume Formation on Collision of Two Laminar Gas Jets, Fluid Dynamics, 2023
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Kozlov VV et al., Scenarios of combustion of plane hydrogen microjets, Conference Proceedings, 2024