Deep-Tech Engineer & Inventor

Plasma energy • Ozone restoration • R&D Leadership.
From concept → prototype → field deployment.

Nikolai Kulikov portrait

Expertise

Engineering specialist with 10+ years in innovative design & advanced manufacturing. I bridge the gap between theoretical physics and functional hardware.

Education

Volgograd State Technical University

Specialist Degree in Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc. equiv.)

Major: Launch & Technical Complexes of Missiles and Space Vehicles • 2014

How I Work (The R&D Loop)

01 Hypothesis

Define the physical limit we are trying to break.

02 Simulation

CAD & CFD modeling to reduce physical iteration costs.

03 Prototyping

Rapid fabrication (FDM, CNC, Breadboarding).

04 Validation

Data acquisition (Python/Excel) & failure analysis.

Selected Case Studies

High-Performance FDM Mod

Manufacturing • Firmware • Automation

  • Problem: Standard extruders failed to print soft TPU (Shore 65A) at scale.
  • Approach: Custom CoreXY rig + MKS Eagle 32-bit + Marlin Firmware rework.
  • Impact: 2,500+ units sold, 15% fuel savings for end-users.
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SkyForge Ozone Systems

Aerospace • CFD • Sensor Fusion

  • Problem: Validate ozone generation at -60°C and high-velocity airflow.
  • Approach: SolidWorks Flow CFD + Arduino sensor array integration.
  • Impact: Optimized aerodynamics & validated data acquisition logic.
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TorrideX Energy

Plasma Physics • High Voltage

  • Problem: Extract energy from plasma without thermal cycles.
  • Approach: 200W HV induction setup + ExB field manipulation.
  • Impact: Proof-of-concept for capacitive coupling; patent filed.
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Heavy Industry & Robotics

Complex CAD • Kinematics

  • Problem: Design assemblies for offshore & radiation zones.
  • Approach: Motion-compensated kinematics & shielding layouts.
  • Impact: Delivered operational algorithms for state enterprises.
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Recognition & Media

Open to R&D partnerships and engineering roles.

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