Dr. Alexandre Gorodkov | Biomechanics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexandre Gorodkov , Bakulev National Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery , Russia.

Dr. Alexandre Gorodkov, PhD, DSc 🎓, is a leading physiologist and biomedical researcher based in Russia 🇷🇺. With over four decades of experience in cardiovascular research ❤️, he currently heads the Experimental Department at the Bakulev Research Centre for Cardiovascular Surgery 🏥. His work explores the hydrodynamics and biomechanics of blood flow 💧 and the biological testing of cardiovascular implants 🔬. Trained at Moscow State University and internationally at INSERM in France 🇫🇷, Dr. Gorodkov is widely recognized for advancing artificial heart devices 🫀 and blood flow analysis. He has received prestigious awards and secured major research grants 🏅💼.

Professional Profile

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Education & Experience

🎓 Education

• 1974–1979: Physiology, Biological Faculty, Moscow State University 🧠

• 1986: PhD in Physiology, Moscow State University 📘

• 2004: Doctorate (DSc) in Physiology, Moscow State University 🎖️

• 1992–1993 & 1998: Postdoctoral training in Biocompatibility of Synthetic Materials, INSERM U.442, France 🇫🇷

💼 Professional Experience

• 1979–1987: Junior Researcher, Bakulev Research Centre 🧪

• 1987–2001: Senior Researcher, Bakulev Research Centre 🔬

• 2001–2008: Principal Researcher, Bakulev Research Centre 🏥

• 2008–Present: Head of Experimental Department, Bakulev Research Centre 🧬

Summary Suitability

Dr. Alexandre Gorodkov is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with over four decades of pioneering work in cardiovascular biomechanics, physiological modeling, and medical implant testing. As Head of the Experimental Department at the Bakulev Research Centre for Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Gorodkov has led transformative research efforts that have significantly advanced our understanding of swirling and pulsatile blood flow dynamics and the hydrodynamic behavior of the heart and great vessels.

Professional Development

Dr. Gorodkov has led numerous experimental cardiovascular research projects 🫀, combining advanced physiological testing with cutting-edge surgical procedures 🔍. His expertise includes certified implant testing, hydrodynamics of blood flow, and heart morphometry 🧫. His postdoctoral studies at INSERM, France, expanded his focus to biocompatibility of synthetic materials 🧪. Over the years, he has actively collaborated with international researchers 🌍 and contributed to scientific symposia in Europe. With a strong foundation in experimental physiology and a practical approach to device evaluation, Dr. Gorodkov remains an influential figure in cardiovascular innovation and translational research 🚀.

Research Focus 

Dr. Gorodkov’s research focuses on cardiovascular biomechanics, particularly the hydrodynamic structure of pulsatile blood flow 🫀💧. His work bridges physiology, fluid mechanics, and biomedical engineering to study heart function and the behavior of blood through artificial and biological structures 🧠🔬. He has pioneered quantitative methods for assessing blood flow patterns in the heart’s left ventricle and aorta, as well as the right heart and pulmonary trunk 💡. His findings contribute to the development of next-generation mechanical valves and circulatory assist devices, improving outcomes for cardiovascular patients worldwide 🌍⚙️.

Awards & Honors

• 🥇 1986: PhD Thesis on Left Artificial Ventricle and Heart Unloading

• 🏆 2004: Doctoral Thesis on Pulsatile Blood Flow Hydrodynamics

• 🎖️ 2013: Burakovsky Award for development of a new mechanical aortic valve prosthesis

• 💰 2012–2014: RFBR Grant – “Quantitative analysis of blood transportation in the circulatory system”

• 💼 2015–2017: RFBR Grant – “Study of blood flow patterns in the right heart and pulmonary trunk”

Publication Top Notes

1. Parametric Search for Optimal Channel Shape for Swirling Blood Flow in the Heart and Main Vessels
   Y.E. Zharkov, A.V. Agafonov, A.Y. Gorodkov, L.A. Bockeria
   Doklady Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2025
   👉 Explores optimal geometries for facilitating efficient swirling blood flow through major cardiac vessels.

2. Experimental and Model Study of a Swirling Fluid Flow in a Converging Channel As a Simulation of Blood Flow in the Heart and Aorta
   Y.E. Zharkov, S.T. Zhorzholiani, A.A. Sergeev, A.Y. Gorodkov, L.A. Bockeria
   Doklady Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2024
   👉 Demonstrates both computational and experimental techniques for modeling cardiac blood dynamics.

3. Screening Assessment of Thrombogenicity of Candidate Bioceramic Material of Zirconium Oxide (IV) in Ex Vivo Experiment
   A.A. Sergeev, A.V. Agafonov, A.Y. Gorodkov, Y.M. Tsygankov
   👉 Evaluates the thrombogenic behavior of zirconium oxide-based bioceramics intended for use in cardiovascular implants.

4. Morphofunctional Changes of the Aorta That Occur with a Local Violation of Its Elastic-Deformational Properties
   Y.M. Tsygankov, U.V. Romanova, S.T. Zhorzholiani, A.Y. Gorodkov, L.A. Bockeria
   Grudnaya i Serdechno-Sosudistaya Khirurgiya, 2024
   👉 Investigates how focal stiffening in aortic tissues affects vascular function.

Conclusion

With exceptional leadership in experimental cardiovascular research, a legacy of innovative contributions to heart flow modeling and valve development, and impactful collaborations across disciplines and borders, Dr. Alexandre Gorodkov exemplifies the spirit of the Best Researcher Award. His commitment to advancing life-saving biomedical solutions and his scientific excellence make him a truly deserving recipient of this prestigious honor. 🌟🧠