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Dr. Dmitry Sizov is an Instructor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University. His research interests include Active Space Debris Removal, Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics, Re-entry Dynamics, Classical Mechanics.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Research interests
Active Space Debris Removal
Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics
Re-entry Dynamics
Classical Mechanics
Regular and Chaotic Dynamics
Teaching
Graduate Courses
MMAE 714 / DMAE 771 Space Flight Dynamics
MSC 602 / DMAE 701 Advanced Applied Mathematics
MMAE 701 / DMAE 703 Numerical Techniques for Engineers
DMAE 702 Current Research Literature
Undergraduate Courses
MAE 455 Flight Performance and Mechanics
ENG 200 Engineering Mathematics II: Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
MAE 307 Engineering Dynamics II
MAE302 Machine Elements Design
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Education/Academic qualification
Fluid Dynamics, PhD (Ru: Candidate of Technical Sciences), Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev
2009 → 2013
Award Date: Dec 4 2013
Mechanical Engineering, MSc (Ru: Specialist), Samara State Technical University
2002 → 2007
Award Date: Jun 13 2007
External positions
Researcher, Samara National Research University
2018 → 2023
Associate professor, Samara State Technical University
2014 → 2023
Assistant professor, Samara State Technical University
2010 → 2014
Instructor, Samara State Technical University
2007 → 2010
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Mathematical substantiation of an orbital experiment on space debris removal using tether towing by a nanosatellite with an aerodynamic brake
Sizov, D. A. (PI)
1/1/25 → 12/31/27
Project: Government
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A technology demonstration mission for active space debris removal combining tether towing and aerodynamic braking: Concept and design
Sizov, D., Ledkov, A. S., Aslanov, V. S. & Nurgazy, N., Nov 2026, In: Acta Astronautica. 248, p. 98-110 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chaos in pitch dynamics of monostable, bistable, and tristable satellites with damper in elliptical polar LEO/VLEO
Sizov, D. A. & Aslanov, V. S., Jan 2026, In: Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. 202, 117527.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rocket bodies removal by inflatable balloon: Attitude motion stabilization/destabilization and break-up altitude regulation
Sizov, D. & Aslanov, V. S., Nov 2025, In: Acta Astronautica. 236, p. 1203-1216 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Attitude Dynamics of Small Magnetic Axisymmetric Satellites in Near-Equatorial Low Earth Orbits/Very Low Earth Orbits
Sizov, D. A. & Aslanov, V. S., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. 47, 12, p. 2544-2559 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Large Debris Removal: Using Features of Attitude Motion for Load Factor Regulation during Re-Entry
Aslanov, V. S. & Sizov, D. A., Sept 2024, In: Aerospace. 11, 9, 786.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Passive and active devices for safe deorbiting and reentry of spent upper stages
Sizov, D. A. (Speaker)
Jun 6 2024 → Jun 7 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Perspective on Active Space Debris Removal Techniques
Sizov, D. A. (Speaker)
Apr 11 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Towards a Zero Debris Future: Insights from the 21st IAA Symposium on Space Debris
Sizov, D. A. (Speaker)
Feb 23 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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International Astronautical Congress 2023
Sizov, D. A. (Invited speaker)
Oct 2 2023 → Oct 6 2023Activity: Participating in event › Participation in conference
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Attitude Dynamics of Small Satellites in Circular Near-Equatorial LEO/VLEO
Sizov, D. A. (Speaker)
Oct 2 2023 → Oct 6 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation