Andrei Volkov

Andrei Volkov is a prominent figure in Russian education and management with extensive experience in academia and leadership roles. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Expertise

Andrei Volkov holds a PhD in Economics and an MBA, demonstrating his expertise in both theoretical research and practical business applications. He also has a background in nuclear physics, having graduated as a Specialist in Nuclear Engineering from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) in 1984.2

Professional Experience

Academic Roles

• Professor at Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO since 20073
• First Dean of Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO from 2006 to 20133
• Vice-Rector and Director for Top Executive Personnel Training Programmes at Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) from 2002 to 20053

Leadership Positions

• Currently serves as Head of Public Strategy Institute at Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO (since July 2018)2
• Scientific Supervisor of the Center for International Cooperation in Education Development (CICED) of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration1
• Advisor to the Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation14

Other Notable Roles

• Rector of Togliatti Academy of Management from 1991 to 200223
• Research fellow at the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors from 1984 to 199123
• President of the Russian Mountaineering Federation from 2003 to 20102

Contributions and Expertise

Andrei Volkov is recognized as an expert on higher education in Russia. He has been involved in various initiatives to reform and modernize the Russian education system, including:

• Spearheading an expert team that developed a program on reforming Russia's higher education system1
• Leading a group of experts from G8 countries on Russia's initiatives in education in 20061
• Contributing to the development of international programs in Russia, including World Bank Education Loan activities1

His research interests include assessment, teacher development, lesson study, and problem-solving in education.1