Konstantin’s background is the numerical simulation for the area of electromagnetic launch technology, where he got his PhD in physics and mathematics (mathematical modelling, numerical methods and software applications). Having graduated from the Moscow Aviation Institute in 1988 Konstantin worked as a researcher in three Russian and Ukrainian institutes involved in electromagnetic launch technology until 1998 when he joined CST as a Head of Consultancy. The areas of expertise comprise general space technology, the use of space remote sensing data for the prospecting of oil and mineral resources, materials science and space grade electronic components.