
Andrey Somov
Contributing author
PhD in Economics, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Production Management, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Contributing author
PhD in Economics, Senior Lecturer at the Higher School of Production Management, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Born and lives in Saint Petersburg. Professional interests were formed at the intersection of engineering, economics, production management, and modern digital technologies.
Received higher education at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, graduating in technical physics and radiophysics. Later continued studies in management, earned a master's degree, completed postgraduate studies, and in 2023 defended a dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Economic Sciences.
Began professional career in the engineering and research field, working with physical and technical systems, analytical instrumentation, and high-tech equipment. Subsequently focused on operation, diagnostics, and service support of industrial X-ray inspection systems for cargo, container, and railway control.
Since 2023, works as a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Production Management at SPbPU. Conducts educational and research activities in the field of production management, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, neural network technologies, and management decision support systems.
Research interests are related to the application of artificial intelligence and neural networks in organizational management, logistics, industrial analytics, HR analytics, digital twins, and social and labor relations in megacities. Is the author and co-author of scientific publications, registered computer programs, and a participant in research projects.
Lives and works in Saint Petersburg. Speaks Russian and English.