V I NaoumovV. I. Naoumov is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Central Connecticut State University. His areas of the scientific interest are: chemical kinetics, aerothermochemistry, and combustion in aerospace propulsion systems and autmotive engines. He has thirty-five years of experience with teaching and performing research for leading aerospace companies. Dr Naoumov is a Distinguished Scientist of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan; Recipient of the Outstanding Research Award of the USSR State Committee for Public Education and Central Committee of Trade Unions for Education and Science; and Recipient of the ASME 2018 Distinguished Engineer of the Year Award. Read More Read Less