Vladimir Nikolaevich Vasilyev (born April 1, 1951[1] in Stavropol[2]) is a Russian scientist, researcher, professor and acting rector at ITMO University (since 1996).

Dr. Vasilyev graduated from Leningrad Polytechnic Institute named after Kalinin in 1974 with a degree in thermal physics.

"[1][4] From 1978 till 1983 he worked at the Stavropol Polytechnic Institute where he held the positions of senior researcher, then assistant and associate professor.

[5] The President of the Russian Federation Award of 2005 recognized the achievements of the team that included the dean of IT and Programming Department Dr. Parfenov and Computer Technologies Department assistants Elizarov and Stankevich for their work "Concept development and organizational structure, teaching materials and software for an innovative system of training highly qualified personnel in the field of IT.

It was also his initiative to launch and publish "ITMO University Science and Technology Gazette," that is now among the leading peer-reviewed journals of the Higher Attestation Commission.

[12] In an interview to Fontanka.ru, Vasilyev noted that his income comes from contracts with the Ministry of Education and Science as well as research and instruction.

Instrumentation," “Optical Journal," is a member of Government of St. Petersburg Research Council, National Personnel Training Fund, as well as international scientific societies and working groups.

[26] The candidacy was approved by 40 members of the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg[27] and in May the rector was awarded the designation "Honored Citizen of St.

[29] March 6, 2022 after Russian invasion of Ukraine (2022) he signed a letter in support of the actions of President Vladimir Putin.