Mr. Gregory Shahnovsky | Oxygen Analyzer | Best Industrial Sensing Technology Award
Mr. Gregory Shahnovsky, Modcon Systems Ltd., United Kingdom
Gregory Shahnovsky is a highly accomplished technology-driven executive with over three decades of experience in the chemical and petroleum industries, specializing in process control, instrumentation, and industrial optimization. He currently serves as the President of Modcon Group and Chairman of GSA-EPC Projects Ltd., where he has led the development and global implementation of advanced process analyzers and control solutions. His leadership has propelled Modcon to a market-leading position in the field of industrial measurement and automation technologies. Gregory holds a Ph.D. in Measuring and Information Systems and an M.Sc. in Process Control & Instrumentation from the Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry. He also earned an M.A. in Business Administration for high-tech companies from the University of Haifa. Beginning his career as an instrumentation engineer, he has held progressive roles from field service to top-level management. An active member of the International Society of Automation, Gregory is the author of numerous scientific publications and a contributor to award-winning technical communities. He holds patents in measurement technologies and is a frequent speaker at international industry conferences. Fluent in English, Russian, Hebrew, Azeri, and Turkish, his global outlook is reflected in his professional achievements and personal interests, which include sports, computers, music, and travel.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability: Dr. Gregory Shahnovsky – Best Industrial Sensing Technology Award
Dr. Gregory Shahnovsky is an exceptional candidate for the Best Industrial Sensing Technology Award, with over 30 years of pioneering leadership and technical expertise in the fields of process control, instrumentation, and industrial sensing. His work has directly impacted the chemical and petroleum industries, enabling optimization, safety, and efficiency at a global scale.
Education
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1999–2000: M.A. in Business Administration for Engineering and High-Tech Companies, University of Haifa, Israel
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1989–1990: Ph.D. in Measuring & Information Systems, Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry
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1979–1984: M.Sc. in Process Control & Instrumentation for Process Industries, Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry
Work Experience
Modcon Group (1991 – Present)
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1991–1993: Service Engineer
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1993–1999: Applications Engineer
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1999–2000: Deputy General Manager
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2000–2012: CEO & General Manager
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2012–Present: President
Previous Employment – Bakconditioner, Baku, Azerbaijan (1984–1990)
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1984–1985: Instrumentation Engineer
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1985–1987: Senior Instrumentation Engineer
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1987–1990: Leading Instrumentation Engineer & Head of Young Specialists and Sciences Association
Achievements
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Over 30 years of professional experience in the chemical and petroleum industries
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Led Modcon Group to profitability and market leadership in process analyzers and control solutions
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Chairman of GSA-EPC Projects Ltd.
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Developed innovative technologies in online process analysis and refinery optimization
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Proficient in multi-language communication (English, Russian, Hebrew, Azeri, Turkish)
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Author of numerous technical publications and speaker at major international industry conferences
Awards and Honors
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Registered patents in measurement and instrumentation:
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Iterative measuring converter of RLC parameters
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Measuring device for high-accuracy capacitance measurement
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Active member of the International Society of Automation
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Recognized contributor to award-winning scientific and technical communities