Prof. Dr Ivan Belmas | Dnipro State Technical University | Ukraine
Prof. Ivan Vasilyovych Belmas is a distinguished Ukrainian mechanical engineer specializing in mechanical equipment of metallurgical plants. With over five decades of academic and research excellence, he currently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Equipment at DSTU. A Doctor of Technical Sciences, he has contributed extensively to machine dynamics, structural mechanics, and welding technologies. Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English (B1), Prof. Belmas is widely respected for his expertise in composite materials and mechanical assemblies. His leadership, mentorship, and prolific publications have significantly shaped industrial mechanical engineering and materials science in Eastern Europe.
Profile
Education
Prof. Belmas earned his mechanical engineering degree in 1972 from the Dniprodzerzhynsk Industrial Institute, specializing in mechanical equipment for metallurgical plants. He completed his Ph.D. at the Dnipropetrovsk Mining Institute and later obtained his Doctor of Technical Sciences degree, focusing on Mining Machines (05.05.06) and Dynamics and Strength of Machines (05.02.09). His academic journey includes advanced training at the National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine and the Varna Free University (Bulgaria). He has consistently pursued continuing education and certifications, including digital competencies and CAD technologies, ensuring his expertise remains aligned with evolving industry standards.
Experience
Prof. Ivan Belmas has held multiple academic and leadership positions, including Professor and Head of Departments at DSTU. His teaching covers subjects like CAD systems, design of machine-building plants, and structural stress theory. He previously served as a senior research fellow at the Dnipro Mining University and senior lecturer in graphics. From 1981 to 1994, he led the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technologies. Over the years, he has demonstrated strong organizational, methodological, and scientific leadership, mentoring students and coordinating faculty development. His administrative experience ensures effective academic governance and strategic development in mechanical engineering education.
Research Interests
Prof. Belmas’s research focuses on the stress-strain behavior of composite materials, rubber-cable traction elements, and mechanical assemblies under dynamic and static loads. He has conducted extensive studies on cable rope diagnostics, failure mechanisms, and structural integrity of metallurgical machinery. His work in modeling, design optimization, and fatigue analysis is applied in conveyor systems and mine lifting equipment. He is also passionate about CAD integration in mechanical design, orthotropic materials, and energy-efficient mechanical systems. Prof. Belmas collaborates actively on interdisciplinary projects, blending theory with practical engineering applications to advance the reliability and durability of industrial components.
Awards and Honors
Prof. Belmas holds numerous national and international recognitions for his scientific contributions. He has authored more than 35 high-impact publications in Scopus and Web of Science journals. His research has earned him professional awards from the National Mining University and DSTU. He holds multiple patents in Ukraine, including for stress-monitoring systems and protective devices for cable mechanisms. He was honored with certificates of excellence for academic leadership and innovation in mechanical engineering. Prof. Belmas’s work is frequently cited and acknowledged at major conferences and by professional engineering bodies, reflecting his prominent standing in the research community.
Publications Top Notes
Development of a system for continuous automatic monitoring of the cable rope condition – Strength of Materials, Vol. 54(5), 2022.
Stress state of elastic shell of rubber-cable belt during displacement of cables – E3S Web of Conferences, 2019.
Stress-strain state of a composite rope with cable breakages – UNIVERSITAS Publishing, 2022.
Influence of changes in rubber properties on stress state of cable traction elements – National Mining University, No. 61, 2020,
Justification of research on diagnostic methods for variable cross-section rope – National Mining University, No. 64, 2021.
Algorithm for calculating the strength of a conveyor belt with holes – DSTU, 2020
Stress state of the grinding tool under tangential force – National University of Health Sciences, No. 3, 2022
Cable rope rupture analysis – DSTU Kamianske, No. 1(40), 2022
Requirements for mechanical properties of overhead conveyor belt – DSTU, 2020
Strength of a rubber cable stay with connection defects – Strength of Materials, 2023
Conclusion
Prof. Ivan Belmas exemplifies academic excellence, research innovation, and leadership in mechanical engineering. With profound expertise in stress mechanics, composite structures, and automated design, he has shaped both Ukrainian and international scientific discourse. His commitment to education, demonstrated through comprehensive lectures and mentorship, continues to influence new generations of engineers. The breadth of his scholarly output and practical inventions addresses critical challenges in industrial mechanics. As a researcher, educator, and administrator, Prof. Belmas remains a pillar of engineering science, deserving recognition for his lifelong dedication to advancing materials science and mechanical technology on a global scale.