V.A. Stennikov is one of the leading experts in the field of heat and power systems, the developer of the methodology for modeling, calculating, optimizing pipeline systems in the energy sector, managing their development and operation, and district heating systems. His work significantly increases the level of validity and effectiveness of decision making on the development and reconstruction of energy systems, and their management and control. He is an author, and co-author of more than 600 published research contributions.