THEMATIC EDITOR

Technology and machinery of light industry and machine building

	Vladimir Gorbachik   Position: Educational Institution «Vitebsk State Technological University» University Chairholder of "Design and Technology of Leather Articles"   Academic Degree, Rank: Doctor of Science (in Engineering), Professor Field of Research: Anthropometry, biomechanics, material science and design of leather articles.
Publication activity	RSCI– h-index (RSCI) is 8 (September, 2020)
Membership in scientific organizations, academies, councils, etc.:
Reviewer for international scientific journals included into Scopus and ISI databases:	• Member of Editorial Boards:  Journals "Leather & Footwear", "Design and Technologies",  International Proceedings  "Technical Regulations: Basics for Quality of Goods and Services" (Shakhty, Russian Federation)

key publications:

• Borisova, Т.М. Research of Distribution of Loading on Bottom Foot Surfaces in Footwear with Various Heel Height / Т.М. Borisova, V.Е. Gorbachik // Proceedings of Higher Educational Institutions – Technology of Light industry. – St. Petersburg. 2011. - №3. – pp.81-84.

• Borisova Т.М. Ways of Testing Shank Stiffeners, Insole Knots and Shank Region on their Acerbity / Т. М. Borisova, V. Е. Gorbachik // Design and Technology. – 2015. - 45. № (87). pp. 44.

• Gorbachik, V.Е. Evaluation of Heat-Proofing Properties of Upper Packages of Materials of Industrial Shoes / V.Е. Gorbachik, А. А. Kuznetsov, R.N. Tomasheva // Vestnik of Vitebsk State Technological University. – 2015. - Issue 28. - pp. 41-49.

• Milyushkova, Yu.V. Anthropometrical Analysis of Children's Feet of Preschool Age / Yu.V. Milyushkova, V.Е. Gorbachik // Vestnik of Vitebsk State Technological University, 2010, issue 19. - pp. 62-67.

• Furashova, S.L. Study of Cooling Effect on Shape Retention of Materials Packs for Shoe Upper / S.L. Furashova , V.Е. Gorbachik // Design and Technology. – 2009. - № 11. - pp. 87-90.