Voith Hydro, GERMANY
Dr.-Ing. Jiri Koutnik graduated in 1993 at the University of Brno, (Czech Republic), and he gained his Dr. degree in 1998 from the same institution. He focused on the dynamics of hydraulic systems and turbines, with special focus on Pump Turbines. Since joining Voith Hydro in Germany in 2003 he has been dealing with the dynamics of complete power plants. He was Head of Basic Development department at Voith Hydro Holding since 2004 and he is Managing Director of Voith Hydro Engineering Center International since 2016.