Jubilee

The National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” is known in Ukraine and worldwide for its many scientific schools. Among them are the pioneering schools of chemical production processes and equipment, as well as polymer materials processing processes and equipment, established at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering (renamed the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology in 1999 and the Faculty of Automation, Industrial Engineering and Ecology in 2025). An invaluable contribution to the establishment and development of these two scientific schools was made by Yurii Yukhymovych Lukach, a participant in the Second World War, Doctor of Engineering, Honoured Professor of the university, Professor of the Department of Machinery and Equipment for Chemical and Petroleum Processing Industries, and Head of the Department from 1973 to 1999.

The history of Igor Sikorsky Polytechnic Institute is shaped by individuals whose achievements have defined the university's academic and human legacy for generations. One of the most distinguished among them is Professor Volodymyr Serhiiovych Kovalenko, whose contribution continues to inspire the university community. On June 20, 2026, the university marked the 85th anniversary of the birth of this outstanding scientist, whose research and teaching career was as focused and purposeful as the laser beam he devoted his life to mastering.

The Scientific Legacy of Professor Valentyn Chermalykh

🇺🇸 A delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, led by Jonas Stewart, Advisor for Press, Education, and Culture in the Public Diplomacy Division, participated in the grand opening. The event marked another chapter in the over 30-year history of KPI’s cooperation with American institutions.

Slavutych Branch of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute: History and Present Day

More than 30 years ago, the Hryhorii Synytsia Art Gallery was opened at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Today, his paintings adorn the foyer of the university’s Centre for Culture and Arts. In reality, however, they do far more than decorate the space. They speak, ask questions, and address us with the voices of our ancestors as we hurry past in the bustle of everyday life. Their creator—monumental artist, Boychukist, member of the Sixtiers generation, mentor, and teacher of a distinguished cohort of Ukrainian artists, Hryhorii Ivanovych Synytsia—through his talent and his entire life, embodied a profound love for and devotion to Ukraine’s national identity, its people, and its cultural heritage.

☑️ Kyiv Polytechnic Institute participated in the hearings of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans’ Rights on the topic “40 Years Since the Chernobyl Disaster: Current Realities and Future Challenges.”

For more than 30 years, the Research and Testing Center "Reliability" has been making a significant contribution to Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute as an important part of the university's research infrastructure. The Center serves as the university's testing and research unit, specializing in the evaluation of the physical and mechanical properties of materials and products, with particular emphasis on their strength and reliability under load.

On 31 March 2026, Professor Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Pilinskyi of the Department of Acoustic and Multimedia Electronic Systems, Faculty of Electronics, celebrated his 85th birthday. For more than 65 years, his distinguished life and professional career have been closely connected with Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

In recent decades, biotechnology has often been called one of the leading sectors driving societal development, and biotech terminology has recently become commonplace virtually worldwide. After all, who hasn’t heard of PCR tests or various types of viruses, some of which have crown-like structures?