Institute structure

Council of Young Scientists

The Council of Young Scientists of the S.P. Timoshenko Institute of Mechanics of the NAS of Ukraine supports the professional development of early-career researchers, postgraduate students and PhD holders, and promotes their participation in the scientific, educational and organisational life of the Institute.

Main areas of activity

The Council helps involve young scientists in active research work, supports professional contacts, and disseminates information on scientific events, grants, competitions, scholarships and opportunities for academic growth.

Support for research activity, professional development and career growth of young scientists.
Information support on grants, scholarships, conferences, schools, competitions and other opportunities.
Promotion of young researchers’ participation in conferences, seminars, schools, scientific and educational events.
Representation of the interests of young scientists within the Institute, the NAS of Ukraine and the broader scientific community.

Members of the Council

As of January 2026, the Council consists of 13 members.

Photo: Oleksandr L. Kipnis

Oleksandr L. Kipnis

Senior Researcher

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Photo: Serhii P. Orlenko

Serhii P. Orlenko

Senior Researcher

PhD in Applied Mathematics, specialty 113 “Applied Mathematics”

Photo: Vasyl M. Yurchuk

Vasyl M. Yurchuk

Deputy Head of Department

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Photo: Yurii O. Nazarchuk

Yurii O. Nazarchuk

Postgraduate Student

Photo: Oleksandr Kh. Ostos

Chair of the Council

Oleksandr Kh. Ostos

Senior Researcher

PhD in Applied Mathematics, specialty 113 “Applied Mathematics”

Vitalii O. Husak

Senior Researcher

PhD in Applied Mathematics, specialty 113 “Applied Mathematics”

Photo: Maksym Yu. Borysenko

Maksym Yu. Borysenko

Senior Researcher

Doctor of Technical Sciences

Anna V. Lysenko

Junior Researcher

Photo: Danylo M. Selivanov

Danylo M. Selivanov

Postgraduate Student

Photo: Oleksii I. Lesyk

Oleksii I. Lesyk

Postgraduate Student

Photo: Petro Yu. Kobzar

Petro Yu. Kobzar

Postgraduate Student

Photo: Anton S. Olkhovskyi

Anton S. Olkhovskyi

Postgraduate Student

Photo: Oleksandr A. Proshchenko

Oleksandr A. Proshchenko

Postgraduate Student

Regulatory basis

In its activity, the Council is guided by the current legislation of Ukraine, the Statutes of the NAS of Ukraine and of the Institute, resolutions and orders of the Presidium of the NAS of Ukraine, orders of the Director, decisions of the Academic Council, and the regulations governing councils of young scientists.