Her mission was to represent the winners of the 6th All-Ukrainian Competition for Students and Young Scientists with International Participation, “Youth Intellect: Rational Use of Natural Resources and Innovative Energy-Efficient Technologies 2026.” The award-winning young researchers presented their scientific achievements to the international academic community. Thanks to the support of the ConnectED Network, the young female researchers had an opportunity to showcase their work, connect with like-minded colleagues, and explore new prospects for professional development and international cooperation.

A particularly significant outcome of the visit was the recognition of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute’s institutional membership in the ConnectED Network, the German-Ukrainian University Network. This membership opens up new opportunities for joint scientific research, educational projects, and long-term international partnerships.

As part of the visit, Iryna Shkilniuk and her colleagues also participated in Days of Ukraine 2026 in Brandenburg, held at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in Wildau and in Berlin. The event focused on Ukrainian-German scientific cooperation.

This year’s event was particularly significant as it marked the 10th anniversary of the German-Ukrainian Academic Society (DUAG), an organization that promotes scientific partnerships between Ukraine and Germany and supports the integration of Ukrainian science into the European academic community.

The extensive programme brought together researchers, university representatives, and members of international research networks. Participants discussed prospects for joint research, opportunities to participate in Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and NATO programmes, as well as new initiatives in sustainable development, environmental safety, and the training of early-career researchers.

Professor Serhii Boichenko, Head of the Department, ranked second among researchers in the field of “Safe and Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency,” placing him among the top-ranked researchers in this area.

Inclusion in this prestigious national ranking recognizes a high level of scientific excellence and dedication to research. This recognition at the national level highlights both Professor Boichenko’s personal contribution and the chosen development strategy of our Department and Institute as a research unit where educational innovation is grounded in scientific research and development.

The results are available in the open-access interactive dashboard of the National Researcher System. It allows users to explore rankings by research field, institution, and region, as well as search for individual researchers by name.

As part of the UNIDO Global Greenchem Innovation Network Programme (GGINP), the GreenChem Demo Day 2026 was held in Kyiv on September 16, marking the completion of the GreenChem 2026 accelerator programme.

The Demo Day provided an opportunity to present the results of this work to the professional community and potential partners.

Eleven teams presented their greentech and greenchem projects and solutions to the jury, answered questions from experts, and received professional feedback and recommendations for further development of their technologies.

PolyFuel — a modular, automated, energy-efficient technology for the pyrolysis of plastic waste that enables its conversion into gasoline components for both aviation and automotive applications, while also generating additional electricity — was developed by a team from the Department under the leadership of Professor Serhii Boychenko. The project won first place.

As the Demo Day winner, PolyFuel will participate in the Global Demo Day in Vienna in November 2026, which will take place as part of the UNIDO Circular Economy and Green Industry Week.

This recognition confirms the high technological and innovative potential of the development created by researchers from the Department of Automation of Electromechanical Complexes and Control Systems (AEMCCS), Educational and Scientific Institute of Energy and Electronics, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

The PolyFuel team expresses its sincere gratitude to the GGINP UNIDO organizers, mentors, and the academic and professional communities for their support, expert evaluation, and assistance in further improving the project.

The next stage is a major responsibility: bringing the technology to the international arena and moving toward its further implementation in the real economy.

The event took place at the Schneider Electric Innovation Hub in Kyiv and brought together representatives of industry, design organizations, higher education institutions, and professionals from the electrical engineering sector.

Throughout the day, participants became acquainted with Schneider Electric’s latest developments in the fields of automation, power supply systems, and the digitalization of energy infrastructure. Particular interest was generated by presentations focused on power quality monitoring solutions, the modern ETAP software package for power system design, large-scale energy storage systems, Microgrid technologies, and digital substation concepts.

Participants also had the opportunity to explore the company’s educational and demonstration stands, modern industrial automation equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and solutions for developing intelligent process control systems.

An important part of the seminar was the discussion of future prospects for the energy sector in the context of digital transformation, improved energy efficiency, and the integration of renewable energy sources. The information presented is particularly relevant to the educational and research activities of the department, as many of the showcased solutions align with current trends in the development of electromechanical and energy systems.

Participation in the seminar contributed to enhancing the professional awareness of both students and faculty members regarding modern technologies and equipment. It also provided an excellent opportunity to establish new professional contacts, exchange experience with industry representatives, and discuss prospects for further cooperation between the department and Schneider Electric.

The Department of AEMC expresses its gratitude to Schneider Electric for organizing this informative and valuable event, for its openness to cooperation with the academic community, and for its support of engineering education development in Ukraine.

These three days marked the culmination of four years of hard work, sleepless nights, practical research, and professional growth for our students. Despite the challenges of today, our future power engineers demonstrated a high level of knowledge, the relevance of their chosen research topics, and their readiness to address the complex challenges facing the modern energy sector.

The Examination Committee highlighted:

• The graduates’ strong theoretical background;
• The practical value of the presented projects, many of which focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency;
• The students’ confidence and well-reasoned responses during the defense.

What comes next?

New horizons await our graduates. Some will pursue professional careers and contribute to strengthening our country’s energy independence in industry and business, while others will continue their studies in Master’s programs and strive for new academic and scientific achievements.

We sincerely congratulate our Bachelor’s graduates on this significant accomplishment!

We wish you boundless energy, peaceful skies, confidence in your abilities, and outstanding success in your professional careers. You are the future of our energy industry!

We would also like to express our gratitude to the members of the Examination Committee for their objectivity and to the academic supervisors for their guidance, support, and mentorship.

The green chemistry startup presented by our team is “PolyFuel: Automated Plastic-to-Gasoline Technology.”

On May 7, participants had the opportunity to get acquainted with one another, present their projects, work on validating their ideas, and receive the first tools and guidance for further development of their solutions.

Ahead lie several months of mentoring, partnership building, and the transformation of innovative concepts into practical solutions for a sustainable future.

The Green Chemistry Accelerator is implemented within the framework of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) project “Global Green Chemistry Innovation and Network Programme (GreenChem)”, with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The programme is implemented by the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering at Yale University (USA), while the national implementing partner is the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre (RECPC).

The participants were welcomed by Professor Oksana Vovk, Director of the ES IEE. The plenary session was moderated by Professor Serhii Boichenko, Head of the Department of Automation of Electrical Engineering and Mechatronic Complexes. During the plenary session, warm words of remembrance and gratitude for Professor Chermalykh’s creative professional contribution and fruitful collaboration were expressed by:

• Oleh Sinchuk, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Kryvyi Rih National University;
• Serhii Kovbasa, Head of the Department of Automation of Electromechanical Systems and Electric Drives, Faculty of Electric Power Engineering and Automatics, Igor Sikorsky KPI;
• Oleh Yurchenko, Head of the Department of Transistor Converters, Institute of Electrodynamics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine;
• Mykola Serhiienko, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Geoengineering, ES IEE.

The conference program featured more than 30 presentations, each addressing important issues related to automation and the improvement of energy efficiency.

Among the participants were representatives of Kryvyi Rih National University, the Institute of General Energy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi Kremenchuk National University, the Institute of Electrodynamics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, as well as researchers and academic staff from the ES IEE, the Faculty of Electric Power Engineering and Automatics, and the Faculty of Chemical Technology of Igor Sikorsky KPI.

The sectional meetings were organized into three thematic areas:

• Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Technologies, and Energy Efficiency;
• Electric Drives, Electromechanical Systems, and Industrial Automation;
• Intelligent Control Systems, Automation, and Digital Technologies.

Engaging and up-to-date presentations delivered by Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students attracted considerable interest from both in-person and online audiences. The sessions were marked by lively professional discussions, constructive exchanges of ideas, and the identification of promising directions for future research and development.

The conference demonstrated that true synergy emerges when experienced stakeholders, professors, and students come together in one environment to discuss challenges and jointly seek solutions to pressing issues in the energy sector. It is precisely within such a collaborative and communicative atmosphere that the true value of academic and professional interaction is realized.

The newspaper “Kyiv Polytechnic” has published the article “The Scientific Heritage of Professor Valentyn Chermalyk”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the prominent scientist, Professor of the Department of Automation of Electrotechnical and Mechatronic Complexes at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Valentyn Mykolayovych Chermalyk.

The article highlights the main stages of the professor’s scientific and teaching activities, his contribution to the development of electric drive automation, microprocessor-based control systems, and the establishment of the department’s scientific school. It also includes memories shared by colleagues and students about his many years of work, organizational activities, and significant influence on the development of the electromechanical field in Ukraine.

The publication honors the memory of Professor V.M. Chermalyk and his outstanding scientific heritage, which remains relevant today for the advancement of modern automation and mechatronic systems.

The AEMC Department actively participated in the KPI Open Day at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, which this year brought together a large number of prospective students, their parents, and everyone planning to connect their future with engineering and technology.

📌 Throughout the day, we introduced our guests to our educational programs, research areas, and practical opportunities available for students. We spoke about modern energy systems, alternative energy, particularly bioenergy and hydrogen technologies, engineering solutions, and career prospects.

⚙️ Representatives of the AEMC Department together with student volunteers conducted tours of the laboratory facilities and consistently demonstrated that education is not only about theory, but also about real participation in projects, research, and the creation of innovations. We are shaping an educational environment where students develop personally, grow professionally, and become part of a strong professional community.

A photo report is attached! Let’s build the future together!

📹 A recording of the KPI Open Day presentations is available at:
https://youtube.com/live/r3jTO2B8DuE

We sincerely thank everyone who visited our location! We will be glad to see you among the students of the AEMC Department of the Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute 💙💛

This success is the result of systematic teamwork under the supervision of:
🔹 PhD (Engineering), Associate Professor Alla Vasylivna Bosak;
🔹 Doctor of Engineering, Professor, Head of the AEMC Department Serhii Valeriiovych Boichenko.

The research received high evaluations from the international expert committee for its depth of analysis and technical validity. The results of participation in the International Student Research Paper Competition “Black Sea Science 2026” once again confirmed the high level of specialist training at the Department of Automation of Electrotechnical and Mechatronic Complexes.

We congratulate Vitalii and the academic supervisors on this achievement!