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Experience

2011–present: Kyiv National Construction and Architecture University / Professor of Department of Labor and Environmental Protection, Deputy Dean for Research on Faculty of Engineering Systems and Ecology

2011–2019: Journal “Pharmacist practice” / Journalist and editor of the scientific department of a specialized medical journal for pharmacists, doctors, students of the medical and pharmaceutical university

2000–2011: Company «Master Consulting» Ltd / Founder and Director

1994–2000: International environmental projects, teaching and business activities

Education & Scientific Degrees

2017 – Professor of Department of Labor and Environmental Protection on Faculty of Engineering Systems and Ecology of Kyiv National Construction and Architecture University

2017 – Doctor of Technical Science, specialization – “Environmental safety”, dissertation – “Scientific basis for monitoring of toxic elements environmental pollution with using myxomycetes”

2013 – Associate Professor of Department of Labor and Environmental Protection on Faculty of Engineering Systems and Ecology of Kyiv National Construction and Architecture University

2010 – PhD in Biological Sciences, specialization – “Mycology”, dissertation – “Taxonomic structure and ecological features of Myxomycetes in Ukrainian forests”

1991–1997: BSc in Botany on Biological Faculty of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

1988–1990: Kyiv Polytechnic Institute / Chemistry Faculty

Main Projects

• Erasmus+ CLimEd project (2021-2023 http://climed.network) Multilevel Local, Nation- and Regionwide Education and Training in Climate Services, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - development of competency-based curricula for continuous comprehensive training of specialists in the field of climate services in Ukraine as well as initiation and development of additional education in climate change for decision-makers, experts in climate-dependent economic sectors and the wider public, which are to contribute to stabilization of the national economy in the face of the climate change and its adaptation to the upcoming climate change.
• The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (2012) Myxomycetes conservation - evaluation of climate change impact on myxomycetes, mapping the distribution and Red Listing, workshops & lectures about problems of myxomycetes conservation for international scientific community.
• British Ecological Society project (2006-2010) Establishing a Network of Ecologists in Ukraine (coordinator) - seminars and consultations in universities, reserves, botanical gardens, and natural history museums
• Darwin Initiative projects (2007-2010) Microfungi conservation - after analyzing the global role of fungi in natural processes, was developed a “3F Flora, Fauna, Funga”
• Polish-Ukrainian Center for Public Education (2008) European integration, local development and environment - study of practical ways for Ukraine's integration into the European Union on example of Poland.
• British Council Small Environmental Projects Scheme (2004-2006) Planning, Management & Education for Sustainability on Ukraine’s Military Sites - training for ukrainian military, issued environmental manuals for conscripts and officers, developed an Environmental Management Plan for Military Sites, participated in military environmental conferences with the armed forces of NATO member states (UK, Belgium), organized conferences on military environment in Ukraine, established productive cooperation between the military of Ukraine and UK, participate on consultation in NATO Science Committee in Brussels.
• Global Biodiversity (USA 2006) Eumycetozoans Project - study of Myxomycetes on the tropical islands and in the deserts
• DEFRA project (2004-2005) Encouraging Sustainable Development of the Crimean South Coast
• All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (USA 2003-2004) Research of global biodiversity of Myxomycetes
• UK Darwin Initiative project (2002-2005) Recovering Ukraine's Lost Steppe Land - a unique opportunity
• Royal Netherlands Embassy project funded (1999-2000) Development of Ecological Tourism in Crimea
• UK Darwin Initiative project (1999-2002) Biodiversity Information in the former Soviet Union
• Royal Society project (1998-2000) Electronic Maps of Ukrainian Fungi & Plants
• UK Darwin Initiative projects (1994-1996) Fungi of Ukraine

Main International Congresses

• Species Survival Commission Leaders Meeting of International Union for Conservation of Nature (United Arab Emirates 2015, 2019)
• Organized Green building International Conference (Ukraine, KNUBA, 2019)
• International Congress on Systematics & Ecology of Myxomycetes (Japan 2017, China 2014, Brasil 2011, Mexico 2005, Belgium 2002)
• International Days for the Search and Study of Nivicolous Species of Myxomycetes (France 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2007, 2005; Italy 2018, 2015, 2013, 2006, 2004)
• Third International Congress on Fungal Conservation (Turkey 2013)
• President of 6th International Congress on Systematics & Ecology of Myxomycetes (Ukraine, Crimea 2008)
• Organized 19th International Days for the Search and Study of Nivicolous Species of Myxomycetes (Ukraine, Carpathian 2007)
• Congress Nature in Defence (Belgium 2005, UK 2004)
• XIV Congress of European Mycologists (Ukraine, Crimea 2003)

Main International Expeditions

• Research of Caribbean Myxomycetes (Guadeloupe 2019, Martinique 2018, 2017, 2016; Cuba 2002)
• Expedition for study nivicolous myxomycetes to Alps, Pyrenees National Park and Néouvielle National Nature Reserve (France 2018)
• Study of green building in Centre for Alternative Technology in North Wales (UK 2018)
• Research of Myxomycetes of isolated tropical islands (Seychelles 2016, 2015, 2011; Maldives 2012; La Reunion 2006)
• Study of fungi and Myxomycetes in Scotland (UK 2006)
• Study of military ecology in Scottish Highlands & Islands (UK 2005)
• Research of Desert Myxomycete (Kazakhstan 2004)
• Great Smoky Mountains Biodiversity Inventory Research of Myxomycetes (USA 2003)
• Study of British military training areas ecological facilities (UK 2003)
• Survey of first Myxomycetes reserve in Wales (UK 2000)
• Royal Geographical Society's First Ralph Brown Expedition (Ukraine 1998)
• British Mycological Society's Mycological Foray (Poland 1996)

Membership in professional associations

• Co-Chair of the Chytrid, Zygomycete, Downy Mildew, Slime Mould Specialist Group of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) (https://www.iucn-fungi.org)
• Leader and founder of NGO Ukrainian Ecological Society
• Founder member of International Society for Fungal Conservation
• Member of European Mycological Association
• Member of the editorial board of the journal "Environmental Safety and Nature Management"
• Member of the editorial board of the "USEFUL" online journal (https://useful.academy)
• Deputy Chief Editor in SVP4U (Public Benefit Corporation)
• Member of the Specialized Scientific Council D 26.056.10 at KNUCA (economic science)
• Member of the Specialized Scientific Council D 26.056.05 at KNUCA
• Expert of Section 9 "Environmental Protection" of the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine