Vitalii Pasichnyk

Chairman of the Supervisory Board / Scientific & Innovation Leadership

Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Science Park of Additive Technologies Sikorsky Challenge, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine.

One of Ukraine’s leading scientists in the field of mechanical engineering and computer-integrated technologies, with many years of experience managing scientific and innovation activities at the national level.

Expertise

  • computer-integrated mechanical engineering technologies
  • systems engineering and management of science-intensive projects
  • additive technologies and modern manufacturing
  • strategic development of science and innovation
  • management of scientific and educational ecosystems

Leadership and Management Experience

  • Vice-Rector for Research at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (2018–2024)
  • Head of the Department of Integrated Mechanical Engineering Technologies
  • Leader and initiator of innovative educational and engineering projects (including Formula Student KPI)
  • Drives the strategic development of the Science Park, integrating science, education and business, and building partnerships at the national and international levels.

Scientific Achievements

  • author of more than 250 scientific papers, patents and educational materials
  • Doctor of Technical Sciences (2009), Professor (2012)
  • has trained scientific personnel and is developing an engineering school
  • In 2026 he was awarded the state title of “Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine”

Impact

  • building a modern engineering school and training highly qualified specialists
  • development of innovation infrastructure and science parks
  • implementation of digital and additive technologies in industry
  • support for large-scale scientific and technical projects (including space and engineering initiatives)

Approach

  • Works within the logic of strategic innovation development: science → technology → implementation → impact
  • Creates the core value for the Science Park ecosystem, combining fundamental science, engineering and real-world implementation of innovation.