SSI “Institute for Single Crystals” Recognized for Its Contribution to Training a New Generation of Ukrainian Scientists.

     The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES) has awarded SSI "Institute for Single Crystals" of the NAS of Ukraine a Letter of Appreciation, recognizing the Institution's leadership in the number of winners of the project-based PhD programme and its commitment to training a new generation of Ukrainian researchers.
     The award was received by Academician of the NAS of Ukraine, Deputy Director General of SSI, and Director of the Institute of Functional Materials Chemistry of the SSI Valentyn Chebanov.
Another award from the MES was presented to Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry Alexander Kyrychenko, Head of the O.V. Shishkin Department of X-ray Diffraction Studies and Computational Chemistry of the Institute of Functional Materials Chemistry of the SSI and Head of the Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. He was recognized for his leadership in the National Researchers System in the field of "Chemistry, Chemical Technologies and Pharmacy".

   The awards ceremony took place on 10 November 2026 during the Ukrainian Science Forum in Kyiv, attended by both SSI researchers. The Forum brought together representatives of the scientific community, government authorities, international organizations, and business. It was organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and UNESCO Ukraine, with the support of the Government of Flanders.

    The Forum participants focused on the future of Ukrainian science in wartime, addressing key issues such as research funding, international cooperation, the practical application of scientific developments, support for young researchers, and the preservation of the country's scientific potential.
   For SSI, these priorities are an integral part of its daily work. The Institution continues to develop its research areas and international partnerships, support young scientists, engage PhD students in research projects, and create opportunities for the professional development of a new generation of researchers.
    It is essential that young scientists have the opportunity to pursue their own ideas, contribute to high-level research, and see a future for themselves in Ukrainian science. We are pleased that the Institution's work has received this recognition.

    P.S. The SSI team sincerely congratulates Roman Lesyk, Honorary Doctor of SSI "Institute for Single Crystals" of the NAS of Ukraine and Professor, on receiving a Letter of Appreciation from the MES in recognition of his leadership in the National Researchers System.