The First Doctoral Dissertation Defense Took Place at the Specialized Academic Council D 64.051.05 of Karazin University

On February 5, a doctoral dissertation defense took place at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University within the specialized academic council D 64.051.05 for the awarding of a Doctor of Economic Sciences degree.

The chair of the academic council, Professor Viktoriia Prokhorova, Head of the Department of Economics and Management at the Education and Research Institute "Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogics Academy," noted that the establishment of this specialized academic council in December 2024 confirms the high level of scientific research conducted at the university and contributes to the further development of academic traditions.

The first candidate to successfully complete this stage was Svitlana Shepelenko, a doctoral student from the Department of Economics and Management. Her research, supervised by Professor Viktoriia Chobitok, received high praise from the council members and was recognized as a significant contribution to the field of economic science.

This first defense symbolizes the opening of new opportunities for researchers striving to make a meaningful impact on the development of economic science and practice in Ukraine.

The work of the specialized academic council will facilitate the training of highly qualified researchers, strengthen international scientific cooperation, and further integrate Ukrainian economic science into the global academic community.