Kharkiv National University Alumna Ksenia Minakova Made History by Representing Ukraine for the First Time at the World Summit on "Advancing Science, Creating Technologies for a Better World" in Singapore

Researcher from Kharkiv, Ksenia Minakova, represented Ukraine at the World Summit "Advancing Science, Creating Technologies for a Better World" in Singapore.

From January 8 to 12, she participated in the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2024, a world-class summit for young scientists, where she represented Ukraine for the first time in its history. This forum is one of the most prestigious events in the field of science, with over 350 young researchers and leading scientists from 38 countries participating. Among the distinguished guests were Nobel laureates, Fields medalists, and winners of the Millennium Technology Prize.

Ksenia Minakova is an alumna of the Institute of Theoretical Nuclear Physics at the Institute of Physics and Technology, having graduated in 2011. Currently, she is an Associate professor at the Department of Physics at Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute and holds a Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics. Ksenia's scientific interests include theoretical calculations and modeling of thermophysical processes in solar cells. She is also actively involved in promoting, educating, and developing women and youth in STEM education.

During the summit, Ksenia conducted a lecture session where she presented the results of her research on nanostructures, which received high praise from her colleagues at the Institute of Functional Intelligent Materials at the National University of Singapore.

We are proud of the achievements of our graduates and congratulate Ksenia!

Note: The GYSS was initiated in 2013 with the aim of engaging young scientists in pursuing their scientific dreams through close interaction with outstanding scientists, researchers, and other colleagues. The summit covers disciplines such as chemistry, physics, medicine, mathematics, computer science, and engineering.