RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: FOURTH-YEAR PhD STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PRESENTED THE RESULTS OF THEIR DISSERTATION RESEARCH

September 30, the Department of Economics held scientific seminars dedicated to the public presentation of dissertation research findings by fourth-year PhD students pursuing the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Specialty 051 “Economics”.

Such events are an important component of doctoral training, as they provide opportunities for PhD students to present their scientific achievements, engage in professional discussions of their research findings, exchange views, and receive constructive recommendations for further improving their dissertations.

Hlib BUDIAKOV presented the results of his dissertation research entitled “Foreign Economic Determinants of IT Outsourcing Development”, supervised by Nadiia ZARITSKA, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor.

During the scientific seminar, key issues related to the development of IT outsourcing in the context of globalization, the digital transformation of the economy, and increasing international competition were discussed. Particular attention was paid to the impact of foreign economic factors on the operations of IT outsourcing companies, their integration into the global services market, and the prospects for enhancing the competitiveness of Ukraine’s IT sector.

Valerii KHARLIM presented the results of his dissertation research entitled “Economic Efficiency of Privatization of State and Municipal Property,” under the scientific supervision of Nadiia ZARITSKA, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor.

The presentation addressed current issues related to assessing the economic efficiency of privatization processes, improving mechanisms for managing state and municipal property, and evaluating the economic outcomes of transferring public assets into private ownership. Particular attention was paid to the role of privatization in enhancing asset utilization efficiency, attracting investment, and promoting structural transformations of the national economy.

The scientific seminars served as an important platform for professional dialogue between postgraduate students and academic staff of the Department of Economics. The research presented demonstrated the relevance of the selected research areas, their practical significance, and their focus on addressing contemporary economic challenges.

 

On October 30, the Department of Economics also hosted scientific seminars dedicated to the public presentation of dissertation research findings by fourth-year PhD students pursuing the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Specialty 051 “Economics”. The scientific seminars marked an important stage in summarizing the results of the PhD students’ research activities, presenting the key findings of their dissertations, discussing the proposed scientific approaches and practical recommendations, and exploring the prospects for applying the obtained results to address current challenges in the development of the modern economy. As part of the departmental scientific seminars, the PhD students presented their research findings in relevant and promising areas of contemporary economic science.

Dmytro IRNAZAROV presented the results of his dissertation research entitled “Development of Artificial Intelligence Tools for the Effective Development of Enterprises”, under the scientific supervision of Polina PUZYROVA, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor.

During the scientific presentation, the AI toolkit was systematized, the key factors influencing its implementation were identified, and a methodology for the comprehensive assessment of the economic efficiency of AI transformation was proposed. In addition, differentiated strategies for bank development were substantiated, and the organizational and economic mechanism for managing the relevant processes was further improved.

Dmytro IRNAZAROV presented the key findings of his dissertation research in 18 scientific publications.

Іevhen SADOVSKYI presented the results of his dissertation research entitled “Organizational and Economic Mechanism for the Formation and Development of Innovation Clusters in the Context of Digitalization”, under the scientific supervision of Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Polina PUZYROVA.

In his presentation, the PhD student focused on the theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of innovation cluster formation, the specific features of their functioning in the context of the digital transformation of the economy, as well as the substantiation of organizational and economic instruments aimed at ensuring their effective development. Particular attention was paid to strategic priorities for enhancing the competitiveness and innovation potential of cluster organizations. Іevhen SADOVSKYI has presented the key findings of his dissertation research in 20 scientific publications.

Oleksandr POKALCHUK presented the results of his dissertation research entitled “Strategic Development of Insurance Companies in the Context of Ukraine’s Post-War Economic Reconstruction”, under the academic supervision of Polina PUZYROVA, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor.

The PhD student's presentation focused on topical issues of strategic management of insurance companies, ensuring their financial stability and resilience amid economic uncertainty. Particular attention was paid to defining strategic priorities for insurance companies, improving risk management mechanisms, and determining the role of the insurance sector in providing financial support for Ukraine’s post-war economic recovery.

Oleksandr POKALCHUK has presented the key findings of his dissertation research in 22 scientific publications.

Serhii SYNYTSIA presented the results of his dissertation research entitled “Innovative Strategy for the Development of Enterprise Business Processes in the Context of Digitalization,” under the scientific supervision of Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Polina PUZYROVA.

During the presentation, he highlighted contemporary approaches to developing innovative strategies for enterprise growth, improving business processes through digital technologies, and enhancing the effectiveness of managerial decision-making. Particular attention was paid to strategic tools for the digital transformation of business processes, assessing the effectiveness of innovative changes, and building competitive advantages for enterprises.

Serhii SYNYTSIA presented the key findings of his dissertation research in 17 scientific publications.

An important component of all scientific seminars held at the Department of Economics was the discussion of the presented research by the participants of the departmental meetings. These discussions provided an opportunity to exchange scientific views, ask postgraduate students questions, offer recommendations for improving specific aspects of their dissertations, and identify promising directions for further research. Such events contribute to the development of academic culture, the enhancement of scientific communication skills, the improvement of dissertation research quality, and the promotion of openness and transparency in discussing scientific findings.

The Department of Economics consistently supports the development of young researchers’ scientific potential by fostering a favorable academic environment for the implementation of postgraduate students’ research ideas, professional growth, and the integration of research findings into contemporary economic practice.

We sincerely wish our postgraduate students continued scientific achievements, successful completion of their dissertation research, and productive and rewarding scientific work!

03.11.2026