Our Team

Nataliia Yehorchenkova

Role: project coordinator, teacher

Certified project manager IPMA “D”. She is PhD(2013) and Doctor of Engineering Science (2018) and worked as professor of Project Management department at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine.

She is Laureate of the State Prize of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the field of basic and applied research and scientific and technological development (for young scientists). She has participated in Erasmus+ and DAAD projects that are related to develop of competences for healthy and safe work in the 21st century and Virtual Master Cooperation Data Science. She gave lectures in Data Science and Business Intelligence at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Germany).

She has more than 100 printed scientific papers.

Nataliia's research interests include project management, data science, computer science, portfolio management, and information management.

Oleksii Yehorchenkov

Role: teacher

Certified project manager IPMA “D”.

Oleksii Yehorchenkov is a researcher at Institute of Management, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava and professor at Faculty of Information Technologies, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine) He holds a Ph.D and Doctor of Engineering Science degree in computer science, with a specialization in project and program management.

He has participated in the Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility program multiple times and is currently involved in the Erasmus+ KA2 project "dComFra – digital competences framework for Ukrainian teachers and other citizens".

He has also served as a guest lecturer for the Information Processing and Data Analytics course for master's students at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Germany.

In addition to his university activities, Oleksii also worked on a variety of commercial IT projects, mainly focused on digital transformation within enterprises.

Oleksii's research interests include project and portfolio management, data science, and information management.

Maros Finka

Role: teacher

Director of the Institute of Management, Sloval University of Technology in Bratislava, President of Association of European Schools of Planning 2020/22, professor at STU in Bratislava and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Member of the Academy for Spatial Research in Hannover, expert at the Ministry for Investment, Regional Development and Innovations of SR, co-chairman of the spa-ce.net, guarantor of study field Spatial Planning in Slovakia and at STU, director of SPECTRA CE EU at STU.

His research focuses on sustainability aspects in European spatial and landscape planning, urban development and regeneration

Maros Finka is author or co-author of 41 books, more than 200 published papers.

Vladimír Ondrejička

Role: teacher

Vladimír Ondrejička, is associated professor at Institute of Management, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. In his professional work, he participates in high-end international research, especially through the preparation and implementation of international research projects (H2020, Interreg Danube, Interreg Central Europe, Erasmus, etc.). His expertise is mainly focused on spatial planning with emphasis on the topics of ecological connectivity, biodiversity, smart city/region, urban safety as well as strategic planning for sustainable development. As a senior lecturer is focused mainly on the issue of harmonization of interests in the territory and related tools of integrated spatial management, socio- economic planning, as well as the issues of smart city/region and urban safety.

He is a co-author of several methodologies and expertise at the national as well as regional level in the field of integrated spatial development and regional development.

He is a professionally qualified person for the processes of SEA and EIA assessment.

Ľubomír Jamečný

Role: teacher

Ľubomír Jamečný is a senior lecturer at the Institute of Management of STU in Bratislava, Department of Spatial Planning, where he works as a senior lecturer and supervisor courses in environmental engineering, strategic planning and at the same time was and is leading a number of successfully completed students in the bachelor and engineering level, including the award and also he is senior researcher of SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU.

He was coordinated by several international projects and currently participates in several scientific research projects, including even within HORIZON2020.

Milan Husar

Role: teacher

Milan Husar is a lecturer and researcher at Spectra Centre of Excellence of the EU at Department of Spatial Planning, Institute of Management, STU Bratislava. He has participated in a number of national international research projects covering topics of smart cities, biodiversity protection and spatial planning. He has a PhD. Degree in spatial planning (2016).

As a Fulbright Scholar spent 6 months at Arizona State University working in Centre Behavior, Institutions and the Environment founded as a sister centre of the Vincent and Elinor Ostrom Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University, as well as other research stays across Europe.

Olena Verenych

Role: teacher, expert

Olena Verenych is an expert in the field of project management and communication management at the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as a teacher for the module of Project management for EU urban transformation, having dedicated her career to the development and implementation of project management methodologies in both practical commercial and scientific projects. Her expertise in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, allows her to effectively plan and execute projects from start to finish.

Additionally, her skills in communication management enable her to effectively manage and coordinate team members, stakeholders, and partners. Olena's experience in both commercial and scientific projects gives her a unique perspective on project management and allows her to bring a diverse range of skills and insights to the module. Her dedication to staying current with the latest trends and best practices in project management and communication management, along with her passion for helping students succeed, make her a valuable asset to the module.

Iuliia Khlevna

Role: expert

Iuliia Khlevna, Dr.S., Prof. is an expert in the field of project management methodology at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role, having dedicated her career to the development and implementation of project management methodologies that help organizations achieve their goals in EU urban transformation projects. She has a deep understanding of the latest trends and best practices in project management, and is well-versed in a variety of different methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum.

Her extensive experience working in the field of EU urban transformation projects and her passion for helping organizations succeed make her a valuable asset to any project team.

Oleksandr Kuchanskyi

Role: expert

Kuchanskyi Alexander, Dr.S. is an expert in scientific projects and the problems of gender inequality in science at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role, having dedicated his career to researching and understanding the challenges faced by women in the field of science. In project he can provide valuable insights and support in ensuring that the project team is diverse and inclusive. He can help to identify and address any potential barriers or challenges that may arise in relation to gender equality, and can provide guidance and best practices for promoting diversity and inclusivity within the project team. Additionally, he can play a key role in promoting gender equality in the field of EU urban transformation and climate change through his research and publications, and can act as a resource person for the project team on issues related to gender equality in science.

Overall, his expertise in scientific projects, gender inequality and diversity, makes him an important addition to any project team.