Seсtion of mineral and safety of nuclear power

Department of Special Metallogeny

Head of the dept
Valentin V. Verkhovtsev

Main directions of scientific researches:

  • Theoretical and applied metallogeny of black, noble and rare metals;
  • Paleogeodynamic analysis of minerals distribution and formation mechanism;
  • Assessment of mineral resource base in Ukraine.

Department of Ecological Safety Problems

Head of the dept
Georgiy V. Lysychenko

Main directions of scientific researches:

  • Complex assessment of impact on environment and determination of geological risks of population dwelling and territories protection;
  • Geoinformation science and geochemical examination;
  • Analytic, systematic and consulting work accompaniment on questions of emergency situations and liquidation of consequences of ecological catastrophes;
  • Development, designing and introduction of complex geoecological monitoring system of dangerous objects.

Mineral-petrographical laboratory

Head of the lab
Victor G. Yatsenko

Key challenges and work directions:

  • A comprehensive study of mineral raw materials for nuclear energy in Ukraine.

Laboratory of environmental technologies and innovations

Head of the lab
Yuriy E. Tischenko

Key challenges and work directions:

  • Organization of exhibitions and conferences.
  • Development of teaching materials.
  • Publishing.

Laboratory of Isotope Geochemistry

Head of the lab
Yuriy M. Demikhov

Main directions of scientific researches:

  • Complex structural, mineralogical, chemical and isotope investigation of ores, minerals, rocks, biological samples and technogenic objects;
  • Study of processes, physical and chemical conditions of minerals and deposits formation;
  • Development of new methods of isotope investigation and improvement of existed once;
  • Modeling of geochemical processes.