VLADYSLAV ZUBKO
Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Academician of the Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
E-mail: vladyslav.zubko@snau.edu.ua
zubkovladislav@ukr.net
ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2426-2772
Scopus ID 57202651017
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5lzu-PoAAAAJ&hl=en
Web of Science ID W-1035-2018
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?user=Ccx9rpYAAAAJ&hl=uk
Personal Information
Date and Place of Birth: April 18, 1982, Sumy, Ukraine
Education
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2000–2005 – Sumy National Agrarian University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, specialty: Mechanization of Agriculture, diploma with honors
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2003–2005 – Sumy National Agrarian University, Faculty of Economics, specialty: Management of Organizations, specialization: Legal Support of the Agro-Industrial Complex
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2005–2008 – Postgraduate studies, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, specialty: Machines and Mechanization in Agriculture
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2010 – Defended PhD thesis in Technical Sciences (specialty 05.05.11 – Agricultural Machinery), topic: Improving the Efficiency of Mechanized Winter Rape Cultivation and Harvesting Processes
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2021 – Defended Doctoral Dissertation in Technical Sciences, topic: A Concept for Ensuring the Quality of Mechanized Agrotechnologies
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2023–2024 – Master’s Degree in Agronomy, State Biotechnological University, diploma with honors
Professional Experience
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2008–2022 – Assistant, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Head of Department at Sumy National Agrarian University
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Since 2022 – Professor of the Department of Agroengineering (part-time), Sumy National Agrarian University
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Since 2022 – Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sumy National Agrarian University
Teaching Disciplines
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Innovative Areas of Mechanization and Improvement of Machine Working Tools
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Hardware Systems in Precision Agriculture
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Introduction to the Profession and Legal Framework of the Agro-Industrial Complex
Research Interests
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Quality assurance of technological operations in crop production
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Precision farming technologies
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Ensuring operational efficiency of agricultural machinery
Research Projects, Grants & Business Collaboration
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Development and implementation of eco-friendly, energy-efficient machinery for the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine (2013–2018, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine)
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Design of a Seeder with an Orientation Device for Winter Wheat (2015–2017)
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Optimization of processes and equipment for agricultural production and processing (State Registration No. 0119U10323512, 2019–2023)
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Evaluation of Grain Ventilation Methods in Storage (2021–2022)
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Scientific support of technologies for cultivating maize and sunflower (2021–2022)
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Development of a bio-oriented corn growing system for the “Naton” farming enterprise (2021)
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Scientific support and improvement of sunflower cultivation technologies (2024)
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Project No. 0124U001116: Methodological Justification for Technological Design, Machinery Fleet Composition, and Soil Use Optimization for Maximum Crop Yield (2024–2028, project leader)
International Projects
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2015–2016 – Czech Development Cooperation Project: Support of Bologna System Harmonization in Ukrainian Agricultural Universities
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2017 – Enhancing Capacity for Education and Research at SNAU and SumDU (Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague)
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2019 – International project supporting young universities in education and research (SNAU, SumDU, BTNAU)
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2020 – Interuniversity Cooperation as a Tool for Quality Improvement in Ukrainian universities
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2021 – AgriSciences Platform for Scientific Emissions in Ukraine
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2022 – Enhancing Research Capacity of Postgraduates in Ukraine
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2024 – Erasmus+, Project ID: 101179755, Rebuilding Growth in Agriculture in Post-Conflict Ukraine & Transitioning Georgia (ReGrow) — Team Leader
Internships & Training
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2024 – ERASMUS+ Internship (3 ECTS), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Mobility for Early-career Researchers
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2024 – Summer School (3 ECTS), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences
Awards & Honors
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2004 – Certificate of Appreciation from the Sumy Regional State Administration for academic excellence and civic engagement
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2011 – Certificate of Honor for professional excellence and contribution to university image-building
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2015 – Laureate of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Award for outstanding youth achievements
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2018 – Certificate of Gratitude from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
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2019 – Honorary Certificate from the Head of Sumy Regional State Administration
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2021 – Certificate of Appreciation from the Sumy Regional Council for scientific achievements
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2023 – Laureate of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Prize for Young Scientists
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2024 – Certificate of Recognition from the Sumy Regional Council for significant contributions to education and science