How modern Ukrainian science works for energy sustainability, engineering of the future, and even space technologies – this was discussed during the working visit of the leadership of the NAS of Ukraine to the Institute of Electrodynamics.
On March 26, 2026, the Institute was visited by the first vice-president of the NAS of Ukraine, head of the Section of Physical-Technical and Mathematical Sciences of the NAS of Ukraine, academician Vyacheslav Bogdanov, acting chief scientific secretary of the NAS of Ukraine, Doctor of Philosophy Oleh Kubalskyi, academician-secretary of the Department of Energy and Energy Technologies of the NAS of Ukraine, academician Andriy Rusanov, scientific secretaries of the Section and Department – Doctor of Technical Sciences Serhiy Bespalov and Candidate of Technical Sciences Vladyslav Titko.
During the visit, key issues were discussed: how to develop the institute, how to strengthen the personnel potential and support young scientists, how to more quickly implement research results into practice. Special focus was placed on equipment renewal, international cooperation, and the development of interdisciplinary projects.
The Director of the Institute, academician Andriy Zharkin, presented the structure of the institution, its scientific schools, team, and experimental capabilities. He outlined the key directions of development, emphasizing the role of the Institute in the restoration and modernization of Ukraine’s electric power industry and energy machine building – which is directly related to the country’s energy and economic security. He also highlighted how the Institute adapts its research to the challenges of the European Green Deal and wartime conditions.
The participants of the visit familiarized themselves with the work of the Institute’s scientific units, including the departments of transformation and stabilization of electromagnetic processes, modeling of electric power facilities and systems, automation of electrical systems, electromechanical and electromagnetic systems, theoretical electrical engineering and equipment diagnostics, transistor converters, and power supply of technological systems. The scientists presented the results of fundamental and applied research in the fields of energy, electrical engineering, and machine building.
A number of technologies and solutions were demonstrated.
In particular:
- a unit for producing powders of heat-resistant materials used in additive manufacturing of parts for operation under critical conditions;
- a magneto-pulse processing complex that increases the reliability of welded and surfacing structures;
- a test bench for creating and analyzing control systems for energy facilities and emergency automation;
- dual-purpose electromechanical systems for transport, energy, and aviation;
- contactless electric motors and tachogenerators for specialized complexes.
Special attention was drawn to reactive flywheels with digital control for micro-satellite orientation. Such devices have already been used on CubeSat-class satellites and have proven their effectiveness in space.
Also shown was a laboratory-pilot unit for plasma and spark erosion treatment of metals, solutions for cyberinfrastructure protection, and portable energy storage systems.
Among the key solutions is an experimental microgrid combining a rooftop solar power plant with a capacity of over 120 kW, energy storage systems, and critical consumers of the institution. Intelligent monitoring and automatic control systems based on artificial intelligence help to use energy more efficiently without losing the reliability of power supply.
There was also a separate discussion on how to strengthen the commercialization of developments, develop partnerships with business, and attract additional resources for innovative projects.
In conclusion, priorities for the further development of the Institute were identified – infrastructure renewal, strengthening the applied component of research, more active international cooperation, and creating opportunities for the growth of young scientists.
Summing up the visit, representatives of the leadership of the NAS of Ukraine noted the role of the Institute of Electrodynamics as a scientific center where fundamental research is combined with its practical implementation. This approach allows the institution to create innovative solutions that meet modern challenges and ensure the development of strategic sectors – energy, high technologies, and national security.
According to information from the Institute of Electrodynamics of the NAS of Ukraine
