Lukashenko presented doctor of sciences diplomas and professor certificates
January 31, 2025
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko presented Doctor of Science degrees and Professor titles to scientific and scientific-pedagogical workers. The solemn ceremony took place at the Palace of Independence, BELTA correspondent reports.
Alexander Lukashenko stated that in the coming years, the intellectual modernization of the domestic economy needs to be significantly accelerated. "Only with such a strategy is a breakthrough possible, ensuring a new quality of life. And, I would even say, the survival of any society," the head of state is confident.
"In the near future, we will meet with the scientific community at the National Academy of Sciences and discuss in detail the issues that stand today. But I want to reiterate my position clearly. Our priority is applied scientific research in those areas where we have serious competencies and which are in demand by the economy and life itself. We will always find funds for these tasks and create the most favorable conditions for scientists," the Belarusian leader assured.
- Lukashenko: National scientific schools will continue to be developed in Belarus
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The head of state presented Doctor of Science degrees to 11 scientists.
Among them is Alexander Polyakov, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Physics and Aerospace Technologies of BSU. The doctoral degree was awarded to him for the development of the theory of the process of recirculation of optical signals in closed fiber-optic systems with spectral separation of information channels. The obtained results form the basis for the creation of measuring instruments for various physical quantities. They can be used in specialized optical processors, laser space communication, and in underground fiber perimeter security systems for monitoring approaches to restricted areas of regulated and strategic facilities.
The doctoral degree of Doctor of Chemical Sciences was awarded to Siamak Naser Shahab, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Environmental Chemistry and Biochemistry of the A.D. Sakharov Institute of Belgosuniversity, for the development of physicochemical foundations for the creation of film polarizers based on colored polymers and polymer composites for liquid crystal displays and optoelectronic devices. The results have been used in the production of polaroids for the manufacture of dosimeters, the production of document authenticity verification devices, and flaw detectors.
Ivan Polevoda, Associate Professor, Head of the University of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Technical Sciences for the development of a comprehensive assessment of the fire resistance of modern building structures made of high-strength, modified, and centrifuged concretes, thin-walled and prestressed structures. The patterns of their behavior and destruction mechanisms during a fire have been established, and methods for determining fire resistance limits and effective fire protection solutions have been developed. This allows for the modeling of the life cycle of buildings in special fire design situations and ensures the fire safety of buildings and structures.
The doctoral degree of Doctor of Agricultural Sciences was awarded to Viktor Bogdan, Associate Professor, Head of the Laboratory for Flax Breeding of the Flax Institute, for new scientific and practical results in flax breeding, including the creation of a genetic collection of flax (628 samples from 33 countries) and the identification of genes for economically useful traits.
Another Doctor of Agricultural Sciences is Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Plant Protection of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Alexander Zaprudsky. He was awarded this academic degree for the development and implementation of a scientifically based complex of main agro-technical and agrochemical methods for the technology of growing fodder beans for grain.
The academic degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences was awarded to Associate Professor, Rector of Yanka Kupala Grodno State University, Irina Kiturko, for studying the activities of the state customs service in 1764-1795. The obtained results are used in teaching at universities, as well as in the creation of museum exhibitions and popular science publications on national history.
Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Healthcare Personnel of BSMU, Irina Veres, was awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences for the development and implementation in practical healthcare of a new complex of programs for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of postpartum endometritis. The application of this complex allows for the early detection of this pathology and timely initiation of therapy - its effectiveness in reducing maternal morbidity by 2.4 times and improving women's reproductive health has been proven.
The academic degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences was awarded to Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Psychiatry, Narcology, Psychotherapy and Medical Psychology with a course of advanced training and retraining at BSMU, Tatyana Yemelyantseva, for the development and implementation of methods for diagnosis, rehabilitation and habilitation, and medico-social expertise of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as with other neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders. The implementation of the developed rehabilitation and habilitation program allows for a reduction of up to 5 years in the recovery period of life activities for children with ADHD.
Another Doctor of Medical Sciences is Associate Professor, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of General Medicine at BSMU, Alexey Kadushkin. The academic degree was awarded to him for the development of a method for predicting the effectiveness of glucocorticoid use in patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The method allows for personalized treatment of patients suffering from this disease.
The degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences was also awarded to Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Military Field Surgery of the Military Medical Institute of BSMU Dmitry Klyuyko for the development, scientific substantiation, and implementation into clinical practice of a new personalized approach to providing medical care to patients with adhesive disease of the abdominal organs. This has led to the absence of fatalities and a 3.4-fold reduction in the number of postoperative complications.
The degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences was also awarded to the Rector of Vitebsk Medical University Alexey Chukanov for the development and implementation into clinical practice of inter-district resource centers for prenatal diagnosis of developmental abnormalities in the fetus in the Republic of Belarus, which contribute to the reduction of prenatal losses and childhood disabilities.