Editorial Board

Vitalii Ploskyi

D.Sc., Professor
Editor-in-chief, Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0002-2632-8085
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Vice-Rector for Scientific Research Activity and International Relations of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA), Academician of Science Academy of Ukrainian Higher Education, Academician of Academy of Building Construction, Chair of Department of Architectural Structures of KNUCA, Chair of Specialized Doctoral Thesis Defense Council of KNUCA, Supervisor of Research Laboratory for the Study of the Energy Efficiency in Construction and Architecture "The Energy-KNUCA", Founder of Annual International Scientific and Practical Conference on "Integrated Energy-Efficient Technologies in Architecture and Construction".


Olena Voloshkina

D.Sc., Professor
Deputy Editor-in-chief, Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0002-3671-4449
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Head of Occupation Safety and Environment Department at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture with more than 33 years of professional experience. She is engaged in the development, which makes it possible to evaluate and forecast the formation of the quality of surface and underground water sources, ecological safety of territories and water areas. In the creative work of Voloshkina O.S. about 130 scientific works, including study guides, two patents for invention, monograph "Issues of environmental safety of surface water objects" (2007). Professor Voloshkina is Corresponding Member of Ukrainian Academy of Engineering Sciences. Honorary Professor of Shenyang University (China), a member of the methodical subcommittee of the Ministry of Education of Ukraine for the development of standards of specialty 101 "Ecology" of the knowledge 10 "Natural sciences."


Olga Petrakovska

D.Sc., Professor
Editor, Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0002-9437-9730
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Vice dean of GIS; Land Management Faculty, and head of Land Management and Cadastre Department of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. National Coordinator of the international project ”Development of New Land Governance Studies in Macedonia and Ukraine” (“LAGOS”) 159184-2009-TEMPUS-SE-JPCR. Area of scientific research: planning, law and property rights at urban Land.


Tetiana Kryvomaz

D.Sc., Professor
Editor, Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0001-7426-8745

Doctor of Science, Professor of Occupation Safety and Environment Department at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, journalist. A total of more than 100 scientific works and more than 300 popular-science articles published in Ukrainian, English, and Russian. Co-Chair of the Chytrid, Zygomycete, Downy Mildew, Slime Mould Specialist Group of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Leader and founder of NGO Ukrainian Ecological Society. Membership in International Society for Fungal Conservation. Membership in European Mycological Association.


Volodymyr Skochko

Ph.D., Associate Professor
Editor, Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0002-1709-2621

Mr., Skochko since 2014 to present is Associate Professor of Department of Architectural Constructions of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA). Also, since 2016 to present Mr., Skochko holds the position of Director of Scientific and Educational Hub for Architectural Designing and Research of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings of KNUCA, Kyiv, Ukraine. (www.nzeb.com.ua). Mr., Skochko joined the editorial team of USEFUL online journal in September 2018.


Alona Perebynos

Ph.D. student
Editor, Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0003-0565-9413

Ph.D. student at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. The theme of my thesis is the "Environmentally safe protection of wooden structures against fungi-destructors". I have seven scientific publications. My interests and hobbies: long-distance running; ecotourism; participate in charity marathons. I am a member of the AVAAZ (global civic campaigning community).


Dmytro Varavin

Ph.D. student, LEED BD+C
Director of Issue, U.S.
ORCID: 0000-0002-4161-9702

Co-founder of The web portal USEFUL.academy, member of board of directors at different condominiums, environmental engineer and project manager with international certificates in green building construction and design, and environmental knowledge area with more than seven years experience in real estate, environmental and pollution control, design expertise in wastewater treatment facilities, HVAC and plumbing systems, the specialist in Global Climate Change. An expert advisor who is highly skilled in developing procedural recommendations geared toward improving industrial pollution controls, reducing energy, water use and implementing green energy. Member of the international organization US Green Building Council.