Successful certification of master's graduates in the specialty 208 "Agricultural Engineering"

On June 9, 2025, the defense of master's theses by students who completed their first training under the accredited educational and scientific program (ONP) "Agroengineering" took place.

It should be noted that students Beldiugin E. O., Bohdan P. I., Burlaka N. V., Vishkovskyi V. E., Halak M. V., Plakhotnyk M. O., Prokopenko E. A., Solomakha I. O., Gavryk V. S., and Svitlak D. Y. were students of the course "Renewable energy in agriculture", which was taught within the framework of the TREATY project "Nurturing deep tech talents for clean and sustainable energy transition" (No. 230047, Grant Agreement No. 101113035). Order for enrollment of students in courses No. 409 dated 19.04.2024 (https://nubip.edu.ua/sites/default/files/u329/nakaz_no_409_vid_19.04.20…)

Within the framework of the COPILOT project, these students, in addition to mentoring from the supervisors of their master's theses, received mentorship from the head of the COPILOT project, who is at the same time the guarantor of the ONP "Agroengineering", Professor Golub G.A. Mentoring was aimed at Deep Tech and the development of technological processes and structures in accordance with the principles of "Sustainable Energy and Clean Technologies".

In accordance with the decision of the Academic Council of the NUBiP of Ukraine (Protocol No. 6, dated November 27, 2024), an examination commission was established for the certification of applicants for higher education in the specialty 208, "Agricultural Engineering," and the assignment of a qualification level. Professor of the Department of Mechanics, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor I.V. Holovach was appointed Chairman of the Commission. The commission included: Tesliuk V.V., Professor of the Department of Agricultural Machinery and System Engineering. Academician P.M. Vasylenko, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor; Kalinin E.I., Head of the Department of Tractors and Automobiles, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor; Tsyvenkova N.M., Associate Professor of the Department of Technical Service and Engineering Management. M.P. Momotenko, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor; Potapova S.E., Associate Professor of the Department of Labor Protection and Biotechnical Systems in Animal Husbandry, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor.

It should be noted that the principled position of the chairman and members of the commission regarding the essence and content of master's theses, as well as the prevention of plagiarism.

Table 1 – List of topics of master's theses submitted for defense

Beldiugin Evgeniy Olegovich	Yevgeny Beldyugin	JCB Agricultural Mobile Forklift Performance Study	Study of operational indicators of JCB agricultural mobile loaders	Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Rogovsky I.L.
Bogdan Pavlo Ihorovych	Pavlo Bohdan	Study of operational indicators of the combined tillage and sowing unit APK-5	Study of the performance indicators of the combined tillage and sowing unit APC-5	Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Rogovsky I.L.
Burlaka Nazariy Viktorovych	Nazarii Burlaka	Study of the performance of a front-mounted machine-tractor unit	Research operational indicators of the machine-tractor unit with a front attachment	Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor Mykhailovych Y.M.
Vishkovskyi Vladyslav Evgenievich	Vladyslav Vyshkovskyi	Study of Performance Indicators of Two-Aspiration Grain Cleaning Machines	Research performance indicators of two-aspiration grain cleaning machines	Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor Mykhailovych Y.M.
Halak Mykola Volodymyrovych	Mykola Galak	Study of operational indicators of rice harvesters for the conditions of the south of Ukraine	Research on operational indicators for rice harvesters in the conditions of southern Ukraine	Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor Mykhailovych Y.M.
Plakhotnyk Mykola Oleksandrovych	Mykola Plahotnyk	Study of Performance Indicators of Air-Screen Systems of Grain Cleaning Machines	Research operational indicators grate systems of grain cleaning machines	Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor Mykhailovych Y.M.
Prokopenko Evgeniy Anatoliiovych	Yevhenii Prokopenko	Study of mechanized technology of post-harvest processing and storage of grain material in the conditions of FG "Tikich" of the Kyiv region	Study of the mechanized technology of post-harvest processing and storage of grain material in the conditions of FG "Tikich" of the Kyiv region	Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor Mykhailovych Y.M.
Solomakha Ilya Olegovich	Ilya Solomakh	Study of the technological process of preparation of buckwheat seeds using a photoseparator	Study of the technological process of preparing buckwheat seeds using a photoseparator	Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Rogovsky I.L.
Gavryk Vitaliy Serhiiovych	Vitaly Gavryk	Study of engineering management of recycling of agricultural machinery in the Kyiv region	Study of engineering management of agricultural machinery recycling in the Kyiv region	Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Rogovsky I.L.
Svetlak Denys Yuriiovych	Svitlak Denys	Study of the device for pre-milking treatment of the udder on automated milking machines	Research on the device for pre-milking udder processing on automated milking plants	Ph.D., Associate Professor Potapova S.E.

The master's theses submitted for defense according to the ONP "Agroengineering" reflect the actual technical and technological tasks that modern agricultural production faces. The topics of this work reflect the key trends in the development of agricultural engineering, including increasing energy efficiency, improving technological processes, and introducing resource-saving approaches. All master's studies can be conditionally divided into several groups.

The first group consists of studies devoted to the analysis of operational indicators of mobile and aggregated agricultural machinery, specifically JCB mobile loaders, APK-5 combined tillage and sowing units, and front-mounted machine-tractor units. Within the framework of these works, masters investigate the operating modes, productivity, energy consumption, and reliability of modern machines, forming practical recommendations for increasing their efficiency in various production conditions.

Another area of work is devoted to improving post-harvest processing technologies, including the cleaning and preparation of grain products. Research works devoted to two-aspiration grain cleaning machines, air-screening systems, and technological processes for grain sorting and storage aim to ensure high-quality products and minimize losses. Special attention is paid to innovative solutions, such as the use of photo separators for preparing buckwheat seeds, which confirms the relevance of introducing precision technologies in grain production.

An essential component of research topics is the adaptation of technical means to the specific conditions of agricultural production. In particular, separate works are devoted to the analysis of the operational characteristics of rice harvesters operating in the climatic conditions of southern Ukraine, as well as to the improvement of pre-milking hygienic treatment processes for animal udders on modern automated milking machines. These studies are of practical importance for industries where technological precision and adaptability of technology are decisive.

Quite extraordinary is the topic devoted to the engineering management of the recycling of agricultural machinery. The author investigated the issues of extending the life cycle of equipment, ensuring environmental safety, and increasing economic efficiency through the introduction of modern approaches to the disposal and recycling of technical means.

Thus, the presented range of master's studies under the ONP "Agroengineering" demonstrates a high level of training for applicants and their ability to respond scientifically and practically to the current challenges of the agricultural industry.

№ 415 від 09.04.2025 р..pdf

Guarantor of the ONP "Agroengineering", Professor G.A. Golub