Profile

I am a highly experienced scientist with profound knowledge in the field of beekeeping, boasting over 24 years of experience. I have authored 62 scientific publications, including patents, monographs, methodological guidelines, recommendations, and educational materials. I have also co-authored and authored standard programs for the training of undergraduate and master's students in beekeeping.
During my years of work at the university, I went from an assistant professor to the head of the beekeeping department. I obtained scientific degrees and titles. Together with my colleagues, we studied and implemented scientific principles to increase the productivity of bee colonies, which allowed us to expand the range of products obtained from honey bees and propose their production technologies.
In addition to my work at the university, I worked in various positions in commercial beekeeping in Ukraine, from advisor to consultant to director of one of the largest industrial enterprises in the country, which we established over several years. It was an incredible experience because we worked in several honey directions: organic beekeeping (certified) and traditional beekeeping.
With this baggage of knowledge in 2018, I moved to New Zealand.
Manuka honey has become the main source of income for the honey industry in New Zealand, which is not found in other countries in the "premium" category. In addition, there are some other questions related to the selection and genetics of local bees, which have some specific differences from European beekeeping. All these challenges shape my interest in working with bees in New Zealand.
By collaborating with cross-functional teams, leveraging collective expertise to optimize our beekeeping practices.