About the department

Founded on June 7, 1978, within the Faculty of Computer Science and Cybernetics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, the Department of Applied Statistics is a leading center for training specialists in stochastic analysis, mathematical modeling, and Data Science. The educational and research team is headed by Doctor of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics), Professor Irina V. Rozora.

The Department is degree-granting for specialty F4 “System Analysis and Data Science” (Bachelor, Master, PhD) and also provides specialized training for higher education applicants in other specialties of field F “Computer Science”:

• F1 “Applied Mathematics”
• F2 “Software Engineering”
• F3 “Computer Science”
• F5 “Cybersecurity and Information Protection”

The educational process covers core compulsory courses in probability theory, mathematical statistics, theory of random processes, actuarial and financial mathematics, data analysis, data mining, machine learning, as well as a wide range of elective courses focused on the application of probabilistic and statistical methods in applied research.

Special attention is paid to the practical application of the acquired knowledge in various fields, including IT, economics, finance and insurance, biology, sociology, and other industries.

The educational and scientific process is provided by a team of highly qualified scientists:

• Head of Department: Prof., Dr. Sc. Irina V. Rozora
• Professors (part-time): Dr. Sc. Pavlo S. Knopov, Dr. Sc. N. V. Semenova
• Associate Professors: Ph.D. Alexander S. Slabospitsky, Ph.D. Mykhailo M. Sharapov, Ph.D. Hanna V. Livinska, Ph.D. Vadym D. Ponomarov
• Assistants: Ph.D. Igor A. Makushenko, Ph.D. V. I. Morenets, PhD A. V. Urazovskyi
• Engineering and Technical Support: Olga V. Kucherenko, Vita V. Rudchenko
• Lead Engineers: O. V. Lukovych, N. M. Hryhorieva
• Researchers: Irina Ya. Usar, I. A. Chaikovskyi (part-time)

Researchers of the department conduct fundamental and applied research, actively cooperate with international institutions, and participate in academic mobility programs and professional development in Ukraine and abroad.

The Department takes an active part in the preparation and development of the scientific journal “Bulletin of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Series: Physics and Mathematics”, indexed in the Scopus international scientometric database. Professor Irina V. Rozora serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal.

Graduates of the department are highly qualified specialists who successfully apply their professional competencies in Ukraine and abroad. They work in IT companies, financial and banking institutions, insurance and actuarial companies, research institutes, government agencies, and analytical centers.

Among the most common career paths of our graduates are System Analysis, Data Science and Machine Learning, Actuarial Mathematics, High-Tech Systems Development, Project Management, and Consulting.