I studied at our very own KPI, where I got all degrees, from bachelor's to PhD. Then I received a master's degree at the Kyiv School of Economics, and recently returned from the University of California, Berkeley (USA), where I earned a master's degree in economics.

What subjects do you teach?

"Probability Theory", "Data Analysis", "Econometric Analysis", I teach sections in "Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable" and a small course for PhD students in evolutionary computing.

Why did you decide to study economics after applied mathematics?

Actually, economics is applied mathematics. In our country, we still have outdated ideas that an economist and an accountant are something similar. Real economics as a scientific specialty is primarily about statistics and data analysis.

How did you become a teacher?

I remember when I was a sophomore, I approached Serhiy Mykolayovych Kopychko and asked him, "How do you become a teacher?" I really wanted to work in education, because my classmates always told me that I could explain the material well. I hope my students can agree.

What is the most difficult part of teaching for you?

It is always difficult to prepare new courses. The issue is not so much that you need to work through a large number of sources, prepare lecture notes and slides. When you put high demands on yourself, you always doubt whether you have done a good enough job. It used to exhaust me a lot, but now I'm more relaxed about it.

How do you spend your leisure time?

I love to read, I have a huge library of books at home, exclusively by Ukrainian writers and historians. The speed of buying new books is much faster than the speed of reading them. I love the theater, I try to go there every week. I play the piano and walk my Doberman.

Do you regret expelling students?

I have never expelled anyone in my life. I was always lucky: all the students who deserved to be expelled dropped out before the committee. I believe that this is an extreme measure, but it is extremely important for pedagogical reasons. I can remember a number of students who, after being expelled, were reinstated and started studying properly.

Do you have any favorites among students?

I always remain objective in my assessment, otherwise it would be unprofessional at least. But of course, there are often very bright students, and even better, those with a great thirst for knowledge. With such students, you can engage in scientific work and involve them in interesting projects.