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Leonid LitvinenkoUkrainian radiophysicist and radio astronomer
Date of Birth: 07.05.1938
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Academic and Research Career
- Teaching and Research:
- Doctoral Degree and Contributions:
- Radioastronomy Initiative:
- Radioastronomical Institute
- Research Focus:
- Geocosmos and Solar System
- Administrative Roles
- Legacy and Impact
- Merited Scientist of Ukraine (1997)
- Passing:
Early Life and Education
Born:In 1937Ukrainian scientist Yaroslav Koshevaya embarked on his academic journey by graduating with a gold medal in 1954. He pursued his passion for science at Kharkiv State University, where he specialized in radiophysics and electronics, graduating in 1959.
Academic and Research Career
Radiophysics and Electronics:Koshevaya commenced his career in the field of radiophysics and electronics at the "Electropribor" Design Bureau in Kharkiv from 1959 to 1966. He completed his postgraduate studies in 1965 and successfully defended his Candidate's Dissertation.
Teaching and Research:
From 1966 to 1969, Koshevaya imparted knowledge as a lecturer at the Kharkiv Institute of Radioelectronics. His exceptional academic prowess earned him the position of Head of the Department of Computational Mathematics at the Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences (NASU) in 1969. He rose to the rank of Deputy Director for Scientific Research at the same institute in 1973.
Doctoral Degree and Contributions:
Doctoral Dissertation:In 1972, Koshevaya's academic achievements culminated in the successful defense of his Doctoral Dissertation.
Radioastronomy Initiative:
His unwavering dedication to radioastronomy led him to establish the Department of Radioastronomy at the Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics, NASU in 1980. This initiative was strongly supported by Academician S. Ya. Braude of NASU.
Radioastronomical Institute
Foundation of the Institute:Koshevaya's vision for radioastronomy materialized in 1985 with the establishment of the Radioastronomical Institute, where he served as a long-standing and influential Director.
Research Focus:
Under his leadership, the institute pursued groundbreaking research in various fields, including:
Geocosmos and Solar System
Radioastronomy of the UniverseRadio Telescope Design and Remote Sensing Technologies
National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Member and Academician:
Koshevaya was elected a Corresponding Member of NASU in 1982 and later ascended to the prestigious rank of Academician in 1992.
Administrative Roles
Chairman of the Supervisory Board:Koshevaya's administrative acumen extended beyond research, as he served as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kharkiv National University named after V.N. Karazin from 2011 to 2014.
Legacy and Impact
Recognition and Honors:Koshevaya's remarkable contributions to science were recognized with numerous accolades, including:
Merited Scientist of Ukraine (1997)
State Prize of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic in the field of science and technology (1987)
Passing:
Yaroslav Koshevaya, a respected Ukrainian scientist and a pioneer in radioastronomy, passed away on February 27, 2023, leaving a lasting legacy of scientific innovation and mentorship.
