Viktoriia Khaustova

Doctor of Sciences, Professor

Description of the field of scientific research:

Viktoriia’s research interests encompass industrialisation, industrial development, structural transformation of the economy, and industrial policy. She also studies participation in global value chains, innovation ecosystems, industrial parks, sustainable development, national and energy security, and international cooperation. 

List of duties:

Viktoriia Khaustova is Director of the Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and a UNIDO National Expert on industrial and inclusive development.

Her work focuses on industrialization, industrial development, structural transformation of the economy, industrial policy, critical infrastructure, and international cooperation.

Professional experience:

1996–2001 — PhD Student, Kharkiv National University of Economics.

2002–2006 — Associate Professor, Department of Exchange, Insurance and Banking, Kharkiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture.

2006–2021 — Kharkiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture: Associate Professor in 2006–2019 and Professor in 2016–2021.

2008–2010 — Doctoral Researcher, Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of the NAS of Ukraine.

2010–2016 — Senior Researcher, Department of Innovative Development and Competitiveness, Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of the NAS of Ukraine.

2016–2020 — Head of the Industrial Policy and Innovative Development Sector, Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of the NAS of Ukraine.

2020–2021 — Deputy Director for Research, Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of the NAS of Ukraine.

Since 2021 — Director, Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of the NAS of Ukraine.

Since 2024 — Chair of the Employers’ Council at the Faculty of Management and Marketing, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

Keywords:

• Energetics

• Sustainable development management

• Industrial ecology

Scientific projects:

• SO BIG DATA Research Infrastructure.

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  SoBigData.eu (SoBigData RI) is a distributed European open-science research infrastructure in the field of social mining, developed in line with EU values of fairness and data privacy protection. The project’s mission is to use big data and artificial intelligence to better understand the complexity of today’s globally interconnected society, while providing relevant services to researchers, businesses, public authorities, and citizens through the development of a multidisciplinary scientific community aligned with the EU vision of ethical, lawful, and open science.

  Role: Project Participant

• Building Resilient Distributed Energy Systems for Territorial Communities of Ukraine (NRFU Competition “Advanced Science in Ukraine 2026–2028”)

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  The project is a fundamental research initiative aimed at developing a new scientific concept for the decentralization of energy systems through the advancement of energy supply solutions for territorial communities. This approach is aligned with the new reform of energy markets launched in the European Union in 2024 and is expected to contribute to fulfilling Ukraine’s international commitments in the fields of climate policy and energy efficiency.

  Role: Project Leader

Basic scientific publications:

• Transformation of Ukraine’s Economic Model in the Post-War Period

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  Khaustova, V. Ye. A Monograph. Kharkiv: Liburkina L. M., 2025. 152 p. In Ukrainian.

  Role: Author

• Assessment of the Industrial Structure and its Influence on Sustainable Economic Development and Quality of Life of the Population of Different World Countries

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  Gryshova, I., Kyzym, M., Khaustova, V., Korneev, V., & Kramarev, H. (2020). . Sustainability, 12(5), 2072.

  Role: Author

• Diversifying and rebuilding the Ukrainian economy

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  Nicola Daniele Coniglio, Davide Vurchio, Viktoriia Khaustova. Application of the DIVE tool. UNIDO Report. SDG 9.

  Role: Author