Mykola Nazarov

Mykola Nazarov

Doctor of Sciences, Associate Professor

Languages for professional communication:

English

Description of the field of scientific research:

Mykola’s research interests encompass national resilience, social resilience, regional security, international relations, Ukrainian refugees, and Ukraine’s post-war recovery. His work focuses on how communities, regions, and public institutions adapt to prolonged crises and wartime threats, as well as on the mechanisms required to strengthen resilience and support Ukraine’s reconstruction after the war.

List of duties:

Mykola is a Senior Researcher and Head of the Center for Regional Security Studies at Sumy State University. His work combines research on security, national resilience, international relations, and post-war recovery with teaching at the Department of Psychology, Political Science and Sociocultural Technologies. He is also involved in project management, public speaking, grant writing, and international expert activities.

Professional experience:

2012–2015 — PhD Student, Department of Political Science, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.

Since 2016 — Senior Researcher and Head of the Center for Regional Security Studies, Sumy State University.

Since 2016 — Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Political Science and Sociocultural Technologies, Sumy State University.

2023–2025 — Doctoral Researcher, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University.

Keywords:

  • International relations

  • Social science

  • Recovery

Basic scientific publications:

  • National Resilience and Post-war Reconstruction of Ukraine

    Nazarov M. Ukraine's Journey to Recovery, Reform and Post-War Reconstruction. 2024. 66-73

    Role: Author

  • Mapping the peacetime reconstruction needs of Ukraine

    Nazarov M., Teperik D. European Parliament. 2026.

    Role: Project Leader

  • Resilience and Adaptation Among Ukrainians Across Two Cross-Sectional Measurements Amid Prolonged Conflict

    Kimhi S., Nazarov M., Marciano H., Eshel Y., Adini B. Journal of Community Psychology. 2026.

    Role: Project Leader

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