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Students of the Faculty of Robotics and Instrument Engineering immersed themselves in the world of modern technology during a visit to the Kyiv office of SoftServe, one of the leaders of the Ukrainian IT industry.

During the tour, they learned about the company's history, its main areas of activity, international projects and partners. The atmosphere of innovation and teamwork inspired the students with new ideas.

Special attention was given to the educational programmes of SoftServe University, which allow students to take training courses, practical training and internships, and give lecturers the opportunity to improve their qualifications.

At the end of the meeting, participants spoke with a company representative, asked questions about career opportunities and learned more about real IT projects.

💡 Such meetings help students see how university knowledge turns into real technological solutions.

From December 16 to 20, 2024, Olesia Drachuk, an assistant at the Department of Automation and Non-Destructive Testing Systems, participated in an internship at Gdansk University of Technology under the Study Visit Gdansk Tech program, organized as part of the NAWA project.

During the internship, Olesia Oleksandrivna visited:

• Department of Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering,
• Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
• Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering.

She explored the university's educational and scientific processes, state-of-the-art laboratories, and innovative approaches to teaching and research. Moreover, she had the opportunity to engage with leading experts and gain insights into their experiences in implementing research projects across various fields.

This internship was part of activities organized within the NAWA project, jointly implemented by partner universities of the ENHANCE alliance. The program offers excellent opportunities for the professional development of young scientists and students, fostering growth and international collaboration.

🤝 Special thanks to Gdańsk University of Technology and the Mobility Office of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute for organizing the event and supporting the advancement of education and science!

We invite students to participate in the "Mechanical Internship" program in the field of automation by Ajax Systems. The course is held in partnership with professors from the ASNK Department of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute as part of the Ajax Next initiative. Participants will gain unique experience from Ajax Systems professionals, which will be valuable for starting their career path.

🎓 Start date: October 8
🎓 Duration: October - January (2 sessions per week)
🎓 Commitment: 4-6 hours per week
🎓 Location: Instrumentation Faculty, KPI

How it works 👉🏻

The internship offers students a unique opportunity to design and implement engineering projects in the field of automation and mechanization of production processes. Interns will work through the full cycle of creating mechanized devices, covering all stages from design to production.

What you need for the sessions 👉🏻

Your skills and willingness to develop in the field of applied mechanics and automation. Ajax will provide all necessary materials, devices, and components.

During the course, you will 👉🏻

• Master the skills to create your own projects: from manipulators to warehouse systems;
• Gain practical engineering experience;
• Have the opportunity to get employed at Ajax Systems after completing the course.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/jvRb82uPe8wgT4pE7

Applications are accepted until September 26.
We will conduct a brief introduction-interview with the selected participants.

On May 22-23, 2024, in auditorium 170 of the first building, the inaugural "KPI Robotics Challenge" competitions took place in the categories "Maze" and "Robot Car Racing." The competition was organized at the initiative of the head of the engineering club "Robotics and Automation," senior lecturer at the ASNK department, Ph.D., Associate Professor Roman Galagan.

More than 10 participants took part in the competition, competing both as teams and individually. Unfortunately, certain factors prevented all participants and teams from attending, but we hope that next time, everyone interested will be able to participate.

The winners in the "Maze" category were a team consisting of third-year students from group PO-11: Nikita Biryuk, Yevheniy Petrenko, Maksym Malyutenko, and Dmytro Sudnytsyn. The robot they programmed covered the longest distance in the maze but was unable to exit it. Therefore, there is still room for improvement. It should be noted that this category turned out to be challenging for all participants this year, as no team's robot managed to complete the maze. Thus, there is a good incentive for participants in the next competition to prepare well and become the first whose robot fully navigates the maze.

The winner of "Robot Car Racing" was Yaroslav Kiris, a first-year student from group PO-31 and a member of the "Robotics and Automation" club. He created a smartphone application that allows controlling a robot car via Bluetooth and developed his own interesting control algorithm.

Congratulations to all the winners and other participants of the competition.
We also thank everyone present and the supporters for creating a wonderful atmosphere.

This year, the competition was held among students of the Faculty of Instrumentation Engineering, but the next competition is planned to be open to all students of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and other universities.

So, we are looking for the next meetings and events.

On February 27, 2024, in the auditorium of the University Senate Hall,
a solemn ceremony was held to award Master's degrees
to the graduates of 2024.

The event was attended by the dean of the faculty,
heads of departments, faculty members, and invited guests.

We sincerely congratulate the Master's graduates
and express our best wishes for continued success in all aspects of life!

During the 2024 student winter break, the Small Academy of Sciences held the GENIUS Olympiad competition for students in grades 10-10. Seven projects from 10 participants were demonstrated at the event. Associate Professor Galagan Roman Mykhailovych was invited by the organizers to participate as a judge in the Robotics category.

We express our gratitude to the organizers and all participants for their interesting projects!

On October 31, 2023, students from the 3rd and 4th years of the Faculty of Instrumentation Engineering had the opportunity to participate in an engaging soldering masterclass. The event was organized by Oleksander Povshenko, who has extensive experience in soldering microchips and teaches courses in 'Fundamentals of Robotics and Robot Programming' and 'Computer-Aided Design of Electronic Circuits.'

Prior to the masterclass, a student survey was conducted, and an impressive 95% of respondents expressed a high interest in participating.

At the beginning of the masterclass, Povshenko O. provided a comprehensive overview of soldering techniques for electronic components in modern circuits. He discussed the necessary tools and components for successful soldering. Furthermore, he demonstrated all the processes via smartphone cameras, allowing each student to see the procedures up close and receive real-time answers to their questions.

In the second part of the masterclass, students had the opportunity for hands-on soldering practice, honing the techniques taught by the Povshenko O.

The event proved to be not only informative but also enjoyable. We hope to continue organizing such activities to provide all participants with unique knowledge and valuable skills.

We invite students aged 18-22 to join the nationwide educational project for young people V.O.I.C.E.S. From Skills to Action (Values, Opportunities, Identity, Collaboration for Empowerment and Success).

The project is run by the NGO "Ukrainian Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language" (UATEFL) together with the NGO "Education 360", within the ENHANCE programme and with the support of the British Council in Ukraine.

The project aims to support young Ukrainians in developing their English language skills, communication, confidence, creativity, collaboration and professional growth. During the programme, participants will work in small groups, take part in interactive online workshops, complete practical tasks and build their own portfolio.

Special attention during selection will be given to young people with limited access to educational opportunities: internally displaced persons, students from small, rural, remote and frontline communities, young people with disabilities, and members of socially vulnerable groups.

Project at a glance

• Format: online
• Participation: free of charge
• Number of participants: 180
• Duration: November 2026 - March 2027 (two workshops per month, ten in total)
• Working language: English

Apply here: forms.gle/YTTS16UVKBrmgGY56

Ajax Systems is looking for a Trainee Image Quality Engineer to join the Video Devices Division (Image Quality Team).

This is an opportunity to join the company without commercial experience.

What you will do

• work on image quality in Ajax devices;
• take part in launching new products and testing;
• help develop new approaches to image tuning.

What you need

• a degree in computer science, optics, optoelectronics, image processing or a related field;
• understanding of embedded systems;
• experience with C++ or Python;
• good English.

Knowledge of photography principles and experience with UNIX/Linux, Imatest or IoT devices will be an advantage.

What is offered

• a competitive salary;
• medical insurance;
• corporate English classes;
• the opportunity to join beta testing of Ajax security systems.

Location: Kyiv, on-site.

Details and application: links.ajax.systems/ajax-image-quality

We invite all NDT professionals across the world to submit to the Pan-American NDT 2025 Conference. The program will feature presentations from  leading researchers, technicians, companies, and organizations who will demonstrate the latest technologies, trends, tools, and techniques to the non-destructive testing community in Canada and the world.

The Pan-American Conference for Nondestructive Testing (VIII PANNDT) will be held at the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario (Canada) from June 9 - 12 2025. The exhibition area will have space for 100+ booths. The technical program at the conference will provide the latest developments in NDT techniques, tools, and trends. This valuable conference is a must-attend event for inspection, QA/QC, manufacturing, and non-destructive testing personnel. The conference is being hosted by the Canadian Institute for Non-Destructive Evaluation (CINDE).

We welcome submissions on all topics related to non-destructive testing and inspection:

• Practical presentations/insights
• Latest research and developments
• Advances in inspection technologies
• NDT in Art and Culture