TARAS SHEVCHENKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KYIV

Their core work

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is Ukraine's flagship university, contributing applied mathematics, computational physics, and environmental science expertise to European research consortia. The university plays a significant role in bridging Ukrainian SMEs with European innovation networks through the Enterprise Europe Network, facilitating technology transfer and capacity building. Their research spans from theoretical work on antimicrobial resistance molecular dynamics to atmospheric science and advanced mathematical methods (Wiener-Hopf techniques) with applications in biomechanics and engineering.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2014-2018), TSNUK focused on structured doctoral education, social sciences partnerships, water resource management, and initial SME innovation support through the KAM scheme. From 2019 onward, their profile shifted toward deeper scientific research — computational modelling of antimicrobial resistance, aerosol physics, and advanced mathematical methods — while maintaining and expanding their SME technology transfer activities with upgraded EIMC services. The trend shows a university moving from capacity-building participation toward contributing substantive research expertise.

TSNUK is transitioning from a primarily network-building participant toward contributing deeper computational and mathematical research expertise, making them increasingly valuable as a scientific partner rather than just a network node.

How they like to work

TSNUK has never coordinated an H2020 project — they consistently join as a participant or third party in existing consortia. With 301 unique partners across 41 countries, they operate in large, diverse networks rather than tight recurring partnerships. This profile suggests a university that is well-connected and easy to integrate into consortia but takes a supporting rather than leading role.

With 301 unique consortium partners across 41 countries from just 10 projects, TSNUK operates within very large European consortia (notably EUROfusion). Their network spans broadly across the EU with no single geographic concentration beyond the natural EU core.

What sets them apart

As Ukraine's top-ranked university, TSNUK offers a rare combination: deep computational and mathematical research capacity at a non-EU institution with extensive EU collaboration experience. Their sustained involvement in the Enterprise Europe Network makes them a proven gateway for any consortium needing Ukrainian research or industry connections. For projects requiring Widening Participation or Eastern Partnership dimensions, they bring both scientific credibility and institutional reliability demonstrated across seven years of H2020 engagement.

Highlights from their portfolio

• AMR-TB
  Highest individual funding (EUR 115,000) and most research-intensive project — computational investigation of tuberculosis drug resistance using molecular dynamics.
• EffectFact
  Most recent project (2021-2026) showcasing advanced mathematical expertise in Wiener-Hopf techniques with direct applications in biomechanics and medicine.
• EEN-Ukraine
  Three consecutive iterations (2017-2021) demonstrate sustained commitment to Ukraine-EU SME technology transfer, a rare continuity of engagement.