General characteristics of the scientific school
The scientific school of Mykola Vasylyovych Bielan is a multi-vector scientific direction that provides the scientific foundations for the creation of plasma generators and accelerators for space propulsion systems and technological purposes. It was founded in 1965. The school became the foundation and is aimed at the creation and development of electric propulsion thrusters (EPT), ion-plasma technologies (IPT), and power plants for their supply. The research covers various types of electric spacecraft thrusters, various types of autonomous power plants and power supply systems, and technological equipment for ion-plasma deposition of functional coatings.
Founder of the scientific school
Bielan Mykola Vasylyovych (28.07.1937 – 17.06.2006) – Doctor of Technical Sciences (1976), Professor (1978). Graduated from Kharkiv Aviation Institute (1960). Founder and first Dean of the Faculty of Rocket and Space Technology (1980), Head of the Department of Engines and Power Plants of Spacecraft (1976–2006), Director of the Interbranch Scientific and Technical Center "Space Energy and Engines" (ISTC SEE) at KhAI. Honored Worker of Higher Education of Ukraine, laureate of the USSR Council of Ministers Prize, Academician of the Engineering Academy of Ukraine, awarded the Order of the "Badge of Honor", "Honorary Worker of the Space Industry of Ukraine", and numerous medals.
The main scientific directions of the school are:
1. Theory and design of electric propulsion thrusters and propulsion systems.
2. Development of theoretical foundations and technology for creating hollow cathodes and increasing their service life.
3. Creation of vacuum ion-plasma technologies and technological installations.
4. Surface modification and deposition of multifunctional (wear-resistant, decorative) coatings based on ion-plasma technologies.
5. Autonomous space and ground-based power plants and power supply systems.
6. Energy management.
Scientific achievements and performance results
Under the direct supervision and consultation of the head of the school, 4 Doctors of Sciences and 27 Candidates of Sciences were trained. A line of stationary plasma thrusters (SPT), hollow non-incandescent cathodes (NIC), and new methods for their accelerated testing were developed. The school's technologies have been implemented at enterprises of the aviation, rocket-space, and machine-building industries.
Main publications and scientific projects of the school
Over 400 scientific papers have been published, and about 100 author's certificates and patents have been obtained. The school actively cooperates with international partners, including projects with France, China, and the Netherlands.
Scientific community and continuity
Dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Technical Sciences:
1. Kostiuk H. I. – ion-plasma technologies – school branch
2. Bezruchko K. V. – autonomous power supply systems – school branch
3. Oranskyi A. I. – plasma accelerators, hollow cathodes – school branch
4. Petrenko O. M. – control systems for electric propulsion thrusters
5. Rashkovan V. M. – consultation, superconductive plasmadynamics – school branch
Dissertations for the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
1. Anosov I. M.
2. Tkachov V. O.
3. Mashtylov M. O.
4. Kostiuk H. I.
5. Kiriushko V. I.
6. Fedotenko V. O.
7. Olendarov V. D.
8. Pidhornyi V. O.
9. Pimkin V. O.
10. Halitsyn E. A.
11. Panacheвний B. I. (Panachevnyi B. I.)
12. Doroshenko B. I.
13. Okorokov O. A.
14. Litinskyi A. T.
15. Ivashchenko S. S.
16. Ostrovskyi Ye. K.
17. Oranskyi A. I.
18. Tkachenko V. A.
19. Lytovchenko L. V.
20. Isaiev Ye. O.
21. Strelkov I. V.
22. Soloviov V. V.
23. Rashkovan V. M.
24. Bakhmet H. K.
25. Prokopenko O. M.
Branch of the school of Doctor of Technical Sciences, Anatolii Ivanovych Oranskyi:
Nesterenko S. Yu.
Loyan A. V.
Ohiienko S. O.
Lobov S. O.
Branch of the school of Doctor of Technical Sciences, Kostiantyn Vasylovych Bezruchko:
Tymchuk S. O.
Bychkov I. V.
Turkin I. B. – Doctor of Technical Sciences, personal branch of the school https://khai.edu/naukova-shkola-igorya-turkina
Mierkushev M. P.
Hubin S. V.
Shepetov Yu. O.
Davidov A. O. – Doctor of Technical Sciences
Shyrinskyi S. V.
Sinchenko S. V.
Frolov V. P.
Branch of the school of Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Vasyl Markovych Rashkovan:
Trubchaninov F.
Dashkov A.
Pihnastyi O.
Zub S.
Bazyma L. O.
Branch of the school of Doctor of Technical Sciences, Hennadii Ihorovych Kostiuk
Recognition and authority of the scientific school
The high authority of the scientific school is confirmed by state awards, professional distinctions, and the active participation of its representatives in the creation of new samples of rocket and space technology and equipment.
Awards and distinctions:
1976 – For high performance at work, active public work, and successful fulfillment of social obligations, by the Resolution of the Ministry of Higher Education of the USSR and the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Trade Union of Education, Higher School, and Scientific Institutions, awarded the badge "Winner of the Socialist Emulation of 1975".
1977 – In accordance with the decision of the board of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the USSR and the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Trade Union of Education, Higher School, and Scientific Institutions, awarded the badge "For Excellent Success in Work" in the field of higher education of the USSR.
1980 – For success in scientific and pedagogical activities, by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, awarded the Order of the "Badge of Honor".
1986 – For contribution to the development of cosmonautics, by the decision of the bureau of the Federation of Cosmonautics of the USSR, awarded the medal "25 Years of Human Space Flight".
1986 – For work in the field of mechanical engineering, by the Resolution of the USSR Council of Ministers, awarded the USSR Council of Ministers Prize.
1987 – By the decision of the Presidium of the bureau of the Federation of Cosmonautics of the USSR, awarded the jubilee medal named after Academician S. P. Korolev.
1987 – For a great contribution to the training of highly qualified engineering personnel for the aviation industry and in connection with his 50th birthday, awarded the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Aviation Industry.
1987 – By the decision of the Presidium of the bureau of the Federation of Cosmonautics of the USSR, awarded the medal "30 Years of the Space Era".
1987 – By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR, granted the honorary title of Honored Worker of Higher
School of the Ukrainian SSR.
1990 – By the decision of the Bureau of the Federation of Cosmonautics of the USSR, awarded the medal named after Tsiolkovsky.
1991 – By the decision of the bureau of the Presidium of the Federation of Cosmonautics of the USSR, awarded the medal "XXX Years of the Flight of Yu. A. Gagarin".
2000 – For achievements and great personal contribution to the cosmonautics of the USSR, awarded the honorary title "Veteran of Cosmonautics".
2000 – By the decision of the Federation of Cosmonautics of Ukraine, awarded the medal named after Academician M. K. Yangel.
2003 – For a great contribution to the development of the rocket and space industry and in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of O. H. Ivchenko, awarded a commemorative medal.
2005 – For conscientious work in training highly qualified specialists and in connection with the 75th anniversary of the National Aerospace University named after N. E. Zhukovsky "Kharkiv Aviation Institute", awarded the Honorary Badge "For Merits".
2005 – For personal contribution to the development of the space industry of Ukraine, many years of fruitful work, training of highly qualified personnel, and on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the National Aerospace University named after N. E. Zhukovsky "Kharkiv Aviation Institute", awarded the industry distinction – the lapel badge "Honorary Worker of the Space Industry of Ukraine".