Lecturers of the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology

Dibrova Ivan

Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor

Research profiles:

Education and grades:

  • 2005-2008 – postgraduate student in the specialty 11.00.11 – constructive geography and rational use of natural resources, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv;
  • 2000-2005 – higher education graduate in the specialty “Geography” (qualifications geographer, geoecologist, environmental manager, education manager, teacher of geography, fundamentals of economics and ecology), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

Academic Degree:

  • 2009 – Candidate of Geographical Sciences, specialty “Constructive Geography and Rational Use of Natural Resources”. Candidate’s thesis “Identification of geosystems of the coastal zone of reservoirs for optimization of environmental management (on the example of the Kyiv Reservoir)” (scientific supervisor – Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor V.M.Samoilenko).

Academic title:

  • 2021 – Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology.

Work Experience:

Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University:

Since 2018 – Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology;

2010-2018 – Assistant Professor of the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology.

 

Courses Developed and Taught:

  • “Physical Geography of Continents and Oceans”, “Probabilistic Methods in Geoecology and Analysis of Environmental Services”, “Bioresources of Europe and Ukraine”, “Modern Technologies for Mitigating Climate Change”, “Transborder Protected Areas of Ukraine”, “Fundamentals of Biology and Ecology”, “Geoecology” (Bachelor’s level).

Research Interests:

  • natural geography;
  • constructive geography;
  • coastal geosystems of large plain reservoirs;
  • problems of rational use and protection of nature;
  • didactics of geography.

Public and Professional Activities:

  • Associate member of the Geomatics Division of the World Data Center for Geoinformatics and Sustainable Development (since 2016);
  • Member of the Ukrainian Geographical Society (since 2005).

Academic Mobility, Professional Development and International Projects:

  • 2026 – completed advanced training under the program “Development of general and professional competencies of a higher education teacher” (Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University). Certificate No. ADV-260101-CUSU dated 08.03.2026.
  • 2025 – completed advanced training under the program “Formation of professional competence of teachers of higher education institutions in the context of modern social challenges” (Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University, Center for Ukrainian-European Scientific Cooperation). Certificate No. ADV-301227-PSI dated 09.02.2025.
  • 2024 – completed advanced training under the program “Educational Process in War and Post-War Conditions: Challenges, Rules, Prospects” (Mykhailo Dragomanov Ukrainian State University, Center for Ukrainian-European Scientific Cooperation). Certificate No. ADV-040350-UDU dated 04/14/2024.
  • 2020 – completed advanced training under the educational program “New and Innovative Teaching Methods” at the Krakow University of Economics (Poland). Certificate NR 2485/MSAP/2020.

Publications:

Author and co-author of over 60 scientific and educational and methodological works.

 

Selected Publications:

  • Samoilenko V.M., Dibrova I.O., Ivanok D.V. Geoecological modeling: monograph (electronic version). Kyiv: Nika-Center, 2026. 296 p.
  • Samoilenko V.M., Dibrova I.O. Probabilistic methods in geoecology and analysis of environmental services: textbook-monograph (electronic version). Kyiv: Nika-Center, 2025. 372 p.
  • V. Samoilenko, L. Bilous, I. Dibrova, M. Grynova, L. Vishnikina. Geospatial model assessment of anthropization extent for aquatic-terrestrial landscapes. European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers. XVIII International Scientific Conference “Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment“, April 2025, Volume 2025, p.1-5.  https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.2025510031 (Scopus)
  • Grynyov R., Vishnikina L., Shukanov P., Dibrova I., Fedіi O. Assessment of the quality of curricula and educational technologies in vocational education in Ukraine in accordance with modern labor market requirements. Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences. 2024. Vol. 12, Is. 2. P. 509–518. https://doi.org/10.21533/pen.vi2.53 (Scopus)
  • Samoilenko, L. Bilous, O. Havrylenko, I. Dibrova. Monitoring of the Geoecological Situation in Ukraine and Germany. European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers.  17th International Conference Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment, Nov 2023, Volume 2023, p.1 – 5. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.2023520009 (Scopus)  
  • Samoilenko, L. Bilous, O. Havrylenko and I. Dibrova. Monitoring of anthropogenic impact in the Left Bank Dnipro and the Eastern Ukrainian regions. European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers. Conference Proceedings, 15th International Conference Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment, Nov 2021, V. 2021: 1 – 5. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.20215K2013 (Scopus)
  • Samoilenko V., Bilous L., Havrylenko O., Dibrova I. Geoinformation modeling of anthropization extent in the Zakhidnoukrainskyi physic-geographic region. European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers. Conference Proceedings, XIV International Scientific Conference “Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment”, Nov. 2020, V. 2020: 1-5. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202056010 (Scopus)

Awards:

  • 2018 – Dean’s Certificate for significant contribution to the training of highly qualified personnel;
  • 2015 – Dean’s Certificate for significant contribution to the training of specialists in physical geography, high professionalism.

Contact:

idibrova@knu.ua