RESULTS OF THE ALL-UKRAINIAN STUDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION IN THE SPECIALTY E4 ‒ EARTH SCIENCES (GEOLOGY)

Abstract

In 2025, the Second Round of the All-Ukrainian Student Research Competition in the specialty E4 ‒ Earth Sciences (Geology) was held at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The competition committee recommended nine papers for the final conference, the topics of which covered a wide variety of scientific problems in geophysics, geological mapping, mineralogy, lithology, etc. According to the decision of the commission, first place went to Oleh Bulakh, a student of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, with the scientific paper “Using rock physics modelling for petrophysical interpretation of geophysical well log data”, and second place went to Kateryna-Olha Boiko, a student of Lviv Polytechnic National University, with the scientific paper “Laser scanning of caves: The latest technologies for studying underground spaces using the example of Medova Cave and Mlynka Cave”. Students were also recognized in the following nominations: “For thorough theoretical research” (Veronika Bilai from the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv received the award); “For originality of scientific idea” (Artem Solovei, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv); “For the best presentation of research” (Anastasiia Kuts, Kryvyi Rih National University); “For interdisciplinary approach to research” (Anastasiia Batiuk, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv); “For relevance of the chosen topic” (Dmytro Tarasov, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv); “For further study of known geological objects” (Kostiantyn Alferiev, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv). The scientific supervisors of the Competition participants were presented with certificates of appreciation from the rector of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.