Academic degree: PhD (2016, Environmental Economics and Natural Resources Management, abstract, dissertation), Associate Professor
Position: Senior Lecturer
The main disciplines: Economic Analysis, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Modeling and Forecasting of Economic Processes, Mergers and Acquisitions, ERP Technologies, Management of Socio-Economic Systems
Research interests: digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, green economy, economic resilience, and post-war recovery
Other responsibilities: Deputy Head of the Department for Digitalization
E-mail: v.voronenko@biem.sumdu.edu.ua, sl.voronenko@econ.sumdu.edu.ua
Academic Profile
Viacheslav Voronenko has 12 years of experience in higher education teaching and academic research. His academic work focuses on the transformation of economic and socio-economic systems under the influence of digital technologies, environmental and social challenges, and the transition towards sustainable development. His current research combines digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, green economy, economic resilience, and post-war recovery. He participates in national and international research and educational projects and is involved in academic peer review, research project evaluation, and student research supervision.
Research Interests
His main research interests include:
- Digital transformation of economic and socio-economic systems
- Artificial intelligence and digital technologies in economics
- Sustainable and inclusive development
- Digital transformation and post-war economic recovery
- Environmental and ecological economics
- Green economy and energy transformation
- Economic resilience and civil protection
- Regional economic development
- Business competitiveness and digital transformation
- Economic modeling and forecasting
- Social prioritization and humanitarian demining
- Digital technologies for sustainable business development
Current Research Projects
Viacheslav I. Voronenko participates in research and development projects focused on digital transformation, sustainable development, economic resilience, and post-war recovery.
He is currently involved in the following projects:
Digital Transformations to Ensure Civil Protection and Post-War Economic Recovery in the Face of Environmental and Social Challenges
Responsible executor, 2024–2026.
Fundamental Grounds for Sustainable and Inclusive Development of Regional Space for Post-War Reconstruction in the Context of Digital Transformation
Responsible executor, 2025.
Digital Transformations for Improving Post-War Business Performance
Project leader, since 2026.
He has also participated in applied research projects focused on the social prioritization of territories for humanitarian demining, including the development, testing, and description of social prioritization models.
Teaching
Viacheslav Voronenko teaches courses in economics, business, statistics, sustainable development, and digital transformation. His teaching portfolio includes:
- Economic Analysis
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Modeling and Forecasting of Economic Processes
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- ERP Technologies
- Management of Socio-Economic Systems
He also teaches English courses and has experience working with both Ukrainian and international students. During the recent academic period, he delivered university courses in English, including Mergers and Acquisitions and Statistics.
Supervision and Student Research
Viacheslav Voronenko supervises student research projects and supports students in academic research, scientific publications, and research competitions. During the past five years, 33 students under his supervision achieved a formally recognized level of research activity. He has also provided scientific supervision or consultation for 4 dissertation projects. In 2025, a student supervised by him, Tetiana Sakhnenko, received second place in the All-Ukrainian Competition of Student Research Papers in the field of Enterprise Economics.
International Academic Activity
Viacheslav Voronenko has participated in international academic mobility, research, and educational initiatives. In 2023, he participated in the Erasmus+ KA107 International Credit Mobility program at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. He also participated in the Jean Monnet Module “Youth & Business: EU Practices for Cooperation”, implemented within the Erasmus+ program in 2023–2024. His international academic activities include collaboration with researchers and institutions in other countries, participation in international research and educational initiatives, and teaching in English.
Academic Service
Viacheslav Voronenko contributes to academic service through editorial, peer review, and expert activities. He has also served as a peer reviewer for international academic journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, including the International Journal of Global Energy Issues and the International Journal of Procurement Management. He is a member of the Expert Council of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and is involved in evaluating research and scientific-technical projects.
Research Output
Viacheslav Voronenko has published research in Ukrainian and international academic journals, including publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. His academic record includes 9 publications indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science and an h-index of 5. His recent publications include papers in journals belonging to the Q1 and Q2 quartiles. His research publications address digital transformation, environmental and economic development, sustainable development, energy transformation, regional development, and post-war economic recovery.
Awards and Recognition
In 2024, Viacheslav Voronenko received third place in the Sumy State University competition for the Best Academic and Teaching Staff. His professional activity has also been recognized through participation in funded research projects, international academic programs, student research supervision, and expert activities.
Languages
Ukrainian – native. English – B2. His English proficiency is supported by certificates issued by the ECL Exam Center “Universal Test” and the Cambridge English Language Assessment.
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