A joint Ukrainian-Slovak bilateral research project with the participation of scientists from the West Ukrainian National University has been selected by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for funding in 2026–2027 within the framework of the competition for joint Ukrainian-Slovak research projects.
The project “Reliable Methods for Intelligent Detection of Defects in Wind Energy Facilities” will be implemented in partnership between the West Ukrainian National University and the University of Žilina, Slovak Republic.
The goal of the project is to increase the speed and reliability of intelligent methods for detecting defects in wind energy facilities. The research involves a combination of fast analysis algorithms, fuzzy neural networks, deep learning, high-performance computing approaches and quantum optimization methods. It is expected that the project results will contribute to the prompt detection of typical surface defects of wind turbine blades, the analysis of complex structural damage, the reduction of technical inspection time and the reduction of operational risks.
The scientific leader of the project from the Ukrainian side is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Director of the Research Institute of Intelligent Computer Systems of WUNU Anatoliy Sachenko. The Ukrainian team includes scientists from the Research Institute of Intelligent Computer Systems of WUNU: Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Cybersecurity Mykhailo Kasyanchuk, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Computer Engineering Lesya Dubchak, graduate students Maksym Palka and Mykhailo Golembyovsky, as well as student Oksana Karpinska.
The Slovak side is represented by Ph.D., Associate Professor Miroslav Kvassay, Deputy Dean for Science and Research of the University of Žilina. The Slovak team also includes Professor Lyudmila Janosikova, Ph.D. Michal Mrena, PhD students Tomasz Sobek and Linda Blachowa.
The project results will have important scientific and practical significance for the development of wind energy monitoring systems in Ukraine and Slovakia, increasing the reliability of wind power plant operations, and enhancing energy sustainability.