Rectorate

Maxim Lutskyi was born on June 4, 1976 in Kyiv to a family of scientists.

He graduated from Technical school No 79 (today it is the Lyceum of Information Technologies), where his favourite subjects were physics and mathematics. In 1992 he entered the National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute". While studying in the third year of the University, Maxim Lutskyi won the competition held by the Association of Technical Universities of the World and was invited for an internship in Germany.

During the internship, he proved to be an experienced specialist and received the job offer, which he refused because he wanted to complete his studies in Ukraine. After graduating with a degree in Computer and Intelligent Systems and Networks, he continued his studies on Post Graduate Programme. He successfully defended his dissertation (2004) and received PhD in Technical Sciences in "Automated Control Systems and Advanced Information Technologies".

In 2007 he received the academic title of Associate professor at the Department of Management of Foreign Economic Activity of Enterprises at the National Aviation University.

In July 2012 he defended his dissertation and obtained the degree of Doctor of Technical Sciences in the specialty "Mathematical and content solution for computers and systems." In 2013, he was awarded the academic title of Professor at the Department of Information Technology Security of the National Aviation University. Scientific achievements are reflected in almost 100 scientific works, enshrined in copyright certificates and patents.

Maxim Lutskyi was elected Parliament Member of Ukraine of the 5th and 6th convocations. Young, experienced and energetic, he worked fruitfully for the economic strengthening of our state, the development of entrepreneurship and the formation of market infrastructure. He was the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Science and Education, headed the Committee on Science and Education of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine.

At his initiative, a significant number of amendments to laws and almost 100 bills were submitted, most of which later became effective regulations. The legislative initiative focused mainly on the development of the education and social protection of its participants, the regulation of relations in the field of intellectual property, innovative development and technology transfer. He was later appointed Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, and later head of the Solomyansk District State Administration in Kyiv. He worked fruitfully and devotedly making efforts for the development of his hometown. He contributed to the re-equipment of medical institutions, the preservation of green areas of the district, coordinated social initiatives of the population through the authorities.

Maxim Lutskyi began his career at the National Aviation University as the director of a separate structural unit "Service Centre". Since 2004 he has been appointed Vice-Rector of the University, first for corporate governance, then for international cooperation, and later for the first Vice-Rector. His honesty and sincerity, professional abilities of the manager, rich experience in management positions were highly appreciated by the staff of the National Aviation University.

In 2021 Mr. Lutskyi received a convincing victory in the first round of elections, assuming the position of rector of the National Aviation University. As the head of the University, he fruitfully and successfully works on increasing the efficiency of the educational process, intensification of scientific activity, development of human resources, democratization of intra-university life.

Mr. Lutskyi, who is active in many spheres of life, extremely proactive and democratic, and aware of the needs of Ukrainians, is also the founder of the “Maksym Lutskyi Social Initiative” NGO. The program provides: charitable assistance to socially vulnerable and low-income groups, organization and holding of holidays, game programs; general, vocational, preschool and extracurricular activities; creation and implementation of programs of meetings with youth and elderly people.

Significant achievements in professional activity, many years of honest, fruitful and dedicated work, high competence and professionalism, highly appreciated by the state.

Maksym Lutskyi was awarded "Excellence of Education of Ukraine" and "Anton Makarenko" award pins, as well as the badge "For Scientific and Educational Achievements" and the Order "For Merits" of the III degree, he is also a Laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine in the field of science and technology.