SOPOV VIKTOR

Professor at the Department of Architecture and Engineering Surveys

Doctor of Technical Sciences

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E-mail: vsopov@ukr.net; vpsopov@gmail.com

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Date and Place of Birth – May 12, 1959, Balky Farmstead, Bolshe-Troitsky District, Belgorod Region, USSR.

Education:

1976–1981 – Kharkiv State University, specialization in Physics.

1990–1994 – Kharkiv State Technical University of Construction and Architecture, specialization 05.23.05 “Building Materials and Products”; PhD in Technical Sciences.

2009–2012 – Kharkiv National University of Construction and Architecture, specialization 05.23.05 “Building Materials and Products”; Doctor of Technical Sciences degree.

Professional Experience:

• 2024–present – Professor, Sumy National Agrarian University;
• 2023–2024 – Professor, Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy;
• 2013–2023 – Head of Department, Professor, Kharkiv National University of Construction and Architecture;
• 2012–2013 – Professor, Kharkiv National University of Construction and Architecture;
• 2009–2012 – Doctoral studies, Kharkiv National University of Construction and Architecture;
• 2005–2009 – Dean of the Faculty, Kharkiv State Technical University of Construction and Architecture;
• 1996–2005 – Associate Professor, Kharkiv State Technical University of Construction and Architecture;
• 1994–1996 – Lecturer, Kharkiv State Technical University of Construction and Architecture;
• 1990–1994 – Senior Research Fellow, Kharkiv Institute of Civil Engineering;
• 1989–1990 – Research Fellow, Kharkiv Institute of Civil Engineering;
• 1987–1989 – Senior Lieutenant, Group of Soviet Forces in Germany;
• 1985–1987 – Junior Research Fellow, Kharkiv Institute of Civil Engineering;
• 1984–1985 – Teacher-Organizer, Housing Maintenance Department No. 195, Kharkiv;
• 1981–1984 – Physics Teacher, Secondary School No. 136, Kharkiv.

Main Teaching Subjects:

“Physicochemical Methods for the Investigation of Building Materials”; “Innovative Structural Solutions and Materials”; “Research Methodology in Construction and Civil Engineering”; “Current Areas of Research in Construction and Engineering Systems.”

Research Activities:

Author and co-author of 220 scientific publications; academic supervisor of 3 PhD students; research supervisor of more than 10 research projects funded under contractual and government-funded programs.

Scientific Articles

1. Sopov V.P., Zhuravliov Yu.V., Korsun V.Ye. Automated Temperature Monitoring of the Concrete Hardening Process. Scientific Bulletin of Construction. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, Kharkiv Regional Branch of the Academy of Building Sciences of Ukraine. 2020. Vol. 101, No. 3, pp. 228–237. DOI: 10.29295/2311-7257-2020-101-3-228-237. Professional journal.
2. Latorets K.V., Hovorukha I.V., Sopov V.P., Hurkalenko V.A., Voroshylina O.V. Methods of Protection against Biochemical Corrosion in Drainage Systems. Scientific Bulletin of Construction. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, Kharkiv Regional Branch of the Academy of Building Sciences of Ukraine. 2020. Vol. 100, No. 2, pp. 187–194. DOI: 10.29295/2311-7257-2020-100-2-187-194. Professional journal.
3. Hurkalenko V.A., Latorets K.V., Sopov V.P., Pershyna L.O., Makarenko O.V. Modern Methods of Protecting Reinforcement in Reinforced Concrete Structures against Corrosion. Scientific Bulletin of Construction. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, Kharkiv Regional Branch of the Academy of Building Sciences of Ukraine. 2021. Vol. 104, No. 2, pp. 233–240. DOI: 10.29295/2311-7257-2021-104-2-233-240. Professional journal.
4. Kabus O.V., Kulaienko O.O., Ryabushko A.V., Sopov V.P., Usherov-Marshak O.V. Temperature-Time Monitoring of Concrete Hardening of a Wind Farm Foundation. 4th International Scientific Conference “Innovative Technology in Architecture and Design” (ITAD 2020). IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Kharkiv–Bristol. 2020. Vol. 907, 012037. DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/907/1/012037. Scopus.
5. Sopov V.P., Shyshko N.S., Kondrashchenko V.I., Zhang Yihe. Ecological Efficiency of Photocatalytic Concrete. 4th International Scientific Conference “Innovative Technology in Architecture and Design” (ITAD 2020). IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Kharkiv–Bristol. 2020. Vol. 907, 012052. DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/907/1/012052. Scopus.
6. Sopov V.P., Korkh O.I., Izbash M.Yu. A Study of the Alkali-Silica Reaction in Recycled Glass Concrete. 4th International Scientific Conference “Innovative Technology in Architecture and Design” (ITAD 2020). IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Kharkiv–Bristol. 2020. Vol. 907, 012062. DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/907/1/012062. Scopus.
7. Sopov V.P., Vinnichenko V.I., Krot A.Yu., Vitsenko N.Yu. The Effect of the Addition of Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate on the Properties of Lime-Silica Binder. Proceedings of the 4th Weimar Gypsum Conference, Weimar. 2020, pp. 633–639.
8. Sopov V.P., Shyshko N.S. Photocatalytic Concrete as a Material for Green Construction. Resource-Efficient Materials, Structures, Buildings and Facilities. Collection of Scientific Papers. Rivne: National University of Water and Environmental Engineering. 2020. Issue 38, pp. 267–276.
9. Fedorenko Yu.V., Sopov V.P. Improvement of the Technology of Self-Cleaning Concrete Water Basins. Scientific Bulletin of Construction. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, Kharkiv Regional Branch of the Academy of Building Sciences of Ukraine. 2021. Vol. 105, No. 3, pp. 168–174. DOI: 10.29295/2311-7257-2021-105-3-168-174. ISSN 2311-7257. Professional journal.
10. Fedorenko Yu.V., Sopov V.P. SPEEDSTAC Modular Construction Technology for the Reconstruction of Destroyed Housing in Ukraine. Scientific Bulletin of Construction. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, Kharkiv Regional Branch of the Academy of Building Sciences of Ukraine. 2022. Vol. 108, No. 2, pp. 44–49. DOI: 10.29295/2311-7257-2022-108-2-44-49. Professional journal.
11. Fedorenko Y., Sopov V. Modular Concrete Structures for the Restoration of Destroyed Residential Buildings in Ukraine. 21st ibausil International Conference on Building Materials, Weimar. 2023. Vol. 6, Issue 6, pp. 1421–1424. DOI: 10.1002/cepa.2791.
12. Korkh Oleksandra, Sopov Viktor, Butska Larisa, Makarenko Olga, Pershina Lidia. Thermodynamic Calculation of Alkali-Silica Reaction. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2490, 050023 (2023). DOI: 10.1063/5.0144192.
13. Sopov Victor, Sharlay Elena, Latorets Ekaterina, Gavrilovskaya Mariya. Bio-Receptive Concrete for Vertical Greening of Facades. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2490, 050003 (2023). DOI: 10.1063/5.0122708.
14. Protsenko O.M., Sopov V.P. A Conceptual Approach to the Implementation of Protective Functions of Decorative Facades Based on Digital Technologies. Proceedings of the XI International Scientific and Practical Conference “Current Challenges of Science and Education”. Berlin: MDPC Publishing, 2024, pp. 74–80.
15. Protsenko O., Sopov V. The Place and Role of BIM Technologies in the Educational Services System of Architectural and Construction Education. Novyi Kolehium. 2024. No. 2 (114), pp. 60–66. DOI: 10.34142/nc.2024.2.60. Professional journal.
16. Sopov V., Protsenko O., Herasymenko V. Combining Artificial Intelligence with BIM Technologies in the Educational Process at Higher Education Institutions of Architectural and Construction Profile. Novyi Kolehium. 2024. No. 3 (115), pp. 69–75. DOI: 10.34142/nc.2024.3.69. Professional journal.
17. Sopov V., Protsenko O., Herasymenko V. Information Modeling as a Catalyst for Transformations in the Design and Management System of the Construction Industry of Ukraine. Novyi Kolehium. 2025. No. 1 (117), pp. 62–70. DOI: 10.34142/nc.2025.1.62. Professional journal.

Conference Proceedings and Abstracts

1. Sopov V.P., Zhuravliov Yu.V., Korsun V.Ye., Reuter Hans-Heinrich, Belykh I.M., Bolotskykh O.M. Temperature and Strength Control of Hardening Concrete. Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Innovative Technologies in Architecture and Design”. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2021, pp. 420–421.
2. Sopov V.P., Sharlay O.V., Latorets K.V., Havrylovska M.O. Bioconcrete for Vertical Greening of Facades. Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Innovative Technologies in Architecture and Design”. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2021, pp. 402–403.
3. Sopov V.P., Shyshko N.S., Dansheva S.O., Kondrashchenko V.I., Zhang Yihe. The Effect of Solar Radiation Parameters on the Course of Photocatalytic Reactions in Concrete. Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Innovative Technologies in Architecture and Design”. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2021, pp. 422–424.
4. Sopov V., Korkh O. Decorative Glass Concrete. Proceedings of the 76th Scientific and Technical Conference of KNUCEA. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2021, pp. 68–69.
5. Sopov V., Simin V. Analysis of the Causes of Concrete Deterioration in Bridge Structures. Proceedings of the 76th Scientific and Technical Conference of KNUCEA. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2021, pp. 69–70.
6. Sopov V., Polupan O. Concrete for Protection against Electromagnetic Radiation. Proceedings of the 76th Scientific and Technical Conference of KNUCEA. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2021, pp. 70–72.
7. Sopov V.P., Fedorenko Yu.V. Concrete Fabric. Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Theory and Methods of Building Materials Science”. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2022, pp. 40–46.
8. Protsenko O.M., Sopov V.P. Geometric Transformation of a Steel Construction Profile by Creating User Families. Proceedings of the 7th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Theory and Methods of Building Materials Science”. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2022, pp. 82–83.
9. Sopov V., Fedorenko Yu. Technology for the Restoration of Destroyed Housing Stock. Proceedings of the 77th Scientific and Technical Conference of KNUCEA. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2022, pp. 33–34.
10. Protsenko O.M., Sopov V.P. Creating a User Component Environment as a Way to Solve Engineering Problems in Design. Proceedings of the 2nd All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference “BIM Technologies in Construction: Experience and Innovations”. Kharkiv: KNUUE, 2023, pp. 102–103.

Textbooks and Teaching Manuals

1. Sopov V.P., Makarenko O.V. Theory of Experiment and Student Research Work. Teaching and Methodological Manual for Higher Education Students of Specialty 192 “Construction and Civil Engineering”, Second (Master’s) Level. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2021. 82 p.
2. Usherov-Marshak O.V., Butska L.M., Kabus O.V., Sopov V.P. Laboratory Practicum in “Physicochemical Methods for the Investigation of Building Materials and Data Processing”. Teaching and Methodological Manual. Kharkiv: KNUCEA, 2022. 52 p.
3. Sopov V.P., Butska L.M. Physical Chemistry and Chemistry of Silicates. Teaching and Methodological Manual for Laboratory Work and Independent Student Study. Kharkiv: KNUUE named after O.M. Beketov, 2023. 135 p.

Professional Development / Academic Mobility

1. Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland, and Luhansk Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education, supported by the “Meeting” Foundation and the “Sobornist” NGO Career Development Center, February 12–March 20, 2022. Certificate No. SZFL-001876. “Funding and Organization of Project Activities in Educational Institutions: European Experience”, 180 hours (6 ECTS credits).
2. European Academy of Sciences and Research, Hamburg, Germany, February 10–15, 2022. Certificate No. XV-16-293849248-22. “Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery Course”, 10 hours.

Additional Information

Guarantor of the educational and scientific program for the training of Doctors of Philosophy in the specialty “Construction and Civil Engineering” at Sumy National Agrarian University.