For the first time in the history of Lviv Polytechnic National University, a woman will take on the role of rector. The newly elected head of the university is Dr. Natalia Shakhovska, a distinguished scientist in artificial intelligence and computer science.
Rector Election Results
🔹 First round (March 12):
- Natalia Shakhovska secured 1,119 votes (27.2%)
- Nazar Podolchak, Doctor of Economics, received 762 votes (18.54%)
- A total of 3,534 people participated in the election
🔹 Second round (March 19):
- Shakhovska won with over 55% of the votes, securing her election as rector
Who Is Natalia Shakhovska?
✔ Founder of the Artificial Intelligence Systems Department
✔ Director of the Institute of Computer Science and Information Technologies
✔ Guest Professor at international universities
✔ Co-founder of Tech Start Up School with Nazar Podolchak
✔ Author of around 350 scientific publications
✔ Leader of five research projects
✔ Candidate for City Council in 2015
Her election marks a historic milestone for Lviv Polytechnic, as she becomes the first woman to hold the rector position.