Scientific Center of NaUKMA Kyiv Energy and Climate Lab (KECLab)
Kyiv Energy and Climate Lab (KECLab)
is an independent scientific and educational centre established jointly by Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA).
KECLab strengthens Ukraine’s capacity for evidence-based energy and climate policy, system analysis, and academic education, with a strong focus on energy security, decarbonisation, and EU integration.
Building on the work of the Green Deal Ukraїna project, KECLab conducts data-driven research and modelling, provides policy-relevant analysis and advice, and develops academic and vocational training programmes for public institutions, researchers, and the next generation of energy and climate experts. The Lab serves as a platform linking Ukrainian and European expertise and contributes to informed decision-making during wartime, reconstruction, and Ukraine’s long-term transformation toward a resilient, EU-aligned energy system.
Goals of the Lab
- Promote academic excellence in energy and climate research in Ukraine;
- Conduct scientific research and provide recommendations for UA and EU policymakers, experts, and the general public on Ukraine's path to the EU;
- Prepare a new generation of scientists and experts: Master’s program in Energy and Climate, PhD program and certificate programs.
Vlad Mikhnych
Director
Vladyslav holds an Honours Master's Degree in Energy Systems, a Master's Degree in Data Science, and a Europhotonics Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Aix-Marseille University. His expertise is showcased with broad research experience spanning the EU and Ukraine, where he has contributed to renewable energy projects and energy efficiency advancements. Vladyslav is deeply committed to addressing Ukrainian energy challenges through innovative solutions and data-driven insights.
