On November 17, 2023, students from different years and faculty members of the Department of Ceramic Technology, Refractories, Glass, and Enamels had a meeting with the Director of the Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Scientific Research Institute of Refractories named after A.S. Berezhnyi,” Valerii Vladlenovych Martynenko.
Valerii Vladlenovych shared that the Ukrainian Scientific Research Institute of Refractories named after A.S. Berezhnyi is the only specialized institute in Eastern Europe focused on the technology of production and service of refractories. The institute develops and manufactures unique, competitively priced refractory products that are not produced by industrial enterprises, with global market competitiveness in both quality and price. The institute houses a testing center for determining the properties of refractories and technical ceramics, which meets the requirements of DSTU ISO 10012: 2005. It also manages the technical committee TC-7 “Refractories” for developing standards and technical specifications for refractories. The institute’s management system is certified in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
He expressed readiness to assist in the practical training of higher education seekers, offering opportunities for industrial internships and, in the future, potential employment.
The meeting was interesting and beneficial for both students and faculty members of the department!
