BUFFALO, NY, Oct-Nov 2025 – Dr. Olha Kravchenko, Associate Professor at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP of Ukraine), recently completed a one-month fellowship at the University at Buffalo (UB). Selected as one of only five finalists for the BridgeUSA 2025 program, Dr. Kravchenko collaborated with the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering under the mentorship of world-renowned researcher Professor Haiqing Lin.
During her visit, Dr. Kravchenko integrated into high-level research on membrane water treatment technologies and successfully completed a Laboratory Safety certification to work directly in UB’s advanced facilities. Her fellowship seamlessly blended research with teaching, as she delivered guest lectures for the Agroecology course, showcasing NUBiP’s projects on sustainable agroecological practices.
A pivotal moment of the visit was a university-wide seminar where Dr. Kravchenko presented on the environmental impact of military actions on Ukraine’s water systems. The presentation drew significant support from the American academic community, sparking discussions on solidarity and future scientific cooperation.
As Dr. Kravchenko noted, the fellowship has laid a solid foundation for long-term partnership: “Several joint initiatives are already planned for the next semester, including an on-line course of lectures from UB professors, as well as a series of workshops for graduate students and young scientists”.