The staff of the Faculty of Chemical Technology congratulates Dean, supervisor of the department of technology of inorganic substances and general chemical technology Igor Mikhailovich Astrelin with the 75th anniversary!

I.M Astrelin born in February 5, 1942 in a family of military. After studying in high school he entered the Kiev Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 1964. After finishing graduate school, Igor Mikhailovich in 1968 defended his thesis works at the Department of Technology of inorganic substances,general chemical engineering as assistant and associate professor.

In the period from 1973 to 1976 I.M Astrelin worked in Algeria (University of. Annaba), was head of the department of chemistry and then became advisor to the rector.

In 1990 Igor Mikhailovich defended his doctoral dissertation and received the title of professor. From 1983 he was head of the department of technology of inorganic substances and general chemical technology, and since 2000 - the dean of the Faculty of Chemical Technology.

IM Astrelin - creative, talented person, the author of over 500 scientific papers, 70 patents, 10 monographs, 12 textbooks and manuals under his supervision were defended 19 candidate and 4 doctoral theses. Research interests I.M Astrelin cover a wide range of chemical and technological issues and problems: synthesis of inorganic salts, acids, organic fertilizers, catalysts, adsorbents, nanocomposites, coagulants, chemistry and technology of water treatment, titanium, textile, oil, phosphate production , products and sludge wastewater treatment processes.

Thanks to the initiative and perseverance of Professor I. Astrelin staff and students of the department for participation in international educational and scientific projects (Water Harmony, Erasmus +) with leading universities in Norway, Germany, Poland, Sri Lanka, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova.

It is worth noting teaching talent Igor Mikhailovich, his lectures are taught to students of all generations his love and respect for all known students who have studied and trained at the faculty. He is actively methodological and organizational work on the development and improvement of higher technical education Ukraine is a member of the Branch Board to develop standards Ukrainian industry association of employers chemicals.

Scientific, artistic, technical, educational achieving Igor Mikhailovich Astrelin got awards, prizes, academic titles: Honored Scientist of Ukraine, member of the American Chemical Society, Academician of the Academy of Higher Education of Ukraine, member of the Presidium of the European Association of Environmental Protection has the award of the Ministry of education and Science of Ukraine, Honorary Professor of the Ukrainian state chemical technology University.

The staff of the Faculty of Chemical Technology congratulates Igor Mikhailovich of jubilee and wish good health, longevity, inspiration, great human happiness!