Astrelin Igor Mikhailovich (05.02.1942, Troyitske - 23.10.2020, Kyiv) - Dean Faculty of Chemical Technology, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist of Ukraine.

Igor Mikhailovich was born in the city Trinity Chelyabinsk region in the family of a military pilot. He started secondary school  in St. Petersburg (then Leningrad), and  finished it in Kiev. He studied at the Faculty of Chemical Technology Kiev Order of Lenin Polytechnic Institute, and after graduating continued to work at the Department of IM&GCT, passed all stages from assistant to professor, department chairman.

I.M. Astrelin - a renowned expert of Ukraine in the field of chemistry and technology of inorganic substances and industrial technology. He created the scientific basis and direction on the theory and technology of a new type of complex (suspensioned) fertilizer for the first time in Ukraine and the USSR. Under heading of I.M. Astrelin  ​​scientific and technological development aimed at developing and improving processes for the preparation of natural water and industrial wastewater treatment were made.

In 1973-1976 IM Astrelin worked successfully in Annabinsk University (Algeria), was head of the Department of multifunctional Chemistry, advisor to the Rector.

Igor as a highly erudite specialist, knowledgeable in many areas of science and technology, constantly expands the range of his scientific interests, monitors trends in the development of advanced technologies and promotes the delivery of research in technology of inorganic substances by students and employees of the department.

I.M.Astrelin has authored and co-authored more than 480 scientific papers, 47 patents, author of 15 books and monographs and more than 40 educational developments. He has published articles in professional journals Ukraine, CIS countries, USA and Europe. He is the official reviewer of many scientific journals.

Igor Mikhailovich  is a teacher by vocation. Being a unsurpassed lecturer, he can from the first minute  fascinate the audience and "fall in love" with the chemistry.

Under the supervision of IM Astrelin 4 doctoral and 15 master's theses were defended; he was chairman of the specialized council for licensing and accreditation, for many years he was a member and leader of the expert council of Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine, Chairman of the Dissertation Council for doctoral and master's theses.

IM Astrelin is the renowned expert, creative, proactive organizer of high school. He leads an active research and methodological and organizational work on the development and improvement of higher technical education in Ukraine. With his participation, the department set up branches in many institutes of the NAS of Ukraine; for the first time in the KPI (in Ukraine) the training students in masters double degree with the University of Science and Technology of Le Mann (France) was organized. Currently, under the grant "Water Harmony" undergraduate and graduate students will undergo training at the University of Natural Sciences, Oslo (Norway).

I.M. Astrelin was awarded many certificates and diplomas, medals and numerous signs, in particular the sign of MES of Ukraine "For scientific achievements", he is the winner of the award of Yaroslav the Wise, Academy of Higher Education of Ukraine.

However, the most significant result of his work for many years is the preparation of highly qualified chemists who are working successfully in various industries of Ukraine and countries of the world, are contributing to the progressive development of science, accumulating, improving and sharing their knowledge with the next generation.