Mr. Vladimir Semynozhenko is a world-renowned scholar, a Board Member for the Academy of Sciences, a Professor and author of more than 500 widely distributed scientific papers and books, and the holder of more than 80 patents. His many activities, awards and posts include:

President of the Interstate Committee for Scientific Development of the post Soviet Union countries

Board of Directors for "New Technologies and Materials"

Head of the Government Committee for Social, Science, Technology and Humanitarian Development

Head of the Committee for Intellectual Property Management

Head of the Ukrianian Scientific Association

Awarded a government medal for his vision and advancement of the Ukrainian scientific community

Widely recognized in the international scientific community for his thought leadership in nuclear physics

As Ukraine's top leader driving the partnership between politics, the scientific community and the population of Ukraine as a whole, Semynozhenko has led many various initiatives including:

The creation of the Ministry of Science and Technology within the Ukrainian government. While holding this office, Semynozhenko created numerous programs and developed several grants to help encourage and support young and aspiring scientists and inventors.

The conception of the "New Names" program to raise funds in the fight against AIDS in Ukraine

Mr. Semynozhenko believes the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, as the leading Ukrainian science and technology community, is of vital strategic value to the people of Ukraine. As such, he feels it should be integral part of the Ukrainian government. His belief is that The Academy of Sciences of Ukraine should be directly involved in forming the political vision and in leading the development of the scientific community within Ukraine.