Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman

Vladyslav Horbov

Department:Department of Sociology
Position:Associate Professor
Teacher degree:associate professor
Degree:candidate of sociological sciences
Teaching Experience:9

Education:

  • December 2016 – Awarded the academic degree of Candidate of Sociological Sciences (Ph.D. equivalent). Specialization: 22.00.04 – Specialized and Sectoral Sociologies.
    Dissertation topic: "Social Audit as a Technology for Managing the Quality of Higher Education Services."

  • 2013 – 2015 – Postgraduate Studies in 22.00.04 – Specialized and Sectoral Sociologies, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

  • 2011 – 2012 – Donetsk State University of Management. Major: Sociology, Master’s degree in Sociology (with honors).

  • 2007 – 2011 – Donetsk State University of Management. Major: Sociology, Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.

       Additional Education:

  • October 2024 – Certificate for completing the course "Traumatic Experience and PTSD: Tools for Psychotherapists" via the Prometheus online learning platform.

  • October 2024 – Certificate for completing the course "Media Literacy: How Not to Fall for Manipulations" via Prometheus.

  • May 2024 – Certificate for completing the course "Accreditation Coaching" (180 hours, 6 ECTS credits). May 31, 2024, No. 18. Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University, Anatoliy Poruchnyk Institute of Business Education.

  • September 2022 – Certificate for completing the course "Practical Sociology for Media Professionals" via Prometheus.

  • September 2020 – Certificate for completing the course "Critical Thinking for Educators" via Prometheus.

  • September 2020 – Certificate for completing the course "Educational Tools for Critical Thinking" via Prometheus.

  • April 2020 – Certificate for completing the course "Media Literacy: Practical Skills" via Prometheus.

  • April 2020 – Certificate for completing the course "Media Literacy for Educators" via Prometheus.

  Work Experience:

  • March 2018 – Present – Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University.

  • April 2019 – February 2022 – Category I Specialist (part-time), Research Institute of Sociological Studies, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University.
    Responsibilities: Coordination and oversight of internal sociological research projects, preparation of analytical reports.

  • September 2017 – March 2018 – Head of the Educational and Research Sociological Laboratory, Department of Sociology.
    Responsibilities: Supervision and coordination of intra-faculty and department-level sociological research, conducting training sessions for students.

  • January 2015 – September 2017 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University.

  • 2013 – 2015 – Postgraduate Studies at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

  Work Experience in Sociology and Marketing Research

Total experience: 14 years

  • 2024 – Analyst at NGO "Voice of Romni" within the project "Strengthening the Capacity of Roma NGOs in Ukraine", supported by the "Capable and Strong" program, implemented by the East Europe Foundation with funding from Switzerland. Project link.

  • 2023 – Present – Senior Researcher at the Institute for Economic Development within the project "Displaced Businesses in the Revitalization of Regional Ecosystems in Ukraine", Project No. 930.

  • 2023 – Present – Data Analyst for sociological projects at Active Group, specializing in processing and interpreting sociological data.

  • 2022 – Co-executor of the comprehensive sociological study "Assessment of the Psychological State of Internally Displaced Persons (Media Monitoring, Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches)" in collaboration with Active Group.

  • 2022 – Present – Consultant-Expert at the Institute for Sociological Research, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University.

  • 2020 – 2021 – Analyst for the research project KNEU – HUAWEI "Digital Economy, ICT Impact on Human Capital, and the Formation of Future Competencies".

  • 2019 – 2022 – Analyst/Project Manager at the Institute for Sociological Research, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University.

  • 2019 – Participant in LHI "Social Initiatives for Occupational Safety and Health" projects, focusing on improving social assistance and services for low-income families in Ukraine and researching tuberculosis-related issues.

  • 2019 – Analyst for the project "Women and Men in Ukraine’s Energy Sector", Heinrich Böll Foundation, Ukraine Office.

  • 2015 – Present – Freelance Analyst in political research, political technologies, and public opinion studies using quantitative and focus group research methods.

  • 2015 – Present – Analyst, Expert Consultant at NGO "Center for Social Audit".

  • 2010 – 2012 – Project Manager/Analyst in multiple sociological research projects, including:

    • Public and political sentiment research in Donetsk region, conducted for the Department of Internal Policy and Public Relations of Donetsk Regional Administration and Center for Social Audit (monitoring reports for 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009).
    • Research on industrial democracy in Donetsk enterprises and organizations, Center for Social Audit, 2013.
    • Assessment of the socio-political situation in Donetsk region, Sociological Group "Rating+", Center for Social Audit, 2012.
    • Quality assessment of administrative services in Donetsk region, East Ukrainian Social Research Foundation, 2010.
    • International Research Project HITT-CIS "Population Health and Social Change", funded by the Seventh Framework Program of the European Commission (Health Theme), conducted in Donetsk region, 2010.

  Training and Coaching Experience

  • 2019 – 2020 – Coach-Trainer for the project "Responsible Leadership – The Path to Success".
  • 2018 – 2019 – Coach-Trainer for the course "Quantitative Research in Sociology", Marketing Firm 4Service Group.

 Additional Information

  • Member of the Kyiv Branch of the Sociological Association of Ukraine.
  • Member of NGO "Center for Social Audit".
  • Experienced in conducting CATI, CAPI, and CAWI research methodologies.
  • Author of more than 40 scientific publications