10 world-famous Ukrainians in science and tech

Ukrainian Scientists. Ukraine has a rich history of scientific achievements with notable scientists of Ukrainian origin. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

George Gamow. A theoretical physicist and cosmologist, George Gamow was an early advocate and developer of Lemaître’s Big Bang theory. He made significant contributions to various areas of physics and authored popular science books. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Fedir Pirotsky. Fedir Pirotsky was a Ukrainian engineer and the inventor of the world's first railway electrification system and electric tram. His experiments with the electric tram paved the way for the development of electric public transportation. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Anatoliy Kokush. Anatoliy Kokush is an award-winning cinematographer and inventor. He developed the Russian Arm gyro-stabilized camera crane and the Cascade series of motion picture cranes, which revolutionized the film industry. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Ivan Puluy. Ivan Puluy was a Ukrainian physicist and inventor. He contributed to the development of X-ray technology for medical imaging and his work laid the foundation for modern X-ray devices. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Igor Sikorsky. Igor Sikorsky was a Ukrainian-American aviation pioneer known for his contributions to helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft design. He designed the world's first multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft and the first mass-produced helicopter. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Yuriy Kondratyuk. Yuriy Kondratyuk was a Ukrainian and Soviet engineer and mathematician. He developed the Lunar Orbit Rendezvous concept, which was later used in the planning of the first human spaceflight to the Moon. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Olexander Smakula. Olexander Smakula was a Ukrainian physicist known for his invention of anti-reflective lens coatings. His innovative coatings improved optical technology and have been widely used in various industries. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Sergiy Korolyov. Sergiy Korolyov was a prominent Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer. He played a crucial role in the Soviet space program and is considered the father of practical astronautics. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Oleg Antonov. Oleg Antonov was a Ukrainian aircraft designer and the founder of the Antonov aircraft company. He designed several successful Soviet airplanes and gliders, including the world's largest airplane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»

Lyubomyr Romankiv. Lyubomyr Romankiw is a renowned researcher and inventor known for his contributions to magnetic storage technology. His work on inductive and magnetoresistive random-access memory paved the way for the development of magnetic hard drives and personal computers. Помічник вчителя «На Урок»