Institute of Particle Process Engineering

Dr. Ganna Shyshkanova

Office address

Buildung 44, Room 464
Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße
67663 Kaiserslautern

Contact

Tel.: +49 (0)631 205 2416

E-Mail: ganna.shyshkanova[at]mv.rptu.de
 

 
Main research project

Philipp Schwartz Initiative, Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung: Modeling the contact dynamics of particles on artificially microstructured surfaces (2026 - 2028)

The influence of surface microstructure on the contact mechanisms can be investigated using the Discrete Element Method (DEM), which enables the modeling of collisions of particles using Newton’s motion equations. Its predictive capability strongly depends on the quality of contact model used, as these define normal and tangential forces as functions of deformation, strain rate, and surface characteristics. However, existing DEM models rely on simplified contact laws that neglect explicit surface geometry. Therefore, the proposed project aims to develop and validate a novel model approach that incorporates surface microstructure directly into the contact mechanics. This will be achieved through hybrid mathematic modeling and numerical simulation of particle micro-contacts supported by experimental studies of particle interaction with microstructured surfaces for parameter estimation.

 

Research interests

Contact Mechanics

Integral Differential Equations

Environmental Problems

 

Career

  • Since 07/2026 - Research Fellow, funded by the Philipp Schwartz Initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Institute of Particle Process Engineering (IPPE), RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Germany

  • 04/2025-05/2025 - Invited Researcher, Research project “Geometric Topology-8”, "Programa de posgrado en ciencias matemáticas" teaching: mini-course on Optimization Topology Department of Mathematics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico city, Mexico

  • 04/2024-03/2025 - Research fellow, Department of Mathematics, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

  • 04/2023-10/2023 - Research Fellow, funded by Cluster of Excellence (ECX) MATH+ project: 0502381701 / 19023300, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany 

  • 07/2022-03/2023 - Research Fellow, funded by DFG SFB-TRR (Transregio) 154-2 Math Modelling and Optimization using the Example of Gas Networks, project ID 239904186, Department of Mathematics, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

  • 04/2022-06/2022 - Research Fellow, funded by DFG SFB-TRR (Transregio) 154-1 Math Modelling and Optimization using the Example of Gas Networks, project ID 239904186, Department of Mathematics, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany 

  • 09/2006-02/2022 - Associate professor, Applied Mathematics Department, National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, Ukraine

  • Responsible researcher, deputy supervisor of the projects in Applied Math. Dept, National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, by Ukrainian Ministry of Science : 

  • 2021-2022 “Research and development of mathematical models on the dynamics of complex technical and economic systems and processes” reg № 0121U112867 

  • 2018-2021 “Applied modelling and development of research techniques of complex systems in engineering and economics” NDR 04618 

  • 2015-2018 “Mathematical modeling and solution techniques for dynamical problems on deformation of compound construction elements” reg № 0115U004674 

  • 2012-2015 “Development of mathematical models and techniques for the research of mechanical systems under the effect of complex loads”, reg. №0112U005348 

  • 2009-2012 “Mathematical models and methods of dynamical processes research in elements of complex constructions”, reg. №0109U007671

  • 2006-2009 “Applied problems with different types of singularities and solution methods for them”, reg. №0106U008619

  • 2006 - PhD in mathematics & physics, Donetsk National University, Donetsk, Thesis: Three-dimensional contact problem solving for unknown doubly-connected contact domains. Supervisor: Prof. V.I. Dyrda

  • 07.2001 - 08.2006.  - Senior lecturer Applied Mathematics department, Zaporizhzhia National Technical University

  • 10/1999 - 06/2001 - Assistant of professor, Computational Mathematics department, Zaporizhzhia National Technical University (from 2019 National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic), Ukraine

  • 08/1997-01/1998 - Junior scientist , project reg. 06.02/03680 ‘Development of Algorithms and Computer Systems for Decisions Making’ by Ukraine Ministry of Science, Economic Cybernetics department, Zaporizhzhia State University, Zaporizhzhia Ukraine 

  • 08/1996-10/1999 - Design-engineer , Department of Chief Design, JSC 'AvtoZAZ-DAEWOO', Automobile Plant, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

  • 1997 - M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics

  • 1996 - M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

 

Memberships

  • Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), from 10.02.2017, Member ID:6301

  • Academy of Technical Sciences, Ukraine

  • Technical Committee member at ICEMP, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 5-7, 2023

 

Publikations

Monographien:

  1. Mastynovsky, Yu., Shyshkanova, G.* (2012): Teoria funkcii kompleksnoi zminnoi [Theory of Complex Functions]. Study book for Technical Universities recommended by Ministry of Education, Ukraine. – Zaporizhzhia: ZNTU, - 160 pp. (in Ukrainian)

  2. Zaytseva,T., Shyshkanova G.* (2011) Rozviazannia prostorovykh kontaktnykh zadach dlia neklasychnykh bahatozv’iaznykh oblastei [Solviling 3D contact problems for nonclassical multiply connected domains] Dnipro: DNU, 192 pp. (in Ukrainian)
     

Veröffentlichungen mit Peer-Review-Verfahren (letzte 5 Jahre):

  1. Baumgärtner, L., Bethke, F., Shyshkanova, G., Walther A. (2026): How Stringent is the Linear Independence Kink Qualification in Abs-Smooth Optimization?. J Optim Theory Appl 208, 72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10957-025-02874-3

  2. Zaytseva, T., Shyshkanova, G., Honcharov, Y. (2025): Development and post-processing of mathematical and computer models of contact problems. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 6 (7 (138)), 6–15. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2025.345896

  3. Korotunova, O., Shyshkanova, G., Zaytseva, T., Levchenko, N. (2025): Non-stationary wave dynamics in compound structures: mathematical modeling and analysis. Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser., 3145, 012012 https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3145/1/012012

  4. Levchenko, N., Shyshkanova, G., Levchenko, S., Hryhorieva, O., Zaytseva, T. (2025): Complementarity of Digitalization and Decarbonization of the Economy in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. In: Solovieva, V., Hushko, S. (eds) Sustainable Development in Economics, Technology and Environmental Engineering. ISC SAI 2023. Sustainable Economy and Ecotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-91953-4_5

  5. Shyshkanova, G., Kreimeier, T., Baumgärtner, L., Bethke, F., Walther, A. (2025): On the nonsmooth regularity condition LIKQ for different abs-normal representations. Mathematical Optimization for Machine Learning: Proceedings of the MATH+ Thematic Einstein Semester 2023, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter, pp. 181-194. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111376776-012

  6. Shyshkanova, G., Walther, A. (2024): On solving and optimizing contact problems with doubly connected domains taking the nonlinear law of roughness deformation into account. Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser., 2910, 012022, https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2910/1/012022

  7. Abuselidze, G., Levchenko, N., Zoidze, G., Zaytseva, T., Shyshkanova, G. (2024): Importance of Professional Diversification in Economy and Higher Education. In: Hamdan, A., Harraf, A. (eds) Business Development via AI and Digitalization. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol.537, 597–609, Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62106-2_45

  8. Abuselidze, G., Levchenko, N., Shyshkanova, G., Platonov, O. & Iushchenko, L. (2023): Policy of Decarbonisation of the Transport Sector of the Economy of Ukraine: Problems and Perspectives. Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S, Vol.30 (4), pp.517-540. https://doi.org/10.2478/eces-2023-0046

  9. Shyshkanova, G., Walther, A. (2023): Contact pressure over doubly connected rectangular domains and punch shape optimization. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2953(1), 060002 (11 p.). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0177698

  10. Shyshkanova, G., Walther, A. (2023): Simple layer potential expansion for optimization of contact interaction taking into account friction and adhesion. Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser., 2675, 012033 (10 p.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2675/1/012033

  11. Shyshkanova, G. , Walther, A. (2023): Optimization of a punch shape with a doubly connected contact domain. Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser., 2609, 012009 (8 p.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2609/1/012009

  12. Korotunova, O., Mastynovsky, Y., Shyshkanova, G. (2023): Mathematical modeling of non-stationary deformation of cylindrical structures. Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser., 2675 012030, (9 p.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2675/1/012030

  13. Shyshkanova, G., Zaytseva, T., Zhushman, V., Levchenko, N. & Korotunova, O. (2023): Solving three-dimensional contact problems for foundation design in green building. Journal of Physics: Conf. Ser., 2609, 012001. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2609/1/012001

  14. Plotkin, J., Levchenko, N., Shyshkanova, G., Levchenko, S. (2023): Development of energy enterprises in the context of green transformation. Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 10(1), pp. G22-G33, https://doi.org/10.21272/jes.2023.10(1).g3

  15. Hryhoriev, S., Shyshkanova, G., Kulabnieva, O., Ostapenko, V., Vodennikova, O., Riabenko, A. & Shumykin, S. (2023): Melting of resource-saving alloys for precision NI-MO alloys: optimization of technical and economic indicators. Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 58(4), 772-782. https://journal.uctm.edu/node/j2023-4/JCTM_2023_58_16_22-126_pp772.pdf

  16. Frydman, O., Zaytseva, T. & Shyshkanova G. (2022): Stability of notched cylindrical shells under uneven external pressure. AIP Conference Proceedings,2522 (1), 080006.  https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0101441

  17. Levchenko, N., Shyshkanova, G., Abuselidze, G., Zelenin, Y., Prykhodko, V. & Kovalskyi,M. (2022): lobal Trends of Decarbonisation as a Determining Factor for the Development of External Economic Activity of Metallurgical Enterprises. Rural Sustainability Research, 47(342), 61-75. https://doi.org/10.2478/plua-2022-0008

  18. Korotunova, O., Mastynovsky, Yu., Shyshkanova, G., Mizerna, O., Nechyporenko, N., Zaytseva, T., Frydman, O. & Shcherbyna, O. (2022): Multilayer Structures under Non-Stationary Loading: Prediction of Damages and Further Operation Possibility. J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., 2346(1), 012006 (7 p.). https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2346/1/012006

  19. Ohanisian, A., Levchenko, N., Shyshkanova, G., Abuselidze, G., Prykhodko, V. & Banchuk-Petrosova, O. (2022): Organic farms are the fundamental basis for the sustainable foreign economic activities of agrarians in Ukraine. Environmental & Socio-economic Studies, 10(2), 49-61. https://doi.org/10.2478/environ-2022-0011

  20. Dvigun, A., Datsii, O., Levchenko, N., Shyshkanova, G., & Dmytrenko, R. (2022): Rational Use of Fresh Water as a Guarantee of Agribusiness Development in the Context of the Exacerbated Climate Crisis. Science and Innovation, 18(2), 85–99. https://doi.org/10.15407/scine18.02.085

  21. Dvigun, A., Datsii, O., Levchenko, N., Shyshkanova, G., Platonov, O., & Zalizniuk, V. (2022): Increasing Ambition to Reduce the Carbon Trace of Multimodal Transportation in the Conditions of Ukraine’s Economy Transformation Towards Climate Neutrality. Science and Innovation, 18(1), 96–111. https://doi.org/10.15407/scine18.01.096