From March 3 to March 7, within the framework of the Erasmus+ EMINReM project, Professor Karsten Drebenstedt from the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) (Germany) visited Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University (ZPSU) to deliver lectures for students specializing in mining and environmental sciences.

Professor Karsten Drebenstedt is the Director of the Institute of Mining and Specialized Construction and a leading expert in mining technologies. His visit program included a series of meetings with students, postgraduate researchers, and ZPSU scientists. The Professor introduced the academic and research activities of TUBAF, provided insights into the opportunities within the EMINReM Pproject, and conducted lectures for students in environmental and mining disciplines. His lectures covered innovative ecological methods for mineral extraction, land reclamation technologies, and their further use for societal and ecological needs.

In addition to lectures, meetings were held with the University administration, faculty members, and researchers of ZPSU. The discussions focused on prospects for international collaboration, the development of joint research projects, and exploring opportunities for student and faculty academic mobility.

During his visit, Professor Drebenstedt familiarized himself with the laboratory facilities of the Faculty of Mining, Environmental Management and Construction, which have been upgraded in part due to the EMINReM project. He also visited a labradorite quarry in the Zhytomyr region.