Kostiantyn Barakhov is a Ukrainian scientist and educator specialising in applied mathematics and structural mechanics. He holds the position of Associate Professor at the Department of Higher Mathematics and Systems Analysis within the Faculty of Rocket and Space Technology at the National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute” (KhAI). He earned his Candidate of Technical Sciences degree (equivalent to a PhD) from KhAI, where he also completed his engineering studies. With over 20 years of academic and research experience, Dr Barakhov focuses on mathematical physics, mechanics of deformable solids, and structural optimisation. His research contributions include the development of advanced mathematical models for adhesive joints and composite structures, employing techniques such as Bezier curves and genetic algorithms. Notably, he has co-authored works on the topological optimisation of symmetrical adhesive joints using island models of genetic algorithms. https://khai.edu/ua/education/spivrobitniki/405-kafedra/barahov-kostyantin-petrovich/