Artemy Taranov
In 2025, Artemy Taranov, senior lecturer at the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilitiy Infrastructure, Deputy Dean for Career Guidance Counceling at the Faculty of Economics and Management at SPbGASU, was awarded a PhD of Economic Sciences. In an interview for the university's website, he discussed his academic journey, the relevance of his dissertation research, and his plans for the future.
The topic of this dissertation is ensuring the economic security of construction organizations in the context of digital technology adoption. The paper proposes a methodology for assessing the risks and effectiveness of digital and innovative solutions in construction companies, aimed at controlling costs and increasing business resilience. Research in this area has recently become particularly relevant amid economic instability and changes in the industry.
"It's especially important to me that this research has found practical application," Artemy Taranov emphasized, explaining that some of his developments and proposals outlined in the study have already been implemented in the work of construction organizations, including a subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom.
According to Artemy Igorevich, the most challenging part of his dissertation work was the final stage—preparing for the defense and presenting the research results for public discussion. "It's the completion of the work and the defense that demands the utmost concentration and responsibility," he noted.
Obtaining his degree, he says, was a significant milestone in his professional and personal development. His research allowed him not only to deepen his analytical and management skills but also to expand his professional network and meet representatives of the scientific community and practitioners in economics and construction.
Combining research with his position as Deputy Dean for Career Guidance Counceling, the young scientist notes that his research experience helps him build dialogue with schoolchildren and applicants, explaining complex professional and economic processes in understandable language and helping future students better navigate their career choices.
The lecturer places special emphasis on engaging students in research. He believes that early research participation fosters curiosity, analytical thinking, and skills that will be in demand not only in science but also in practice.
Artemy Taranov's future plans include obtaining the academic title of associate professor and continuing his research, with the goal of preparing a doctoral dissertation. He advises young teachers to embrace challenges and pursue their goals to the end, viewing research as a path to professional and personal growth.