Veronika Asaul
By its decision of 28 January 2026, the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAACS) awarded the professional title of academy advisor to Professor Veronika Asaul, Head of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utility Infrastructure at the St Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
The Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAACS), founded in 1992, is the highest scientific organization in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and construction sciences. It serves as a federal research center coordinating fundamental research in these fields. The Academy's key activities include participating in the development of national and international programs and projects; developing new technologies in construction and building materials production; implementing innovations and scientific and technological advances in the industry; and collaborating internationally with Russian and foreign organizations.
Veronika Viktorovna's promotion to the position of advisor is not only recognition of her personal contribution to the development of the construction industry but also a testament to the high status of the scientific school she leads. Of particular significance is the fact that the scientific school of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utility Infrastructure at SPbGASU, under the direction of Veronika Asaul, has been included in the Register of Leading Scientific Schools of St Petersburg. This status confirms the systematic and thorough nature of the research conducted, the demand for scientific results at the regional and federal levels, and the ability to develop a talent pool for the industry through the training of young scientists.
Veronika Asaul's research priorities align with the Academy's strategic objectives. The following key areas of her research, which are consistent with the RAACS agenda, are as follows:
- Management of investment and construction complexes: the research team's works develop methodological foundations for managing regional construction complexes, which is directly related to the RAACS's task of formulating state policy in urban development; the team's findings can form the basis for recommendations for optimizing industry management;
- Innovation and risk management in construction: the research team at the scientific school focuses on the implementation of innovative solutions and risk minimization in construction projects. This is important for RAACS, as the academy actively promotes the implementation of advanced technologies, and the methods developed under the guidance of Veronika Asaul help improve the reliability of industry innovations;
- Interdisciplinary connections: the work of researchers in this scientific school demonstrates the integration of economic, technological, and managerial aspects of construction. This approach is consistent with the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences' strategy of strengthening ties between science and practice: research results help translate scientific research into practical solutions.
Veronika Asaul's appointment as an Academy Advisor is an important step toward strengthening the scientific potential of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAACS) and integrating cutting-edge methodological developments into the Academy's key projects. This appointment will leverage the scientific and practical potential of Veronika Asaul's SPbGASU research school in the implementation of RAACS's priority programs, develop new approaches to addressing pressing challenges in the construction industry, and strengthen interaction between academic research and industry practice.
We congratulate Veronika Viktorovna Asaul on being awarded the title of RAACS Advisor and wish her fruitful work!
