Team

Meet the leadership and academic team of Nairi University. Meet the leadership and academic team of Nairi University.

The Nairi International University (NIU) team consists of lecturers, researchers and practitioners with international academic and professional experience, united by a common goal: to provide high-quality international higher education in an online format that meets modern academic and professional standards.

NIU builds the educational process around the expertise of people. The University does not form the teaching staff formally, but based on the real contribution of each specialist to the academic and professional environment. That is why the university's key resource is the team, not just the educational platform or the learning format.


International teaching staff

Nairi International University employs teachers and experts with an international academic background, teaching experience at universities in different countries, and practical work in the fields of information technology, business, management, and digital economy.

NIU Faculty Members:

  • they have taught at national and international universities,
  • participated in the development and implementation of bachelor's and master's degree programs,
  • are involved in joint double degree educational programs,
  • conduct scientific and research activities.,
  • they combine academic work with participation in real professional projects.

This composition makes it possible to form educational programs focused not only on theory, but also on the practical application of knowledge in an international professional environment.


Educational programs

University teachers participate in the implementation of bachelor's and master's degree programs focused on the practical application of knowledge.

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Faculty

11 lecturers

  • Serzh Nairi

    Serzh Nairi

    Rector and Founder

    Nairi International University

    Digital economy, business informatics, international education models

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  • Olga V. Kolosova

    Olga V. Kolosova

    Doctor of Science (Tech.), Professor

    Professor, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, School of Advanced Engineering Studies in Digital Engineering

    Lifelong learning, innovation project management, TQM

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  • Dmitry S. Efremenko

    Dmitry S. Efremenko

    Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)

    Professor, Nairi International University

    Computational physics, remote sensing, artificial intelligence

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  • Elena V. Korchagina

    Elena V. Korchagina

    Doctor of Science, Professor

    Professor, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade

    Teaches: Introductory Statistics for Business Management · Managing Business Operations

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  • Artur G. Kireev

    Artur G. Kireev

    PhD in Business, Associate Professor

    Associate Professor, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, Acting Director of the Graduate School of Technology Entrepreneurship (GSTE)

    Technology entrepreneurship, marketing, international cooperation

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  • Aleksei M. Efimov

    Aleksei M. Efimov

    PhD in Marketing, Associate Professor

    Associate Professor, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, CEO of the Polytech Innovation Support and Development Fund

    University technology entrepreneurship, technology commercialisation

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  • Nelli Kozlova

    Nelli Kozlova

    PhD in Economics, Associate Professor

    Associate Professor, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, Graduate School of Service and Trade; international programmes coordinator

    Teaches: Professional Practice and Communication in Business · Business Environment

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  • Ekaterina V. Shevchuk

    Ekaterina V. Shevchuk

    PhD, Associate Professor

    Associate Professor, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade

    Teaches: Business Fundamentals

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  • Svetlana A. Evseeva

    Svetlana A. Evseeva

    PhD in Economics, Associate Professor

    Associate Professor, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade

    Digital economy, human resource management, research methods

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  • Vladislav Tereshchenko

    Vladislav Tereshchenko

    Master of Science in Manufacturing

    Lecturer, Nairi International University

    SPbPU, Advanced Engineering School “Digital Engineering”

    Digital transformation of industry, lean manufacturing, computer simulators

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  • Banchigize Bazezew Mekecha

    Banchigize Bazezew Mekecha

    Senior Lecturer

    Lecturer of the Bachelor's degree programmes, Nairi International University

    NUST MISIS, Department of Computer-Aided Design and Engineering

    Artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data analysis

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Academic qualifications and expertise

The teaching staff of Nairi International University includes specialists holding academic degrees (PhD, Candidate of Sciences and Doctor of Sciences), experience in scientific publications and participation in research projects.

Training courses are developed and conducted by teachers who:

  • have deep expertise in their disciplines,
  • monitor the development of the academic and professional agenda,
  • integrate modern scientific and applied approaches into the educational process,
  • use digital tools and online learning methods.

The expertise of the teachers ensures the academic sustainability of the programs and their compliance with international standards of higher education.


Academic leadership and program development

The academic leadership of Nairi International University is responsible for the strategic development of the university, the formation of curricula and quality control of educational programs.

The heads and coordinators of the joint Bachelor's and Master's double degree programs work closely with faculty and international partners, including universities in New Zealand and other countries. This allows you to:

  • regularly update the course content,
  • ensure the comparability of programs at the international level,
  • adapt training modules to the requirements of the global labor market.

A practice-oriented approach to learning

One of the key principles of the NIU team is practice-oriented learning. Actively used in the educational process:

  • real-life cases from business, IT industry, management and other fields of science,
  • design and research work,
  • analysis of practical situations and management decisions,
  • online simulations and applied tasks.

Thanks to this, students receive not only academic knowledge, but also practical skills necessary to build a career in an international professional environment.


International cooperation

Nairi International University faculty members are involved in the development of international academic partnerships and the implementation of joint educational programs, including dual degree programs with universities in New Zealand and other foreign educational organizations.

International cooperation allows:

  • Integrate the world's best educational practices,
  • enhance the academic value of programs,
  • and empower students to continue their studies and professional growth.

Academic ethics and work with students

The Nairi International University team adheres to the principles of academic integrity, transparency and responsibility for learning outcomes. Teaching activities are based on:

  • clear and objective criteria for evaluating knowledge,
  • individual approach to students,
  • regular feedback and academic support.

The university creates an educational environment in which the student understands the requirements, feels supported and can consistently develop professional competencies.


Why this is an advantage

Education at Nairi International University is built around the expertise of people who shape the learning process and accompany students at all stages of their studies.

The NIU Team:

  • he has international academic and professional experience,
  • combines theory and practice,
  • focuses on applied results and career prospects of students,
  • understands the requirements of the modern global labor market.

It is people and their expertise that are the foundation of the quality of education, the international recognition of joint dual degree programs, and the successful careers of NIU graduates.


Faculties and areas of study

Business, Finance

  • Accounting and taxation
  • Economics, Finance and Operations Management
  • Digital transformation of business, including artificial intelligence solutions
  • Marketing, entrepreneurship and information systems
  • Organizational analysis
  • Professional development

Culture, society, humanities

  • Labor relations
  • Online education, distance education
  • Political economy (politics, society, economics), political science
  • Religious studies
  • Psychology

Science and technology

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Space science, astronomy
  • Environmental monitoring and analytics
  • Architecture
  • Computing and information systems
  • Data Analytics
  • Game development and programming
  • Mathematics

As well as many other areas of educational activity.

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Experience, responsibility and transparency

The teachers of Nairi International University combine academic work with participation in real professional and research projects. NIU team members have experience:

  • teaching at universities in Europe, Latin America, the CIS and the Asia-Pacific region,
  • participation in the development of joint educational programs for double bachelor's and master's degrees,
  • works in international companies and technology projects,
  • support students in the framework of applied research and project activities.

The teachers' experience was shaped not only in the classroom, but also in the professional environment — from IT project management to consulting and digital business transformation.

Academic qualifications of teachers

The teaching staff of Nairi International University includes specialists with:

  • academic degrees (PhD, Candidates and Doctors of Sciences),
  • experience in scientific publications and participation in research,
  • expertise in information technology, management, economics and digital systems,
  • the practice of implementing educational programs in an online format.

Training courses are developed and conducted by teachers who are directly involved in the academic and professional agenda of their disciplines.

Participation of lecturers in international academic initiatives

Nairi International University faculty members participate in international educational and academic initiatives, including:

  • development and implementation of double degree programs,
  • coordination of joint study modules with foreign universities,
  • academic consulting and program expertise,
  • participation in international conferences and professional communities.

This level of engagement allows NIU to be part of the international academic space rather than an isolated online platform.

Transparency and academic responsibility

Nairi International University adheres to the principles of transparency and academic responsibility. Information about the university's faculty, educational programs, and partnerships is published openly and updated regularly.

The assessment of students' knowledge is based on transparent criteria, and educational programs undergo academic control and internal expertise.


The Principal

Serzh Nairi

Founder and Principal of the University NIU.

He is an academic leader with a track record of strategic and operational experience, specializing in performing various tasks related to the management of a large number of employees and responsibility. More than 25 years of experience, including in the creation of significant international educational projects, allow us to implement important changes in the field of international higher and professional education.

Throughout his career, Serzh Nairi believes in the importance and influence of people's value systems when contacting each other, working together and communicating, which leads to the inevitable mutual understanding of cultures, through mutual respect.

Join the NIU community

Nairi International University is open to students who view education as an investment in a professional future and seek to gain international online education with practical value.

Contact us to learn more about the faculty, educational programs, and study opportunities at Nairi International University.

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Questions and answers

Who teaches at Nairi International University?
NIU employs lecturers and experts with international academic and practical experience in higher education, information technology, business, management and other fields of activity.
Do NIU faculty have international experience?
Yes. The lecturers have experience working at foreign universities, participating in international educational and research projects, as well as practicing outside the academic environment.
How is the university's teaching staff formed?
The selection is based on academic qualifications, professional experience, participation in international projects and compliance with modern standards of online education.
Do lecturers use practical cases in teaching?
Yes. Studying at NIU includes real-world cases, project work, online simulations, and analysis of practical professional situations.
Does the university work with international partners?
Yes. NIU is developing joint educational dual degree programs and academic collaboration with universities in New Zealand and other countries.
Is it possible to communicate with lecturers directly?
Students interact with lecturers through online classes, consultations, project work, study groups, and communities.
Why is it important who exactly teaches at the university?
Teachers directly influence the quality of education, the practical value of knowledge, and the career prospects of graduates. The NIU team creates an international educational environment and **real professional skills**.
Why is the experience of lecturers important for the quality of online education?
The online format requires not only knowledge of the subject, but also an understanding of how knowledge is applied in practice. NIU lecturers use their own professional and academic experience to build learning around real-world challenges and cases.
How does the university check the qualifications of lecturers?
Candidates for the teaching staff undergo academic and professional selection, including an analysis of education, teaching experience, participation in projects and compliance with international standards of higher education.
Can NIU be considered as an international university?
Yes. The University implements international educational programs, cooperates with foreign partners, including universities in New Zealand, and forms a teaching staff with international academic experience.

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