Andriy Danylenko

Andriy Danylenko is a Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. He has coordinated the Russian and Slavic Studies Program since 2002 and holds a PhD in General Linguistics from Moscow People's Friendship University. His academic work spans teaching, research, and service across multiple institutions and international collaborations.

• BS, Kharkiv University, Ukraine – Russian Language and Literature
• MA, Kharkiv University, Ukraine – Russian Language and Literature
• PhD, Moscow People's Friendship University, Russia – General Linguistics

His primary research interests include Slavic linguistics, Ukrainian studies, Indo-European studies, linguistic typology, sociolinguistics, and medieval Muslim-Slavic relationships. He advocates for the recognition of Ukrainian language facts in global linguistic discourse and challenges biased scholarly narratives. His recent publications reflect deep engagement with language contact, historical syntax, grammaticalization, and the sociopolitical dimensions of language development in Eastern Europe.

Danylenko's scholarly articles demonstrate consistent focus on Ukrainian and broader Slavic linguistic phenomena, often analyzing historical texts, orthographic evolution, and cross-linguistic influences. His work frequently intersects with cultural and political contexts, particularly in the formation of literary standards and ethnic identities. He has presented at major international conferences and delivered invited lectures at Harvard, Columbia, and universities in Japan and Germany.

• American Association for Ukrainian Studies Publication Prize for the Best Article
• 2007 Zora Kipel Prize for the Best Article in Belarusian Studies
• Grand-Prix, 'The Best Book in Ukraine of the Year 2003'
• Fulbright Research Grant (2016)
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Invitation Fellowship (2013)
• Dyson Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award (2013)
• Provost Grant for Innovative Teaching and Research
• Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Scholarly Award (2004)

Danylenko has advised numerous academic initiatives and served as a reviewer for major funding bodies such as the American Council of Learned Societies and Austria’s FWF. He has been a Research Associate at the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute and served on editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals in Ukraine and North America. His teaching philosophy emphasizes transnational perspectives, critical source analysis, and collaborative learning environments. He has led student engagement through cultural events like 'Slavic Day' and international academic exchanges.