Iryna Dikovska

Prof. Dr. Iryna Dikovska is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law since May 2024, focusing on private international law. Previously, she held roles at the Taras Schevchenko National University of Kyiv, including professor, lecturer, and assistant within the Civil Law Department. She earned a doctoral degree in air transport law (2002) and a post-doctoral qualification in international contractual obligations (2014) from the same institution.

Education:

• Doctoral Degree in Air Transport Law, Taras Schevchenko National University of Kyiv (2002)
• Post-Doctoral Project in International Contractual Obligations, Taras Schevchenko National University of Kyiv (2014)

Professional Roles:

• Member of the Supreme Court of Ukraine's Advisory Board
• Former instructor in notary training programs (Ukrainian Chamber of Notaries)
• Practicing lawyer and mediator in Ukraine for over 20 years

Research Interests:

Her work centers on private international law, comparative family and succession law, and Ukrainian legal frameworks. She explores cross-border civil procedure dynamics and legal harmonization in contractual obligations.

Recent Activities:

A guest researcher and scholarship recipient at the Institute (April 2022–April 2024) before transitioning to her current role. Her contributions blend academic research with legal practice, emphasizing practical legal solutions in international contexts.