Yuriy Volodymyrovych Filey

Yuriy Volodymyrovych Filey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal, Civil and International Law at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University. With over 15 years of academic experience since joining the university in 2007, he has established himself as a respected scholar in criminal law and criminology.

Education:

• Zaporizhzhia Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (2002), specialty: Law, qualification: Lawyer (diploma with honors)
• Candidate of Law (2006), Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, thesis: "Criminal sanctions and the practice of their application for crimes against property"

Professor Filey's research focuses on criminal sanctions, legal logic, and criminal law qualification. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical judicial applications, particularly in the areas of sentencing, property crimes, and emerging digital crime challenges including deepfakes and cybercrime. He has pioneered research on applying artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic to legal decision-making processes.

His scholarly output reveals a consistent evolution from traditional criminal law topics toward innovative applications of computational methods in legal reasoning, while maintaining strong engagement with contemporary criminal justice challenges. Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on digital crime phenomena and legal reform initiatives.

Scientific Awards:

• Honorific Certificate from Zaporizhzhia City Council (2010)
• Gratitude from Zaporizhzhia Regional Council (2011)
• Gratitude from Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2017)
• Honorific Certificate from Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2018)
• Prestigious Honorific Certificate from Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2019)
• Gratitude from Central Election Commission (2019)
• Prestigious Honorific Certificate from Zaporizhzhia Regional Council (2019)

Professor Filey actively participates in academic conferences and collaborates with international researchers, particularly in the fields of legal informatics and criminal law reform. His work demonstrates a commitment to advancing Ukrainian criminal justice through scholarly research and practical application while engaging with global academic communities.