Nataliia Prykaziuk is a Professor and Head of the Insurance, Banking and Risk-management Department at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine. She has served at the university since 2006, progressing from Assistant to her current leadership position since 2019. Education: MS in Economics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1998-2004) Ph.D. in Economics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2004-2007) Doctorate in Economics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2008-2018) Professor Prykaziuk's research focuses on financial services market transformation under digitalization, banking and insurance systems, and financial market risk management. Her current work examines strategic vectors for financial services development amid new challenges, including geopolitical factors, regulatory changes, and technological disruption. She investigates how financial institutions can adapt to enhance financial well-being and support socioeconomic development, with particular attention to Ukraine's financial sector. Her publication record reveals a strong analytical approach to financial markets, with increasing emphasis on digital technologies' impact on traditional financial services. Recent work explores AI applications in finance, consumer loan market dynamics, cryptocurrency investments, and climate risk insurance mechanisms. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy implications for financial regulation and market development. Professor Prykaziuk serves as an expert for the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (since 2021), evaluating scientific projects of young scientists, and previously served on specialized scientific councils (2020-2021). These roles reflect her standing in Ukraine's academic community and commitment to advancing research quality. Her work has gained particular significance given Ukraine's current geopolitical challenges, providing valuable insights into financial system resilience and adaptation strategies during periods of external shock and uncertainty.

