Borys Grynyov

Ukrainian Physicist

The interview with Professor Borys Grynyov delved into his passionate campaign to sever ties between the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) and the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). Grynyov's deep commitment to ensuring scientific research serves peaceful purposes was palpable.

Professor Borys Grynyov is a distinguished Ukrainian physicist with decades of experience in nuclear physics. He has served as Ukraine's representative at various international scientific councils and held significant governmental positions, including Deputy Minister of Science. Grynyov is a fervent advocate for the expulsion of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) from CERN, highlighting concerns over the misuse of scientific research for military purposes.

During a conversation with me on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Professor Grynyov expressed his concerns about the misuse of advanced research for military applications.

"Continuing collaboration of CERN with the JINR during the ongoing war allows the institutions of the Russian Federation, which partake in military programmes, to benefit from continued access to the latest technological developments," he emphasised.

Grynyov also highlighted the dual-use nature of scientific advancements, stating, "First of all, directly from these experiments, the knowledge can be used in medicine, custom control, and various industrial applications. However, these same advancements can be repurposed for military technology."

His resolve to safeguard the integrity of scientific research amidst the geopolitical tensions was unwavering. (Photograph by Vudi Xhymshiti for THE PICTURES, via VX Pictures)

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Click here for the gallery of his portraits. More portraits of Professor Grynyov working in his institute will be available this week. A detailed story is available upon request as the interview is already completed, and I have submitted questions to JINR and CERN for comments.