Formation of a comprehensive approach to developing the scientific and educational infrastructure of a modern engineering university

Objectives. The work sets out to develop a comprehensive approach to grounding decisions aimed at advancing the scientific and educational infrastructure of an engineering university. This includes selecting modernization policies for the scientific and educational infrastructure, substantiating the format of scientific and educational infrastructure objects in light of the diversity of current tasks, involving industry partners in implementing infrastructure policies, as well as addressing resource support issues using mathematical formalization and analytical evaluation tools.

Methods. Methods of systems and strategic analysis, comparison and formalization, modeling and statistical indicators, as well as change management, risk assessment, and strategy actualization approaches, were used.

Results. Ensuring the contribution of modern engineering universities to technological leadership is an ambitious task that requires a focused approach to the development of scientific and educational infrastructure. One effective solution consists in the creation of specialized laboratories, or mega-laboratories, which are considered as an optimal format for the scientific and educational infrastructure. Such laboratories combine educational, research, and communication zones, along with their respective advantages and typologies. The importance of collaboration with industry partners in driving innovation, helping to ensure that educational programs, research, and development align with market needs, is demonstrated. A mathematical model is developed for evaluating projects associated with the establishment of a mega-laboratory based on a comprehensive system of indicators. This model was used to formalize the procedure for selecting and financing of newly created scientific and educational infrastructure.

Conclusions. Infrastructure constraints defined at the state level in the context of technological development and the need to ensure technological independence are becoming a key challenge for engineering universities. This necessitates the development of tools for seeking, justifying, and making managerial decisions. The described comprehensive approach takes into account current requirements for scientific and educational infrastructure facilities, including a high degree of integration between education and science, and the involvement of industry partners in the development process in order to bridge the gap between education, science, and the demands of the real economy. The formulated recommendations and proposed solutions effectively address the issues faced by modern engineering universities within development programs.

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