Vladislav Shevchenko

Vladislav Vladimirovich Shevchenko (, June 18, 1940 - April 12, 2026) was a Russian astronomer who specialized in lunar exploration. He was the Head of Department of Lunar and Planetary Research, Sternberg State Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University.

Positions in Professional Organizations: *1978–present time - Chairman of the Lunar Task Group of the International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature, member of the Working Group. *1991-1995 - member of the Task Committee on Lunar Base Structures of American Society of Civil Engineers. *1978-1997 - Chairman of the Lunar and Mercury Working Group of Astronomical Council, Russian Academy of Sciences. *1989-1993 - member of International Design for Extreme Environment Association (IDEEA). *1993-1997 - Editorial Board member of ''Solar System research'' (Periodical of Russian Academy of Sciences) . *1990-1997 - Editorial Board member of ''The Earth and the Universe'' (Periodical of Russian Academy of Sciences). *Member of International Astronomical Union (Commission 16). *Member of Astronomical society (International). *Member of International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics. *Member of COSPAR. Provided by Wikipedia