Borys Yevhenovych Paton (in Ukrainian: Борис Євгенович Патон, born: November 27, 1918 in Kiev) is the long-term chairman of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Borys Paton joined the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine on November 18, 1958 and is the first person to have been awarded the title of the Hero of Ukraine. He holds a doctoral degree in technical sciences and is known for his works in electric welding. Borys Paton's father, Yevhen Paton, was also famous for his works in electric welding. The first welded bridge in Kiev, constructed under the supervision of Yevhen Paton, bears his name. Under the leadership of Paton, the National Academy of Sciences has been criticized by scientists in Ukraine and abroad for widespread corruption and resistance to reforms.
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- National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
- Listen to how the Paton Bridge "breathes" - a section of the article features audio recordings made under this famous bridge
