Physics, Research Methods, and Technologies of Functional Materials

The Master’s program in Physics, Research Methods, and Technologies of Functional Materials is aimed at training highly qualified specialists in the field of studying the structure and properties of inorganic materials (including nanostructured and nanoscale ones) for various applications, including functional materials with record magnetic properties (soft magnetic and hard magnetic), as well as materials for biomedical applications. From the first year of their Master’s degree, students are involved in the processes of developing, researching and obtaining new materials using unique equipment of the latest generation. Graduates of the program work in leading scientific organizations and companies with high-tech industries.

2 years of study

Full-time education in Russian

College of New Materials

Major # 22.04.01
Materials Science &Technologies

425 000 ₽

Admissions

Details of admission

E-mail: welcome@misis.ru

International Students Service +7 499 649-44-80

Personally: Moscow, Leninsky Prospekt 4, block 1 (main building), 1st floor

Key Disciplines

10
subjects in the fields of materials science, equipment studies and modern diagnostic methods of devices for solving current problems related to the manufacturing of products from new materials

Key Disciplines:

Materials Science and Advanced Materials Technologies

Mathematical and Computer Modeling of Materials and Processes

Computer and Information Technologies in Science and Production

Theory of Phases and Phase Transformations

Teachers

Aleksandr Grigorievich Savchenko

Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, Senior Researcher, Head of the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: physics, developing and obtaining alloys with special features; nanomaterials and nanotechnologies; computer modelling of materials and operational procedures.

+7 495 955-01-33
savchenko@misis.ru

Aleksey Sergeevich Lileev

Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics, Professor of the Department of Physical Materials Science, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Honored Worker of Science of the Russian Federation

Research interests: physical sciences.

+7 495 339-69-33
Lileev@misis.ru

Sergey Vladimirovich Salikhov

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science, First Vice-Rector

Research Interests: structural analysis of materials; symmetry theory, symmetry of quasicrystals. Physics of condensed matter; mechanochemical synthesis of alloys and compounds, amorphous and nanocrystalline alloys. Nanomaterials and nanotechnology: magnetic nanoparticles, drug delivery, diagnostics; biomaterials; composite materials; nanostructures.

+7 495 638-44-33
vicerector@misis.ru

Vadim Yurievich Vvedenskiy

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: physics of magnetism, reversal processes of magnetic materials, soft magnetic materials

+7 495 638-46-38
vvedenskii.vi@misis.ru

Alexander Sergeevich Perminov

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: condensed matter physics, magnetic phenomena physics, magnetism physics, materials science, computer modeling, metrology, standardization and certification in the field of magnetic measurements, magnetic materials and systems.

+7 495 638-46-38
perminov.as@misis.ru

Vladimir Pavlovich Menushenkov

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science, Senior Researcher, Head of the Research Laboratory of Permanent Magnets

Research interests: physics of metals, physics of magnetic phenomena, physics and technology of magnetic materials.

+7 495 339-69-33
menushenkov.vp@misis.ru

Evgenia Alexandrovna Shuvaeva

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research Interests: condensed matter physics, magnetic phenomena physics, magnetism physics, deformation magnetization, magnetostriction effects, amorphous soft magnetic alloys.

+7 495 638-44-22
shuvaeva.ea@misis.ru

Igor Viktorovich Shchetinin

Ph.D. in Engineering, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science, Head of the Laboratory of Multifunctional Magnetic Nanomaterials

Research interests: condensed matter physics; physics of magnetic phenomena.

+7 495 955-01-29
ingvar@misis.ru

Dmitry Gennadievich Zhukov

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor, Head of the Research Center for Collective Use “Materials Science and Metallurgy”

Research interests: formation of structure and magnetic properties of hard magnetic precipitation hardening alloys.

+7 495 339-69-33
Dmitry.zhukov@misis.ru

Elena Sergeevna Savchenko

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Materials Science, Scientific Secretary of the Department

+7 495 955-01-63
Savchenko.es@misis.ru

Pavel Sergeevich Mogilnikov

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: condensed matter physics, physics of magnetic phenomena, physics of magnetism, amorphous soft magnetic alloys.

+7 495 638-46-38
mogilnikov.ps@misis.ru

Maxim Artemovich Abakumov

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Associate Professor, Head of the Biomedical Nanomaterials Laboratory

Research interests: magnetic nanoparticles; delivery of drugs; diagnostics; oncology.

+7 495 638-44-65
abakumov.ma@misis.ru

Alexander Georgievich Mazhuga

Doctor in Chemical Sciences, Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: synthesis of nanohybrid functional materials, bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, nanochemistry, development of new approaches to the synthesis and study of biologically active substances.

+7 495 638-44-65
maguga@misis.ru

Georgiy Vladimirovich Maksimov

Doctor of Sciences in Biology, Professor of the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: cell biophysics, nanobiotechnology, biomedicine.

Alexey Andreevich Nikitin

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

+7 495 638-44-65
nikitin.aa@misis.ru

Mikhail Vladimirovich Gorshenkov

Ph.D. in Engineering, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: methods for studying the structure of solids, magnetic materials, materials and engineering solutions for large-scale physical experiments.

+7 495 955-01-63
mvg@misis.ru

Vladislav Yurievich Zadorozhny

Ph.D. in Engineering, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

Research interests: nonequilibrium states in materials, phase and structural transformations, physical and mechanical properties.

+7 495 638-44-13
vuz@misis.ru

Elena Sergeevna Malyutina

Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science

+7 495 638-44-22
maliutina.es@misis.ru

Alexander Ilyich Novikov

Ph.D. in Engineering, Associate Professor at the the Department of Physical Materials Science

+7 495 955-01-63
novikov.ai@misis.ru

Professions

  • 1st Category Engineer
  • Engineering physicist
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Research Engineer
  • Megascience Research Engineer
  • Laboratory Engineer
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • 1st Category Engineer for development, support and integration of technological processes

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Other programs

High-Temperature and Superhard Materials

The program is devoted to innovative areas of modern materials science related to examination of processes for producing new high-temperature and superhard materials, their properties and the possibility of usage in various fields of industries. Students work on creating materials that are used to create gas turbine engines, hypersonic flying objects, cutting and drilling tools, and various protective coatings, and they also study the processes of synthesizing artificial diamonds, including for the jewelry industry.

Innovative Construction Materials

The program is aimed at gaining the knowledge necessary to design structures of new materials based on metals and alloys for the required properties, primarily high strength and resistance to destruction, and to develop technologies for producing materials for innovative applications in various fields: energy, aviation, space technology, transport, and medicine. Special attention is paid to developing the competencies of researchers and experimentalists, studying information technologies in materials science, including big data, machine learning technologies, using digitalization opportunities to create and manage properties, predict the performance of new materials and ensure the reliable operation of products and technologies.

Physics and Chemistry of Processes and Materials

The Master’s program focuses on the processes of obtaining innovative materials, studying their physical and chemical properties and practical applications in metallurgy, aerospace, nuclear power, nanoindustry and medicine. The structure of studying in the framework of the program combines the best traditions of the old school, key industry trends and innovative methods of materials research. Students explore nanomaterials, new types of metal alloys, diamonds and ceramics, composites, superhard and high-temperature materials, which makes it possible to obtain the widest possible training profile and be at the cutting edge of science.

Applied Analytics in Metal Science

Nowadays and for the long term, steels and alloys remain the main materials supporting all sectors of the economy and industry. The Master’s program in Applied Analytics in Metal Science combines state-of-the-art knowledge from materials science, digital technologies and big data as the foundations of technological breakthroughs, and meets international standards and requirements of Industry 4.0. Students learn the best practices and the latest advances in materials science, metallurgy and strength physics. They learn to design new materials, independently conduct complex research using world-class equipment, acquire Python programming skills to process large amounts of information, and solve specific fundamental and innovative problems of modern industry.

Materials Science of Semiconductors and Dielectrics

We train multidisciplinary professionals for scientific and industrial work in the fields of analytical methods of research, development and production of various materials, including biocompatible materials (semiconductors, dielectrics, metals) used in micro- and nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, solar energy, power electronics and information display devices, in medicine.

The Master’s program is delivered in a multitrack format and includes two tracks:

  • “Materials science of nanoelectronics functional materials”,
  • “Laser technology: materials and devices”.