Science achievements

Reaching a New Level: MISIS and Russian Quantum Center Scientists Explain How to Simplify Quantum Computing

Physicists from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS and the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) have systematized modern approaches to implementing quantum algorithms using multidimensional quantum systems—qudits—and demonstrated how engaging additional energy levels of quantum carriers can simplify the execution of complex quantum operations and reduce their number compared to standard qubit-based schemes. Such approaches can improve the efficiency of quantum computing and bring the practical application of quantum algorithms closer in areas such as optimization, data processing, and the modeling of complex systems.

An Innovative Anti-Caries Gel Developed at NUST MISIS

Researchers at NUST MISIS have introduced a gel based on the enzyme dextranase that can effectively combat dental plaque and help prevent tooth decay. In the future, the development could improve the formulation of toothpastes and serve as a foundation for new preventive dental care products.

Three Times Stronger: Russian Scientists Improve Aluminum Alloy for Microelectronics

Researchers at NUST MISIS have discovered the most effective method of processing an aluminum alloy, which allows the material to become three times stronger while maintaining optimal hardness and ductility. In the future, this approach could enable manufacturers to eliminate costly alloying additives, producing lightweight and durable components for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that retain their properties through multiple work cycles.

New Ultra-Sensitive Detector to Scale Quantum Technologies

Russian scientists have introduced an ultra-sensitive detector capable of detecting individual photons with an efficiency of up to 98%. This development could serve as a foundation for the advancement of quantum computing, secure data transmission, and applications in astronomy and biomedical diagnostics.

Scientists Find Key to Scaling Quantum Computers

Russian scientists have introduced an advanced 3D chip integration technology for superconducting hybrid quantum-classical processors, which paves the way for creating powerful multi-module computing systems. The new research addresses one of the key engineering challenges: ensuring reliable connections between quantum and classical electronics at ultra-low temperatures.

MISIS and Nornickel present Russia’s first semi-transparent solar panels for building facades

The Nornickel Palladium Technology Center and NUST MISIS have presented Russia’s first scalable samples of semi-transparent perovskite solar modules designed for installation on glass facades and rooftops. The Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) technology enables architectural elements to serve as power sources while maintaining natural daylight and preventing overheating.

NUST MISIS Scientists Optimize Quantum Algorithms with Noise

Researchers at the MISIS University have developed a new protocol for quantum computing that improves the search for optimal solutions. The approach is based on deliberately introducing special noise channels. In the future, this development could significantly increase the accuracy and speed of quantum computations.

Boron vs. Corrosion: New Wear-Resistant Coating for Marine Engineering

Researchers at NUST MISIS have proposed a new technology for applying protective coatings to marine and coastal infrastructure, as well as to industrial equipment operating in high-humidity environments. The team discovered that the best corrosion resistance is achieved by applying high-entropy coatings using the method of electro-spark alloying.

NUST MISIS develops unique equipment for applying antibacterial coatings to surgical threads

Specialists at NUST MISIS, together with the LIFT Research Center, have created a new system for coating surgical threads with antibacterial compounds. The joint project, aimed at developing medical suturing materials capable of gradually releasing embedded drugs, is being carried out with the support of Gazprombank under the Priority-2030 program.

MISIS Scientists Develop Next-Generation Aluminum Alloy for Aerospace

Researchers at NUST MISIS have created a new aluminum alloy with a unique structure tailored for the aerospace industry. By adding calcium, they managed to neutralize the harmful effects of iron impurities commonly found in recycled aluminum, transforming them into a strengthening component. In the future, this alloy could be used for aircraft skin panels.

A chip that can “smell”: photons to help detect hazardous gas molecules

Russian researchers have developed a new method for creating highly accurate miniature detectors capable of sensing gas molecules — from acetone vapors to toxic compounds. The core of the technology is a layer of nanoscale spheres that condense gas molecules like a sponge, while a photonic integrated circuit detects changes caused by the gas. These versatile detectors can quickly identify industrial leaks, monitor urban air quality, and even assist in diagnosing diabetes.

Paws will be fine: MISIS scientists develop orthopedic implants for animals

Researchers at NUST MISIS have developed a prototype implant made from a polymer composite designed to securely fix joints and gradually and safely dissolve in an animal’s body. This bioresorbable material eliminates the need for a second surgery and could become the foundation for alternative solutions in veterinary orthopedics.

Disappears Without a Trace: Scientists Improve Alloy for Temporary Implants

Russian scientists have developed a new biodegradable iron-based alloy with promising applications in orthopedics, oncology, and veterinary medicine. By adding silicon and applying high pressure during processing, they managed to nearly double the alloy’s dissolution rate. With further implementation in medical practice, the material could fully dissolve in the body within 1–2 years, eliminating the need for a second surgery.

Accuracy — 99.993%: NUST MISIS and INME RAS scientists master the production technology of fluxonium qubits

Researchers from the Laboratory of Superconductor Quantum Technologies at NUST MISIS and the Laboratory of Quantum Technologies at INME RAS have successfully reproduced the technology for fabricating superconducting fluxonium qubits, demonstrating single-qubit operation fidelity of 99.993%. Unlike the more widespread transmon qubits, fluxoniums require a significantly more complex technological process, including the formation of chains of dozens of Josephson junctions.

Quantum Calculations Made 50 Times More Efficient: Russian Scientists Optimize Molecular Simulation Algorithm

Researchers from NUST MISIS and Kazan Federal University have significantly improved quantum algorithms, making it dozens of times faster to study molecules relevant to pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, materials science, energy, and more. The method is already adapted to current quantum hardware capabilities, bringing the industry closer to practical quantum computing applications. By optimizing the variational quantum algorithm, the scientists managed to dramatically reduce the number of quantum operations required for molecular simulations.

No repeat surgeries: how bioresorbable implants will transform medicine

Scientists from NUST MISIS, in collaboration with their industrial partner Osteo-Sibear, have established Russia’s first production facility for bioresorbable magnesium implants intended for maxillofacial surgery and traumatology. The advantage of these metal structures lies in the fact that they do not need to be removed from the body, because they dissolve over time. The development of a full-cycle manufacturing process for implants with optimal properties and enhanced biocompatibility will help reduce rehabilitation time and minimize the risk of complications. This technology is included in the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s list of critical products and is aimed at import substitution in the medical field.

Thermal vision: detector identifies precise inflammation sites based on skin temperature

Scientists at NUST MISIS have introduced detectors capable of registering the slightest changes in skin temperature — one of the earliest signs of inflammatory processes. The new devices are more sensitive than conventional ones, easily distinguishing necessary terahertz signals from noise. These detectors could form the basis for a new thermal skin mapping technology.

“White graphite” breaks records: scientists have сreated a material for ultra-high-capacity hydrogen batteries

Researchers from NUST MISIS, Aramco Innovations (Moscow), and EXPEC Advanced Research Center (Saudi Arabia) have presented an innovative nanomaterial capable of absorbing record amounts of hydrogen, making it a promising candidate for next-generation energy storage. This lightweight, safe, and durable material could be used to create portable batteries for electric vehicles, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and other applications.

Russian scientists develop “smart” material for magnetically controlled drug release

A model of a “smart” composite material that enables controlled drug release has been proposed by Russian scientists from five leading universities in the country. This solution could be in demand for implementing delayed therapy approaches, where a drug loaded into the composite is not released immediately but after a certain time and in the required dosage. Activating the process only requires a single application of a magnetic field, such as those generated by modern medical tomographs.

NUST MISIS Innovations Win Three Medals at the Archimedes-2025 Invention Salon

Two gold medals and one silver medal were awarded to NUST MISIS researchers at the 28th Moscow International Salon of Inventions and Innovative Technologies, Archimedes-2025. This year’s exhibition featured over 500 inventions and innovative projects from 235 organizations across 35 regions of Russia and 26 countries.

A new method for studying composites allows for the detection of emerging defects in materials

Russian scientists have developed an innovative approach to studying the structure of composite materials that changes under external influence in real time. This methodology provides important data from miniature samples, which can now be tested in a scanning electron microscope chamber. The results obtained are used for reliable strength calculations, which will save costs in the production and testing of automotive and aerospace components.

100 million times faster: Russian scientists speed up nanotube-based detectors

In Russia, a super-fast integrated optical detector has been presented that can be adapted for various tasks — from telecommunications and thermal imagers to medical biosensors, security systems, and astronomical instruments. The device detects weak infrared signals in an integrated-optical chip 100 million times faster than its analogues and updates data more than one billion times per second, making it one of the fastest in its class.

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