A delegation from the University of Mpumalanga (South Africa) visited NUST MISIS to discuss prospects for cooperation in the fields of mining, metallurgy, materials science, and campus ecosystem development.
Researchers from NUST MISiS and the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) have tested a more precise technique of data analysis for quantum tomography, which is called a method of obtaining information about quantum states. It has demonstrated high computational efficiency and reliability compared to traditional approaches: data analysis is faster and more accurate.
MISIS University and the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan (INP) have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of science and education.
Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST MISIS) and the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) have developed a model for managing complex quantum systems. This innovation opens new possibilities for faster information transfer and allows for better control over the system’s dynamics. The proposed method is beneficial for reducing errors and suppressing noise in quantum devices. It can be used to study various effects in many-body physics and to search for new quantum materials. Modifying the model allows for observing systems at a macroscopic level, paving the way for managing quantum systems across different phases of matter.
A delegation from universities of the People’s Republic of China visited NUST MISIS to discuss prospective areas of cooperation. The guests emphasized the importance of joint development in science and education, as well as exchange programs for master’s and doctoral students. The meeting was organized with the support of Beijing WECO International Education and Culture Co., Ltd.
A more efficient technology for producing a new generation titanium alloy has been proposed at the MISIS University. The results will allow for the future creation of stronger hip joint endoprostheses using 3D printing, which do not contain alloying components, do not cause negative immune reactions from the body, and take into account the physiological characteristics of patients. This will help avoid repeat implant replacement surgeries for many patients.
Researchers at the MISIS University have developed a new magnetically sensitive polymer composite material that is promising for 4D printing, a technology in which materials can change their shape over time. The material is also suitable for creating adaptive medical devices, such as soft tissue fixators and “self-setting” bone implants. The composite, consisting of polylactide and cobalt ferrite, has the ability to heat up quickly under the influence of a high-frequency alternating magnetic field and recover its shape well after deformation, without causing harmful effects on the body.
Based on the experiments, scientists from NUST MISIS have identified a methodology that improves the balance of strength and ductility of the biodegradable magnesium alloy used in biomedicine, particularly for maxillofacial implants. The peculiarity of the material lies in the fact that after the operation, it gradually dissolves in the human body. Fixing elements (screws, pins, plates, etc.) made of magnesium alloy are completely replaced by newly formed tissue, eliminating the need for a second operation to remove temporary elements from the human body. In recent years, researchers have been interested in the magnesium, zinc, and gallium alloy (Mg-Zn-Ga). The addition of zinc and gallium improves the mechanical and corrosion properties, allowing the integrity of the implant to be maintained for a certain period necessary for the healing process. Zinc contributes to the strengthening of the material, while gallium enhances its ductility, imparts antimicrobial properties, and increases bone tissue density. Due to its characteristics, this alloy is much closer to human bone tissue than titanium.
Researchers from the MISIS University have created a prototype neuroimplant that could potentially help restore spinal cord damage. Further development of this device into a full-fledged therapy method may help restore motor and sensory functions to normal levels.
Scientists from the MISIS University, in collaboration with colleagues from Skoltech and the National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov, have developed a platform for detecting clinical biomarkers of diseases in human biological fluids in real-time. It could serve as the first step towards creating a portable lab-on-a-chip for early detection of cancer, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as for monitoring treatment.
Researchers from the NUST MISIS and NRU HSE Universities found a way to enhance reinforcement learning for neural networks specialized in spatial orientation. By incorporating an attention mechanism that allows models to focus on the most critical input data when making predictions, the efficiency of graph neural networks increased by 15%.
Earthquakes can be caused not only by natural factors; some strong ground movements in industrial zones have a mixed nature, such as natural-technogenic or technogenic-tectonic. The trigger for these can be engineering interventions in the subsurface. A scientist from NUST MISIS highlighted the need to study geodynamic effects related to the extreme stress state of the Earth’s subsurface in areas where mining activities are conducted.
A team of scientists from the MISIS University, RQC, and Sber conducted a thorough analysis of the calculations used by researchers from Zhengzhou, Beijing, and Hangzhou institutions to simulate the breaking of a cryptosystem using a 350+ qubit quantum computer and questioned their sensational conclusion about a revolution in cryptography. Russian scientists believe that the colleagues’ algorithm is not functional due to some “pitfalls” in the classical part and the complexity of the quantum part’s implementation.
The Main Military Clinical Hospital named after Academician N.N. Burdenko conducted the world’s first operation using a bioprinter consisting of a robotic arm, a bioprinting system, and computer vision. The device was developed by scientists at NUST MISIS and the pioneers of Russian bioprinting, the company 3D Bioprinting Solutions. The trajectory of the in situ biopolymer delivery, directly into the wound, was programmed on-site by a university specialist after scanning the site of the injury. The surgeon harvested the patient’s cells from the bone marrow and then added them to bio-ink for printing. The robot conducted the scanning and bioprinting without human involvement. According to the medical professionals at the center, this equipment opens up entirely new possibilities for treating complex extensive soft tissue defects.
Researchers at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS have created standard coal samples that meet China’s stringent quality standards, making it easier to export Russian coal. This is the first time such samples have been produced in Russia. They are twice as affordable as the currently used foreign samples, aiding in import substitution. The widespread use of these samples is expected to impact pricing on both Russian and international markets, transportation tariffs, taxation, and environmental issues.
Researchers from NUST MISIS have proposed a new two-stage method for modifying alloys, which are promising for manufacturing orthopedic implants that require special mechanical and functional properties. By using atomic layer deposition on the surface of a superelastic Ti-Zr-Nb (titanium-zirconium-niobium) alloy, they were able to obtain an oxide film (TiO₂) that allows for controlling the chemical state of the material. Subsequently, silver nanoparticles were applied to the alloy, significantly increasing the antibacterial activity of the material.
Scientists from the MISIS University, in collaboration with specialists from PAO (PJSC) Severstal, have proposed a new technology for processing blast furnace slag to produce cast stone products such as pavement tiles for roads and industrial premises, or wear-resistant parts for mining equipment, chemical and energy production.
Researchers at the MISIS University have patented a shape memory alloy for biodegradable bone implants based on an iron-manganese-silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) system. It possesses high biomechanical compatibility with bone tissue and the required rate of dissolution, making it a promising material for use in traumatology, orthopedics and maxillofacial surgery.
Researchers at the MISIS University have patented a device designed to create fractures in rock formations, allowing the release of combustible gases. The device also enables the measurement of stress in the surveyed well section, ensuring the safety of miners by mitigating the risks of sudden gas emissions.
Russian scientists have proposed an innovative approach in fighting cancer, which will significantly reduce severe side effects from treatment. They have developed a promising pro-drug Riboplatin for combined chemical and photodynamic therapy based on platinum Pt (IV) and a photosensitizer (a substance that increases tissue sensitivity to light). The drug is controllably activated only in the area of malignant neoplasm under the action of blue light, without affecting unexposed tissues, thus opening up opportunities for “spot” chemotherapy. The proposed pro-drug design renders it possible to tackle the issue of toxicity and cellular resistance to conventional antitumor drugs. The research findings are published in the scientific ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces journal.
