IIIT Dharwad is an institute of national importance in India, specializing in the training of professionals in information technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital engineering. It is developing as a modern center for engineering education and applied research, addressing the needs of the digital economy. Its academic programs cover computer science, electronics and communications, and also include training in Data Science, AI, and digital design.

“The signing of this agreement marks an important step in the development of international cooperation at MISIS. We highly value our partnership with IIIT Dharwad and see significant potential for joint work in digital technologies, education, and research,” said Andrey Voronin, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at MISIS.

The agreement lays the groundwork for joint educational and research initiatives, as well as for strengthening academic ties between Russia and India. The establishment of this cooperation was supported by the Embassy of the Republic of India in the Russian Federation.

At the invitation of the Department, representatives of NUST MISIS visited the University of Mpumalanga, the University of Zululand, and North-West University to identify key areas of cooperation. These include the development of joint academic programs and the implementation of research projects commissioned by South African industry partners.

Masamba Kah, Head of the Industrial and Educational Partnership Project between NUST MISIS and African countries, presented the university’s key academic programs and research areas during a strategic session with profile government bodies of the Republic of South Africa.

Particular interest was shown in areas such as the development of new technologies for mining and mineral processing; advanced metallurgical processes and materials that increase the value of the country’s mineral resources; research into innovative materials; digitalization of industrial processes; and the development of efficient economic models.

The parties also discussed opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering, environmental research, and agricultural technologies. In addition, they highlighted strong potential for cooperation in nuclear energy, including joint research and capacity building.

“The industry-oriented approach of MISIS education fully aligns with the needs of South African universities and creates significant potential for developing joint programs and research. Our partners have expressed their readiness to design and implement practice-oriented projects through targeted enrollment,” said Masamba Kah, commenting on the outcomes of the meeting.

The agreements reached open new prospects for strengthening Russian—African cooperation in science and education ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for October 2026.

Particular attention was given to expanding cooperation in science and higher education. The parties agreed to promote stronger ties between scientific organizations in both countries, including the development of academic mobility formats, implementation of educational programs and research projects, as well as the organization of specialized international exhibitions, conferences, and seminars.

The Russian side expressed interest in participating in the development of the “Krylya” uranium deposit and in cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, and also confirmed its readiness to collaborate in geology and subsoil use. Masamba Kah, Head of the Industrial and Educational Partnership Project between NUST MISIS and African countries, presented the university’s experience in training highly qualified specialists tailored to the needs of industrial partners. In particular, he spoke about the “Mining Geology” educational program related to uranium extraction in Namibia, implemented at the request of the international group Uranium One (part of the TENEX Group within the Rosatom State Corporation). The African side emphasized that the high level of integration between the university and industry is a key competence required to align educational programs with global standards.

“Colleagues from Namibia showed particular interest in MISIS’s industrial and educational partnership project aimed at localizing knowledge and competencies within key sectoral initiatives. Following the meeting, we plan to expand joint work with African partners. This will be another step toward developing international educational tracks and training specialists for the mineral resource sector in African countries,” said Masamba Kah.

Following the presentation, the parties agreed to develop joint network master’s programs and other areas of professional training within the framework of a pilot project for transitioning to an updated model of higher education.

The Russian-Namibian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was established in 2005 and serves as a key platform for developing bilateral relations. Within the framework of the commission, issues related to expanding partnerships in strategically important sectors of the economy and training personnel for sustainable development are discussed. The Russian side of the commission is headed by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Yury Trutnev. The Namibian side is chaired by Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia.

Aluminum has a low density, which makes it widely used to reduce the weight of structures. However, conventional aluminum alloys and modern aluminum matrix composites reinforced with ceramic particles have a significant drawback: at temperatures above 300°C, they lose much of their strength.

“Scientists at NUST MISIS have developed and patented an innovative aluminum-based composite that, at temperatures above 300°C, demonstrates strength close to that of structural steel while remaining almost three times lighter. The development will be in demand in aviation, space industry, and mechanical engineering, where components and equipment operate under extreme conditions and in aggressive environments,” said Alevtina Chernikova, Rector of NUST MISIS.

The researchers created a hybrid composite material in which the aluminum matrix is simultaneously reinforced with submicron aluminum oxide particles and titanium powder.

“We did not simply mix two types of additives—we created a system in which one of the components (titanium) interacts with the aluminum matrix at every stage, from alloying to annealing, enhancing the strengthening effect of aluminum oxide,” said Alexey Prosviryakov, Candidate of Technical Sciences and Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Ultrafine-Grained Metallic Materials at NUST MISIS.

Aluminum oxide particles, which provide increased stiffness to the composite, are combined with titanium powder. During heat treatment, titanium reacts with aluminum to form hard, refractory intermetallic particles. These particles improve resistance to plastic deformation even at high temperatures, creating an additional strengthening effect.

“Equally important is the method used to create the material—mechanical alloying. Intensive processing in a planetary ball mill refines the structure down to the nanoscale, forming numerous ultrafine and stable grains. These grain boundaries significantly enhance the material’s strength,” added Dmitry Bekarevich, Research Assistant at the Department of Non-Ferrous Metallurgy, NUST MISIS.

The support vector machine algorithm is one of the fundamental classification models commonly used for image and digit recognition, as well as in machine learning projects focused on cancer detection and drug discovery.

“In the proposed model, the data array is encoded using qudits, that is, quantum states with more than two levels. This makes it possible to process larger volumes of information without increasing the number of physical carriers. The work brings us closer to the practical application of quantum computers in machine learning tasks,” said Alexey Fedorov, Director of the College of Physics and Quantum Engineering at NUST MISIS.

According to the algorithm’s operating principle, qudits map data into a multidimensional space, where it can then be easily separated and classified.

“First, a sequence of quantum gates (encoding classical data) is applied to the quantum state of a qudit. Then, measurements are performed on all registers, and the output is a classical bit string — a sequence of zeros and ones. The highest classification accuracy was achieved with 1,024 iterations of the quantum gate sequence,” explained Elizaveta Glazkova, a postgraduate student at the Department of Theoretical Physics and Quantum Technologies, NUST MISIS.

The resulting algorithm is already being applied by researchers from NUST MISIS and the Institute of Nanotechnology of Microelectronics of the Russian Academy of Sciences in joint work on segmenting interfaces of functional thin films for next-generation microelectronics.

Details of the study have been published in the scientific journal Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Physics. The work was carried out as part of the strategic technological project “Quantum Internet” under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation’s Priority 2030 program.

“Additive technologies are one of the key drivers of modern industry: their application accelerates production cycles and improves material efficiency. A team of scientists from NUST MISIS, led by Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Sergey Nikolaevich Zhevnenko, has developed and patented an innovative method with strong potential for metallurgy and high-temperature electronics. This additive technology enables the creation of tungsten heaters with complex geometries and various sizes, reduces production labor intensity, and enhances product reliability under extreme operating conditions,” said Alevtina Chernikova, Rector of NUST MISIS.

Tungsten heaters are a key component in equipment operating at temperatures ranging from 1500 to 3000°C. They are used in vacuum and protective furnaces for sintering and heat treatment, as well as for crystal growth, brazing, and melting of refractory metals. They are widely applied in high-temperature metallurgy and powder technologies, as well as in the synthesis of carbides, nitrides, and superhard materials. These elements are also used in laboratory equipment that simulates extreme conditions for testing new alloys, ceramics, and composites. However, traditional manufacturing of tungsten heaters is labor-intensive due to the difficulties of processing the metal, which limits the scale and efficiency of their use. MISIS researchers addressed this challenge using additive manufacturing, specifically selective laser melting.

“Traditional methods of producing tungsten heaters, which are casting, machining, and manual assembly of composite structures, are complex and expensive, especially when it comes to compact products with multicomponent structures. We have patented an additive manufacturing technology that radically simplifies established processes,” said Professor Sergey Zhevnenko, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Department of Physical Chemistry, NUST MISIS.

By optimizing melting parameters, the researchers succeeded in producing a monolithic tungsten heater that does not require additional tooling.

“For printing, we used pure tungsten powder with particle sizes in the tens of micrometers. Since this metal has a very high melting point, around 3422°C, the process required high radiation power and precise tuning of technological parameters. In a selective laser melting system, we locally melted tungsten powder in an argon atmosphere, forming the изделие layer by layer,” explained PhD Stanislav Chernyshikhin, Head of the Laboratory of Additive Manufacturing at NUST MISIS.

According to Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Ainur Khairullin, a Category I engineer in the research project at the Department of Physical Chemistry, NUST MISIS, the developed technology makes it significantly easier and more cost-effective, compared to traditional methods, to produce small-sized tungsten heaters for scientific and educational applications. This will help increase the speed and efficiency of research involving high-temperature laboratory methods without additional costs. Overall, the development paves the way for mass production of tungsten heaters for a wide range of industrial applications.

The work was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation (No. 23-19-00657).

In terms of performance, supercapacitors occupy an intermediate position between conventional capacitors and batteries. They can charge and discharge extremely quickly and withstand tens of thousands of operating cycles. Their characteristics largely depend on the electrode material, which is often activated carbon. However, the traditional production of activated carbon requires considerable time and energy.

Researchers from MISIS University and RIAMT proposed an alternative approach to producing this material. Instead of prolonged heating in furnaces, they applied microwave treatment in a special waveguide operating in a traveling-wave mode. In such a system, microwave radiation is efficiently absorbed by the entire sample, allowing the material to heat rapidly and uniformly throughout its volume.

As the starting material, the researchers used cotton waste from textile production, which is an accessible and renewable raw material with a high carbon content.

“The entire process of converting the initial cotton into carbon and forming the porous structure took less than five minutes. For comparison, conventional thermal treatment requires more than one and a half hours and significantly higher energy consumption. The resulting carbon materials have a well-developed hierarchical porous structure,” said Valentin Berestov, assistant at the Department of Physical Chemistry at MISIS University and junior researcher at RIAMT.

Traditional analogues are dominated by very small pores, which makes it difficult for electrolyte ions to penetrate quickly. In the new material, however, an effective combination of small pores and larger channels is formed. This facilitates ion transport inside the electrode and improves the performance of the supercapacitor, especially under high loads.

Tests showed that the samples retain more than 95% of their capacitance even after 20,000 charge-discharge cycles. At high current densities, they demonstrate better performance than activated carbons produced by conventional methods.

Details of the study were published in Journal of Energy Storage (Q1).

“Microwave radiation has been used before to produce activated carbon, but typically this is done in so-called resonator-type furnaces, which are structurally very similar to household microwave ovens. In such cases, the speed of production or the quality of the material did not always surpass traditional methods. In our work, we proposed an original technical solution, which is irradiating the sample in a waveguide. This makes it possible to dramatically increase the speed of obtaining materials with the required properties. Using textile waste as a raw material also reduces environmental impact and aligns with the circular economy concept, where waste becomes a resource,” added Ilya Krechetov, Candidate of Physics and Mathematics and associate professor at the Department of Physical Chemistry at MISIS University.

The technology can be scaled and adapted for other types of biomass. In the future, this approach may open the way to rapid and environmentally friendly production of materials for next-generation energy storage systems, from portable electronics to electric transport and industrial energy applications.

“Developments from NUST MISIS are successfully applied across various high-tech industries: from medicine to aviation and space. The new aluminum alloy with the addition of tin, created by our researchers under the leadership of young and talented Doctor of Technical Sciences Torgom Akopyan, shows strong potential for sectors where the combination of strength and lightness is critical. The use of this patented material will significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing high-load components in the aviation, space, and transport industries,” said Alevtina Chernikova, Rector of NUST MISIS.

At the initial stage, all components were melted, mixed, and cast into ingots. These ingots were then rolled into sheets, which helped densify the metal structure. The most critical stage is heat treatment: first, the alloy was quenched, and then an aging process was applied. At the final stage, a microalloying addition of tin triggered the formation of numerous ultrafine copper-containing particles within the metal, which provide the material with high strength.

“It is important to note that the performance improvement is achieved without the use of expensive or toxic alloying elements such as silver or cadmium, while maintaining a high capacity for deformation without fracture. The alloy can be used to produce structural elements of airframes, frames, fastenings, and landing gear assemblies in the aerospace industry,” said Torgom Akopyan, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Senior Researcher at the Department of Metal Pressure Forming, NUST MISIS.

The new composition and processing regimes make it possible to control the material’s structure at the nanoscale, which increases its key mechanical properties (ultimate strength and yield strength) by 30–40% while preserving high ductility. In transport engineering, the alloy can be used to manufacture high-load components for cars, trains, and specialized machinery, including body structures, frames, and suspension elements. It also enables the production of all major types of wrought semi-finished products: rolled plates and sheets, forgings, and extruded bars.

“The advantage of this method lies in its full compatibility with existing industrial infrastructure. Transitioning to the production of the new alloy will not require costly re-equipment of facilities, standard casting, rolling, and heat treatment equipment can be used. This ensures a low barrier to adoption and rapid return on investment,” explained Nikolay Belov, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Chief Researcher at the Department of Metal Pressure Forming, NUST MISIS.

The work was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation (Project No. 23-73-30007).

“A team of scientists at MISIS University, led by Professor Nikolai A. Belov, Doctor of Technical Sciences and one of the world’s most highly cited researchers, has developed an innovative aluminum alloy containing calcium and titanium. The material combines excellent casting properties with exceptional ductility. In the future, the new alloy could be used to produce lightweight and durable components for the mechanical engineering industry,” MISIS University Rector Alevtina Chernikova.

Traditional aluminum—silicon alloys are widely used in manufacturing due to their good casting performance, low density, and cost efficiency. However, they have a significant drawback — low ductility. As a result, they are unable to withstand impact loads and complex deformation, which considerably limits their range of applications. The MISIS University researchers proposed an alternative based on an aluminum—calcium system with the addition of titanium.

“We discovered a new compound containing aluminum, calcium, and titanium. As the melt solidifies, a compact ternary phase forms instead of the coarse and brittle crystals that typically reduce alloy deformability,” Evgenia Naumova, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Associate Professor at the Department of Metal Forming at MISIS University.

The detailed findings of the study have been published in the scientific journal Materials Letters.

“As the alloy solidifies, it develops a structure we describe as a ‘natural composite.’ It can be compared to a reinforced material: the finest hard particles are uniformly distributed within a ductile aluminum matrix. Hardness increases proportionally with the fraction of these particles. Alloys containing 0.5% titanium demonstrated the optimal balance of properties,” Professor Nikolai Belov, Chief Researcher at the Department of Metal Forming at MISIS University.

The research was supported by a grant from the Russian Science Foundation (Project No. 23-79-30015).

At the opening ceremony, Rector Alevtina Chernikova stated: “NUST MISIS is one of the country’s leading universities in information technology: we rank among the top 15 in the national RAEX subject ranking. Each year, highly motivated and well-prepared students enroll at our university—the average Unified State Exam score for IT programs in 2025 was 95–97. We train specialists in artificial intelligence and machine learning, big data, software engineering, and more. A strategic priority for NUST MISIS is systematic engagement with the business community. This enables us to respond quickly to emerging challenges and design academic programs tailored to employers’ needs. The opening of the RED SOFT laboratory will allow our students to tackle real industry challenges and gain hands-on experience with technologies developed by domestic software vendors, enhancing their competitiveness in the job market.”

The laboratory features 30 fully equipped workstations running the RED SOFT product ecosystem: the RED OS operating system (included in the national software registry and certified by the Russian Federal Service for Technical and Export Control), a virtualization platform, the RED Database Management System, and RED ADM centralized administration tools. Combined with the R7 Office suite and Yandex Browser, the setup creates a comprehensive development and administration environment identical to that used today in the real sector of the economy.

The choice of technology stack is deliberate. RED SOFT products are certified and implemented by major market players and government agencies. Among the company’s clients are the Federal Bailiff Service of Russia, Gazprom Group companies, Russian Railways (RZD), Rostelecom, and Rostec’s United Engine Corporation, among others. As a result, proficiency in the tools used by leading domestic corporations provides graduates with a clear pathway to launching their careers.

Maxim Anisimov, CEO of RED SOFT: “It is important for us that students graduate not with an abstract understanding of technologies, but with real experience working in IT infrastructure environments. We see the laboratory at NUST MISIS as part of a systematic approach to workforce training for high-tech industries.”

Denis Safin, CEO of Management Company Ural Steel and an honorary guest at the event: “MISIS is a key partner for our company—it is the country’s leading metallurgy university and, in recent years, one of the leaders in IT education as well. This is no coincidence. Modern life is impossible without information technology and artificial intelligence—this is no longer just a trend, but a reality. Ural Steel is moving in this direction, and we have major projects ahead, including joint initiatives with NUST MISIS and RED SOFT. The opening of the laboratory is an investment in infrastructure where students and experienced professionals alike can work systematically. Solving real-world cases and learning from industry practitioners will not simply complement the curriculum—they will become an integral part of it. I am confident that truly breakthrough solutions can emerge at MISIS, the country’s leading metallurgy university and one of the leaders in IT education.”

It is worth noting that the cooperation agreement between NUST MISIS and RED SOFT was signed in 2024. Company experts have already reviewed the academic program “Information Systems and Technologies” (09.03.02), developed a course based on the RED Virtualization product, and trained faculty members to work with the company’s ecosystem. The opening of the laboratory marks another step in strengthening this partnership. The facility will host master classes, webinars with RED SOFT developers, and classes taught by the company’s practicing professionals.

Students will also have the opportunity to complete internships at RED SOFT with the prospect of future employment. The range of career paths enabled by training in domestic software is broad: from traditional development roles (front-end, back-end, embedded systems) and database administration to cybersecurity specialists, AI trainers, and professionals in GameDev and blockchain technologies.

At the championship held in Molveno, Italy, participants swam distances ranging from 50 to 1,000 meters in water temperatures as low as 2°C without wetsuits.

“Ice swimming has become a new stage for me: previously I trained in classical swimming and earned the title of Master of Sports of Russia. This year I made my debut in winter swimming and immediately competed at the European Championship. The preparation required not only physical endurance but also serious psychological readiness. I’m glad I was able to achieve a достойный result and become a medalist. In the future, I plan to continue my training and aim to take part in the 2027 Ice Swimming World Championship, which will be held in Argentina,” Matvey Ovseychuk shared.

In addition to competing in classical swimming events, the athlete regularly takes part in open water competitions, where he has repeatedly become a winner and medalist, as well as in winter and ice swimming tournaments. Alongside his studies, he works as a swimming coach.

“As part of the Priority 2030 national program, a research team at NUST MISIS led by Professor Alexey Ustinov, a globally recognized scientist, is implementing the strategic technological project ‘Quantum Internet.’ One of its key objectives is to create the conditions necessary for transitioning quantum technologies from laboratories into industry and developing competitive products with export potential. The new machine learning—based algorithm enables dynamic optimization of error correction in quantum key distribution systems, improving operational stability under non-ideal conditions. This development is an important step toward building scalable and practical quantum networks,” NUST MISIS Rector Alevtina Chernikova.

Quantum cryptography provides a very high level of data protection because any attempt to intercept information alters the quantum state of the system and cannot go undetected. However, the technology is highly sensitive to noise and equipment instability.

In high-speed quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, data streams must be processed almost in real time. This requires fast error correction codes that reveal as little information as possible about the key over the public channel. Selecting the optimal code depends, among other factors, on accurately predicting the initial error rate in the distributed key. The researchers proposed a new solution by training an algorithm to analyze QKD system performance and dynamically predict quantum error rates based on telemetry data.

“At the end of a QKD session, legitimate users obtain ‘raw’ keys that should be identical. However, due to natural noise or potential eavesdropping, these keys always contain errors, which are detected and corrected using special error correction codes. The keys are divided into small blocks, and checksums—known as syndromes—are exchanged over a public channel for each block. This makes it possible to identify and correct mismatched bits without revealing their values. The more auxiliary information required for this exchange, the slower and more vulnerable the process becomes. Our algorithm analyzes system telemetry in real time and selects the optimal error correction mode for each block,” Andrey Tayduganov, Head of the Laboratory of Quantum Communications Theory at NUST MISIS.

“We systematically evaluated modern methods using real-world datasets, which significantly expanded our available toolkit. The key advantage of our method is that it has been validated on real experimental data and is directly applicable to specific physical setups. Most approaches described in the literature are tested only in simulations, allowing them to achieve formally high performance before being validated with actual data,” Denis Derkach, Head of the Research and Training Laboratory for Big Data Analysis Methods at HSE University.

The new model takes into account not only the history of error rate fluctuations but also a range of additional system parameters, enabling it to quickly adapt to unexpected changes. Detailed results of the study are published in the scientific journal Physics of Particles and Nuclei.

The algorithm also analyzes error rates and detection probabilities of decoy laser pulses, which do not contribute to key generation but play an essential role in estimating parameters required to calculate the length of the final secret key. This makes it possible to detect sudden changes in the quantum channel or single-photon detectors at the receiver and incorporate this information for more accurate prediction of signal pulse error rates.

The research was carried out as part of the NUST MISIS strategic technological project Quantum Internet under the Priority 2030 program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia (National Project “Youth and Children”), project No. K1-2022-027.

Held since 1977, the ICPC is considered one of the largest and most respected team-based programming competitions. Every year, thousands of students from leading universities around the globe take part, competing to solve complex algorithmic problems under strict time constraints. The contest challenges participants not only to possess deep knowledge of algorithms and data structures, but also to analyze problem statements quickly, find unconventional solutions, and manage time effectively within a team. Tasks involve working with large datasets, geometric and probabilistic models, as well as interactive problem formats.

Following the results of the championship, the Fiksiki team (Ivan Maksimov, Ivan Skobelev, and Andrey Shalimov) was awarded a second-degree diploma. The students placed 39th out of 303 teams in the Northern Eurasia region, securing a strong position in the upper tier of the rankings.

The NoName team (Biliktо Dorzhiev, Ivan Brechkin, and Daniil Ananyev) represented MISIS at the ICPC semifinal for the first time. For their performance, the team received a third-degree diploma.

Student preparation for competitions is carried out within the ACM MISIS association, which has been promoting competitive programming at the university since 2009. The association helps students develop teamwork skills, algorithmic thinking, and experience in participating in international tournaments.

In 2025, representatives of NUST MISIS had already visited Hong Kong, laying the groundwork for further cooperation. This year, the forum once again served as a platform for strengthening academic and institutional ties with universities in mainland China and Hong Kong.

As part of the visit, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Andrey Voronin and Head of International Education Department Olga Kim held talks with the University of Hong Kong, an academic partner of NUST MISIS. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to implement joint initiatives, including the development of summer schools for University of Hong Kong students, the launch of a joint online educational program, and NUST MISIS’s participation in the Global Studies master’s program.

Participation in the exhibition and the business program of the visit confirmed the steadily growing interest of Hong Kong applicants in studying in Russia and opened up new opportunities for the development of international academic cooperation.

At the heart of quantum computing are qubits. Unlike a bit in a classical computer, which can be either “0” or “1,” a qubit can also exist in a superposition of states. When a qubit is measured, it “chooses” one of the states (0 or 1) with a probability determined by its superposition and then collapses into that state. Each qubit is encoded in the state of a specific physical system, such as an atom or a photon. Modern quantum processors still have a limited number of such elements and are sensitive to errors when performing complex tasks, which is why improving accuracy and reducing the number of computational operations remain key goals. In addition to qubits, there are more complex, multilevel units—qudits—which combine more states (three, four, or more) and can process more information. If researchers learn to control them effectively, these additional levels can be used to simplify computations without increasing the number of physical information carriers—atoms, ions, superconducting systems, and so on.

Researchers at MISIS have developed schemes in which the additional levels of qudits are engaged only during specific steps of an algorithm, after which the system returns to the standard qubit operating mode. This makes it possible to implement quantum algorithms more efficiently.

“We have shown how to simplify complex operations that are essential for most quantum algorithms. Typically, performing them requires many steps and additional elements, which increases the risk of errors. Using extra states already available in qudits allows us to reduce the number of steps needed to carry out such operations,” Alexey Fedorov, PhD, Director of the College of Physics and Quantum Engineering at MISIS.

The new approach is not tied to a specific technology and can be applied across various quantum platforms—from superconducting circuits to ionic and photonic systems. This makes the development universal and promising for the further advancement of quantum computing. The results help bring the practical use of quantum algorithms closer and enhance the efficiency of next-generation quantum devices.

“We deliberately focus on quantum algorithms represented in the form of qubit circuits, since this is how the overwhelming majority of quantum algorithms are described today. This allows us to directly link theoretical ideas with real hardware platforms and to show how qudits can be used without the need to completely rethink existing algorithms,” Anastasia Nikolaeva, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Senior Researcher in the Quantum Information Technologies Group at the Russian Quantum Center and MISIS.

The article was published in Reviews of Modern Physics (Q1), which ranks among the top 1% of scientific journals by citation impact. According to the Scopus database, the journal’s percentile is 99—meaning its articles are cited more frequently than those in 99% of other journals. The journal ranks 13th among more than 49,000 titles across all fields of science.

“We analyzed a wide range of approaches to using qudits in quantum computing—both those developed in our previous studies and those proposed by other research groups. It was important for us not only to bring these results together, but also to highlight their strengths and weaknesses and to present the overall picture in a way that is clear to quantum hardware developers and to fellow theorists working on quantum algorithms,” Evgeny Kiktenko, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Junior Scientific Director of the Quantum Information Technologies Group at the Russian Quantum Center.

The research was carried out as part of the MISIS strategic technological project “Quantum Internet” within the Priority 2030 program of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, with additional support from the Russian Science Foundation.

“Researchers at MISIS University pay great attention to developments that support the transition to a circular economy. The method for extracting rare refractory metals from spent petrochemical catalysts, developed by a research team led by Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor Vadim Tarasov, is in line with the principles of green metallurgy and makes it possible to return valuable metals to production. The recovered tungsten and molybdenum can subsequently be used in the manufacture of electrodes, heating elements, heat-resistant materials, and sensitive sensors,” Alevtina Chernikova, Rector of NUST MISIS.

Rare refractory metals are recovered from spent catalysts based on alumina carriers, which are widely used in oil refining, gas purification, and other chemical processes. Once their service life is exhausted, the catalysts lose their activating properties, but they still contain up to 25% tungsten and molybdenum oxides by total mass. This makes them a valuable source of secondary raw materials for recycling.

“Tungsten and molybdenum are desorbed using different reagents. For example, tungsten is precipitated with an alkaline solution and then converted into tungsten oxide, while molybdenum is extracted using an ammonia solution to obtain ammonium paramolybdate, which turns into molybdenum oxide when heated,” Olga Krivolapova, PhD in Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold at NUST MISIS.

The process consists of several stages. The spent catalysts are crushed into a powder and leached with a sodium carbonate solution under ultrasonic treatment, which accelerates the dissolution of tungsten and molybdenum compounds. The suspension is then adjusted to the required acidity level, after which sorption is carried out in pulsed columns using domestically produced sorbents that selectively react with the ions of the target metals present. After desorption, tungsten and molybdenum oxides are obtained.

“Unlike traditional extraction methods, which require significant energy consumption and large amounts of expensive reagents, the new sorption-based technology is more environmentally friendly, helps companies save resources, and also reduces equipment wear, as it relies on low-temperature processes,” Vadim Tarasov, Doctor of Engineering Sciences and Head of the Department of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold at NUST MISIS.

Both journals have the 99th percentile, indicating that their citation impact — one of the most important indicators of scientific influence — is higher than that of 99% of academic journals. Scopus determines percentiles using the CiteScore metric, which reflects the average number of citations received over four years per article published in a journal. Since citation patterns vary significantly across research fields, rankings are compiled separately for each subject area.

In 2024, Reviews of Modern Physics posted a record CiteScore of 91.1, securing 13th place among more than 49,000 journals indexed by Scopus across all disciplines. By comparison, Nature ranks 22nd with a CiteScore of 78.1.

In the article Qudits for Decomposing Multiqubit Gates and Realizing Quantum Algorithms, published in Reviews of Modern Physics, researchers from the College of physics and quantum engineering at NUST MISIS — Evgeny Kiktenko, Anastasia Nikolaeva, and Alexey Fedorov — explore approaches to using qudits, multi-level quantum systems, for the efficient implementation of quantum algorithms.

ACS Nano has a CiteScore of 24.2 and ranks 297th in the overall Scopus rating. With the participation of Alexander Kvashnin, Professor at the Department of semiconductor and dielectric materials at NUST MISIS, an international team of researchers published the article SbIV, an Unusual Player in 2D Spintronic Devices, presenting the results of a theoretical study of ultrathin films of the perovskite Rb₂SbCl₆.

T1 Hackathons are a series of intellectual competitions focused on creating breakthrough solutions. Team MISIS MOJARUNG—Kirill Veriyalov, Albert Khramov, and Alexey Koshelev—won the “VibeCode Jam: The Interview of the Future” track. Participants were tasked with developing an AI platform for conducting technical interviews with a virtual interviewer. The team’s solution covers the entire interview cycle, from generating adaptive algorithmic challenges to producing a detailed candidate report. The AI interviewer handles all stages of the interview, while the platform also includes job listings and résumé sections.

Second place in the same track went to Daniil Ananyev, Timur Khamidullin, Artur Arakelyan, and Alan Khalibekov from team YSL MISIS, who developed the VibeCode ecosystem for technical interviews. The platform combines a browser-based coding environment, an AI interviewer, automated solution evaluation, résumé analysis, and the creation of a candidate skills map.

In the “Self-Deploy: CI/CD Without DevOps” track, third place was awarded to team larek.tech. They developed a command-line tool, larek cli, which automatically analyzes a project’s code repository structure, generates a configuration file, and launches a pipeline that builds, tests, and runs the project on the GitLab platform. Experts particularly noted the support for monorepositories—a rare and technically challenging feature for solutions of this kind. Instead of keeping each project in separate folders maintained by different people, all projects are stored in a single large repository, allowing the team to manage them collectively. NUST MISIS was represented by students Vasily Tarasov and Evgeny Gurov.

Team preparation for programming competitions and support for the development of the university’s IT communities is provided by the NUST MISIS Center for Technological Competitions and Olympiads. Since 2021, student teams have won more than 38 million rubles, securing 264 prize places across 143 hackathons.