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🌍 UN subcommittee session concludes in Geneva: Skoltech experts help shape international regulations Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Materials Technologies returned from the 68th session of the Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in Geneva. Director of the Center for Materials Technologies, Professor Ivan Sergeichev led the Russian delegation and chaired the relevant working group:

"For two days, we engaged in rather intense discussions. Experts from various countries worked to align on the language for a new chapter of the UN Model Regulations. The focus was on standards for the design, construction, and testing of portable tanks made of polymer composites used to transport liquefied gas. Ultimately, we successfully finalized these key provisions, and I presented our results at the Subcommittee's plenary session."

Meanwhile, his colleagues from the Center, Associate Professor Stanislav Evlashin and Leading Research Scientist Alexey Fedorenko, focused on transport safety. During the plenary sessions, they took part in discussions regarding air and maritime transport regulations for specific goods, ranging from metallic powders to alkaline cells. 🚢

✨ Today is the day. Applications close tonight at 23:59! The moment of truth has arrived. The portal locks tonight at 23:59 (MSK). Review your files one last time, trust your potential, and hit "Submit." Can't wait to welcome you to the Skoltech campus this September! 🔗 Cross the finish line

🚨 Only one day to apply! Tomorrow is July 7. Once your application and online tests are behind you, the final stage awaits. It features an interview, an entrepreneurial skills assessment, and an English exam (heads up: some programs might require extra written tests, but we'll notify you well in advance!). Stop doubting, finish your application, and get ready for the grand finale! 🔗 Don't miss your chance

💡 Infrared sensors are everywhere, from medical thermometers to thermal imagers and gas leak detectors. However, developers have always faced a compromise: make the devices accurate but bulky and expensive due to cooling systems, or keep them compact but prone to high measurement errors. Skoltech researchers solved this dilemma by replacing traditional graphene with single-walled carbon nanotubes. Thanks to their bandgap, the nanotubes react to the heat of IR light tens of thousands of times more strongly than graphene, instantly converting even faint radiation into a powerful electrical signal. This breakthrough has led to a versatile device that "sees" a vast spectrum — from visible light to terahertz waves — at room temperature, while approaching the theoretical limit for sensitivity.

"Doing away with cryogenics means infrared optics can be made compact, cheap, and energy-efficient. This opens the door to handheld thermal cameras, wearable medical thermometers, drones for detecting gas leaks, and affordable night-vision systems. We are now working on increasing the speed by thinning the lithium niobate crystal to quicken thermal response and optimizing the device for practical applications," notes Albert Nasibulin, Director of the Skoltech Center for Photonics and Photonic Technologies.

The study by the was published in Opto-Electronic Advances and supported by an RSF grant.

⏳ Tick-tock... Just two days remaining! The July 7 deadline is creeping closer. After submitting your documents online, master's applicants will face the next step: the online subject test. No need to pack your bags just yet — almost the entire selection process is remote! You will only need to visit our campus for the very final stage. Let's get those documents sorted! 🔗 Fill in your application

⏳ Only three days left to apply for Skoltech master’s programs! The final deadline is July 7th. Don’t panic: the initial stage is fully online via our Student Intelligent Application system. You still have enough time to upload your CV, motivation letter, portfolio, and 2 letters of recommendation. 🔗 Apply online

Career Support Program | Training session with HR experts We've already talked about preparation and passing job interview with HR. Now, stop simulating — start real market test! Treat this session as your real job interview: come with your resume, get live feedback from HRs who make hiring decisions every day, and understand your job market competitiveness. During the event you will: ✔️ Get your CV reviewed by recruiters ✔️ Receive a real‑time employability score, a market‑based assessment ✔️ Discover what makes recruiters say "yes" or "no" from the people who actually decide ....and even walk away with an invitation to apply Experts: - HR specialist from RnD of Sber and AIRI - HR specialist from Wildberries - HR specialist from EKSLi - HR expert from Centre for Strategic Planning, of the Federal medical and biological agency, consultant in BioTech - Skoltech Alumnus, Deputy Head of the Robotics Test Facility of the Moscow Innovation Cluster Event details: 📆 When: July, 1, 3 PM 📍 Skoltech campus, room B2-3005 Bonus: coffee and tea for informal networking☕️ Sign up for the Support Program

⏰ Today is the final day to apply for the InteRussia Fellowship at Skoltech! From August 31 to September 26, young scientists and engineers from around the world will dive into the "Innovation Workshop" — an intensive tech entrepreneurship program covering everything from refining an idea to rapid prototyping and pitching to investors. ✈️ The organizers fully cover round-trip travel to Moscow, accommodation, medical insurance, and provide a stipend. 👉 For full details on the step-by-step application process and to submit your form, head over to the official website The program is implemented by the NGO "Mezhdunarodniki" in partnership with the Gorchakov Fund and Skoltech, as part of the Rossotrudnichestvo "New Generation" project, with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation.

❗️ Today is your last chance to apply to the Skoltech PhD program in the second wave. Deadline is today at 11:59 PM. Don't worry — you still have time to upload your documents and submit your application. Good luck! 🍀

❗️ 1 day left until the deadline for submitting applications to Skoltech PhD program in the second wave. Final push — review your application and send it to us.

❗️ 2 days left until the deadline for submitting applications to Skoltech PhD program in the second wave. Time to make sure everything is ready and submit your application.

🎉ONE… TWO… THREE! It’s official: Class of 2026, you made it! Tassels turned! Congratulations! 🚀🎈❤️

❤️ The guest section filled with proud parents, family members, and friends who stood by our graduates through every single deadline and exam. This milestone is a shared victory for the entire support system. Thank you for bringing so much warmth and love to the campus today!

✨The official remarks are over, and now it’s time to the Class of 2026! 🎓 Two years of intense lectures, late-night lab breakthroughs, endless final deadlines, and the chaos of it all have led to this exact room. You conquered every single challenge on your way to your diplomas. The stage, the spotlight, and this entire day belong completely to you. Let’s go! 🚀

⚡️ Intellectual capital and the economy of tomorrow. Dr Alexander Auzan, Dean of the Faculty of Economics at MSU, delivers a powerful, witty, and deeply philosophical address to the Skoltech community.

⚡️ Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Denis Sekirinsky, urged graduates to remain connected with Skoltech as they advance their careers.