KFU scientists among top 2% in the world in new rankings

Co-authored by Stanford University and Scopus, the ranking uses an integral parameter, the so-called C-score combining six citation indices. The eight scientists who entered the 2025 list are: Airat Dimiev, Lead Research Associate, Institute of Chemistry; Albert Rizvanov, Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Gene and Cell Technologies, Secretary Academician of the Department of Medical and Biological Sciences of the...

Fresh students welcomed to alma mater by Institute leadership

The young people and their future mentors convened at the meeting hall on 1 September. They were greeted by Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev, Acting Director of IGPT Vladimir Silantyev, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs Andrey Teryokhin, Deputy Director for Moral Education and Social Work Natalya Khorkova, Deputy Director for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships...

Ameen Ahmed Al-Muntasser wins Young Researcher of the Year award from Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum

The award was given away during the recent 4th Kazan Global Youth Summit (27 - 30 August). This is one of the six awards of its kind sponsored by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; the others are Entrepreneur of the Year, Media Leader of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Cultural Professional of the Year, and...

Vice-President of Russian Gas Society: “KFU shows impressive results in various areas”

The IGPT was visited by the representatives of the Russian Gas Society and the Arab Federation of Industrial Cities and Zones on 29 August. During the meeting with Vice-Rector for Earth Sciences Danis Nurgaliev and Deputy Director for Continuing Education and Industrial Partnerships Ildus Chukmarov, a discussion of a cooperation agreement between KFU and the Russian...

KFU’s work represented at Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum 2025

Kazan Federal University presented projects and innovations at the Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum, which is held on 26 - 28 August with the participation of the Rais (Head) of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center. One of the largest events in the Russian oil and gas industry brings together representatives...

IGPT expert represented at the Development of Small Cities and Historical Settlements Forum in Kazan

The forum was held on 20 and 21 August at Kazan Expo. The event was headlined by the Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin and featured Vice Premier of Russia Dmitry Grigorenko, Vice Premier of Russia Marat Khusnullin, Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Minister of Construction and Utilities of Russia Irek Faizullin, and others. Associate Professor...

Representatives of Hanoi University of Mining and Geology and Yangtze University discuss cooperation with KFU

The guests arrived to take part in the 3rd ROSTKI Russia-China Forum in Kazan. The delegation comprised Vice-Rector for Research of the Hanoi University of Mining and Geology Nguyen The Vinh, International Program Coordinator of said institution Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, and Professor of Yangtze University Xu Peng. Both universities have previously signed memoranda of understanding...

Carbonate Sediments 2025 Conference opens at KFU

On 13 - 15 August, the participants are discussing pertinent questions of this niche topic. Deputy Director for Marketing of the Gazpromneft-KFU Center Vladislav Sudakov explains, "This conference unites young and experienced researchers of carbonate sediments for a second year in a row. We try to make it interesting." Acting Director of the Institute Vladimir Silantyev...

KFU geologists prospecting for natural gas in Orenburg Oblast

The scientists are using the University's proprietary geological-geophysical model of drilling optimization (GGMDO). "We took over 70 samples from a 12 on 4 kilometer plot. The samples were taken under rigorous standards and methodologies to provide the necessary testing accuracy. They will help assess the composition of hydrocarbons and the presence of gas deposits here," comments...

Digitization of the oil and gas industry discussed at offsite session

The event took place at Kyzyl Il village, Laishevsky District, Tatarstan, on 5 and 6 August. Deputy Director for Marketing of the Gazpromneft-KFU Center Vladislav Sudakov informs, "We are discussing digitization and neural network technology for a fifth time. There are over 100 employees of universities and companies from Russia, Oman, and Kazakhstan, sharing their experience...