Tag - Department of Geophysics and Geo-Information Technologies

Institute receives over 1,000 books as inheritance

The donations was given by the family of late Vladimir Trofimov, KFU alumnus, Distinguished Geologist of Russia, and full member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. Fifteen boxes were delivered from Moscow, where Trofimov's descendants currently reside. "I'm very pleased that my father's extensive library, containing over 1,000 books, which he collected during his student years...

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...

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...

IGPT scientists contribute to a conference in Suzdal

IGPT representatives took part in the International Conference for the 70th anniversary of the Geophysical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences 'Data Science, Geoinformatics and System Analysis in Earth Studies', held in the ancient city of Suzdal in Vladimir Oblast. The reports were delivered by...

Director of KFU’s Magnetic Observatory Mikhail Cherzor celebrates 85th birthday

One of the most senior employees of Kazan Federal University has been warmly congratulated by his many colleagues and students. Mr Cherzor was born in Kazan, where after graduating from school with a silver medal he enrolled in Kazan State University (now Kazan Federal University). “It is noteworthy that I could have graduated with a gold medal,...