Smart Nanostructures and Condensed Matter Physics
Are you ready to learn the physics laying behind modern nanotechnology with leading scientists? Join us and we will lay the foundations for future technology together.
The program is tailored to BSc graduates who wish to deepen their knowledge of physics and who are looking to pursue a research career within a university, industrial or research laboratory. Along with lecture courses, the program pays great attention to the work of students in research groups working in promising areas of modern physics: nanostructures and nanostructured materials, condensed matter physics, physics of advanced materials possessing unique properties.
Key points
- basic background and research experience in the top of modern physics
- potential to R&D in a variety of fields
- excellent analytical, critical and problem solving skills
- communication and study skills: ability to manage their own learning and to make use of primary research sources and reviews
- transferable skills necessary for employment: initiative, decision making and ability to undertake further professional training
About the program
 Entry requirements
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 Degree awarded
Master’s Degree |
 Major areas of expertise:
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 Program duration
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 Career opportunities:
Upon graduating from the Master program, students will have the skills necessary for a successful career as a research physicist, whether in industry, academia or elsewhere. Our graduates have the potential to work in a variety of fields, from the development and application of new functional nanostructures and materials to high-technology start-ups. |
 Total workload / Credits
120 ECTS
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 Tuition fee per year:
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 Language
The program is taught in English
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 Uniqueness
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 Possible job positions
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| Modules | ECTS |
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| Condensed Matter Physics | 8-17 |
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· Superconductivity · Spintronics · Physics of semiconductor devices (elective) · Physics of 2D systems and interfaces (elective) · Kinetic phenomena in condensed matter (elective) |
4 4 3 3 3 |
| Nanostructures and Nanomaterials | 3-10 |
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· Optical and spin phenomena in semiconductor nanostructures · Nanocomposite materials (elective) · Nanomechanics (elective) |
4 3 3 |
| Optics and Spectroscopy | 8-11 |
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· Spectroscopy of atoms, molecules and clusters · Photoelectric phenomena in semiconductors · Optics of dielectric materials and structures (elective) |
4 4 3 |
| Basics of Technology | 7 |
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· Physics and chemistry of semiconductor technology · Basics of technology of optoelectronic devices |
4 3 |
| Humanities | 10 |
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· History and methodology of science · Scientific discourse · English for scientists |
4 3 3 |
| Laboratory practice | 5 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Mobility courses | 5 |
| Research Training and Master Thesis | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
- Investigation of the radiation pattern of a micro disk laser
- Calculation of the band structure and physical properties of crystals using QUANTUM ESPRESSO
- Optical spectroscopy of resonant Bragg structures based on a system of 100 InGaN quantum wells
- Magneto optical method for studying structural anisotropy in magnetic crystals
- Materials with effective plasma frequency
Autumn (first semester)
Spring (second semester)
Admission procedure:
International applicants may find additional information concerning Admission procedure before and after arrival or fill in an on-line application if they have already made a decision.
Leading professors and guest speakers
Professor Yiru G.Kusraev
Head of the Solid State Physics Department, A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute (Russia), the Ioffe prize winner (2011).
Course “Optical and spin phenomena in semiconductor nanostructures” (Engl.)
Professor Oleg S. Vasutinsky
Corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Leading researcher, A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute (Russia).
Course “Spectroscopy of atoms, molecules and clusters” (Engl.)
Professor Pavel B. Rodin
Leading researcher, A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute (Russia).
Course “Physics of semiconductor devices” (Engl.)
Professor Yaroslav M. Beltukov
Head of the sector of physical kinetics and electroacoustic phenomena, A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute (Russia). Best graduate of Saint Petersburg universities 2013.
Spintronics (Engl.)
Dr. Valentina V. Zhurikhina
Program Coordinator, Director of Higher school of engineering and physics, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (Russia).
Nanocomposite materials (Engl.)
Program Partners
A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute is one of Russia’s largest institutions for research in physics and technology with a wide variety of operating projects. It was founded in 1918 and run for several decades by Abram F. Ioffe. So it is quite natural that the Institute bears the name of this outstanding scholar and organizer.
Additional Benefits
Staying in the most beautiful city of Russia - Saint-Petersburg - will reward you with unforgettable experience!
Learn more about MSc Degree Smart Nanostructures and Condensed Matter Physics
Contact details
- Dr. Valentina Zhurikhina, Program Coordinator
- v.zhurikhina@gmail.com
- +7 (812) 552-95-16
- Polytechnicheskaya, 29, Academic Building No 2, 195251 St. Petersburg