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In 2025, the number of Polytechnic students and postgraduates who won the grant competition of the Committee for Science and Higher Education of St. Petersburg almost doubled. Last year there were 73 of them, this year – 125.
Students will receive city government awards of 50,000 rubles, postgraduates – 100,000 rubles. The research topics cover five areas – these are projects in the field of humanities and technical sciences, medicine, natural and exact disciplines, as well as works related to culture and art.
One of the winners of the 2025 grant competition is the leading engineer of the educational research laboratory "Computational Mechanics" of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering", a postgraduate student of the Physics and Mechanical Institute of SPbPU Mikhail Khovaiko, who presented an innovative project to create lightweight and reliable mesh structures from polymer composites for the space and aviation industries.
"The project is based on research conducted at the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU "Digital Engineering", as well as on the results of a series of scientific and experimental design work in the field of digital modeling and testing of composite materials," notes the author of the development. – We have not only proven the technical feasibility of using new technologies in the production of mesh structures for rocket and space technology, but also demonstrated their practical value. The implementation of such solutions will expand the use of polymer composites in high-tech mechanical engineering. Winning the competition confirms the relevance, novelty and significance of the problems solved within the framework of my dissertation research, and opens up new opportunities for its implementation: financial support will help accelerate the implementation of the development in industry, and recognition at the city level will increase interest from aerospace enterprises."
Postgraduate student Maxim Larin works as an engineer at the research laboratory "Laser and Additive Technologies" of IMMiT. He submitted a project for the competition "Development of laser cladding technology for restoration and extension of the service life of worn surfaces of large-sized equipment."
"Receiving the grant is an important step in developing my research in the field of repair laser cladding," Maxim shared. "The project is aimed at creating an effective technology for restoring and extending the service life of worn surfaces of large-sized equipment using the mobile laser cladding complex "Nomad", in the development of which I took direct part. This approach allows for restoration directly at the site of equipment operation, reducing downtime and increasing the efficiency of repair work."
A graduate student of the Institute of Power Engineering, Evgeny Chesnokov, won the competition with his project “Development of a methodology for determining the long-term permissible current load and emergency permissible current load on cable lines with temperature monitoring.”
"The project is dedicated to calculating long-term permissible current loads for medium and high voltage cable lines," said Evgeny. "The calculation methodology provided in the project helps optimize the operation of the cable network and effectively transmit electricity to the end user. In addition to the long-term permissible current load, the methodology allows calculating the emergency permissible current load, which makes it possible to effectively redistribute the load without harming the cable insulation. Based on the results of the project, two organizational standards were developed for PJSC Rosseti Lenenergo."
Andrey Shirokih, a graduate of the Institute of Power Engineering and an engineer at the Higher School of Power Engineering, presented a project for the competition entitled “Development of scientific and technical foundations for creating a digital twin of an aircraft engine and its control system.”
"I am glad that the project was noted, victories in such competitions motivate us to work and develop further," says Andrey. "In my opinion, digital twins are the basis for the future of aviation, a topic that needs to be developed as much as possible. I must say that the project I am working on would not have happened without the support of the Polytechnic University and the contribution of my colleagues. In many ways, the work is aimed at forming the material and technical base of the twin technology – these are experimental stands. Tests on such stands will allow us to work out the methods for creating digital twins, verify and validate the mathematical models embedded in them. Science cannot exist without an experiment, so I am doing experiments in a team of like-minded people. I hope that the results of my work will become one of the building blocks of a reliable foundation for domestic aircraft engine manufacturing."
By the way, read a long interview with Andrey Shirokih in the next issues of the project "Persona".
Margarita Yanchevskaya moved to the 2nd year of the IPMEiT master's program this year. She submitted her work "A multifactorial study of the transformation of applicants' perception of higher education institutions taking into account rating indicators" to the competition.
“The idea for the project arose from my observation of how complicated and multifaceted the process of choosing a university has become for modern applicants,” said Margarita. “They take into account many factors — from the availability of the required specialty and employment prospects to the opinion of parents and the atmosphere at the university. In recent years, the influence of subjective assessments on the perception of the quality of education has especially increased. I was interested in how these subjective factors interact with other criteria, whether ratings affect applicants’ priorities, and how applicants integrate this information into their selection system. The study showed that choosing a university for modern applicants is a multifactorial process. They evaluate universities based not only on academic indicators, but also on social factors. For successful positioning of a university, it is important to find a balance between these two aspects. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of each university and the characteristics of applicants in different fields of study. These findings will enable us to develop more effective and targeted information strategies that take into account the wide range of factors that influence important life choices for each applicant.”
Graduate of the ISI Master's program "Digital Construction of Buildings and Structures" Prokhor Yakovlev In the project "Parametric modeling of design solutions for a hyperboloid structure", he developed a method for optimizing steel rod structures based on the criterion of minimizing metal consumption. A distinctive feature of the method is the automatic collection of climatic loads, as well as the use of an evolutionary algorithm to find an effective design solution. In his work, Prokhor implemented the method on a steel hyperboloid frame of a lighthouse structure. As a result of the study, optimal parameters of a hyperboloid structure based on the criterion of minimizing metal consumption were determined, with a reduction in the total mass by 4.5 times from the original version. Verification of the calculations was carried out by setting up the export of the calculation scheme in the LIRA-SAPR PC. An approach to detailing the design model using the automatic formation of typical nodes is also proposed, which significantly reduces costs. As Prokhor notes, the developed algorithms are universal and can be projected onto similar rod spatial structures.
Some of the guys have won KNVSh grants before. For example, Igor Repin, a postgraduate student at IE, who presented the project “Improving the energy efficiency of thermal power plants in St. Petersburg using energy-saving technologies.”
"I participated in the St. Petersburg grant competition for the second time, and won for the second time," Igor said. "Both works were related to the topic of the future dissertation and were based on the master's thesis. In the projects, I proposed modern methods for increasing the efficiency of power plants using heat pumps. The first victory gave me confidence, so I decided to participate this year. Over the year, I have added achievements and experience, there was no doubt that I would win this time! I am very happy about this, my birthday is coming up – I gave myself a great gift!"
Among the winners is the 2025 IMMiT “gold” graduate Andrey Klinovitsky with the project “Development of a robot consultant on a wheeled base and a voice human-machine interface”, Nikita Blagoy with the project “Model of digital transformation of business processes of enterprises of St. Petersburg based on game solutions”, Liliya Nezhinskaya with the project “Development of a methodology for modeling metamaterials for additive manufacturing using natural and virtual tests”, Daria Tutueva with the project “Assessment of the export-import potential of interaction between St. Petersburg and the regions of India in the field of mechanical engineering: modeling technology”, Vsevolod Gaiduk (project "Optimization of parameters of the rotary-screw propulsion unit of the robotic platform"), Anna Rovbo (the project “Development of technology for the production of bismuth-containing groups of grades of free-cutting steels for metallurgical companies”) andmany others.
Postgraduate students:
Anna Abdrakhmanova, project “Additive manufacturing of functionally graded polymer composite for lower limb prosthetics”;
Kristina Bondarenko, project “Methods of water purification from microplastics”;
Artem Borisov, project “The influence of TiC content on the manufacturing process, microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of metal-matrix composite materials Inconel 718/TiC, manufactured using additive technology of jet-blown binder application”;
Vyacheslav Borisov, project “Functional adaptation of sets of road construction machines in the production of works on the construction of transport facilities”;
Vyacheslav Borovskikh, project “Creation and development of the energy infrastructure of St. Petersburg at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries: technology and business”;
Zhanna Burlutskaya, project “Multi-agent model of resource distribution in the process of implementing innovative developments in network associations of technology companies”;
Kirill Vasiliev, project “Scientific and methodological apparatus for processing mobile laser scanning data for designing road repairs”;
Dmitry Vibe, project "Automatic mechatronic system for detecting centering marks";
Ekaterina Vlasova, project “Development of a quality management system standard for a model of an automated system for forming a cross-functional project team at an enterprise in the defense industry complex”;
Ekaterina Volokitina, project “Development of technology for producing high-entropy CoCrFeNiMn alloy alloyed with nitrogen”;
Pavel Golovkin, project “Improving the functioning of the Russian market of cloud information and communication services”;
Danil Erutin, project “Improving the mechanical characteristics of polyamide-12 by forming a nature-like helicoidal structure using the layer-by-layer filament deposition method”;
Maria Zaitseva, project “Study of the features of the formation of the structure and mechanical properties of ferritic-martensitic dispersion-strengthened oxide steel during selective laser melting”;
Mikhail Ivkov, project “Development of methods for substantiating the operability of the passive heat removal system from the containment shell for the Leningrad NPP-2 under conditions of equipment aging”;
Tim Isakov, project "Application of spiking neural networks and reinforcement learning algorithms for controlling mobile robots";
Vladimir Karasev, project “Improving the performance properties of machine parts made of duplex steel, microalloyed with rare-earth metals, by controlling the phase composition and structural homogeneity of castings”;
Vadim Koyokin, project “Mathematical modeling of promising devices for converting thermal energy”;
Pavel Kozinets, project “Methodology for calculating response spectra at the installation marks of hydroelectric power station equipment”;
Dmitry Kravtsov, project “Combined tests for determining the mechanical properties of multilayer thin sheet metals using non-standardized samples”;
Vadim Kraft, project “Production and study of polyimide nonwoven materials with ultra-low dielectric constant for microelectronics tasks”;
Oleg Krotov, project “Development of a scientific and methodological apparatus for the design, construction, and operation of bridge supports using construction 3D printing”;
Yuri Kuznetsov, project “Optimization of parameters of sprinkler irrigators for finely atomized water”;
Yulia Lyamina, project “Development of a spectrophotometric method for diagnosing endothelial dysfunction”;
Alexey Melnik, project “Toolkit for assessing the digital potential of innovative industrial ecosystems in the context of a green economy (using the example of the industry of St. Petersburg)”;
Denis Mikhailov, project “Study of the influence of errors in determining the linear parameters of overhead power transmission lines on the results of calculations of steady-state modes and short-circuit currents”;
Pavel Mikhailov, project “Methodology for assessing digital maturity for industrial enterprises and ecosystems of St. Petersburg”;
Suhair Msukar, project “Development of a neural network for tracking negative changes in the human cardiovascular system based on pulse wave signals”;
Alisa Mustafina, project “Development of a digital inclusiveness index for online tourist services in St. Petersburg based on fuzzy sets”;
Daniil Provodin, project “Mobile differential refractometer with the option of changing the discreteness of the measurement scale”;
Yulia Sedova, project “Justification of a new method for mechanical testing of hot-rolled thick-walled pipes for power units”;
Evgeny Tanin, project “Industry determinants of economic development of the territories of the St. Petersburg agglomeration”;
Vasily Tverskoy, project “Recycling of coffee waste and its use for food production within the framework of a closed-loop economy”;
Ratmir Ustimenko, project “Light-converting and light-emitting IR devices on InAsP and InAsP-core/CaF2-shell whisker nanocrystals”;
Tatyana Fedorova, project “Numerical study of the process of reconversion of depleted uranium hexafluoride during its interaction with hydrogen-containing substances and oxygen in combustion mode for the development of a methodology for scaling a tunnel burner reactor.”
Oleg Tsykunov, project “Development of a mathematical model of filtration and a hybrid optimization algorithm for processing the results of streaming experiments”;
Valentina Chelysheva, project “Reducing the negative impact on water bodies using chitosan-graphene oxide sorbents”;
Sergey Shavurov, project “Development of a virtual laboratory for life safety”;
Polina Shinkevich, project “Reducing anthropogenic impact on the environment through the use of microalgae”;
Daria Shudegova, project "Using neural networks in teaching reading in English in the multi-level educational system of St. Petersburg."
Students:
Margarita Absalyamova, project “Autoimmune component of the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease: the role of autoantibodies against neurotensin”;
Kirill Alesich, project “Hybrid design schemes as a way to optimize the cost and timing of construction of residential buildings”;
Maxim Antonenko, project “System for remote biomonitoring of heart rate based on photoplethysmography”;
Maxim Antonov, project “Assessment of the thermal impact of burning cable lines on the building structures of the storage and repair building of the metro electric depot”;
Alexandra Antonova, project “Application of digital twins in the work of social security institutions”;
Eldar Asadullaev, project “Improving state policy in the field of creating a comfortable urban environment”;
Ignat Bayanov, project “Application of meshless methods for solving problems of modeling emergency situations”;
Dmitry Boldarev, project “Rubidium quantum frequency standard using a frequency converter based on a waveguide path”;
Svyatoslav Boloban, project “Flexible structures of protective structures based on materials with an auxetic structure”;
Anna Gaina, project “Using a PID controller for temperature control in the process of laser hardening of steel”;
Gleb Golikov, project “Automated exchange bot for algorithmic trading of digital assets in the context of ensuring information security at enterprises in St. Petersburg: problems and solutions”;
Natalia Grozova, project “Development of radiation-resistant polymer composite materials for the protection of solar cells”;
Daria Davydova, project “New optical tissue oximetry sensor for monitoring the functional state and aerobic performance of humans”;
Daria Denisenko, project “Improving the system of organizing training in labor protection through the development of a software product”;
Ilya Denisov, project “Improving the methodology for assessing the probability of ignition of a cloud of fuel-air mixture in urban areas”;
Maxim Dergachev, project “Development of a model for the formation and algorithms for optimizing the composition of an IT project team”;
Ksenia Dolgova, project “Analysis and justification of the development of urban recreation zones in small towns (using the city of Kudrovo in the Leningrad Region as an example)”;
Maya Egorova, project “Green Finance as a Tool for Ensuring Sustainable Development in BRICS Member Countries”;
Ekaterina Esipova, project “Modeling the work of international organizations as an important aspect in the training of international students”;
Nikita Izbyakov, project “Modernization of an experimental stand and testing for validation of calculations of a radial-axial turbine operating on supercritical carbon dioxide”;
Polina Zhirakova, project “Intelligent evacuation system on sea vessels using reinforcement learning algorithms and modeling of fire hazards”;
Timofey Zhorzhikov, project “Legal regulation of digital technologies”;
Daniil Zhuravlev, project “Evaluation of the use of asphalt concrete mixtures using polymer modifiers in combination with maleic anhydride”;
Serafim Zagorodniy, project “Methodology for the formation of a corporate system for classifying construction information”;
Alexander Zeleny, project “Optimization of information retrieval algorithms for educational text corpora in the context of RAG systems”;
Elizaveta Ivanova, project of an air-supported structure for a non-standard building site;
Sharip Isaev, project “Modern approaches to designing architectural lighting using artificial intelligence”;
Ekaterina Isupova, project “Multifunctional temperature control and management unit for a gas cell of a quantum discriminator of a rubidium frequency standard”;
Danila Karaulov, project “Expansion of the fundamental base for the creation of photodetectors and infrared radiation sources based on GeSi/Si semiconductor quantum dots”;
Ekaterina Kirgetova, project “The Enigmatic Genre of Russian and English Poetry as a Means of Developing Students’ Ethnocultural Concepts (Comparative-Contrastive Analysis)”;
Ilya Klepov, project “Development of an algorithmic system for supporting investment decisions in the stock market”;
Alexey Kozhus, project “Scenarios for the architectural and landscape organization of public spaces of low-rise historical buildings on the territory of the Narvskaya Zastava in St. Petersburg”;
David Kokaya, project “Methodology for environmental assessment of the life cycle of buildings using information modeling technologies”;
Ekaterina Kondaurova, project “Fundamentals of adaptation and development of cultural literacy of foreign students studying in St. Petersburg in the field of “Foreign regional studies” (within the framework of the discipline “Foreign language”)”;
Polina Kornienko, project “Luminescent communication in multi-junction solar cells”;
Lidiya Kudryavtseva, project “Development of a methodology for assessing the frequency of accidents for equipment of main pipeline transport site facilities”;
Denis Kustov, project “Improving mechanisms of public administration in the sphere of urban public transport (using the example of St. Petersburg)”;
Valeria Lapshina, project “Methodology for automated design of a construction master plan”;
Anna Maksimova, project “Improving the efficiency of the MFC network in the Leningrad Region: improving the personnel management system”;
Marina Malashenko, project “Modeling of indicators of road transport safety in the regions of the Russian Federation”;
Victor Matveev, project “Development of a technical vision system for identifying obstacles and the supporting surface in front of a mobile robot using a neural network”;
Alexey Melnikov, project “Study of the features of shape change of ring power elements made of TiNi alloy after active deformation”;
Valeria Mitsuk, project “Repair of asphalt concrete surfaces of city roads in conditions of dense traffic flows”;
Mikhail Murashko, project “Gamification as a technology for overcoming psychological and pedagogical barriers in learning foreign languages in a digital environment”;
Nika Nikolaenya, project “Development of youth-oriented fair and exhibition events in St. Petersburg”;
Ilya Norvatov, project “Polarization-sensitive electro-optical shutter for the terahertz spectral range”;
Elena Obukhova, forecast “Forecasting VK share prices using machine learning methods: development of an investment analysis model for St. Petersburg”;
Denis Pelmenev, project “Study of obstacle avoidance algorithms when controlling the movement of an underwater biosimilar tunimorphic robot”;
Anna Petrova, project “Development of a set of measures to enhance the investment attractiveness of a development project using the example of the reconstruction of a real estate object”;
Prokhor Polyakov, project “Organization of a payment interaction system between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China based on the Ruble-Yuan liquidity pool technology”;
Elena Porfiryeva, project “New non-invasive method for determining coefficients in esCCO technology for reliable diagnostics of a patient’s cardiac output in real time”;
Valeria Rekina, project “Universal prototype of a mobile version of a website for multidisciplinary medical clinics”;
Ivan Rud, project “Development of a method for diagnosing the quality of semiconductor thin-film photovoltaic structures for clothing and equipment”;
Zakhar Saranin, project “Statistical analysis of retail prices for refined petroleum products at regional gas stations in St. Petersburg using a dynamic data parsing information system”;
Mikhail Safoshkin, project “The influence of outrigger floor types on the stress-strain state of a high-rise building frame when calculating progressive collapse”;
Elizaveta Svirina, project “Comparative analysis of regional differences in the formation of students’ professional expectations”;
Ksenia Selyakova, project “Assessment of the accuracy of hydraulic calculations of water supply systems using BIM technologies”;
Oleg Sergeev, project “Development of visual models to optimize the implementation of an environmental management system at hazardous production facilities”;
Evgeny Seredin, project “Modeling the dynamics of CO2 emissions in the regions of the Russian Federation”;
Arseniy Sluzhaev, project “Mobile transport robots: the influence of nonlinearity of elasticity coefficients on the design; decentralized control system; possibility of application in the Arctic region”;
Olesya Starchenkova, project “Analysis and clustering of unreliable news information as a tool for ensuring regional information security”;
Yaroslava Solntseva, project “The influence of taking into account the work of a combined beam on the dimensions of the cross-section of frame elements”;
Alexander Subbota, project “Parametric modeling of Gaussian curvature coatings and clarification of the nature of wind impact on them”;
Olga Suchkova, project “Research into mill scale processing processes”;
Polina Filatova, project “Analysis of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the Arctic: asymmetry of interests and prospects for sustainable partnership”;
Adel Khaliullin, project “Mathematical model for forming a portfolio of innovative projects”;
Maxim Chemusov, project “Development of a module for identifying violations by electric scooter drivers using computer vision technologies”;
Daria Chernukha, project “Application of a risk-oriented approach in the operation of the gas transmission system”;
Daria Shalamova, project “Application of laboratory work in physics in classes on Russian as a foreign language at the preparatory faculty”;
Alexey Shikharev, project “Development of an approach to assessing the effectiveness of regional waste management systems in Russia”;
Olesya Shosheva, project “Preoperative planning of hardware-surgical expansion of the upper jaw based on finite element modeling”;
Anastasia Yuniceva, project “Digitalization of agricultural crop cultivation processes through the introduction of an intelligent information system using UAVs”,
Diana Yakimenko, project “Formation of a teacher’s personal brand using artificial intelligence technologies in the context of digital transformation of the educational environment.”
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