Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Novosibirsk State University –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
SIBUR and Novosibirsk State University (NSU) signed an agreement on joint work in the field of science, education and polymer technologies on the sidelines of the Technoprom-2025 forum. The document was signed by SIBUR PolyLab CEO Konstantin Vernigorov and NSU Rector Mikhail Fedoruk.
The cooperation covers a wide range of areas: from joint research and development in the field of polymer solutions to support for student and scientific start-ups and accelerators. Much attention will be paid to training a new generation of personnel – students, postgraduates and young researchers who will be able to join projects at the intersection of science and industry.
In work on joint projects, NSU acts as the lead organization of a consortium that includes leading research organizations.
"Science and industry are stronger when they work together. We view our partnership with NSU as an opportunity to jointly develop advanced polymer solutions for key sectors of the economy. The combination of the university's academic expertise and SIBUR PolyLab's applied competencies opens up new horizons for solving non-standard problems and training the personnel of the future," emphasized Konstantin Vernigorov, PhD in Chemistry, CEO of the SIBUR PolyLab ecosystem of applied development centers.
Among the tasks that NSU and SIBUR will work on in the near future are increasing the efficiency of production processes, jointly developing new solutions and expanding the scope of polymer applications, as well as modeling the testing of large-sized polymer products.
"NSU is part of the largest Siberian scientific cluster, which largely determines the trajectory of development of Russian science. An important element of the university's strategy is the intensification of cooperation with industrial partners, the development of new approaches, methods and technologies that are used in various sectors of the economy. Cooperation with SIBUR opens up new horizons for us: joint projects will allow us to integrate scientific research and development into real technological processes and strengthen the preparation of students for work in high-tech industries," said Mikhail Fedoruk, Rector of Novosibirsk State University, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor.
Siberia is traditionally considered the center of Russian science — unique research schools, institutes and unique infrastructure are concentrated here. At the same time, the region is the basis of SIBUR's production capacity: the largest petrochemical cluster in Russia has been formed in Western Siberia, the core of which is ZapSibNeftekhim — the largest petrochemical complex in the country with a capacity of more than 2.5 million tons of polymers per year. It is here that the company's core competencies in the field of hydrocarbon processing and the production of synthetic materials, which are widely in demand in the production of consumer goods, construction, agriculture, transport and medicine, are concentrated. The integration of NSU into SIBUR's strategic initiatives enhances the importance of the region as a point of attraction for innovation and makes it a key platform for the formation of scientific and educational ecosystems in the interests of the entire country.
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.
.