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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has opened a training facility for drone racing athletes and competitions. This new infrastructure project is part of a comprehensive training model for the unmanned aerial systems industry. It is being implemented with the support of the Priority 2030 federal program.

The development of a drone racing sports and technology team is an additional component of the practice-oriented training program for UAS specialists. It helps trainees develop robust piloting skills, spatial orientation, and decision-making in dynamic environments. The new training facility includes professional quadcopters, control equipment, and FPV equipment (an FPV drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle that allows the operator to see the surroundings through the drone's "eyes" via special helmets).

The 300-square-meter training ground contains everything necessary for the training and professional preparation of drone racing athletes, including participation in national tournaments. The site has two tracks: one for large drones (200/330 classes) and one for small drones (65/75 classes). The facility also features Nazgul Evoque F5X V2 quadcopters, BetaFPV Meteor75 Pro quadcopters, RadioMaster Boxer ELRS control equipment, FPV goggles, helmets, and all necessary accessories and consumables. The training ground also includes Quadrosim and UAVProf simulators, which house computer-based training rooms.

Drone racing is the sport of the future, requiring both quick reactions and strategic planning. Now, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has the necessary foundation for its development. SPbPU has effectively built a two-tier training system, which includes drone piloting training and competitive training. The necessary equipment has been approved by the St. Petersburg Drone Racing Federation and has received high praise from experienced FPV racers, commented Timur Akhmetkhanov, captain of the SPbPU drone racing team and a student at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, on the new facility's capabilities.

It's worth noting that the opening of the Drone Race competition site at the Polytechnic University is a continuation of the comprehensive model for training personnel for the unmanned aerial systems industry, which encompasses continuing professional education, youth engineering team activities, scientific research, and the development of specialized infrastructure. SPbPU is the focal point of the federal project "Personnel for Unmanned Aircraft Systems," and the educational model is built on the principle of "learning through practice" with a focus on solving real-world industry problems.

The Polytechnic University is consistently developing its training infrastructure, which includes specialized laboratories for UAV operators, simulator complexes, an expanded fleet of drones, and test sites. The university views unmanned systems holistically, therefore also conducting research in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned boats, underwater robotics, and machine vision systems for ground-based unmanned platforms.

Training specialists in unmanned aerial systems requires not only a theoretical foundation but also deep immersion in real-world production processes. We integrate educational programs with industry challenges, developing students' engineering thinking, practical competencies, and readiness to work in a rapidly changing technological environment. This approach allows us to provide the country's economy with qualified personnel capable of creating competitive solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the country's technological development," noted Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU.

Due to the expansion of SPbPU's infrastructure for training drone racing athletes, the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has announced an additional recruitment call for participants to join the university team.

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Engineers from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University are implementing advanced numerical methods and approaches in the design of nuclear power plants. Their use will significantly reduce the cost of constructing new nuclear power plants. The development is being conducted in partnership with JSC NIKIET and JSC Obukhov Plant, with support from the federal program "Priority 2030."

Nuclear power plant design traditionally relies on conservative, simplified mathematical models and approaches developed in the context of underdeveloped numerical methods for describing nonlinear, physically related processes. This necessitated the introduction of significant safety factors, for example, when selecting cladding thicknesses, calculating maximum loads and operating conditions, etc. SPbPU engineers are developing and implementing advanced numerical methods and approaches based on modern finite element analysis programs into the NPP design process, enabling accurate and computationally efficient description of the complex multiphysical processes occurring during NPP operation.

Specifically, Polytechnic researchers are developing methods for assessing the strength of NPP structural elements under seismic and extreme conditions. In such calculations, accurately describing the interaction between the soil foundation and the structure is particularly important. The developers used a dynamic substructure synthesis method, which allows for the condensation of a large-scale computational model consisting of tens and hundreds of thousands of elements down to a single "superelement" that fully describes the behavior of the original computational model. This significantly increases computational efficiency. By using the substructure method, the computational model of the BR-1200 reactor unit vessel (KBR RU BR-1200), consisting of over 600,000 elements, was reduced to less than 10,000, increasing the speed of determining equipment loads under seismic and other external dynamic impacts by more than 80%.

The developed methodology for modeling the "structure-foundation" system takes into account the actual spatial distribution and actual values of the dynamic stiffness and dissipative properties of the soil foundation. The applied approach enables modeling the dynamic two-way interaction of the structure's foundation slab with the soil foundation, ensuring accurate assessment of the amplitudes and spectral composition of seismic movements at the elevations of the reactor vessel base and the internal equipment.

Thanks to detailed modeling of wave processes in the soil, we were able to refine seismic load estimates and determine that the actual loads are more than half those determined using the standards incorporated into the traditional approach to their calculation. Further development and automation of the applied approaches and their integration into industry standards are planned.

"Our developments allow us to reduce the economic costs of nuclear power plant construction by reducing the metal content of structures without compromising strength, as well as identifying structural areas requiring reinforcement without expensive full-scale testing. Ultimately, all of this contributes to Russia's technological leadership in the energy sector in implementing the closed fuel cycle concept," commented Viktor Modestov, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Digital Engineering in Nuclear and Thermal Energy at the St. Petersburg Polytechnical School.

Leading researchers, engineers, and teachers from the Scientific and Educational Center for Digital Engineering in Nuclear and Fusion Energy at SPbPU's PISh and the SPbPU Institute of Physics and Mechanics are participating in the work: Alexey Lukin, Roman Fedorenko, Ilnar Murtazin, Alexey Kudryavtsev, Ivan Popov, Alexander Lobachev, Pavel Udalov, and Nadezhda Piskun.

Advanced engineering methods are integrated into the curriculum of the Master's program "Digital Engineering in Nuclear and Fusion Energy" (15.04.03 "Applied Mechanics"). The program is offered at the Advanced Engineering School "Digital Engineering" and was developed jointly with industrial partners: JSC Atomenergoproekt, JSC NIKIET, the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the G.I. Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The future plans of the specialists at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University include developing a method for calculating the vibration strength of the reactor block housing, taking into account the two-way hydroelastic interaction of the structural elements with the liquid metal coolant.

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The Polytechnic University has developed a unique rocket modeling course for schoolchildren: learn how to design, build, and test a hydropneumatic rocket from scratch right on the school stadium. The educational program includes a technology kit with all the necessary components (from controllers and wires to a rescue parachute), a research unit, 3D modeling modules, circuit design, and programming. The course was developed with the support of the federal program "Priority 2030."

"Rocket science is a strategic industry for Russia, and the new program is conceptually linked to the national project "Space" and the federal project of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science "Personnel for Space." In practical terms, it aims to focus students' attention on the practical application of the knowledge they acquire in school. This means we want to clearly demonstrate to students what they can do with their school knowledge in mathematics, physics, computer science, and technology. Furthermore, the "Rocket Modeling" program serves as an early career guidance tool for schoolchildren, as its structure allows participants to explore a wide range of fields—from programming to engineering," explains Dmitry Tikhonov, Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU, explaining the significance of the new educational program.

The "Rocket Modeling" supplementary education program, which includes a special technology kit, "Class S-6-A Rocket Model. Hydropneumatic Rocket Model," is designed for students starting in fifth grade. The course is designed to last one year. Its structure includes methodological training for supplementary education teachers at SPbPU, followed by implementation in schools, lyceums, and colleges. For this purpose, the course authors have developed special teaching aids.

The "Rocket Modeling" program modules include software development (the educational version of "Kompas-3D") and the Arduino electronics development platform. Students will also be able to implement circuit design projects. The program includes a set of equipment and materials for assembling a rocket model, as well as an educational kit for assembling a rescue system based on an Arduino Nano microcontroller, a BMP 280 sensor, and an SG90 servo motor.

The basic kit includes all the necessary components to assemble a ready-to-use rocket model measuring 70 cm in length and weighing 400 grams. The model is designed for an average flight altitude of 28 meters, making it safe to launch from any school stadium.

One of our goals, beyond the educational aspect, is to engage students in the sport of rocket modeling. Although the program is designed for students in grades 5 and up, we are also open to teaching younger students who are truly interested in rocket modeling. Initially, we offer students the opportunity to build S-3-A (parachute) and S-6-A (brake band) rocket models, and then, if they are interested, they can move on to more complex models. Since the program involves the use of model rocket engines, the propulsion equipment, launch organization, and execution will be supported by SPbPU," explained Yegor Temirgaliyev, the course developer and senior lecturer at SPbPU's Graduate School of Industrial Management.

The model built within the course is designed for multiple use, so the program includes research into the dependence of readings on nozzle geometry and the ratio of working fluid to pressure in the propeller, as well as a comparative analysis of the obtained data with theoretical calculations.

The first course of the Rocket Modeling program will begin in September 2026.

SPbPU systematically engages schoolchildren in the topic of rocket modeling and rocket science. In September 2025, as part of the Engineering League rocket science intensive educational program, young engineers visited the Baikonur Cosmodrome., where they witnessed the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle and learned about the history of the conquest of the Universe. This trip is a shining example of the Polytechnic University's strategy for engaging talented youth. The Engineering League project allows schoolchildren not only to gain theoretical knowledge in rocket science but also to see its practical application in the real economy, meet future employers, and immerse themselves in the professional environment.

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Engineers from the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have developed a robotic system for in-line inspection of existing main pipelines before gas flow. The development is supported by the federal program "Priority 2030."

The Russian Federation's gas transmission system—the largest in the world—includes over 180,000 kilometers of trunk pipelines, over 700 compressor stations, and an extensive network of regional pipelines. To manage the technical condition and integrity of pipeline assets, as well as to ensure the operational safety of the entire network, a system of periodic in-line inspection using robotic technologies is currently being implemented.

The problem is that previously, after the construction of a new pipeline, diagnostics were performed after gas had been supplied. If defects were detected in the pipeline, this could lead to the failure of expensive equipment at compressor stations and other facilities. Therefore, developing a technology that would allow for rapid initial diagnostics of pipelines during construction is highly sought after and relevant today, including for economic reasons, explains Oleg Shmakov, Associate Professor at the Higher School of Automation and Robotics at IMMIT SPbPU.

To address this challenge, specialists at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University developed a unique autonomous in-line robotic diagnostic system (IRDS), a robotic platform. The robot can travel up to 60 km at tilt angles of up to 30 degrees within a 1,400 mm diameter pipeline. Furthermore, since the IDS's most important function is to provide a diagnostic system capable of autonomously detecting pipe defects, the Polytechnic University researchers are also developing algorithms for automatically detecting defects using data from the IDS sensors.

Another key feature of the SPbPU engineers' development is its energy efficiency. The diagnostic complex is designed to operate at temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius, requiring careful attention to all energy consumers within the system. The complex's high energy efficiency is ensured by an energy recovery system.

The first prototype of the robot, developed with the participation of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, is already undergoing pilot testing. Work is also underway to analyze the data received from the sensors so that all operational feedback can be incorporated into the next version of the VRDK.

Today, our main goal is to increase the speed of processing diagnostic data. We are currently collecting statistics and plan to use artificial intelligence technologies to process them. We are also identifying the specifics of VRDK operation in real pipelines at subzero temperatures. "More broadly, we are working to create a safe future where our homes will always be warm and cozy. Robots will perform all the complex work in extreme conditions, and we will help them with this," says Oleg Shmakov.

According to Polytechnic researchers, the implementation of a new VRDK capable of conducting diagnostics in autonomous mode will be possible as early as 2027.

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At a meeting of the Academic Council, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy presented certificates of professional qualifications to nine Polytechnic students who completed the "Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator (up to 30 kg)" professional training program in November 2025.

A joint project between the Polytechnic University and Petrovsky College The program is being implemented as part of the "Priority 2030" strategic academic leadership program (the "Development of a system for students to simultaneously obtain multiple qualifications within vocational education"). Classes are offered in both in-person and remote formats and provide students with in-demand UAS skills.

In the theoretical part, students study the history, types, and design of unmanned aerial vehicles, their technical requirements, and control principles. In the practical part, they master virtual UAS programming: they learn to control drones in different coordinate systems, create flight programs, process the received data, and much more.

The program's graduates include eight students from the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity and one from the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications.

Certificates were received at the Academic Council by: Valery Adonin, Nikita Batsienko, Ilya Vinkovsky, Nikita Demakov, Daria Kazantseva, Danil Krapp, Ekaterina Mudraya, Nurislam Yarmukhamedov and Victor Penkov.

"We're studying 'Control in Technical Systems,' so it was doubly interesting," shared second-year students Ekaterina and Daria. "We had a lot of lectures, assignments, quizzes, and it was also really interesting to design a drone flight using a computer program."

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At the Institute of Civil Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, students who completed their additional professional retraining program in "Reconstruction and Restoration of Buildings" defended their final theses.

The program is integrated into the core educational trajectory of the sixth-year specialist program "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" in the "Construction of High-Rise and Large-Span Buildings and Structures" program at the Institute of Scientific Research and is aimed at training specialists capable of working with cultural heritage sites in strict compliance with current legislation and modern restoration standards. The program is being implemented as part of the "Development of a System for Students to Simultaneously Obtain Multiple Qualifications within Professional Education" initiative, part of the "Priority 2030" strategic project.

During their training, students gained in-depth knowledge of restoration regulations and were introduced to technologies and methods for organizing work at cultural heritage sites. Lectures and practical exercises were conducted by experts from the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments, as well as representatives of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg.

In addition to representatives of the Institute of Scientific Research, the examination committee included Deputy Director of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg Alexandra Komissarova, Director of the Department of Repair and Technical Supervision of SPbPU Elena Ermakova, and Head of the Production and Technical Department of SPbPU Maxim Borbat.

The final theses focused on the restoration of cultural heritage sites. The projects presented included the restoration of the SPbPU Hydrotower extension, Hydrobuilding 1, the passageway between Academic Buildings 1 and 2, the restoration of a palace that is part of the federal cultural heritage site "Palace and Park Ensemble 'Obshchnaya Dacha'," and the cultural heritage site "I.V. Pashkov's House (Department of Appanages)."

Each assignment involved completing a comprehensive task that encompassed all key stages of the restoration project. The students prepared the initial permitting documentation, photographed and surveyed the building facades, developed a research program, and conducted a wide range of studies—from historical, archival, and bibliographical to engineering, technical, and spatial planning. Based on the data obtained, a complete set of design documentation was developed, including an explanatory note, architectural solutions, cost estimates, and methodological recommendations for the restoration.

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A press conference was held at the TASS press center in St. Petersburg to mark Russian Science Day and to highlight cutting-edge research from the city's leading engineering schools and support for scientists.

The press conference was attended by: Vladimir Knyaginin, Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg; Andrey Rudskoy, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Branch of the RAS, and Rector of SPbPU; Vadim Popkov, Head of the Laboratory of Materials and Processes for Hydrogen Energy at the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, laureate of the Presidential Prize of the Russian Federation; Pavel Novikov, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU; and Igor Furtat, Head of the Laboratory of Adaptive and Intelligent Control of Network and Distributed Systems at the Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

At the beginning of the event, Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov addressed the press center guests via video link. He reminded everyone that the press conference was part of a joint project between the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and the TASS news agency dedicated to Russian Science Day, and congratulated everyone on the upcoming holiday.

Vladimir Knyaginin began his speech by congratulating scientists and everyone involved in science.

"Twenty percent of the active workforce either works in science or studies at universities. Statistics show that 72,000 people are employed in the R&D sector, and its impact on the city's economy is enormous. We celebrate with everyone; for us, this is an opportunity to once again thank those who do complex, intellectually challenging, and important work," Vladimir Nikolaevich noted.

The Deputy Governor recalled that the Priority 2030 and Advanced Engineering Schools programs were reorganized in 2025, with the importance of industry ties increased. Vladimir Knyaginin also discussed the city government's support for scientific institutions and scientists, the progress of projects to create technology valleys, including the Polytech Technopolis, and cooperation with the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

This theme was further explored in his speech by Andrey Rudskoy, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. He shared the results of the work of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which will celebrate its third anniversary in May 2026. He emphasized that the branch's relationship with the city and Leningrad Oblast governments has shifted from sporadic expert review to a systemic partnership and joint work on strategic documents and events. Cooperation agreements have been signed with the city and regional chambers of commerce and industry, and the integration of science and business is underway.

Our work is based on an interdisciplinary, fundamental approach. We have become the main intellectual headquarters not only of St. Petersburg but also of the Northwest. One of our goals is to expand the scientific community; today, we have 185 members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the second-largest number among the departments," Andrei Ivanovich emphasized.

Andrey Rudskoy also congratulated the city's scientists on their professional holiday and specifically highlighted the outstanding developments of St. Petersburg's academic institutes. Vadim Popkov, Head of the Laboratory of Materials and Processes for Hydrogen Energy at the A.F. Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and laureate of the Russian Presidential Prize, spoke about one of these developments—the creation of hydrogen fueling stations.

Pavel Novikov, Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Technology SPbPU, presented a multidisciplinary research project on the manufacture of hot gas path components for gas turbine engines for gas pumping units at a press conference.

"The Russian Federation has the largest gas transportation infrastructure in the world, so it's crucial to ensure import independence in this area," the scientist explained. "Together with Gazprom, we are developing and implementing technologies and products, such as nozzle assemblies and fuel injectors, into gas compressor units that deliver gas to various parts of our country and abroad. The multidisciplinary nature of our work means that, together with other institutes, we implement an end-to-end production and implementation cycle, from product design, the creation of new materials and equipment, to the manufacture of finished products. In other words, we are a fully-fledged, knowledge-intensive manufacturing company."

Pavel Novikov elaborated on the production of technologically advanced components, namely rotor blades: "We're taking a comprehensive approach to this issue, developing equipment, materials, and products. We've already produced prototypes, and they're currently undergoing testing. Thanks to our university's full-cycle equipment, from material synthesis to finished product synthesis, we're solving this problem quite effectively. Rotor blades are the quintessential component of gas turbine engine design, and they have the greatest impact on their efficiency and performance. We're implementing this project with support from the Priority 2030 program, using our own funds and those of our industrial partners—in other words, with the support of the real economy."

Igor Furtat, head of the Adaptive and Intelligent Control of Network and Distributed Systems laboratory at the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering, also spoke at the TASS press center about projects.

At the end of the press conference, the guests answered questions from the audience.

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Engineers from the Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory at the Higher School of Power Engineering, Institute of Power Engineering (HSEM IE), Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, have developed a line of highly efficient free-vortex dewatering pumps optimized for handling contaminated liquids. The efficiency of the new pumps is, on average, 1–3% higher than that of leading global equivalents. This work is being supported by the federal program "Priority 2030."

Sewage pumps often struggle to handle dirty liquids, wear quickly due to abrasive particles, fail, and have low efficiency. Meanwhile, free-vortex pumps (FVPs), which are resistant to very dirty water carrying sand, debris, wipes, medical masks, solids, fibrous media, and abrasive particles, have been the least studied due to the complex flow patterns within the flow path. However, using FVPs instead of traditional centrifugal pumps in wastewater treatment plants allows for a longer pump life without the need for repairs and downtime associated with flow path clogging.

Although centrifugal pumps have higher absolute efficiency, when considered over the entire pump lifecycle and considering that centrifugal pumps at sewage treatment plants are often oversized, it's possible to replace a centrifugal impeller with a free-flowing one without increasing the input power, thereby using electricity more efficiently. This will allow complex liquids to be pumped without breakdowns or downtime, making water supply systems more reliable and efficient, explained Arsenty Klyuev, project manager, research fellow at the GSEM Institute of Economics's Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory, and leading specialist at the System Engineering Design Bureau.

SPbPU engineers developed a line of free-vortex pumps (SVN 50/20, SVN 100/20, SVN 160/20) and manufactured a prototype SVN 160/20. For various types of pumps, as a result of numerical calculations, they managed to achieve an increase in efficiency 1-3% higher than that of the world’s best analogues that left the market. In their work, polytechnicians used digital design and modeling technologies, as well as a combination of traditional and additive manufacturing technologies for a prototype. Initial experimental studies of the prototype SVN 160/20 have already been carried out at the stand in the Hydraulic Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, on the basis of which the mathematical model of the flow in the flow part of the free-vortex pump is being validated and which confirmed the calculated efficiency value. The capabilities of the research experimental and computational complex of the Laboratory of Hydraulic Mechanical Engineering made it possible to reduce the development period of new pumps to the stage of experimental research of a prototype from 1–1.5 years to 3–4 months. The conditions created with the support of the Priority 2030 program open up opportunities for research and development of methods for designing world-class pumping equipment. In addition, the technologies created by the engineers of the Laboratory of Hydraulic Mechanical Engineering of SPbPU make it possible to develop more energy-efficient and reliable products for various industries, including housing and communal services, the nuclear, oil and chemical industries, agriculture and are especially relevant for manufacturers of pumping equipment that do not have their own research and development center.

According to the Russian Pump Manufacturers Association, 70% of wastewater pumps (which include SVN pumps) will be imported into Russia in 2025, worth 1.5 billion rubles. "Our development has significant potential for import substitution of foreign equipment and strengthening the country's technological sovereignty in pump engineering. It's also worth noting that the project includes high-quality training for young engineers, as the average age of the team member is 24," noted Arseniy Klyuev.

The developers' future plans include conducting comprehensive experimental energy and cavitation studies of the SVN 160/20 prototype, followed by validation of the mathematical models. Following these studies, they will prepare for the launch of a pilot production series of pumps and scale up the product line.

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A research team led by Anatoly Popovich, Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU, has developed a technology for multi-material 3D printing of complex metal parts. This technology allows for the creation of components and parts from up to four alloys in a single production cycle. This significantly reduces costs and time. The size of a single 3D printing unit for a specific material, less than one millimeter, allows for programming on a truly microscale.

The need to create structures from multiple materials arises when a product requires different, sometimes conflicting, properties: increased hardness and simultaneous ductility, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. In medicine, components made from multiple materials are used to create biocompatible components with specific mechanical properties, such as titanium and cobalt-chromium implants.

A new technology developed by Polytechnic researchers enables the production of a component with a pre-programmed set of properties by creating zones of materials with the desired characteristics. This eliminates the need for a sharp transition between layers of different materials. The composition and properties change smoothly from one metal to another, preventing defects at the joints. This makes it possible to combine even materials that are initially unweldable, such as aluminum and steel.

To date, SPbPU specialists have tested over 20 materials and their combinations, including titanium, aluminum, and shape-memory alloys. The developers have already applied the new technology in practice. Engineers have created a prototype of a compact combustion chamber: the interior is made of heat-resistant bronze, the exterior is a nickel-alloy shell, and between them is a thin mesh structure that effectively dissipates heat. The new technology significantly reduces manufacturing time. While a traditional manufacturing cycle takes months (the inner shell is manufactured, milled, and then the outer elements are welded to it), with the new development, the entire process is completed in a single cycle. Taking into account subsequent mechanical surface treatment, the process takes only a few days.

Another component is a gear, which requires internal vibration absorption and external hardness to prevent wear. Improving the mechanical properties is achieved by creating a complex transition from one material to another. This condition can also be programmed and implemented in the finished product.

Thus, the Polytechnic's development allows not only to obtain stronger connections, but also to save money and time during their production.

The development is being carried out with the support of the federal program "Priority-2030".

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Faculty from the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology, together with the Open Education Center of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, have developed an educational course, "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools." The project is being implemented with the support of the federal program "Priority 2030." This educational program is strategically important for the implementation of national priorities outlined in the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, the national project "Healthcare," and the "Digital Economy of the Russian Federation" program.

The development of the online course in nutrition was prompted by the launch of the master's program "Nutrition in the Food Industry" at the IBSiB Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production in 2019, which has proven highly popular among students. To date, more than 40 students have successfully completed it. The program is aimed at training nutrition technologists capable of developing products and diets to maintain and improve public health and develop a healthy food industry. The Higher School also regularly received requests for distance learning in advanced training programs in nutrition.

The new online course "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools" is designed as a comprehensive educational program for advanced training: from the fundamentals of digestive physiology, the nutrient composition of food, and diet planning methodology to the scientific principles of shaping the gut microbiome and creating functional foods, including an introduction to the popular modern healthy lifestyle trend of nutritional biohacking. The program is designed for food industry professionals, nutritionists, fitness industry professionals, students and teachers, as well as anyone interested in healthy eating or looking to master a new profession.

Our course's uniqueness lies in its ability to develop students' knowledge not only of current scientific aspects in the field of healthy nutrition but also of practical skills acquired through case studies and calculations using both traditional approaches and modern digital technologies. Commercial nutrition courses often focus on theoretical aspects or "helpful tips" without integrating modern digital tools, or simply offer an introduction to artificial intelligence without mastering the theoretical foundation. Furthermore, a wealth of unsubstantiated or contradictory nutritional information is circulating online, hindering people from making informed choices. We clearly distinguish between proven methods and popular but unsubstantiated trends, fostering critical thinking in our students. This also applies to the verification and comparative analysis of recommendations generated by artificial intelligence," commented Natalia Barsukova, project director and associate professor at the Higher School of Biotechnology and Food Production at the Institute of Cardiology and Biotechnology (IBBS), highlighting the distinctive features of the course developed by the Polytechnics.

During the course, participants will not only acquire up-to-date knowledge in nutrition science but also learn to apply artificial intelligence tools to solve everyday tasks: from analyzing actual nutrition and nutritional status to calculating the nutritional value of diets and creating personalized nutrition recommendations.

The course consists of 20 topics grouped into four modules. The first three modules contain theoretical materials and practical assignments, including video lectures covering the main topics; longreads and presentations; assignments for independent study; and quizzes. The fourth module includes practical exercises in the form of video lessons; and independent case studies using the Scientific Nutrition Analysis Web Tool (NIAP). A final assessment (test) is included at the end of the course.

The course "Nutrition: Modern Approaches and Digital Tools" was developed in collaboration with Nutrient Planner, the developer of the NIAP web service. Training in the program will begin in 2026.

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