SPbGASU representatives took part in the II All-Russian Forum “Development of the Russian Arctic in the world-class scientific and educational centers programs.”

The forum took place on 12–14 December at the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov (NArFU) in Arkhangelsk. The organizer was the world-class research and educational center (REC) “Russian Arctic: new materials, technologies and research methods” with the support of the governor and government of the Arkhangelsk region, the active participation of representatives of the governments of the Murmansk region and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

The event brought together more than 125 participants who exchanged best practices, discussed issues of implementing Arctic projects and opportunities for cooperation as part of the activities of world-class RECs.

Our university was represented by Vice-Rector for Research Evgeny Korolev and Associate Professor at the Department of Technology of Construction Materials and Metrology, Senior Researcher Anna Grishina.

Evgeny Korolev

Evgeny Korolev spoke at the section “Prospects for the extraction and rational use of minerals and associated mineral raw materials in the Arctic” with a report “Durability of building materials. Model of the destruction process during technogenic metasomatism and research methodology".

“The development of the Arctic zone is one of the vectors of the country’s development. For us, architects and builders, this is, first of all, ensuring the well-being and comfort of people living in these territories. It is also the extraction of rare minerals and other valuable resources from “nature’s storehouse”. The section discussed the use of man-made waste in economic activities. My colleagues presented wide areas of their application, including in the construction industry,” said Evgeny Korolev.

Anna Grishina

Anna Grishina spoke at the scientific seminar “Synthesis and research of the properties of metal hydrosilicates - modifiers of the structure and properties of mineral binders”, organized at the Department of Composite Materials and Building Ecology of the NArFU Higher School of Engineering. The author of the report spoke about part of the research devoted to the production of nano- and micro-sized modifiers based on metal hydrosilicates to control the structure formation of composite binders based on Portland cement and imparting special properties to them. The listeners showed great interest in the report and took an active part in the discussion.

According to the Vice-Rector, SPbGASU applies a systematic approach to solving Arctic issues. Scientists from the departments of architectural design, urban planning, geotechnics, technology of construction materials and metrology, metal and timber constructions, reinforced concrete and masonry constructions and others have extensive experience in implementing Arctic projects. The entire range of university developments is planned to be presented in the form of a monograph.