Institute of Physics and Technology 

Motto: Multum in parvo 

   Director of the Institute                               

    Valentina Aleksandrovna Mikhailova

The Institute includes 6 departments:

• Department of Information Security;

• Department of Computer Security;

• Department of Radiophysics;

• Department of Forensics and Physical Material Science;

• Department of Telecommunication Systems;

• Department of Theoretical Physics and Wave Processes.

The Institute of Priority Technologies enhances development of new high-tech technologies at Volgograd State University via comprehensive combination of various science areas and modern computer technologies. The main goal of the Institute is to train highly qualified specialists by implementing interdisciplinary approach for professional researchers of the new generation. Besides, the convergence of sciences and NBIC technologies (Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Cognitive Science) is implemented by researches.

The Institute of Priority Technologies is a basis for training highly qualified specialists in the field of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials Science, Forensic Science, Information Security and Telecommunications Systems.

The Institute of Priority Technologies carries out research, innovative and production activities in the areas (listed below) defined by the Priority Directions of Development of Science, Technology and Engineering in the Russian Federation, approved by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation from July 7, 2011. No. 899, and included in the List of technological platforms approved by the Government Commission on High Technologies and Innovations from April 4, 2011, Protocol No. 2, namely:

• Nanosystem Industry,

• Information and Telecommunications Systems,

• Security and Counter-Terrorism,

• Life Sciences.