From April 21 to 23, 2026, the 13th International Youth Scientific School-Conference “Modern Problems of Physics and Technologies” took place at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute). The event featured nine scientific sections, spanning a vast spectrum of cutting-edge disciplines—from nuclear and applied physics, mathematics, and electronics to radio-photonics, medical engineering, IT, cybersecurity, and business informatics.
A total of 382 young researchers—including undergraduate and graduate students, PhD candidates, and early-career scientists—presented their latest findings. Among them were Roman Goneev and Boris Suchkov, members of Samara University’s Student Design Bureau “PhotonIks,” who participated in the sections on “Applied Physics and Mathematics” and “Applied Electronics and Radio-Photonics.”
The conference included a competitive showcase of scientific works. Roman Goneev, under the supervision of Associate Professor Nadezhda Melnik, presented his project titled “Application of Photonic Technologies for Leak Detection in Oil Pipelines”—earning him Third Prize in the “Applied Physics and Mathematics” category.
“This was my first time participating in a conference of this caliber,” Roman shared. “It opened new horizons for me, gave me invaluable experience in publicly defending my research, and left me with an overwhelming sense of inspiration and joy.”
More than just a presentation platform, the school-conference served as a powerful catalyst for innovation, sparking fresh ideas and cross-disciplinary dialogue—the true hallmark of any successful scientific forum.
The high quality and relevance of the presented research, combined with dynamic discussions among participants, not only highlighted emerging trends in science and technology but also laid the groundwork for future collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. For young researchers like those from “PhotonIks,” such events are pivotal in transforming theoretical knowledge into real-world solutions with global impact.
