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Research Institutes
Research Institute of Chemistry (RIC)
Research Institute of Chemistry (RIC)
The Joint Institute for Chemical Research analyzes the synthesis of new drugs for the treatment of oncological and neuropsychiatric diseases; performs computer modeling of the biological activity of molecules, establishes the structure and properties of substances, determines their initial biological activity; as well as patents the tested methods of synthesis and biological activity.
Scientists of institute
Director
Victor Khrustalev
Contacts
+7 (495) 955-09-76 khrustalev-vn@rudn.ru
News All news
Science
06 Apr
RUDN and China: Science beyond borders

In the last five years, academic staff of RUDN alongside the Chinese universities and research centers has achieved impressive results. More than 1,000 scientific publications were made jointly in a wide spectrum from engineering and technology to medicine and social sciences. 19 of these materials were published in top-rated journals which verifies that the works were world-class level.

Science
25 Mar
RUDN University Among the Leaders in the BRICS ESG University Ranking!

RUDN University has been included among the leaders in the BRICS ESG University Ranking among 65 leading universities. They were assessed on 20 criteria, ranging from education and research to environmental and social agendas.

Science
25 Feb
New housing types and the search for balance: RUDN University hosts first PhD defenses in Architecture

At a meeting of the new RUDN University Dissertation Council in the specialties of 2.1.12 “Architecture of Buildings and Structures. Creative Concepts of Architectural Activity” and 2.1.11 “Theory and History of Architecture, Restoration and Reconstruction of Historical and Architectural Heritage”, three postgraduate students — Natalia Kalinina, Evgeny Ogienko, and Yulia Loginova — were awarded PhD degrees in Architecture for the first time in the university's history.

Main areas of research All areas
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry, Catalysis
Research projects All projects
Development of new methods for synthesis of natural compounds and its analogues on a basis of domino-reactions and highly selective reagents to search for new biologically active substances
Development of new methods for synthesis of natural compounds and its analogues on a basis of domino-reactions and highly selective reagents to search for new biologically active substances

Project leader

Aleksey Varlamov

Hetero ligand metal complexes as an approach to materials with controlled catalytic, magnetic and photo-physical properties
Hetero ligand metal complexes as an approach to materials with controlled catalytic, magnetic and photo-physical properties

Project leader

A.V.Khrustalev

Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials
Development of methods of directed synthesis for complex metal compounds with polyfunctional organic ligands with useful properties
Development of methods of directed synthesis for complex metal compounds with polyfunctional organic ligands with useful properties

Project leader

Kurtikyan Tigran Stepanovich

Laboratories and centers All laboratories

Microwave-assisted Organic Synthesis

The Center is a structural subdivision of the Joint Research Institute of Chemistry at RUDN and specializes in domino-reactions as well as in the development of methods for obtaining new biologically active substances with previously unexplored properties.

TypeCenter

Crystal Chemistry and Structural Analysis

The Center is a structural subdivision of the Joint Research Institute of Chemistry at RUDN and specializes in coordination chemistry and crystal chemistry as well as in the development of methods for obtaining new nanoparticles and nanomaterials with previously unexplored properties.

TypeCenter

Molecular design and synthesis of innovative compounds for medicine

The Center is a structural subdivision of the Joint Research Institute of Chemistry at RUDN and specializes in organic synthesis and medical chemistry as well as in the development of methods for obtaining new bioactive compounds.

TypeCenter

Cluster of streamlined synthesis of natural compounds

The Center is a structural subdivision of the Joint Research Institute of Chemistry at RUDN and specializes in fine organic synthesis as well as in the development of methods for the production of new catalysts and their application.

TypeCenter

Partners All partners
Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INEOS RAS)

Type of institution

Institute

Subject of cooperation:
collaboration on the development of the synthesis of heteroligandic metal complexes as an approach to materials with controlled catalytical, magnetic and photophysical properties.
Result of cooperation:

study peculiarities of transition metals synthesis in different (O, N, P, 8) -ligand environment as well as study of catalytical, magnetic, photophysical properties of synthesized compounds and its interrelation with structure.

About partner:
The Institute of Organoelement Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences was established in 1954. The outstanding scientist Alexander Nikolayevich Nesmeyanov (1899-1980), who served as the president of the USSR Academy of Sciences, made a great contribution to its creation as he created the newest organoelement chemistry as an independent scientific discipline linking organic and inorganic chemistry. A.N.Nesmeyanov has headed the Institute for 26 years.
Baku State University (BSU),

Type of institution

University

Subject of cooperation:
organization of joint conferences, attracting talented youth to work on the Institute’s projects.
Result of cooperation:

Invitation of young promising scientists of the Baku State University for joint work on projects at the RUDN Research center “Molecular design and synthesis of innovative compounds for medicine”;

Organization of a conference at the Baku State University with participation of RUDN’s lecturers (http://analitik-kimya.az/blog/?i=2). The event is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Rafiga Alirza kyzy Aliyeva - a well-known chemist, honored scientist,

About partner:
The University is a large modern scientific center uniting 17 faculties, 124 departments in natural and human sciences, 24 research laboratories, 3 research centers, where scientific research is carried out covering a wide range of science topics - from subjects such as Azerbaijani language, literature and history to genetics, nanomaterials production.
University of Montpellier

Type of institution

University

Subject of cooperation:
⦁ joint work within the framework of the double postgraduate program (cotutelle), ⦁ invitation of professors (Professor Julia Larionova, Professor Yannick Guari, Professor Frederic Lamati) from the University of Montpellier for the implementation of research topics
Result of cooperation:

In 2017, Kulakova Alena, postgraduate student in the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, conducted research at the University of Montpellier within the framework of the double postgraduate program. The theme of the scientific work: “Synthesis and study of

Conducting joint research at the RUDN Research center “Crystal Chemistry and Structural Analysis” under the guidance of Professor Julia Larionova (who heads the Center's work since 2017) of the University of Montpellier.

About partner:
University of Montpellier (University de Montpellier) is one of the oldest public institutions of higher education in France and bears the name of the city where it is located. The university has its representative offices and branches in other cities of Hérault and Gar departments. In addition, its educational structure is divided into 3 independent universities: Montpellier I, Montpellier II and Montpellier III. This French educational institution is popular among international students due to the qualitative provision of knowledge, prestige of their diplomas, and free tuition (medical and scientific faculties are the most popular and prestigious).
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Events All events
2026
15 Sep
Competition for Research and Development (R&D) Projects by Early-Career Researchers (R.1-2027)
Competition Objective: to attract talented early-career researchers with strong scientific track records, enabling them to continue their research and establish themselves within RUDN University research teams and the broader scientific community.
Direction: Science
Event format: Competition
2026
15 Sep
Competition for Research and Development (R&D) Projects by Research Teams Led by Young Scientists (D.1-2027)
Competition Objective: to attract talented young scientists with strong scientific track records to continue their research and lead research teams at RUDN University.
Direction: Science
Event format: Competition
2026
15 Sep
Competition for the Performance of Research and R&D Projects by Research Teams Led by Leading Scientists (D.2-2027)
Competition Objective: to attract leading world-class scientists with experience at leading Russian and foreign higher education institutions and research organisations to conduct research/R&D at RUDN University as leaders of research teams.
Direction: Science
Event format: Competition