On November 2, Russian Science Foundation turns 10 years old. For all this time, the foundation has supported scientific projects of SSU researchers.
Russian Science Foundation finances scientific and research-to-production projects in fundamental and exploratory research. The foundation was established on the initiative of the Russian President in 2013 and, during this time, has supported more than 60 thousand Russian scientists.
Saratov State University has been winning RSF competitions from the very beginning since 2014. Over 10 years, the number of grants of SSU scientists has increased from 5 to 67 per year. The total amount of funding for the university projects has increased from 25 to 270.5 million roubles per year.
For the first time in 2023, two world-class laboratories of Saratov State University have received the grants as part of the RNF contest entitled Conducting research by world-class scientific laboratories as part of implementing the priorities of scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation of the Presidential Programme of research projects implemented by leading scientists, including young scientists. The SSU Project Fund is to give 30 million roubles to each laboratory.
With the support of RNF, the Smart Sleep Laboratory is implementing the project entitled Pilot technology of photomodulation of the immune system of the brain of animals and humans: innovative strategies in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The research is led by the Chair of the Department of Human and Animal Physiology, the Faculty of Biology, Oksana Semyachkina-Glushkovskaya.
SSU scientists are developing a new strategy for the prevention and therapy of Alzheimer's disease using photomodulation technology of the immune system of the brain. The technology will be a head portable gadget connected via Bluetooth with a smart watch. According to various physiological indications, the smartwatch will set the stage of deep sleep and, at this time, give a signal to stimulate the meningeal lymph vessels with infrared LEDs in the gadget. The technology may be in demand for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and for patients with brain tumours and injuries.
The Magnetic Metamaterials Laboratory has received support for the project entitled Nanoscale multifunctional devices of magnon logic and reservoir calculations on spin waves in periodic magnetic heterostructures. The project is led by Professor of the Department of Nonlinear Physics, the Institute of Physics, Maria Morozova.
It is aimed at developing a new element base of future electronic devices operating on the principles of magnonics. Instead of electrons, the scientists suggest using spin waves or magnons as information carriers. The developed magnon devices could be integrated into standard semiconductor electronics. Such devices will be characterised by low energy consumption, heat dissipation, small size, and high efficiency. Magnon devices will also become a tool for neuromorphic computing.
Russian Science Foundation plays an important role in the development and support of science in the country. It promotes high-quality and significant research, attracting young people to conducting it, and strengthening international scientific cooperation.
