The Condensed-matter physics Laboratory was established in June 2016. It focuses on fundamental research in this area of physics as well as the development of a modern center for physics education.
The laboratory brings together leading Russian physicists from research centers of the Russian academy (Landau Institute for theoretical physics, Kapitza Institute for physical problems, Institute of solid-state physics, Institute for Spectroscopy, P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute).
HSE University Strengthens Ties with Peking University
On July 21, 2025, representatives from Peking University led by Zhang Jin, Vice President of Peking University and Chancellor of Shenzhen Graduate School, paid a visit to HSE University. The delegation included forty students, teachers, and administrators. During their visit, leaders from both universities discussed potential areas for future collaboration, and representatives from three HSE University departments held meetings with Chinese students.
HSE Scholars Elected to Russian Academy of Sciences
On May 30, 2025, a general meeting of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) announced the results of the elections for its full and corresponding members. Around 1,800 individuals took part in the voting. Among those elected this year are scholars from HSE University.
First Successful Attempt in 55 years: Physicists in Russia and Germany Confirm 1969 Experiment Results
A team of researchers, with the participation of physicists from HSE University, replicated the 1969 experiment on superconductivity and its properties. The scientists induced superconductivity by deliberately deteriorating the interfaces between the layers of superconductors and ferromagnets in the system, resulting in better performance of spin valves compared to the classical version, where the interfaces between the layers are ideal. This approach could lead to the development of more efficient devices for data storage and computing. The study findings have been published in the Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology.
HSE cHARISMa Supercomputer Completes One Million Tasks
Since 2019, the cHARISMa supercomputer has been helping staff, teachers and students of HSE university to solve research tasks. In February 2023, it completed its millionth task—a computational experiment dedicated to studying the phenomenon of multiparticle localisation in quasi-one-dimensional quantum systems.
Post-doctoral positions
The Condensed-Matter Physics Laboratory invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of condensed-matter physics. The deadline for the application is February 14, 2023.
Post-doctoral positions
The Condensed-Matter Physics Laboratory invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of condensed-matter physics. The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2022.
Post-doc positions
The Condensed-Matter Physics Laboratory invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of condensed-matter physics. The deadline for the applications is February 14, 2021.
Post-doc positions
The Condensed-Matter Physics Laboratory invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of condensed-matter physics. See the detailed announcement at https://iri.hse.ru/condensed_matter_physics. Application deadline is February 9, 2020
Michael Zhitomirsky (Grenoble) in the laboratory
During his visit to the laboratory, Michael Zhitomirsky will give seminars on Spin-wave theory for quantum magnets and Frustrated magnets and order from disorder from the Monte Carlo viewpoint.
'Undecidability in physics … and its consequences', David Perez-Garcia (Madrid)
'Undecidability in physics … and its consequences', David Perez-Garcia (Madrid)