The Institute of Solid State Physics of Russian Acad

What The Institute of Solid State Physics of Russian Acad does

The Institute of Solid State Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ISSP RAS / ИФТТ РАН) is a federal state budgetary scientific institution founded on February 15, 1963 in Chernogolovka, Moscow Oblast, Russia, operating under the Russian Academy of Sciences (РАН). It specializes in condensed matter physics and physical materials science, conducting fundamental and applied research across semiconductor defect physics, crystal growth, superconductivity, low-temperature physics, optical spectroscopy, nonlinear dynamical systems, crystal structures and phase transitions, and physical chemistry. The institute maintains active postgraduate and dissertation programs and has produced 7 full academicians and 5 corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences over its 60+ year history.

ISSP RAS operates a portfolio of proprietary technology platforms rather than discrete commercial products. These include: (i) silicon carbide bulk single crystal growth equipment for power electronics (up to 100 mm diameter crystals, joint development with FGUP EZAN); (ii) profiled sapphire crystal growth technology based on Stepanov principles enabling shaped crystals (ribbons, tubes, fibers); (iii) II-VI compound crystal growth (ZnS, ZnSe, CdTe, etc.) for infrared optics and THz applications; (iv) solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components and 500–1000 W batteries with up to 60% electrical efficiency; (v) synthetic opal and nanostructured materials technology; (vi) a novel microwave-terahertz spectrometer based on plasmonic detectors in photonic crystal microresonators (record selectivity Δf = 1.0 GHz, Q = 210); (vii) REFSEK high-temperature composite materials (operating up to 2000°C, licensed internationally including to General Electric); (viii) cryogenic surgery and therapy devices used in treatment of over 20,000 patients; and (ix) single-crystal oxide fibers with productivity claimed orders of magnitude higher than Western alternatives.

The institute's business model is primarily government budget funding as a federal state budgetary institution, supplemented by technology licensing and IP commercialization (notably REFSEK materials licensed to General Electric and others) and contract research for industrial partners (including NPO Orion, Yuzhpolimetal, MWEIV, RamMiks, FGUP EZAN). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The institute operates no commercial product distribution channels; technologies reach end users through bilateral contracts, licensing agreements, and joint development projects with industrial partners. Marketing is conducted through scientific conferences, the annual Young Scientists School, peer-reviewed publications, and participation in innovation exhibitions including international events such as the Harbin Innovation Exhibition.

Name

The Institute of Solid State Physics of Russian Acad

Legal name

Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение науки Институт физики твердого тела имени Ю.А. Осипьяна Российской академии наук (ИФТТ РАН)

Website

https://issp.ac.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ISSP RAS is a federal state-funded Russian Academy of Sciences research institute founded in 1963 in Chernogolovka, specializing in condensed matter physics and advanced materials (SiC/sapphire/II-VI crystals, SOFCs, terahertz spectrometers, photonic crystals) for industrial and defense partners.

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Product category

Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science Research

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

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Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

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Logic Foundries (Advanced Nodes) (HDAHACAA), Scientific & Laboratory Reference (Chemistry, Biology, Physics; Methods & Protocols) (EDAGAGAG)

Keywords

• Condensed matter physics research
• Crystal growth technology
• Semiconductor materials science
• Solid oxide fuel cells
• Terahertz spectroscopy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chernogolovka ( Черноголовка)

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding (State-funded): As a federal state budget-funded scientific institution of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ISSP RAS operates primarily on government appropriations for fundamental research in condensed matter physics and physical materials science. Revenue is allocated through state science funding programs, national projects (Science and Universities), and competitive grants from Russian science foundations.
2. Technology Licensing and IP Commercialization: The institute generates revenue through licensing its developed technologies and intellectual property to industrial partners. Examples include REFSEK high-temperature materials licensed to international companies such as General Electric (USA). Revenue also derives from patents, technology transfer agreements, and contract research for private sector companies.
3. Contract Research and Development Services: The institute conducts contract research and development for industrial companies, including joint projects with enterprises such as NPO Orion, Yuzhpolimetal, MWEIV, RamMiks, and FGUP EЗAN. Research services are rendered under bilateral contracts and agreements, including development of specialized materials, equipment, and technologies to client specifications.

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Core offering

The Institute of Solid State Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ISSP RAS) is a federal state budgetary scientific institution that conducts fundamental research in condensed matter physics and physical materials science. It develops and licenses proprietary crystal growth technologies, advanced materials, scientific instruments (e.g., microwave-terahertz spectrometer), solid oxide fuel cell components, high-temperature composites, and medical cryosurgery devices, transferring these through bilateral research contracts, patents, and licensing agreements to industrial and government partners.

Product overview

The Institute of Solid State Physics RAS (ISSP RAS) is a federal state budget-funded scientific institution specializing in condensed matter physics and materials science. Rather than a single unified product, ISSP RAS operates as a research institute offering a portfolio of technology platforms and innovations. Their product portfolio includes: scientific instruments such as microwave-terahertz spectrometers based on photonic crystals; energy technologies including solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components and batteries; and advanced materials technologies including synthetic opals and photonic crystals, silicon carbide monocrystal growth equipment, REFSiC high-temperature composite materials, II-VI compound crystal growth, profiled sapphire crystals, single-crystal oxide fibers, and cryogenic surgery devices. These products represent both scientific research outputs and commercially viable technologies developed through the institute's R&D activities, primarily targeting industrial, electronics, medical, and energy sector applications.

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Products and services

• Microwave-Terahertz Spectrometer Based on Photonic Crystals (Спектрометр микроволнового-терагерцового излучения на основе фотонных кристаллов) A solid-state spectrometer using an array of broadband plasmonic detectors, each located in a photonic crystal microresonator that provides frequency selectivity; the plasmonic detector converts radiation at the selected frequency into a measurable photovoltage or photocurrent signal. Demonstrated record selectivity of Δf = 1.0 GHz (Q = 210). Targeted at research and security imaging applications.
• SOFC Component Base and 500–1000 W Batteries (Элементная база и батареи ТОТЭ) Development and manufacturing of planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) component base and 500–1000 W batteries, including membrane-electrode assemblies, optimal anion-conductor membrane compositions, patented three-layer membrane construction, gradient-composition multilayer electrodes, and high-temperature annealing processes for electrode formation. Electrical efficiency up to 60%; cogeneration total efficiency up to 90%. Targeted at clean energy and distributed power generation customers.
• Synthetic Opal and Nanostructured Material Technology (Технология получения синтетических опалов и наноструктурированных материалов) Technology for synthesis of monodisperse colloidal silicon dioxide particles (20 nm to 2 μm), opal-like structures, photonic crystals in monolithic transparent SiO2 with ZrO2 nanocrystals, inverted opal carbon structures with specific surface areas up to 2,500 m²/g, and spherical microparticles for photonics. Targeted at photonics, optoelectronics, and energy storage materials researchers and manufacturers.
• Silicon Carbide (SiC) Bulk Single Crystal Growth Equipment and Technology (Оборудование и технология выращивания монокристаллов карбида кремния) Automated equipment and base technology for growing 4H and 6H SiC bulk single crystals up to 100 mm in diameter and 20 mm thick using sublimation method at temperatures up to 2,600°C. Jointly developed with FGUP EZAN. Targeted at power electronics manufacturers and equipment makers (e.g., Profile-R system for large sapphire plates).
• REFSiC Composite Materials (РЕФСИК) High-temperature composite materials based on silicides of refractory metals (molybdenum, niobium, etc.) and silicon carbide, suitable for electric heaters, thermal protection, and high-temperature applications operating up to 2,000°C. The REFSiC technology has been licensed to international companies including General Electric (USA).
• Universal II-VI Compound Crystal Growth Technology (Технология выращивания кристаллов II-VI соединений) Universal vertical zone melting under high pressure technology for growing binary (ZnS, ZnSe, ZnTe, CdS, CdSe, CdTe) and ternary (CdZnTe, CdZnSe) zinc and cadmium chalcogenide crystals. Applications include infrared optics, acousto-optoelectronics, THz detectors/emitters, CO₂ laser optics, electro-optical modulators, and ionizing radiation detectors. Development supported by Sandia and Brookhaven National Laboratories (USA, 1995).
• Profiled Sapphire Crystal Growth Technology (Профилированные кристаллы сапфира) Technologies for growing sapphire crystals of specified profile based on the Stepanov principles. Enables crystals with diverse cross-sectional shapes including constant (ribbons, tubes, rods, fibers, capillaries) and variable cross-sections (crucibles, boats, hemispherical blanks, threaded joints). Includes a non-capillary shaping method and automated growth control system. Targeted at advanced optics, electronics, and high-temperature component manufacturers.
• Cryogenic Surgery and Therapy Devices (Приборы для криогенной хирургии и терапии) Portable cryosprayers and cryodestructors for non-contact cooling via liquid nitrogen sprays and contact cryodestruction, developed in the Laboratory of Quantum Crystals for medical applications. Successfully used in treatment of over 20,000 patients across Moscow and Moscow region clinics including City Clinical Hospital No. 60, the Pediatric Surgery Department of RGMU, and the Scientific Center RAS hospital in Chernogolovka.
• Single-Crystal Oxide Fiber Technology (Монокристаллические оксидные волокна) Single-crystal fiber production method with productivity orders of magnitude higher than known methods, at cost at least two orders of magnitude lower than Western market equivalents. Offers a whole family of fibers (sapphire, YAG, mullite, oxide eutectics) versus only sapphire fibers available in the West. Fiber cross-section sizes from 50 to 500 μm, bundle length up to 250 mm. Targeted at advanced composites and high-temperature component manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• SOFC electrical efficiency up to 60%, hybrid system efficiency up to 70%, total cogeneration efficiency up to 90%
• +5 more outcomes

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AO NPO OrionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AO NPO Orion collaborated with ISSP RAS researchers to develop a matrix amplitude terahertz radiation modulator based on a tunable metasurface, presented at the 8th Young Scientists School in 2026. NPO Orion is a Russian enterprise known for developing and manufacturing analytical instrumentation including Raman spectrometers.
• OOO YuzhpolimetalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Industrial company participating in ISSP RAS scientific events and known for producing domestic Raman spectrometers in cooperation with scientific organizations. Actively engaged with ISSP RAS through the Young Scientists School on New Materials and Technologies for Security Systems.
• OOO MWEIVminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Industrial company engaged in joint research activities with ISSP RAS in the field of new materials and technologies. Participated in the 8th Young Scientists School as a representative of the real sector of the economy.
• OOO RamMiksminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Industrial company engaged in ISSP RAS research activities and technology development. Known for producing analytical instruments. Participated in the 8th Young Scientists School on New Materials and Technologies for Security Systems.
• IAP RAS (Institute of Applied Physics named after V.A. Kotelnikov)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists and students from IAP RAS participated in the 8th Young Scientists School 'New Materials and Technologies for Security Systems' organized by ISSP RAS, representing one of the leading Russian applied physics research institutions.
• FIAN (Lebedev Physical Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists from FIAN participated in the 8th Young Scientists School organized by ISSP RAS. FIAN is one of Russia's leading physics research institutes, and the collaboration represents scientific community engagement across major Russian physics institutions.
• INME RAS (Institute of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists and students from INME RAS participated in the 8th Young Scientists School organized by ISSP RAS, representing a key Russian institute in nanomaterials research.
• Kurchatov Institute Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists and students from the Kurchatov Institute Research Center participated in the 8th Young Scientists School organized by ISSP RAS. The Kurchatov Institute is Russia's premier multi-disciplinary research center for nuclear technologies and related sciences.
• Skoltech (Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists and students from Skoltech participated in the 8th Young Scientists School organized by ISSP RAS. Skoltech is Russia's leading private research university specializing in science, technology, and business.
• MIPT (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists and students from MIPT participated in the 8th Young Scientists School organized by ISSP RAS. MIPT is Russia's premier physics and technology university, and ISSP RAS maintains a close relationship with MIPT through joint supervision of student research and faculty positions.
• NIU MEI (National Research University of Electronic Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists and students from NIU MEI participated in the 8th Young Scientists School organized by ISSP RAS. MEI is a leading Russian university specializing in electronic technologies.
• NRU HSE (National Research University Higher School of Economics)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientists and students from NRU HSE participated in the 8th Young Scientists School organized by ISSP RAS. HSE is one of Russia's leading universities in economics, social sciences, and natural sciences.
• FGUP EZAN (Experimental Plant of Scientific Instrument Making)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Long-standing joint development with FGUP EZAN on equipment and technology for growing bulk silicon carbide single crystals for power electronics. ISSP RAS and EZAN have jointly developed an automated setup for SiC crystal growth up to 100 mm diameter, and the Profile-R system for large sapphire plates (300×500×8 mm). EZAN's NIKA-SM system incorporates adaptive control systems developed in collaboration with ISSP RAS.
• Sandia National Laboratories (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Joint development of II-VI compound crystal growth technology supported by Sandia National Laboratories. The technology development for growing II-VI compound crystals was partially financed through the US DOE 'Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention' program. Sandia National Laboratories is a US Department of Energy laboratory.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Development of II-VI compound crystal growth technology was also supported by Brookhaven National Laboratory. This collaboration contributed to the development of technologies for growing binary and ternary chalcogenides of zinc and cadmium for infrared optics, electro-optics, and THz applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Argonne National Laboratory: US Department of Energy national laboratory with extensive materials science, condensed matter physics, and energy storage research programs. Comparable in scope to ISSP RAS as a government national laboratory with similar mission in basic and applied research.
• Sandia National Laboratories: US Department of Energy national laboratory focused on national security, materials science, and advanced semiconductor research. Joint development partner with ISSP RAS since 1995 on II-VI crystal growth technology; comparable as a US federally-funded R&D institution.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory: US Department of Energy national laboratory with major programs in condensed matter physics, materials science, and energy research. Historical collaboration partner of ISSP RAS on II-VI compound crystal growth; comparable as a government-funded multi-disciplinary research institution.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): US Department of Energy national laboratory specializing in renewable energy research including solid oxide fuel cell development. Direct peer in SOFC research and technology development; comparable mission and government funding model.
• National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute: Russia's premier multi-disciplinary research center for nuclear technologies, condensed matter physics, and materials science under the Russian Academy of Sciences. Mentioned as a partner of ISSP RAS; operates as a comparable federal scientific institution with similar R&D scale and academic-industry collaboration model.
• Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research: German Max Planck Society institute in Stuttgart focused on fundamental research in solid state physics, nanoscience, and materials science. Direct international peer in condensed matter and materials research; comparable in research scope and academic publication output.
• Lebedev Physical Institute (FIAN): One of Russia's oldest and largest physics research institutes under the Russian Academy of Sciences, conducting research across laser physics, condensed matter, and optics. Mentioned as a collaboration partner of ISSP RAS at the Young Scientists School; comparable in scale and mission.
• Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute: Russian Academy of Sciences institute in Saint Petersburg specializing in solid state physics, semiconductor physics, and condensed matter research. Directly comparable to ISSP RAS as a peer RAS physics institute with similar mission and research scope.

Emerging players

• Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech): Modern Russian private research university established in 2011 with focus on science, technology, and engineering research. Partner of ISSP RAS at the Young Scientists School; comparable in Russian scientific ecosystem but newer and more entrepreneurial in orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer Society (Germany): Germany's largest applied research organization with 76 institutes covering materials science, optics, semiconductor technology, and energy research. Comparable as a publicly-funded applied research network with industry collaboration; broader scope than ISSP RAS's single-institute focus.

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