Petrochemistry and catalysis

Master degree program of Alexander Butlerov Institute of Chemistry KFU

04.04.01 Chemistry

Petrochemistry and catalysis

Profile: «Petrochemistry and catalysis»

The qualification: Master

Language: Russian

Duration of Study: 2 years

Cost of education: 2800$ (the first year), 5600$ (the full cost of education)

Supervisor: Lamberov Alexander Adolfovich, Tel.: +7 903 305 25 84, E-mail:  lamberov@list.ru

Contact person: Egorova Svetlana Robertovna, Tel.: +7 917 898 78 03, E-mail: Segorova@rambler.ru

Program des­cription:

The master program “Petrochemistry and catalysis” is aimed to develop professionals in the fields of catalysis in petrochemistry, oil processing, and organic synthesis. Students get fundamental knowledge in chemistry, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, modern catalytic processes of the hydrocarbon processing, organic and petrochemical synthesis applied by petrochemical plants of the Russian Federation. The focus of the course is on physicochemical principles of the applied catalytic technologies, application of catalysis in petrochemistry, modern methods of selection and analysis of catalysts, catalytic activity prediction, ability to innovate and develop breakthrough technologies for tomorrow.

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Main courses

• Basics of petrochemistry
• Modern chemical industry
• Physicochemical methods of investigation in catalysis
• Design principles of catalysts
• Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
• Kinetics and mechanisms of catalytic reactions
• Catalytic experiment techniques
• Catalyst operation features
• Chemistry of surface phenomena and adsorption
• Catalysis in nanotechnologies
• Catalytic processes in petrochemistry

Practical and laboratory courses are held in the laboratories of the “Petrochemistry and catalysis” scientific and educational center as well as catalysis and absorption laboratories, using modern scientific instruments and equipment.

Program advantages

• Deep understanding of the theories of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, on the principles of catalytic action, of the theoretical des­cription of catalytic activation of chemical compounds;
• Practice on modern scientific instruments and equipment;
• Ability to participate in scientific research during the whole duration of the education;
• Experience in practical and theoretical research planning
• Experience in research result preparation and publication via end-of-term reports
• Tutorship by the leading scientists from KPFU, Russian Academy of Sciences and partner-universities;?Experience in modern research approaches applied by the leading companies in the fields of chemistry, biology, medicine, petrochemistry, geology.
• Career prospects

Career prospects

Graduates can apply for researcher positions in the universities and institutes of Russian Academy of sciences and Academy of Sciences of Tatarstan, in the research laboratories of state-owned and private companies in the field of catalysis, petrochemistry, oil processing and refinement, organic synthesis. Graduates may work on the production facilities in the chemical industry, in the fields of petrochemistry, oil processing and refinement, organic and inorganic synthesis, and other industries in which catalytic processes are employed (e.g., “Nizhnekamskneftekhim,” “Kazanorgsynthesis.” “Tatneft,” “NK Rosneft” etc.).