Prof. Dr. Nikolai Kargin | Semiconductor Materials | Best Researcher Award
Rector Office Counselor, Professor | National Research Nuclear University MEPhI | Russia
Nikolai I. Kargin is a distinguished researcher with extensive expertise in electronic processes in microwave devices, quantum-well heterostructures, and high-heterostructure device development. His scientific contributions encompass the physics and technology of quantum-well heterostructures, micro- and nanotechnology for short-channel microwave devices, and the design, calculation, and simulation of heterostructure unipolar and bipolar microwave devices operating at frequencies up to 250 GHz and beyond. Kargin has played a pivotal role in advancing heterostructure monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and devices for broadband wireless communication systems, fiber-optic networks, airborne radars, and high-sensitivity radiometers, as well as energy-efficient devices based on wide-gap materials. With over 230 publications—including a monograph, 230 articles and abstracts, 15 scientific and methodological works, and nine patents—Kargin’s research has had significant impact across academia and industry. His work is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together teams in electronics, spintronics, photonics, and nanotechnology, and fostering innovations that address both fundamental scientific challenges and applied technological needs. He has contributed to numerous high-impact projects that enhance communication technologies, radar systems, and energy-efficient electronic devices, reflecting a strong societal and technological influence. Throughout his career, Kargin has held leadership roles such as Vice-Rector of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Director of the Institute of Nanotechnologies in Electronics, Spintronics and Photonics, and head of advanced research departments, emphasizing his ability to guide research initiatives and mentor scientific teams. His work exemplifies excellence in integrating theoretical insights with practical device engineering, establishing him as a globally recognized authority in microwave electronics and heterostructure technologies.
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Featured Publications
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Kargin, N. I., et al. (2025). Evidence of isospin-symmetry violation in high-energy collisions of atomic nuclei. Nature Communications.
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Kargin, N. I., et al. (2025). Iridescence and luminescence from opal matrices for show business. Photonics.
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Kargin, N. I., et al. (2025). Raman spectroscopy of multilayer graphene structures with various twist angles between layers. Journal of Applied Spectroscopy.
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Kargin, N. I., et al. (2025). Development of a correlator for measuring the second-order autocorrelation function of single photon sources. Russian Microelectronics.
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Kargin, N. I., et al. (2025). Single NV centers in diamond produced by multipulse femtosecond laser irradiation. Diamond and Related Materials.
Kargin’s research bridges fundamental physics and advanced device engineering, driving innovation in quantum technologies, high-frequency electronics, and nanomaterials. His work contributes to scientific knowledge, industrial applications in communication and sensing systems, and global advancements in photonics and nuclear research.

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