Published on: 2026-04-28
Source: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia – Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia –
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Yesterday the Institute of Ecology of RUDN celebrated its 34th anniversary. Over these years, the subdivision, which held the status of a faculty until 2021, has gone the path from a specialized department to one of the leading ecological scientific and educational centers not only in Russia but also in the world.
Today, the Institute of Ecology is a flagship platform where fundamental science is combined with a practice-oriented approach, and education is received by students from all over the world.
Ratings
- QS WUR by Subject: Agriculture & Forestry:101–150In the world ranking,1In place in Russia.
- Shanghai University Ranking(Academic Ranking of World Universities):2ÂPlace in Russia for environmental science (Environmental Science & Engineering).
- UIÂ Green Metric World University Rankings:20Âone of the greenest universities in the world,1place in Russia, national coordinator of Russian universities.
- Ratings RA “Expert”:1In Russia, on the subject of “Ecology”,1In the place in Russia on the subject “Energy: Renewable Energy”1Âplace in Russia by the subject “Agriculture and Biological Sciences”.
- ESG ranking of universities of EAEU countries(National rating agency):2In place in Russia and the EAEU countries.
Science and personnel — our foundation
The institute unites106scientific and pedagogical workers, among whom3At the academy of the RAS,16In doctors of science and51Candidate of Sciences. The level of steppe vegetation is67%. Work is carried out in3In the department,2In the scientific and educational center,5At the basic department.
Over 5 years, the institute has achieved excellent performance indicators inscientific activity:
- total amount of funds raised was456 million rublesй;Â
- publication activity in the editions of the first and second quarters, indexed in the international databases Web of Science Core Collection, is 6 times higher than planned, and in Scopus — in4As above.
Every year the institute publishes no less8In monographs and18In textbooks and teaching aids for the development of the educational and methodological base. There is a permanently operating dissertation councilGOST 0800.002, specialties: 1.5.15. Ecology (biological sciences), 1.5.15. Ecology (medical sciences), 1.5.15. Ecology (chemical sciences). Published in the scientific journal “Ecology and Life Safety” (VAK — K2).
The institute also implements highly technological projects in several areas.
In the field of sustainable agriculture:
- Development of innovative methods for managing agricultural crops based on artificial intelligence;
- Study of the ecological significance of the soil microbiome of Russia: diversity and functions;
- Development of innovative methods for assessing agricultural soil pollution through remote sensing.
In the field of water resources management:Â
- From molecules to ecosystems: highly effective sorbents for the neutralization of environmental pollutants;
- Development of a methodology for assessing the condition of freshwater bodies using bioindicators and video tracking based on AI;
- Innovative polymer-enhanced ultrafiltration systems for wastewater treatment.
In the oil and gas industry:
- cavitation device for cleaning and painting oil and gas pipelines, ships, and underwater structures;
- Gas-thermal unit for cleaning and applying coatings with light-metal alloys on any surfaces;
- Development of a comprehensive technology for conducting water-gas impact on the reservoir using associated petroleum gas.
- Virtual simulator for the elimination of emergency spills in the event of an accident on a main oil pipeline.
Additionally, every year the institute holds an International Scientific and Practical Conference “Problems of Ecology and Nature Management” (APEIP): on9At the section, not less500speakers from more than145organizations and35Âcountries of the world.
Student science
They work at the institute8At student scientific circles and the student scientific society GreenLab.Among the achievements:
- IÂplace in the “Best NSO RUDN” competition for 2025;
- Receiving the Green Award of the RAE PPP in the nomination “Education” and the V.I. Vernadsky National Ecological Award “Enlightenment as a Path to Sustainable Development”;
- 60+Among active members of the NSO, including scholarship holders of the funds named after V.O. Potanin, V.I. Vernadsky, the President of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Russian Federation, winners and prize-winners of All-Russian and International competitions of the NIO (“Student Startup”, “Your Code”), participants of forums and scientific schools of the ITU “Sirius”, Rosmolodezh, winners of Olympiads (CIS Olympiad, “I am a Professional”, International Internet Olympiad, etc.);
- Over 5 years in the “Project Start” competition system, students have been presented with55Of projects, from which54Took the prize places, the total number of participants —82In the contest “Joint Start,” was presented12In projects, the total number of participants amounted to49In a person.
Also, the institute holds annual student scientific conferences: GREEN, ESPI, “Conference of High School Students of APEP”, conferences “Geoecology: theory and practice”, “Circular Economy: Youth Perspective (jointly with PPK REO)”.
Influence and expertise
In 2021, the first body for the validation and verification of greenhouse gases (GHG) was accredited in the national accreditation system. The Institute of Ecology has confirmed competencies to conduct validation and verification of greenhouse gases in46In the field of economic activity, such as:
- Black and non-ferrous metallurgy;
- production of fertilizers and pesticides;
- extraction of gas, oil, coal, metal ores;
- Electro- and thermal energy engineering;
- production of building materials, pipes, vehicles;
- collection and disposal of waste;
- Breeding of poultry and livestock;
- transportation and etc.
Иmore than 20In validators and verifiers within the composition of the OVVPG. Maindirectionsworks:
- Validation of climate projects and verification of implementation results;
- carbon reporting verification;
- verification of the carbon footprint of production;
- Preparation of reports on greenhouse gases;
- creation and support of climate projects;
- technological projects for decarbonization;
- calculation of the carbon footprint of the product;
- creation of programs for the management of greenhouse gases.
Education that works for the result
All our educational programs are practice-oriented. We have functioning5At the basic department jointly with leading organizations: the Institute of Oil and Gas Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the FAO NIA Accreditation, the VNIICR Rosselskhoznadzor, the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the PPK “Russian Ecological Operator.” This means that our students already solve real tasks during their training and gain experience where the country’s future is being created and its ecological well-being is ensured.
World-class personnel training: the example of Ghana
In 2024, the Institute of Ecology developed and launched two master’s programs in English for students from Ghana. The largest waste management operator in Ghana — the Jospong group of companies — sent 30 employees to the Institute of Ecology for training in two master’s programs: “Integrated Solid Waste Management” and “Climate Project Management.”
Based on the Institute of Ecology of RUDN, 54 specialized employees from 20 municipal assemblies of Bolshoy Akkra underwent advanced training in the field of sustainable urban development and solid waste management.
International recognition and cooperation
The Institute of Ecology has more than 30 foreign partner universities. More than 30 scientists and over 60 students from the department annually participate in academic mobility programs at leading universities in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the CIS.
Over 100 students from partner universities receive training annually, participate in summer/winter schools and events at the Institute of Ecology.
RUDN twice made it to the shortlist of the International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) in 2021 with a program on sustainable development management, and in 2024 — with a program on managing sustainable development of cities and climate resilience. Both programs were developed by the Institute of Ecology. Leading universities from the USA and Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia participated in the competition. In 2021, 13 students underwent training in the programs, in 2024 — 25.
Every year, the institute conducts more than 5 seasonal (summer, autumn, winter, spring) schools on current issues of environmental protection and sustainable development. The schools bring together leading world experts and students, allowing them to jointly seek solutions to environmental problems such as climate change, resource depletion, waste management, etc. Participation in such a program gives students a unique opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge, study innovative approaches, and establish international cooperation, which is extremely important for future specialists in the field of sustainable development.Geography of participants: Tunisia, Iran, Belarus, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, PRC, India, Brazil, South Africa.
The coordination of the “Ecology” direction within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization University is also the responsibility of the Institute of Ecology. Within the SCO University, 5 dual degree programs are implemented. Representatives of the institute — including members of the international thematic groups “Ecology and Climate Change” and “Energy” within the framework of the BRIKS Network University. Every year, within the framework of this network university, joint scientific and technical events are held with partner universities, autumn schools are conducted, and programs of academic mobility for students and teachers are implemented.
The Institute of Ecology of RUDN is a global center of attraction for those who want to change the world for the better. Congratulations to the staff and students on the unit’s birthday!
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