The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan (INP AS RUz) has become a member of the Consortium established around the MBIR, which is being built by Rosatom in Dimitrovgrad (Ulyanovsk Region) as part of the national technological leadership project “New Nuclear and Energy Technologies.”
The agreement was signed on July 16, 2025, at the “ATOM” Museum by Vasily Konstantinov, General Director of the Consortium Leader LLC “MCI MBIR” (part of the Rosatom State Corporation), and Ilham Sadikov, Director of INP.
Participation of the Institute of Nuclear Physics in the international Consortium will grant access to advanced scientific research and developments related to the use of next-generation reactors. The Institute’s scientists will be able to contribute significantly to the planning of experiments, development of multilateral projects, and coordination of joint scientific activities. This event highlights the importance of partnership and international cooperation in achieving strategic goals for the sustainable development of energy, nuclear science, and technology.
“The development of advanced nuclear technologies, including fourth-generation reactors, necessitates the creation of modern research centers. Of particular importance are large-scale “megascience” complexes like MBIR, which are unique facilities contributing to a qualitatively new level of scientific advancement. The accession of the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Consortium will enrich both Russian and Uzbek science with new opportunities. This primarily involves fundamental research in the experimental confirmation of theoretical models of particle behavior and interactions under extreme conditions, the testing of hypotheses regarding the nature of fundamental forces and symmetries, as well as the search for new states of matter and exotic phenomena. Thanks to joint work with the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, which joined the Consortium last year, as well as potential project participants from China, Belarus, and other countries, MBIR is becoming a platform for joint international research and development. The experiments conducted at the International Research Center will retain their significance and relevance even decades from now. Therefore, we are obligated to create conditions for future generations of researchers, ensuring access to innovative and economically viable technologies. MBIR plays a key role in training new scientific personnel—Russian and foreign specialists attracted to collaborate on projects. Thus, this international scientific center contributes to the development of cooperation among participating countries and extends far beyond the energy sector alone,” noted Vasily Konstantinov.
“Today’s signing opens new horizons for cooperation between the Institute of Nuclear Physics of Uzbekistan and the Russian scientific and technical community. We are proud to have the opportunity to become part of the unique consortium based on MBIR — the Generation IV reactor will be the most important tool for our scientists, allowing them to conduct advanced research and develop future scientific directions.Our institute is ready to actively interact with partners in the development of promising technologies and joint scientific initiatives. The unification of efforts of leading world laboratories will allow us to significantly increase the effectiveness of our research and strengthen our country’s position in the field of atomic science and technology,,” emphasized Ilham Sadikov, Director of the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP)”, added Ilham Sadikov.