HSE MIEM and Nanotronika Launch New Track in Digital Systems of Technological Complexes of Electronics
HSE MIEM, in partnership with Nanotronika JSC, is launching a new master's track: Digital Systems of Technological Complexes of Electronics. Students will study the design of specialised equipment for electronic manufacturing while working on real-world engineering projects together with the industrial partner. The new track is designed to prepare specialists for one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand sectors of the high-tech industry.
Starting from the new academic year, the Digital Systems of Technological Complexes of Electronics track will become part of the Master's programme in Applied Electronics and Photonics. The programme addresses the pressing challenge of strengthening the country's technological sovereignty and is aimed at training engineers for Industry 4.0, which integrates design and manufacturing with digital technologies. As of early 2026, the electronic manufacturing sector faces a significant skills shortage: according to forecasts by the Ministry of Industry and Trade's analytical centre, the industry will require more than 7,000 specialists by 2030.
Electronic manufacturing is a branch of the electronics industry focused on producing specialised equipment used in the manufacture of electronic products. As an academic discipline, electronic manufacturing encompasses the science and engineering behind the physical principles, technologies, equipment, and subsystems required for electronics production.
The new track is intended to equip graduates with competencies in applying advanced digital solutions to the design, analysis, and operation of specialised manufacturing and testing equipment.
In addition to contributing to the delivery of the new courses, Nanotronika will offer master's students opportunities to undertake project work aligned with the company's areas of expertise, supported by its engineering specialists. Company experts will introduce students to the current state of the industry, its key challenges, and development priorities, while providing access to engineering facilities and production sites for hands-on research and practical training. High-achieving students who actively participate in project teams will be eligible for dedicated scholarships funded by the industrial partner. All projects will be carried out within the Electronic Manufacturing Workshop recently established at HSE MIEM as a project-based training environment for future engineers, including those preparing for careers at Nanotronika and other companies within the Element Group.
Nanotronika JSC is part of the Element Group and is one of the youngest and most promising Russian companies specialising in equipment for the microelectronics industry. It develops and manufactures specialised technological and analytical inspection systems. The company’s mission is to build a domestic high-tech equipment ecosystem capable of supporting the stable production of world-class electronic components.
Vladimir Vetrov
‘Russia's commitment to achieving technological sovereignty is intended to ensure self-sufficiency in strategically important sectors of the economy, manufacturing, and technology, enabling the country to meet its critical needs regardless of changing global conditions. Reliable access to electronic components and integrated electronic solutions can only be secured if the country possesses advanced domestic technologies for their development, inspection, and operation, supported by its own fleet of specialised manufacturing and testing equipment,’ said Vladimir Vetrov, Associate Professor at HSE MIEM and Head of the MIEM Electronic Manufacturing Workshop.
The new master's track was presented at the Electronic Manufacturing 2026 industry conference during a joint presentation by Vladimir Vetrov and Elena Abramova, Head of Research at Nanotronika JSC.
Konstantin Petrosyants
Research Professor Konstantin Petrosyants, member of the Academic Council of the Master’s in Applied Electronics and Photonics, presented the programme's latest research and practical achievements, including projects carried out jointly with its master's students. The conference, organised by KBTEM Planar JSC (Republic of Belarus) and ISTC MIET JSC (Russian Federation), was held in Minsk on June 16–17, 2026, for the third consecutive year, bringing together leading design and manufacturing organisations from the Union State specialising in electronic manufacturing.
Elena Abramova, Head of Research at Nanotronika JSC
‘The launch of this specialised track within the master’s programme marks another important milestone in our partnership with HSE University. Integrating our company’s research and development into the academic framework of the programme will enable students to gain a deeper understanding of electronics while participating in collaborative engineering projects carried out in the newly established workshop. This approach will undoubtedly strengthen the training of highly qualified specialists who are urgently needed not only by our company but by all organisations contributing to the development of Industry 4.0.’
The Electronic Manufacturing Workshop is inviting applicants enrolling this summer in the Applied Electronics and Photonics Master's programme to apply for project-based positions. Admissions to the master's programme are now open (read more in Russian).
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