A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis

The A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis is a research facility in Moscow focused on advanced chemistry and fuel studies. Its laboratories employ about 400 researchers working on topics like oil refining, polymers, and membrane technology.

The facility was founded in 1934 as an Institute for Fossil Fuels with a focus on coal and oil research. Over time it became an established part of the Russian Academy of Sciences with a broader research focus.

The institute works with universities to train young chemists in practical research methods. Students from partner institutions gain hands-on experience with contemporary techniques in the laboratories here.

Access to the facility is typically limited to researchers and specialized visitors, so contacting the institute in advance is important. Most laboratory spaces are not open to the public, but academic visits can be arranged.

Since 1956 the institute has held regular seminars on low-temperature plasma research. This decades-long seminar series has shaped how researchers in the field approach their work.

Location: Moscow

Inception: June 23, 1934

Website: http://ips.ac.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.71395,37.59125

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00