According to the decree of the Scientific Council of IPCP RAS dated by 03.07.08 and Regulations of IPCP RAS, Research and Educational Centeras a structural sub-division of the Institute has been established. Its activity is aimed at improving the efficiency of education and science integration. Main objectives of REC are: Training of researchers for the Institute in the field of chemical physics and according to the priority research trends of the Institute; Expansion of joint research with universities in the field of chemical physics based on Master Degree programs; Development of teaching-methodical materials and of new courses for tertiary institutions; Use of IPCP RAS scientific potential in educational process on regular basis. REC «Chemical Physics» has been established based on a longstanding experience of IPCP RAS in teaching senior students of various tertiary institutions. Basic chairs available in REC Name Name of a tertiary institution – partner Supervisor (academic degree and status) 1. Sub-division «Engineering Chemical Physics» of the Faculty of Fundamental Physical-Chemical Engineering (FFPCE) M.V. Lomonosov MSU S.M. Aldoshin (Academician, Professor, Doctor of Science) 2. Chair of Physics of Organized Structures and Chemical Processes Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) S.M. Aldoshin (Academician, Professor, Doctor of Science) 3. Chair of Engineering and Chemical Physics Samara State Technology University Yu. M. Mikhailov (Academician, Professor, Doctor of Science) 4. Branch of the Chair of Mathematical Physics of the Physical-Technical Faculty Tomsk State University N.G. Samoilenko (Ph.D.)