My name is Aleksei Dukhanin, and I am from Russia. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Greifswald in Germany. Since my school years, I have been interested in science. I participated in specialized competitions and academic conferences and successfully passed national examinations in physics and mathematics, which enabled me to enter one of the leading technical universities in my country.
In 2024, I received my bachelor' s degree from the Department of Ion-Plasma Technologies at Bauman Moscow State Technical University. In the same year, I began my master' s degree program at the Department of Plasma Energy at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. After successfully completing the 2024–2025 examination session, I was selected as an intern for an ITER project focusing on Tritium Breeding System Integration at the ITER Facility. Through my involvement with ITER, I learned about the opportunity to participate in the summer school organized by ASIPP.
Participating in this camp in Hefei is a great honor for me, as it allows me to apply my knowledge in practice and work alongside world-class engineers and researchers. I was deeply impressed by the scale of China’s achievements in fusion research and the development of advanced fusion facilities within one country, which is truly remarkable.
Our two-week program is rich and diverse, including research activities at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where the EAST tokamak is located and major fusion projects such as CRAFT and CFETR are being developed. We also participate in cultural activities, including Chinese language learning, traditional culture experiences, guided tours, and lectures covering various fields of physics. These activities provide us with valuable opportunities to better understand China and broaden our scientific horizons.
Of course, working in an international team is another valuable experience. Thermonuclear fusion research brings scientists and engineers from around the world together, and I am proud to be part of this global community.
This exchange program is not only about science but also about building international relationships. I believe the friendships and professional connections I develop here will last for a long time and benefit the wider scientific community. Some participants may continue working on ASIPP-related projects, some may pursue PhD studies or join research teams, while others may return home inspired and share these opportunities with more young researchers.
One fun fact about me is that I am a blood donor.
