Scientific Visit to IMT Bucharest – Academic Exchange in Microtechnologies

On July 16, 2025, MGM STAR CONSTRUCT SRL took part in a scientific visit to the National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies (IMT Bucharest), as part of an international academic delegation from Colombia, aimed at strengthening research collaboration in the field of microtechnologies and nanofabrication.

The visit was attended by Dr.Eng. Mohammed Alqasim Alsabti and Dr.Eng. Alaa Abou Harb, and was coordinated in advance between physicist Arcadie Sobetkii, Scientific Director of MGM STAR CONSTRUCT SRL, and Dr. Andrei Avram, Ph.D., Technical Director of IMT Bucharest.

International Academic Delegation

The Colombian academic delegation included:

• Prof. Álvaro Pulzara Mora – Universidad Nacional de Colombia
• Eng. Diego Armando Mejía Bugallo – University of Pamplona
• Diego Leonardo Cano Méndez – Universidad de Caldas
• Juan Carlos Ramírez Rodriguez – Cooperative University of Colombia
• José Daniel Ramírez Corzo – University of Pamplona
• Daniel Camilo Ruiz Ayala – University of Pamplona
• Jair Elías Araujo Vargas – University of Pamplona

Technical Programme & Research Focus

The delegation was warmly welcomed by Dr. Andrei Avram, who delivered a comprehensive technical presentation on IMT Bucharest’s mission, infrastructure, and research capabilities, including:

• Silicon-based microdevice fabrication
• Photolithography and cleanroom processes
• Microfluidic systems and electrochemical sensor integration
• Carbon nanomaterials and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technologies
• High-frequency and electrochemical characterization
• European research cooperation via the EuroNanoLab infrastructure

The visit also featured in-depth technical discussions on photomask layout design, alignment strategies, and device prototyping, laying a solid foundation for future joint research activities and academic–industrial collaboration.

Impact & Outlook

This visit highlighted the importance of international academic exchange between Eastern Europe and Latin America in advancing nanotechnology, microfabrication, and applied research innovation. It reinforced the role of MGM STAR CONSTRUCT as a bridge between research institutions and applied engineering, supporting collaboration that serves both academic research and industrial development.