April 4, 2019, Master's student of the Faculty of Physics held a workshop on shape memory effect.
Aida Tokhmetova introduced the topic to the students of group 05742.
Aida is doing her degree at the Department of Physics of
Metals and is studying alloys, their properties, and applications in medicine
and industry. During the workshop the second year students knew that Tomsk
physicists were the first to discover the effect and make implants. An implant
is cooled, inserted into the body, and then heated up to the body temperature.
Implants are used to "repair" ribs, spine, joints. The composition of
the alloy is compatible with the bone structure, therefore bones accept the
implant and function normally.
Aida even demonstrated the shape memory effect.
The attendees were satisfied with the workshop.
They continued discussion in the classroom and talked about toxicity of the
alloy and possible limitations or discomfort it might cause, wear-resistance.
Aida said it was a new experience. She had never held a workshop
or seminar in English. "I have only positive impression of the workshop
because, first of all, it is essential for my research and future career. Thank
you for the opportunity", shared Aida.
A series of workshops is organised by Olga Obdalova and Alexandra Dusheiko within the Project“Foreign Language Competence Development of TSU students”.