In October 2026, two researchers from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Anna Bakhina and Alla Voiteshenko, visited the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source as part of a twinning programme supported by the NEPHEWS project.
The research was focused on investigating the diffusion of surfactants and water into soft solid films for cleaning applications using neutron reflectometry. During their visit, they gained hands-on experience in neutron experiments, along with practical knowledge of data acquisition and processing.
Tours of the ISIS facility and Diamond Light Source provided a broader insight into the research activities across the Harwell Campus and the role of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory as an integral part of this scientific environment.
Dr Oleksandr Tomchuk expressed his optimism about the prospects for establishing strong and sustained bilateral cooperation between ISIS and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
