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ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #7
…rinting copper micropatterns onto glass surfaces. These patterns, used in a wide variety of electronic devices, can now be printed 100 times more quickly! Read more In other news, scientists from the ChemBio Cluster and their Canadian colleagues have produced a special nanostructured temperature sensor using carbon dots and nanocellulose – almost by accident, too! …
06.06.2022
AI + Chemistry: Reasons to Join ITMO’s DataCon
…ement to chemistry. Researchers already use such algorithms to tackle complex challenges in chemistry and nanotechnology, improve the existing chemical processes and introduce new ones, as well as predict experimental results when developing novel drugs. To let students learn more about these fields, ITMO University is hosting DataCon – a free workshop and hackat…
06.06.2022
How to Join ITMO’s First Large-Scale Study of Academic Quality of Life
… the study is to assess the connection between habits and behavior patterns on the one hand – and health and quality of life (QoL) in the academic community on the other (ITMO.NEWS previously wrote at length about the project’s goals and team here). How does the pressure of studying affect students’ mental health? And can the stress of exams damage one’s health? T…
03.06.2022
Our Top 7 Summer Must-Dos in St. Petersburg
… off – and it wouldn’t be right to miss it. The city is truly stunning when seen from the water: after all, it was built with Venice in mind, so you are bound to discover some new angles to the doubtlessly already beloved architecture of St. Pete. We already have a detailed guide with everything you need to know before planning your boat adventure. Top tip from our e…
03.06.2022
Flexible Electronics and Sensors: Researchers Develop Improved Method for Copper Micropattern Printing
…s from ITMO’s International Laboratory "Laser Micro- and Nanotechnologies," SCAMT Institute, and the Institute of Chemistry of St. Petersburg State University have developed a new laser-induced copper deposition method from deep eutectic solvents that combines the advantages of the existing methods. At the same time, the scientists were able to make the printing proc…
02.06.2022
ITMO Student Uses Science to Promote Healthy Living
…hat they can’t enjoy a good quality of life without a healthy lifestyle. My course promotes healthy living, makes students reflect on their food habits, and helps them acquire new ones. How did you create your course? From the outset I decided on what I want to achieve with this course, namely, what my students would learn after finishing the course. Then, my…
02.06.2022
Student Spotlight: Mostafa Abdallah, Egypt
…been witness to so many historic events. And whenever I spot graffiti, I imagine the walls as pages of an ancient book. Have you made friends here? Yes, I have made many new friends from Morocco, India, Pakistan, and other countries. I also have a few Russian friends. I am really enjoying the diverse cultural experience here in St. Petersburg. Where do you c…
02.06.2022
AI Research Centers: First Achievements Announced
… various managers. This is especially handy when there is a lack of time and data and our decisions will inevitably have long-term consequences: for instance, when launching a new facility or modifying existing ones. Together with Gasprom Neft, our center is designing a comprehensive smart system that helps design facilities based on engineering experience and genera…
01.06.2022
How ITMO Trains Specialists in Public Health Sciences
…nvolved in research, too. Evgeny Bakin has a lot of publications on his studies of oncohematological patients and the development of data-based predictive models. There are newcomers, too, making their first steps. Take Irina Gorbunova, who works as a data analyst at SberHealth (an online medical consultation platform – Ed.) – just recently, we spoke with her abou…
01.06.2022
ITMO Scientists Develop Nanostructured Temperature Indicator Based on Carbon Dots and Nanocellulose
…l cellulose, the researchers were able to produce a cheaper and more precise tool for identifying temperature shifts. Moreover, the water-dimethyl sulfoxide solvent allows the new device to function in very low temperatures and in the wide range of -68°C to +19°C. An unexpected discovery Interestingly, the researchers initially weren’t planning to develop a…
01.06.2022