Research and tech

Have you been struggling to gauge the cavity volumes in your calixarenes? Fret not, for the latest software developed by researchers from ITMO’s Infochemistry Scientific Center is designed to solve precisely this problem. Calixarenes – miniscule cavities within molecular structures – are used to “package” active substances in medical products, catalysts, and more. The program in question, CaviDAC, has proved to be noticeably more accurate than its counterparts, as well as quicker and more convenient.

Read more: ITMO Scientists Create Fast and Accurate Tool for Calculating Cavity Volumes in Calixarenes

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Who better to ask for help with your newest AI prompt than... another AI? CoolPrompt is a new library that does exactly what it says on the tin: helping users craft better prompts to deliver better results from LLMs. After all, creating a good prompt requires expertise, time, and careful wording. But now, CoolPrompt can analyze a request, compare the different alternatives, and provide the optimal one for the given task.

Read more: AI Prompt Generator Developed at ITMO

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Science rocks, but it rocks even more when it tastes nice! ITMO and the major food retail chain VkusVill have now launched an R&D center where students will join scientists in developing all-new foods. Here, they’ll be able to flesh out each product’s concept, develop its production model, and deliver test batches to store shelves.

Read more: ITMO and VkusVill Launch Joint R&D Center for Foods of the Future

Education

At just 27, ITMO student Diego Arbildo has already managed to acquire teaching experience on almost every continent, start his PhD studies, and now – secure the Best Foreign Professor Award at a university in China, where he teaches tech commercialization with an emphasis on ethics. How does one achieve this level of academic success and what lessons has Diego learned along the way? ITMO NEWS spoke with the honoree to find out.

Read more: ITMO PhD Student Diego Arbildo Receives Best Foreign Professor Award

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Studying with a friend isn’t just an excuse to gossip; it’s a scientifically proven way to boost your productivity. And that’s just one of the benefits! For a recent ITMO NEWS feature, we’ve looked into the advantages of teaming up for studies and work – along with the best spots to do it in St. Petersburg.

Read more: Power of Friendship: Where (And Why) to Study and Work Together