Research
All-optical chips may hold the solution to more compact, more powerful tech – but controlling them may be a challenge. To make the task of controlling light easier, researchers at ITMO have devised a method that uses hybrid light-matter waves to achieve this goal, all without any mechanical or electrical input. Now, the team is working on a practical prototype for potential future use in supercomputers and telecommunications systems.
Read more: ITMO Physicists Find Way For Ultra-Fast Light Control With a Laser
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Can an AI system handle the entire lifecycle of a research project? Soon, we may find out for sure. Developers at ITMO’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence have unveiled CoScientist, a multiagent AI system adept at a variety of research tasks. Working alongside scientists, it is able to survey articles, train other models, and select materials for research, among other things. For now, its scope is reserved to chemistry and medicine, though other sciences are also a future possibility.
Read more: Research Can Now Be Entirely AI-Automated With a Tool From ITMO
University
The ‘26-’27 academic year is fast approaching, which means it’s time to seriously consider your study options! For students wanting to study computer science in Russia, there are plenty of programs (and universities) to choose from. But how do you make your pick? ITMO NEWS has put together a handy guide for every would-be student.
Read more: Your Guide to Choosing Top AI & IT Educational Programs in Russia
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Looking for work rather than studies? There are options, too: tomorrow marks the start of the academic and teaching competition at ITMO. What this means is that any specialist is welcome to submit their application, whether you’re already an ITMO employee (or student) or not! There are several hundred job titles to choose from, with contract length ranging from 1 to 5 years.
Read more: Grow As a Lecturer at ITMO With Competition for Future Faculty
