Research
While we at ITMO wholeheartedly stan interdisciplinary competencies, we’ve also got good news for those genetics scholars who are yet to gain a good handle on programming. GenomeAI is a student-developed research platform that requires no coding skills from its users. With it, scientists can simplify the oft-arduous process of analyzing bacteria, developing medications, or preserving species of flora and fauna. The AI-powered software is designed in accordance with state standards and features extensive security algorithms for added safety of experimental data.
Read more: ITMO Scientists Develop Code-Free Platform for Genetic Studies
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“Small but fierce” would be an apt description for the tiny “shields” developed by researchers at ITMO and their colleagues from China and the UK. By releasing an inhibitor agent, the microcapsules defend various metals from corrosion over a 2-week period. What’s more, there is potential for “smart” capsules that would react with precision to various external stimuli.
Read more: ITMO Scientists Develop Smart Microcapsules for Corrosion Protection
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ITMO-Developed Metasurface Makes Optical Chips 2x More Efficient
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In everyday language, the idea of “quantum mechanics” has become almost synonymous with something incomprehensibly complex and, at times, fantastical. But in fact, the field, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, has already had a massive effect on our day-to-day. How? ITMO.NEWS asked scientists to explain the impact of quantum mechanics on the internet, microelectronics, and medicine.
Read more: Maglev Trains, Smartphones, and Biochips: Biggest Breakthroughs in Quantum Mechanics
University
Write it down: science + education + business = ITMO! In late August, we welcomed back the guests of the annual ITMO CONF – a discussion of everything new and exciting accomplished and planned at the university. From the current high-tech agenda and career planning to adapting to AI and climate change, there was plenty to learn for everyone. If you missed the event, refer to our report for the highlights!
Read more: ITMO CONF 2025: Synthesis of Science, Technologies, and People
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1,000+ Participants From 37 Countries: ITMO Hosts Its First International School in AI and Gamedev
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Amidst all the hype for AI-based solutions, there is also plenty of anxiety among specialists, both young and experienced: what does new technology mean for their career prospects? Future-proofing is where it’s at – but what exactly does that entail? One answer is systems thinking, a skill that no algorithm has yet to excel in over humans. Moreover, our collective reasoning abilities may be suffering from over-reliance on AI, making it an all the more crucial competency for specialists seeking leadership roles.
Read more: How To Develop Systems Thinking in the Age of AI
