Research

The production of fertilizer isn’t just a matter of being smart with waste products; it’s a key element of reducing the environmental impact of massive industries. Every year, 600 million tons of animal by-products are produced in Russia; processing that amount can be difficult in terms of time, energy, and even logistics. But a new waste recycling device designed at ITMO aims to solve the issue. Due to a different, non-continous process, the unit consumes about 20 times less energy than its counterparts.

Read more: ITMO Researchers Develop Biofermenter That Accelerates Organic Waste Processing by 60 Times

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In order to monitor the intricate inner workings of marine ecosystems and water currents, scientists use special drifting buoys. Processing data from these stations can be an exhausting task involving conversion between multiple incompatible formats and various software. A new app developed by an ITMO student provides a neat solution: the simple .exe file requires no programming skills from users, uses a clear step-by-step process, and requires no online connection, which is handy for researchers working in remote regions including the Antarctic.

Read more: ITMO-Developed App Helps RAS Oceanographers Analyze Data from Drifting Buoys Offline

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Artificial intelligence

Urban developers, meet Urbanomy – a software suite that has the answers to questions asked by citizens, investors, and local governments. Designed by ITMO’s Institute of Design and Urban Studies, the program predicts the effects of infrastructure changes based on spatial, cadastral, and socio-economic data. Whether it’s the changes in land value, impact on neighboring areas, or long-term benefits and downsides for all parties involved, Urbanomy’s got it handled.

Read more: ITMO AI Expert to Evaluate Economic Consequences of Urban Decisions

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ITMO and AIRI Launch Lab for Self-Learning AI Systems

ITMO and AIRI Open AI-Powered Lab to Model Complex Molecular Systems

Education

What does high-quality higher education look like in the era of AI? Today, future specialists must know how to choose a trade that won’t be made obsolete in a decade’s time by technological advances. For its 2026 admissions campaign, ITMO University is focusing on AI-proof studies. That includes AI developers and cybersecurity experts, but also introducing university-wide courses on AI awareness and adapting the educational process to make sure that students rely on their own intelligence to acquire knowledge and skills.

Read more: Training AI-Proof Professionals: ITMO Launches 2026 Admissions Campaign