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• ITMO and VkusVill Launch Joint R&D Center for Foods of the Future

  ITMO University and the Russian grocery store chain VkusVill have announced the launch of a joint R&D center for food innovations. Here, students and young scientists will design new products and experience the full R&D cycle: from lab work to test batches on VkusVill shelves.

  02.12.2025

• Student Spotlight: Iqra Shafiq, Pakistan

  In a world where food is as much about science as it is about culture, Iqra Shafiq is bridging the gap. Originally from Pakistan, where culinary traditions run deep, Iqra came to ITMO to learn how food biotechnology can solve global challenges like nutrition, safety, and sustainability. In this interview, she reflects on what drew her to this field, how her time in Russia has shaped her thinking, and what she hopes to cook up for the future, both in and out of the lab!

  07.08.2025

• From Biotech to AI: ITMO Hosts Discussion on Food Industry Trends

  The 6th China-Russia Conference of the Association of Sino-Russian Technical Universities (ASRTU) has concluded at ITMO University. At the event, experts discussed the best practices in innovative food technologies, specialized medical nutrition, food security, and eco-friendly recycling of food.

  22.07.2025

• MVP and Launch Sales: Finalists of ITMO’s FoodTech Accelerator Present Their Projects at Demo Day

  Over the course of three months, more than 300 entrepreneurs from all over Russia worked to create market-ready products assisted by business trackers from ITMO University. As a result, the 13 most successful teams pitched their startups to potential investors and partners at Demo Day.

  18.12.2024

• Student Spotlight: Ramiro Gabriel Halfon, Argentina

  “The world needs you, go out and help it become a better place to live in,” is Ramiro’s everyday motto. A student in the Master’s program FoodTech, this young changemaker from Argentina is striving to make a difference in numerous ways.

  17.10.2024

• Student Spotlight: Pankaj Kumar, India

  Meet Pankaj, a dynamic student from Haryana (India) with a surprising collection of academic degrees! Inspired by YouTube vlogs and motivated by scholarships, he left a PhD program in India to pursue further studies in Russia. Speaking to ITMO.NEWS, he shares his perspective on the two nations’ educational systems, life as an international student, and his future plans.

  06.06.2024

• Student Spotlight: Tugsbilguun Tuvshinbayar, Mongolia

  Meet Tugsbilguun, a soon-to-be graduate of the Master’s program FoodTech, whose journey of academic and cultural exploration has taken him from Ulaanbaatar to St. Petersburg and then… to South Korea! In this interview, we’ll learn about the experiences, challenges, and cultural exchanges that have shaped him not just academically, but also personally.

  30.05.2024

• Student Spotlight: Yemane Habtemichael Gebremeskal, Eritrea

  Step into the shoes of Yemane, a PhD student from Eritrea, as he unravels the intricacies of his PhD work at ITMO. From the vibrant markets of Eritrea to the scientific landscape of Siberia, Yemane shares his academic adventure, cultural encounters, and the magnetic pull that led him to the heart of Russia. Join us as we delve into his commitment to green food technology, mentoring endeavors, and the unique charm that makes St. Petersburg his academic haven.

  22.02.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #43

  In today’s science digest, it’s all about interdisciplinarity: whether it’s physics combined with biology, biology with medicine, or medicine with chemistry, we’ll be shining a light on the remarkable things that happen when scientists of all fields work together for a common good. Let’s have a look!

  13.11.2023

• AI Barista: Digital Coffee Taste Predictor To Be Developed at ITMO

  Scientists from ITMO’s Infochemistry Scientific Center are working on a digital barista, a smart system that will describe the taste of coffee grains without a human specialist. This project, developed with Siberian Federal University and business partners, is set to be used in vending coffee machines.

  13.09.2023