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• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #59

  Science breakthroughs, new educational initiatives, and valuable career advice for cutting-edge fields: as always, the past two weeks have been rich in updates from the science world. Read it all in our regular digest.

  15.07.2024

• An Electric Shepherd for Electric Sheep: ITMO Researchers Develop Manipulator for Singular Nanoparticles

  Laboratory analysis of singular nanoparticles usually calls for specialized, expensive equipment and a lot of time; now, a new manipulator by researchers from ITMO promises to solve that problem. The add-on fits onto any microscope, doesn’t require any in-depth optics knowledge, and is easy to use. In a few minutes, it picks out a particle from the greater mass and secures it under the lens in a specific spot. The device should prove useful in identifying medical issues at early stages, developing new materials for nanoengineering, and studying the unique properties of particles in fundamental physics.

  11.07.2024

• ITMO Lands in Top Three Among Russian Universities in Presidential PhD Stipend Competition

  ITMO University became the first university in St. Petersburg and the third in Russia based on the number of students who won the presidential stipend. In total, there are 19 winners from ITMO who conduct research across the scientific spectrum, including in biotechnology, nanomaterials, AI, and quantum physics. 

  01.07.2024

• ITMO Scientists Develop a Device to Control Light and Matter Quasiparticles

  Researchers from ITMO University have developed a system that can bind and control particles of light and matter. While the bound particles can become a more efficient and eco-friendly substitute for electricity, the device itself may serve as a foundation for advanced computers, communications means, and internet networks.

  27.06.2024

• Solar Cells Made More Efficient Thanks to Silicon Nanoantennas

  Researchers from ITMO University have managed to improve the efficacy of perovskite solar cells with the help of silicon nanoantennas, which increase the concentration of light in the material at certain wavelengths. In the future, specialists can employ the new method to create solar cells for indoor lighting and even the space industry. The results of the study are published in Chemical Engineering Journal.

  27.06.2024

• ITMO Researchers Propose Power Regulator for Optical Devices

  A revolutionary approach to managing the state of optical devices was proposed by a group of scientists from ITMO University and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT). The researchers managed to control the devices’ power by varying the angle of incidence, thus allowing for more convenient regulation. Optical systems can now be turned on and off the same as lights or electric devices. The findings of the study, conducted within the program Klever, will pave the way for the production of elements for optoelectronic microdevices.

  18.06.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #57

  Things are heating up and we don’t just mean the weather! We’ve always got something to share when it comes to our regular digest of all things science, but this time around it’s a particularly rich harvest. New materials, medical tech of the future, educational innovations, thought-provoking science art, and the best AI tools for every craft – all in our latest science roundup.

  17.06.2024

• Liquid Metal Makes Production of Porous Metals for Batteries Easier

  Researchers from ITMO University have devised a low-cost, eco-friendly method to produce porous materials for batteries and catalysts (substances that accelerate chemical reactions) by using a liquid metal (sodium-potassium alloy) as a reagent. The results of the study were published in Chemical Communications.

  04.06.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #56

  It’s been a fruitful couple weeks for science updates here at ITMO! In this summer’s first news digest, we review a handful of impressive breakthroughs (including a world record!), learn about the latest educational programs to join the roster, and even get a little cheeky with our subversive guide to defending your thesis.

  03.06.2024

• Bound States in the Continuum: Theory and Applications

  Bound states in the continuum (BICs) are at the basis of ultra-sensitive sensors, compact optical devices, and optical computers. In this article, Zarina Kondratenko, a senior researcher at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics, unravels the conundrum and shares ongoing projects in the field by ITMO researchers.

  21.05.2024