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• Cube Laboratories for Bacteria and Cell Experiments To Appear in Russian Schools

  ITMO University and the research and manufacturing association Prolab will design and set up mobile cube-shaped laboratories in Russian schools where high school students will learn to operate equipment and conduct experiments. Their findings should prove helpful in discovering new molecules and materials for next-gen cryoprotectants and regenerative medicine, as well as in preventing oil and gas pollution. Such cubes are already operating in two schools in Yekaterinburg, with one currently under construction at the Gazprom School in St. Petersburg, and five more scheduled to open in Moscow and St. Petersburg by 2025.

  04.12.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #69

  December is here! Before you dig into those advent calendars, why not delight yourself with some of the latest science updates courtesy of ITMO.NEWS? There are plenty of new developments to check out: a dive into the real-life prospects of superpowers, an exploration of Latin American science art, a slew of cutting-edge science projects, and more.

  02.12.2024

• Frontier Research: ITMO to Support 11 New Projects Within Federal Program Priority 2030

  11 teams were named winners in the open call for projects held within ITMO’s 2030 Development Strategy. Among them are projects on flexible optical sensors for health monitoring, new treatments and materials, as well as development of complex engineering solutions. Depending on the track, the winners will receive up to 20 million rubles to develop their projects, as well as access to the expertise, staff, and infrastructure of ITMO and its partners. Learn more about the open call and the selected teams in this article.

  25.11.2024

• Classification From ITMO To Help AI Generate Random Noise on Request

  Random noise is useful for generating truly random numbers, such as for stronger passwords and data protection, but it’s also what helps reconstruct full-scale images obtained from small cameras placed within the body during medical screenings. Using machine learning and fractal analysis methods, researchers from ITMO University have studied a source of random noise – the textures inside a layer of liquid crystal – and created a classification based on the analysis of large- and small-scale fractal dimensions. Using this data, it's possible to train a neural network to select the parameters for random noise generation, adjusting it for various purposes. The results of the study have been published in Journal of Molecular Liquids.

  21.11.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #68

  Only two things in life are certain – death and taxes; or so the saying goes. We say there’s three – there’s also our bi-weekly science new digest! In today’s installment: the tenth anniversary of ITMO Fellowship, a novel way to keep foods safe and sound, and mind-blowing AR solutions.

  18.11.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #67

  Days are growing noticeably shorter – which just means there’s even more time to sit by lamplight and check out all the latest science updates from ITMO.NEWS! In our latest digest, we’ve got: a promising solution to the issue of access to clean water, insights into plant-based compounds, St. Petersburg’s new science merch, and much more!

  04.11.2024

• Highly Efficient & Eco-Friendly Sorbent for Wastewater Treatment Developed at ITMO University

  Researchers from ITMO University developed an affordable hybrid sorbent that efficiently removes ions of cobalt and lead from water, making it safe for both people and the environment. Unlike its analogs, the developed sorbent copes with pollution in high-acidity and -temperature water and can be regenerated and used again for up to three times after first use. The findings of the study were reported in Chemical Engineering Journal.

  29.10.2024

• Higher, Faster, Stronger: How AI Makes Robots Smarter and More Efficient

  According to Statista, the global AI robotics market will reach $17 billion in 2024 and will keep growing by 24% annually. Today, robots deliver packages, conduct geological surveys, and entertain visitors of parks and exhibitions – however, that’s not the limit of their abilities. In this article, we get into the technologies at the intersection of AI and robotics, as well as the research done in this field at ITMO, with Prof. Ivan Borisov, a researcher at ITMO’s International Laboratory of Biomechatronics and Energy-Efficient Robotics (BE2R Lab).

  28.10.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #66

  It’s certainly been an exciting couple of weeks for science – after all, we’ve learned the names of this year’s Nobel Prize recipients! Naturally, we’ve already prepared our breakdowns of a few of these remarkable achievements. Also in today’s digest: the future of energy, self-designing robots, IT contests, and a new science art exhibition in St. Petersburg!

  21.10.2024

• Staff Spotlight: Walid Al-Haidri, Yemen

  In our interviews, we often spotlight current students or recent alumni. But today, we bring you the story of a man who once walked the same path as many international students in Russia and has now built a successful career through perseverance and hard work. His inspiring story is a testament to overcoming challenges and achieving success in a foreign land. Read on to get motivated!

  10.10.2024