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• Student Spotlight: Tamim Sifatullah, Bangladesh

  Meet Tamim Sifatullah, a first-year Bachelor’s student of computer systems and technologies at ITMO. Growing up in a rural Bangladeshi town with little tech around, he got curious about computers early on and hasn’t looked back since. Now in St. Petersburg, Tamim is exploring the city, making friends from around the world, and dreaming big about AI and data science – all at once.

  18.09.2025

• Student Spotlight: Faridun Fayziev, Tajikistan

  When you meet Faridun, a Bachelor’s student of software engineering from Tajikistan, you immediately sense a mix of focus and curiosity. Programming has been part of his life since middle school, and today at ITMO, he’s channeling that early spark into building web and mobile apps. In today’s interview, Faridun talks to us about coding, playing guitar, and swapping stories with international classmates.

  11.09.2025

• Student Spotlight: Jorge J. Sosa Briseño, Mexico

  Jorge isn’t your typical data science student. Born and raised in Mexico, with a background in industrial physics, he came to ITMO looking for more than just technical skills. He came searching for meaning! For him, big data and machine learning aren’t just tools; they’re a way to make sense of the world, to find patterns in the noise. In St. Petersburg, Jorge has found not only a place to study, but also a community, friendships, and a new way of seeing himself. Read on.

  04.09.2025

• Student Spotlight: Muhammad-Bilal Muhiuddin, Pakistan

  When Muhammad-Bilal left Pakistan for St. Petersburg, he brought with him a restless curiosity about how things work and how they can work better. Now a Master’s student in automation and control at ITMO, Muhammad-Bilal has found himself in a city that feels both historic and futuristic, where he can dive into research projects while also wandering around Nevsky Prospekt with his friends, soaking in the architecture and flavors of his new home. For him, studying abroad isn’t just about mastering new concepts; it’s about learning patience, resilience, and how to build a life that blends passion for technology with everyday joy.

  28.08.2025

• Student Spotlight: Moayad Terro, Syria

  When we last spoke to Moayad Terro, he was a cybersecurity Master’s student at ITMO. Fast-forward a few years, and he’s now a PhD student, an honors diploma holder, and is rubbing shoulders with over 100 cybersecurity engineers from 22 countries at Moscow’s Positive Hack Camp. From ethical hacking to hunting vulnerabilities with AI, Moayad is applying his ambition and curiosity on a path from the classroom to the global stage.

  21.08.2025

• Student Spotlight: Anna Naumchik, Belarus

  At first glance, business informatics is all spreadsheets and algorithms, but for Anna, it’s also a canvas for creativity. When she isn’t analyzing data, she’s organizing cultural events, running in one of St. Petersburg’s parks, or capturing the city’s magic on film. In today’s interview, Anna shares how she blends logic with artistry, why cultural exchange matters, and the little traditions that keep her connected to home.

  14.08.2025

• 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

• Student Spotlight: Akib Nassir, Nigeria

  Akib Nassir doesn’t just study how cities work – he wants to know how they can work better. Hailing from Nigeria, where urban challenges are a part of daily life, Akib now finds himself in St. Petersburg, pursuing a Master’s in digital urban studies at ITMO University. In a conversation with ITMO.NEWS, he reflects on what cities can teach us, the quiet beauty of public transport etiquette, and how data can shape the future of African urban spaces.

  31.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Bui Dinh Khai Nguyen, Vietnam

  When Bui Dinh Khai Nguyen walked across the stage on graduation day, it wasn’t just the end of an academic journey – for him, it was a full-circle moment, the kind that leaves your heart full and your mind racing. From toying with the idea of intelligent machines to co-leading a cultural festival that united students from across the world, Nguyen's time at ITMO was anything but ordinary.

  24.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Rishabh Tripathi, India

  Loaded with curiosity and optimism, Rishabh came to ITMO for a semester-long exchange that turned out to be a crash course in not just information security, but also self-awareness, global friendship, and cultural rewiring. In this candid conversation, he shares what it’s like to trade Indian warmth for Russian winters and why chaos, cold, and clarity are the three best words to sum up the ride.

  17.07.2025