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• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #91

  Twice a month, we share with you the latest in research, tech, and education from ITMO University and beyond. In today’s digest: a robot scientist, AI-driven public transit, tips for aspiring graphic designers, and more.

  03.11.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #90

  Twice a month, we bring you the latest in research, education, and tech. In today’s science news digest: advanced nanomaterials, the everyday impact of Nobel Prizes, and the pros and cons of AI in education.

  20.10.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #89

  Join us as we explore our university’s latest news in research, education, and more – from scientific breakthroughs and campus developments to pop-culture novelties.

  06.10.2025

• Butterfly Effect: ITMO Researchers Create Colorful Perovskite Films for Optoelectronics

  Scientists from ITMO have developed a new method for creating colorful structured semiconductor perovskite films without the risk of defects or contamination. A special nanopattern that imbues perovskites with optical properties is applied with a laser not onto the perovskite film itself but onto a titanium dioxide substrate. The resulting films can be used to change the direction of luminescence. With such nanostructured semiconductors, it’s possible to develop a new type of solar cells and diodes with improved electrophysical characteristics. The study is described in a paper published in Light: Advanced Manufacturing.

  29.09.2025

• Chilean Researcher Ivan Martinez – on “Serious Russians,” Loving Chemistry, and Traveling for Science

  After graduating from university in his native Chile, Ivan Martinez decided to dive straight into science. Today, he’s developing technologies that would allow us to easily, cheaply, and quickly desalinate seawater – a problem that’s relevant to not just Latin America, but the whole world. According to the WHO, more than 2 billion people have no access to safe drinking water. In order to unlock new opportunities for his work, Ivan has journeyed across the world to Russia. Here at ITMO University, he conducts research with local scientists and delivers lectures to students. Speaking to ITMO NEWS, he explained why we need desalination technologies, what he finds fascinating about chemistry, and why Russians aren’t as serious as they might seem.

  26.09.2025

• ITMO Scientists Increase Sensitivity of Levitating Particle Sensors

  Researchers from ITMO University studied the movement of a single levitating microparticle and found the optimal state when it becomes highly sensitive to small external influences. This effect can lay the foundation for a general-purpose sensor that would precisely and quickly measure the vector of gravity, acceleration, angular moments, and directed weak force. Such data will be useful in geological exploration, as well as in detecting seismic activity or locating ships and other vehicles. The study was published in Physical Review A.

  25.09.2025

• AI Pharmacist: ITMO-Developed Algorithm Helps Produce New Efficient Antibiotics

  Researchers at ITMO University have created an algorithm that selects promising antibiotic molecules to delay the emergence of drug resistance. With its help, the team has already discovered 56 compounds that may be used to produce new, more potent medications. One example is drugs for E. coli – a bacteria that causes serious digestive issues. In the future, the algorithm might be modified to find medications for other pathogens, as well – such as salmonella, klebsiella, and meningococcus. The results of the study are published in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.

  24.09.2025

• ITMO Scientists Design Model to Analyze Surfaces of All Sizes

  Researchers at ITMO University have devised a computational model that predicts how the contact area between rough surfaces changes under load. The model is equally efficient on objects of all sizes – be that a tiny nanoparticle or a whole mountain range. The study puts a new perspective on the nature of friction and may potentially be used to produce more wear-resistant parts, explore planet reliefs, and for some other tasks. The study’s findings are published in Materials Horizons.

  23.09.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #88

  Twice a month, we bring you the latest in science, tech, and education from ITMO University and beyond. This week, it’s all about artificial intelligence! From AI detection to trends in the industry and academia, we’re looking at the impact of neural networks and LLMs. Plus, a new research institute, a startup success, and a primer on digital hygiene.

  22.09.2025

• ITMO Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence

  The newly-established Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will conduct research and engage in the full cycle of development: from fundamental research to implementing solutions into the real sector of the economy. We talked to Alexander Boukhanovsky, the head of the Institute of AI, about the department’s ambitious goals, including the development of Russia’s strong AI (AGI) and the implementation of the AI-Inspired Science ecosystem.

  18.09.2025