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• 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

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #87

  It’s the first science digest of the new academic year – and we’ve already got plenty to share! From a deep-dive into the history of quantum mechanics to the anxieties and possibilities of education in the AI era, here are the top stories of the past two weeks.

  08.09.2025

• ITMO-Developed Metasurface Makes Optical Chips 2x More Efficient

  An international team of researchers has developed a silicon-based metasurface that transmits light in a narrow range of wavelengths irrespective of a source’s polarization. The material can be used to produce optical chips for screening devices that evaluate antimicrobial activity, as well as saliva-based allergen and glucose sensors, and polarizing filters for computer vision. The results of the study are published in ACS Photonics.

  02.09.2025

• ITMO Scientists Develop Smart Microcapsules for Corrosion Protection

  A team of researchers from ITMO University, Tianjin University, and the University of Liverpool have developed polymer-based microcapsules for efficient and targeted corrosion protection. The capsules respond to pH changes in the environment through a controlled release of an active material – a corrosion inhibitor, i.e. benzotriazole – over a period of 14 days. Only 700 nm in diameter, they encapsulate a large volume of the active substance, demonstrating an encapsulation efficiency of 86%. The technology opens the ground for smart materials with predicted properties and programmable response to external stimuli. The results of the study are published in Materials Horizons.

  26.08.2025

• ITMO's Monday Science Roundup #86

  Our latest science digest was quite a struggle to compile… because there’s just too much to report! From fantastically-sounding biotech research to the essentials of Russian sci-fi, from high-speed space communications to rapidly-growing megapolises – here are the top stories from the past two weeks at ITMO.NEWS.

  25.08.2025