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• 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’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 Researchers Produce Artificial Optical Synapse for Enhanced AI Performance

  Scientists at ITMO University have developed an artificial optical synapse using a natural inspired semiconductor, copper exide, also known as tenorite. When exposed to laser radiation, the mineral’s crystals start to behave as biological synapses in the brain; they respond differently  to radiation based on the frequency of laser pulses, akin to synapses reacting to biologically active chemicals – neurotransmitters. The finding may open the way for next-gen processors that can imitate the function of biological neural networks; it can also accelerate AI calculations and training at lower energy costs. The results of the study were published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

  18.08.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #85

  It’s August already! While the new academic year is still some weeks away, there is plenty of news coming off our presses: research breakthroughs in chemistry and cybersecurity, educational initiatives for the AI age, and graduates’ success stories. Have a look below!

  11.08.2025

• ITMO Scientists Create World’s Smallest Silicon Light Source

  Researchers at ITMO University have developed a new photoluminescence amplification method for silicon. The metasurface designed by the physicists can enhance silicon's ability to absorb and emit light by 10,000 times – at a record-low volume of the material. The discovery will open the way for faster and more energy-efficient communication devices, as well as nanospectroscopy devices for medicine, science, and industry. The study was published in ACS Photonics.

  30.07.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #84

  New achievements in light-based physics, the secrets of flow state, and new programs for Bachelor’s and Master’s students. All this – in today’s digest of science news from ITMO University.

  28.07.2025