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Scientists Develop New Analysis Method of Non-Linear Optical Properties
Scientists from ITMO University in collaboration with their colleagues from National Taiwan Normal University have developed a high-sensitivity method of studying the non-linear optical properties of substances. Unlike other research in this area, this project uses a collimated (unfocused) laser beam, which allowed the researchers to decrease the power density applied to a sample, though at the price of loss of useful signal. Using a special procedure for recording holograms and processing images, as well as using a special computational modeling algorithm, they have been able to measure the properties of optically non-linear media despite a weak signal. The project opens up new possibilities for diagnostics of non-linear properties. Results of the research were published in Optics Letters.
19.09.2018
Nobel Prize Laureate Andre Geim: ‘Science is a Lifelong Marathon, Not a 100-Meter Sprint’
In 2010, Sir Andre Geim was awarded a Nobel Prize in physics for his groundbreaking work on graphene. It was his discoveries that led to the wonder material’s active proliferation in science and industry alike. Prof. Geim continues his revolutionary work on two-dimensional materials as part of his research group in the University of Manchester. The famed scientist presented his latest findings at the 2018 METANANO conference in Sochi and gave this exclusive interview to ITMO.NEWS and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology’s ‘For Science’ corporate journal, where he talked about why he doesn’t think that lifelong devotion to one scientific field is a good idea, what motivates young researchers to take the leap into fundamental science, and why scholars need to learn to communicate their findings to the wider audience.
19.09.2018
ITMO University Professor Wins L’OREAL – UNESCO ‘For Women in Science’ Contest
The results of the 2018 ‘For Women in Science’ contest have just been announced. Launched in 2007, the prestigious fellowship program is organized by Russian Academy of Sciences and Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO in Moscow. This year, ten researchers from Russian scientific and educational centers were distinguished for their contribution to science. The awardee list includes ITMO University Biochemistry Cluster professor Ekaterina Skorb.
17.09.2018
Stolovaya: Eating Lunch Like a Russian
A Russian lunch goes with stolovaya like bread and butter. It’s a perfect place to fuel up, to try out classic Russian dishes and to catch up on school news. And it’s seriously inexpensive. And pastries are fresh and yummy. You can’t get an espresso there, but then you can’t have everything, right?
17.09.2018
ITMO University’s National Center for Cognitive Technologies Holds its First Session
The first session of the National Center for Cognitive Technologies has taken place at ITMO University. Over the course of two days, participants, including hi-tech companies, universities, regulatory bodies, and various foundations, discussed the future of technological development, the infrastructure of cognitive research and specialist training. The session aimed to produce a set of practice-oriented strategies for the Center’s future operations.
14.09.2018
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 15-16
Bright foliage and crisp air, woolen scarves and rain boots, early sunsets, and sunbeams peeking through the trees… Explore the most romantic season of the year with this weekend’s exciting events!
12.09.2018
Transcending Humanity: Evolution of Technological Art
Last week, the first FUTURE ART festival was held in St. Petersburg. The event explored the cutting-edge sphere of BioArt, an Art&Science current encompassing the synthesis of artistic, scientific, creative, and technological methods of contemporary art-making. BioArt adherents work with live materials and organic processes. In her FUTURE ART lecture, art expert and head of ITMO’s Art & Science Center Anastasiia Yarmosh talked about how the technological art changed over the years, in which direction it is now heading, and what questions it deals with today.
12.09.2018
ITMO’s New Academic Degree System: What You Need to Know
Last year, ITMO University received the right to to award candidate and doctoral degrees. The 2018-2019 academic year will mark the start of these changes. The new system will make it easier for graduates to work with international colleagues on joint research, double degree educational programs, and more.
12.09.2018
Best Places to Eat in Saint Petersburg: Ed Picks
We at the ITMO.NEWS editorial office love to eat. We have smoothie weeks at the office and share homemade goodies. But more than anything, we love to go out for grub and find new, sumptuous culinary experiences without spending a fortune. Here’re some of our favorite places in St. Petersburg.
11.09.2018
Project RENOIR and Digitalization in the News Industry
Digitalization has an impact on countless areas of human activity, changing the way we work. Mass media is no exception: news agencies’ day-to-day operations have adopted the use of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge tech. Last week, ITMO University hosted a lecture by Aljoša Rehar, head of the digital strategy department at the Slovenian Press Agency, who spoke about digitalization in the news industry and project RENOIR, developed by members of the media and the academia (Warsaw University of Technology, Stanford University, and others). ITMO University joined the initiative in June 2018.
11.09.2018