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• New Method To Turn Medicine Into Pills With AI Developed at ITMO

  ITMO researchers have developed a machine learning-based algorithm that will make the production of finished dosage forms easier and cheaper. Thanks to the new solution, even before experimental tests it will be possible to generate accessory molecules with the necessary properties and assemble them into a structure of a treatment – a pharmaceutical co-crystal. The results of the research behind the algorithm will be presented for the first time at a dedicated workshop of the prestigious AAAI Conference.

  21.02.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: February 22-28, 2024

  Ahead is a long weekend that is also the last one this winter! If you want to get on our level of excitement, read on to have your week booked with festivals, exhibitions, film screenings, and even a game-inspired concert. 

  21.02.2024

• ITMO Researchers Predict Carbon Particle Properties for Cancer Diagnostics

  A group of researchers at ITMO has developed a new machine learning-based approach to producing carbon nanoparticles for biomedicine. Thanks to the algorithm, scientists will be able to select the necessary parameters for synthesis of carbon particles with target properties. In the future, the particles can be used for biovisualization of tumors and their treatment with phototherapy. The new approach is described in a paper published in Small.

  20.02.2024

• Capturing the Cosmos: Impressions from First BRICS Universe Exhibition in Moscow

  The BRICS Universe project has debuted at the Museum of Cosmonautics at VDNH, Moscow, capturing the imagination of attendees and heralding a new era of collaboration between space exploration and artistic expression. Read on to learn how this exhibition took its viewers on an interstellar odyssey.

  20.02.2024

• ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School Among Federal Leaders

  On February 19, the Council on grants and state support for the development of advanced engineering schools assembled in Moscow. Valery Falkov, the Russian Minister for Science and Higher Education and the head of the council, discussed the results achieved by advanced engineering schools from all over the country with an expert committee. ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School (AES) retains its leading position and is to receive 634 million rubles in grant support.

  19.02.2024

• Handmade: Our Favorite Russian Small Brands and Artisans

  Whether you are looking for unique gifts or some statement pieces for your wardrobe, look no further. Today, we are sharing five of our favorite low-key Russian brands, noted for their hand-crafted products and unique designs. 

  16.02.2024

• ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School Passes Project Defence

  On February 15, the Russian capital welcomed teams from universities all over the country. They presented the results achieved by their advanced engineering schools in 2023 and outlined their next steps before a committee from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Based on the results of these presentations, the Ministry will name the country’s best teams and allocate funding for advanced engineering schools of 30 universities for 2024.

  15.02.2024

• ITMO PhD Student Wins Entrepreneur Contest GSEA Russia 2024

  Daudi Dauddin, a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations, ranked highest in the category Breakthrough of the Year at GSEA Russia 2024, a contest for young entrepreneurs. At the contest, he presented an AI-driven service for patent registration and monitoring that will now receive support from international business communities.

  14.02.2024

• Sounds of the Internet and Singing Mushrooms: New Science Art Exhibition at Russian Museum

  ITMO University’s Art & Science Center and the State Russian Museum have unveiled their new exhibition Modulations: Sound, Light, Movement, which features works by audio-visual artists. The official opening took place on February 8 in the Eastern Pavilion of the Mikhailovsky Castle. Read on to learn more about the exhibition.

  13.02.2024

• AI to Bring Parity in Science: Alexander Boukhanovsky on Developing Fundamental AI Models

  Alexander Boukhanovsky, the head of ITMO’s School of Translational Information Technologies, recently took part in a press conference held by the Russian Science Foundation at the TASS news agency. The scientist highlighted Russia’s role as one of the leaders in using the combination of AI and classical mathematical methods to deliver relevant applied solutions. However, several more challenges have to be overcome in order to place Russia on an even footing with other world AI leaders.

  09.02.2024