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• Student Spotlight: Akib Nassir, Nigeria

  Akib Nassir doesn’t just study how cities work – he wants to know how they can work better. Hailing from Nigeria, where urban challenges are a part of daily life, Akib now finds himself in St. Petersburg, pursuing a Master’s in digital urban studies at ITMO University. In a conversation with ITMO.NEWS, he reflects on what cities can teach us, the quiet beauty of public transport etiquette, and how data can shape the future of African urban spaces.

  31.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Bui Dinh Khai Nguyen, Vietnam

  When Bui Dinh Khai Nguyen walked across the stage on graduation day, it wasn’t just the end of an academic journey – for him, it was a full-circle moment, the kind that leaves your heart full and your mind racing. From toying with the idea of intelligent machines to co-leading a cultural festival that united students from across the world, Nguyen's time at ITMO was anything but ordinary.

  24.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Rishabh Tripathi, India

  Loaded with curiosity and optimism, Rishabh came to ITMO for a semester-long exchange that turned out to be a crash course in not just information security, but also self-awareness, global friendship, and cultural rewiring. In this candid conversation, he shares what it’s like to trade Indian warmth for Russian winters and why chaos, cold, and clarity are the three best words to sum up the ride.

  17.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Ayan Ali, Pakistan

  Picture this: a small robot rolls through a virtual maze, thinking its way around corners. Behind the scenes is Ayan Ali, a Master’s student at ITMO – quietly watching, tweaking, and reprogramming. Raised in Pakistan, Ayan is an individual driven by his love for machines. In this interview, he shares with us what it means to build tech that’s both intelligent and human.

  10.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Houssam Aabdani, Morocco

  With a background in energy and hydraulics, a lifelong passion for climate action, and an ever-curious spirit, Houssam is diving into the world of green tech as a Master’s student at ITMO. But there’s more to his life than thermodynamics and hydrogen modeling: you might also find him fencing, skating, or brewing mint tea for friends. In this interview, he reflects on education, resilience, and what it truly means to build a future that’s both sustainable and deeply human.

  03.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Mariam Badran, Syria

  Meet Mariam, a Master’s student at ITMO University, studying foodtech. In this interview, Mariam talks about shifting disciplines, discovering Russian life, and her hopes to combine her pharmacy background with food science to improve health on a global scale. Read on!

  26.06.2025

• Student Spotlight: Bakhtiar Rasheed, Pakistan

  When Bakhtiar Rasheed arrived in St. Petersburg, it wasn’t just the weather and elegant European architecture that left an impression – it was the chance to be part of a technological future shaped by cutting-edge tech. In this interview, he shares his first impressions, future ambitions, and what learning Russian is really like.

  19.06.2025

• Student Spotlight: Sinem Aygün, Türkiye

  When she came to St. Petersburg, Sinem knew she was signing up for more than just Russian language lessons – she was stepping into a whole new rhythm of life. Currently a student of the Foundation Program, Sinem is not only preparing to begin her Bachelor's in software engineering at ITMO, but also embracing a new lifestyle. In this interview, she shares how her study-abroad experience has helped her grow, both as a student and an individual. 

  12.06.2025

• Student Spotlight: Wang Qin, China

  Wang’s academic journey bridges many worlds – China and Russia, software and hardware, challenges and successes. After completing his Master’s at ITMO, Wang is now preparing to return as a PhD student, having won a full scholarship once again. In this interview, he reflects on his cross-cultural academic path, the value of interdisciplinary research, and how setbacks can become stepping stones.

  05.06.2025

• Student Spotlight: Abdallah Essa, Egypt

  With a background in computer science and a full scholarship via the Open Doors contest, Master’s student Abdallah Essa is now diving deep into the world of big data and machine learning at ITMO University. In this interview, he shares what inspires him, how he's navigating life in Russia, and much more.

  29.05.2025