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• Scientists Develop Compact Nanolaser with Unique Properties

  A team of researchers from the ITMO University’s School of Physics and Engineering, the Nonlinear Physics Center at the Australian National University (ANU), and Korea University has developed a compact nanolaser based on a photonic crystal waveguide with super-high efficiency. The device is a photonic structure and is notable for its small size compared to its counterparts. An article about this device was published in Nature Communications.

  08.09.2021

• International Team Develop Non-Radiating Electromagnetic Source

  The proposed structure allows to generate electromagnetic fields without dissipating any energy into the surrounding environment. This type of electromagnetic source will pave the way for technological breakthroughs, such as highly efficient wireless power transfer systems, high-precision sensors, and RFID technology.

  30.08.2021

• ITMO Researchers Find a Way to Control Localized Light

  Scientists from ITMO University, the National University of Colombia, and the University of Siena have developed a metasurface with a unique structure and properties. The proposed solution makes it possible to generate surface waves with new characteristics, transfer them from point to point while maintaining their initial polarization, and therefore improve information communication. The relevant article is published in Physical Review X.

  19.08.2021

• ITMO’s Team Fargate Wins Kuban CTF-2021

  Kuban CTF (Capture The Flag) is a team competition in computer security that took place as part of Kuban Cyber Security Conference 2021. ITMO’s student team won the competition for the second time.

  30.07.2021

• ITMO Students Learn Academic English With The University of Arizona Lecturers

  ITMO University students spent their spring semester learning how best to communicate with their international collaborators, what to avoid when writing an article for a peer-reviewed journal, and what to keep in mind during a conference presentation. In this article, students share their experiences from the course. 

  19.07.2021

• Scientists From ITMO and the US Assemble New Reference Genomes of Two Malaria Mosquito Species

  This project will help researchers better understand the genetics of insects spreading this dangerous disease. For instance, biologists got the opportunity to search for regions of mosquito genomes responsible for connection with the pathogen and for their feeding behavior. The authors of the project believe that in the future they will provide their colleagues with new tools to prevent the spread of malaria. The results of the project were published in GigaScience. 

  24.03.2021

• ITMO Scientists Propose Improved Solar Cells for Use in Smart Glass

  With the use of a new method for improving solar cells, researchers have been able to boost the functionality and performance of small-molecule-based organic solar cells. The cells can be made transparent and even more stable through the use of carbon nanostructures and a special ionic liquid. Find out more below.

  20.02.2021

• Innovative Entrepreneurship for Students: ITMO Technopark Organizes Winter School for Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education

  Staff members of ITMO Technopark conducted a winter school for students of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM, Mexico). Among the participants were 33 second, third, and fourth year Bachelor’s students. 

  17.02.2021

• ITMO University to Host the International Food BioTech Conference 2021

  The Food BioTech 2021 conference arranged by the School of Biotechnology and Cryogenic Systems will take place on August 23-25, 2021. Leading scientists from all over the world will discuss results achieved in biotechnologies and the prospects of this field.

  05.02.2021

• ITMO Researchers Create MRI Antennas That Allow For Better MRI Scans

  Thanks to this invention, MRI scanners used in research can become more powerful, improving the quality of acquired images without risks for the patient’s health. ITMO scientists developed the device together with their colleagues at the M-Cube international project. The research is published in Nature Communications. 

  22.01.2021