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• Smart Expiration Date Indicators Developed at ITMO

  Researchers at ITMO University have developed fluorescent, quantum dot-based indicators for smart packaging – they can detect the actual expiration date of meat, fish, and chicken. When the indicator’s glow becomes dim under UV light, the product is no longer safe for consumption. The research team behind the idea was named one of the winners of the reality show Passion for Grants, in which contestants compete for grants from the Russian Science Foundation, and secured 6 million rubles for their research.

  03.12.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #69

  December is here! Before you dig into those advent calendars, why not delight yourself with some of the latest science updates courtesy of ITMO.NEWS? There are plenty of new developments to check out: a dive into the real-life prospects of superpowers, an exploration of Latin American science art, a slew of cutting-edge science projects, and more.

  02.12.2024

• Daria Kozlova at Congress of Young Scientists: Education vs Roblox and Twitch

  Nowadays, many entities contribute to education in IT. Universities collaborate with companies, big tech contributes to secondary and higher education, while school teachers turn to universities for additional knowledge. What’s the path from a school student to a middle-level developer? What skills are needed along the way? At the Congress of Young Scientists, Daria Kozlova, the director for strategic development at ITMO and director of education at Yandex, pointed towards the main topics in programming education. Discover them in this article.

  02.12.2024

• ITMO Rector Vladimir Vasilyev on Engineering Training: We Can't Just Wait for New Generation of Teachers To Appear

  Although Russia currently has around 10 million engineers, there is still a 1.5 million shortfall of specialists in engineering fields, as pointed out by speakers at the Congress of Young Scientists. Where can these experts be found? How can they be trained? And why isn’t it the sole responsibility of universities? All these questions were recently addressed by the rectors of Russia’s top tech universities, ITMO University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), and National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, as well as representatives of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, local authorities, and major banks.

  02.12.2024

• Real-Life Superheroes: A Scientific Take on Superpowers

  Telepathy, invisibility, levitation – no, these are not just for superheroes; these days, it’s something you can accomplish with science. In this article, we ask Pavel Belov, the head of ITMO’s School of Physics and Engineering, if it’s possible to become a superhero in real life.

  29.11.2024

• Discovery of the Month: Viral Artists, Secret Courtyards, and More

  It isn’t long before we’re all busy summarizing our 2024, taking note of all the personal records we’ve set and the achievements made. For now, however, there is still November to look back on – this time, we have some truly fun, inspiring discoveries for you. Check them out!

  29.11.2024

• Insights from Congress of Young Scientists: Educating AI Natives to Avoid AI Temptations

  How are universities changing in the era of AI? What are the threats and opportunities that accompany the advance of this technology? What is the new role of researchers and practitioners? These were the questions discussed at a discussion on education for AI natives that was held at the Congress of Young Scientists, hosted by Sirius University of Science and Technology. Head on for the discussion’s keynotes.

  28.11.2024

• ITMO Receives 162 Million Rubles for AI Computer Vision System for Drones

  ITMO’s National Center for Cognitive Research, GosNIIAS, and KT-Bespilotnye Sistemy were named among the winners of a recent selection by the NTI Foundation, receiving a 162-million-ruble subsidy to fund the development of an AI-based computer vision system for drones. The system will use neural networks to automate the development and training of models, thus making the new system accessible not only for computer vision (CV) specialists, but also for regular users who will be able to adjust the system to their needs. The solution will be fully adapted for Russian-made hardware.

  26.11.2024

• Frontier Research: ITMO to Support 11 New Projects Within Federal Program Priority 2030

  11 teams were named winners in the open call for projects held within ITMO’s 2030 Development Strategy. Among them are projects on flexible optical sensors for health monitoring, new treatments and materials, as well as development of complex engineering solutions. Depending on the track, the winners will receive up to 20 million rubles to develop their projects, as well as access to the expertise, staff, and infrastructure of ITMO and its partners. Learn more about the open call and the selected teams in this article.

  25.11.2024

• Classification From ITMO To Help AI Generate Random Noise on Request

  Random noise is useful for generating truly random numbers, such as for stronger passwords and data protection, but it’s also what helps reconstruct full-scale images obtained from small cameras placed within the body during medical screenings. Using machine learning and fractal analysis methods, researchers from ITMO University have studied a source of random noise – the textures inside a layer of liquid crystal – and created a classification based on the analysis of large- and small-scale fractal dimensions. Using this data, it's possible to train a neural network to select the parameters for random noise generation, adjusting it for various purposes. The results of the study have been published in Journal of Molecular Liquids.

  21.11.2024