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• How Minkowski–Bouligand Dimension Helps Determine Signature Authenticity

  Scientists from ITMO University proposed a new method for identifying signatures that is based on the Minkowski–Bouligand dimension. This method allows to discern an authentic signature from a forged one with high precision, and can be used for determining the authenticity of art pieces.

  29.05.2019

• New Method for Analyzing Genes Activity Helps Predict Cancer Patients Survival

  An international team of researchers from ITMO University and the University of Washington in St. Louis has developed a new method for determining cell types in tissue samples. The scientists identified typical signs of genes activity in different cell types and, using this as a basis, made a model capable of recognizing different cell types in mixed samples. As this approach works for all tissues, it can be used to, for example, establish how the ratio of different cell types is associated with the survival of patients with different types of cancer. The results are published in Nature Communications.

  28.05.2019

• ITMO Scientists Make First-Ever Measurement of Nonlinearity in Terahertz Frequency Range

  Researchers from ITMO University have, for the first time in history, managed to directly measure the nonlinear refractive index of matter in the terahertz range. The results of their experiments were compared with previously existing theoretical predictions in order to confirm the presence of nonlinear effects. The obtained data can be used to control light, as well as in fundamental and biomedical research. The results have been published in Optics Express.

  27.05.2019

• ITMO Physicists Found New Way to Optimize Nanoparticles and Light Interaction

  ITMO scientists have been the first to describe new features of dielectric nanoparticles’ optical response using an improved method for electromagnetic field analysis that can take into account more complex configurations of bias currents inside the objects. These effects allow to better understand the processes in nanoparticles and adjust their behavior for more efficient light control in devices such as nanolasers or sensors. The results have been published in Laser and Photonics Reviews and selected as materials for the issue cover.

  20.05.2019

• Summer Bridge Scholarship by ITMO’s Russian-French Lab: Join an Interdisciplinary Project and Get Your First Scientific Paper Published

  Right after finishing their summer exams, students from ITMO and other universities will have the opportunity to participate in the Summer Bridge Scholarship, a paid internship at ITMO University’s Russian-French Laboratory of Hybrid Crystal Nanophotonics. The organizers will choose a total of 15 interns (Bachelor’s and Master’s students), who will work on fundamental and applied interdisciplinary scientific projects, from developing new types of nanoparticles to creating nanomaterials for long-term storage of foodstuffs and drug delivery. The internship will last for 2.5 months, after which all participants will get a one-time money reward. Other advantages include opportunities to get your article published, experience of working as part of an international team, and enrolling in a joint Russian-French PhD program. Here’s more on the internship.

  06.05.2019

• Targeted Drug Delivery, Multidimensional Blockchain, and Vision Enhancement: ITMO University’s Young Scientists Win SIE Support Grants

  Eight Master’s and PhD students have been named among this year’s winners of the grant program UMNIK (Russian: “brainiac”), organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE). We’ve spoken to some of the young scientists to learn what they plan to do with their grants.

  30.04.2019

• How to Catch a Particle: Physicists Found a Way to Make Ion Traps More Efficient

  Scientists from ITMO University have developed and applied a new method for analyzing the electromagnetic field inside ion traps. For the first time, they explained the field deviations inside nonlinear radio-frequency traps. This allows for the reconsideration of nonlinear traps applications, including ion cooling and research into quantum phenomena. The results are published in the Journal of Physics B.

  26.04.2019

• ITMO Developers on Creating an Evaluation System for Plagiarism Detection in 48 Hours

  ITMO University developers Anton Belyy and Dmitry Nekrasov came up with a new system for evaluation of plagiarism detection algorithms. Using this system, one can understand what algorithms work best when ensuring text originality. The new system was experimentally tested, with the results of the experiments available on GitHub. In this interview with ITMO.NEWS, the developers share about their project.

  23.04.2019

• Exosuits, Career Guidance Bots, and Water Quality Analysis: Projects by Participants of Congress of Young Scientists

  ITMO University has hosted the 8th Congress of Young Scientists. The aim of this event is to promote science, and especially the University’s areas of focus, among the youth. Among the participants of the Congress are not only students of Russian universities, but also school students from all around the country. Some of them shared insights into their projects with ITMO.NEWS and explained the challenges posed by their work.

  23.04.2019

• Genome Analysis Shows Common Ancestry Among Pskov, Novgorod, Yakutia Populations

  Scientists have carried out the first-ever analysis of the full genome of representatives of Russia’s various ethnic groups. Using specialized software, they traced the development history of several of these groups. In the future, the resulting data can be used in other valuable research, such as in identifying genetic risk factors in various populations of Russian people. The results of this study were published in Genomics.

  19.04.2019