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Freedom, Science, and Creativity: Why Pursue PhD at ITMO University
…and thus destroy tumor cells. For that purpose, we’ve come up with a fluorescent method for determining intracellular temperatures and also investigated how gold nanoparticles inside cells behave when heated. These research projects require varied competencies; they turn out to be interdisciplinary and challenge us to bring together materials science, biology, and…
21.01.2025
ITMO Researchers Discover New Acoustic Force for More Accurate Shape-Based Sorting of Cells
…for small spherical particles as they are simpler to grab and hold. Researchers at ITMO have discovered a new type of acoustic force, i.e. lateral recoil force, which explains how acoustic waves affect non-spherical objects of complex shapes. The new force acts when a particle is tilted at a specific angle relative to the acoustic waves and the torque that rotate…
21.01.2025
2025 Trends and Activities: Predictions by ITMO.NEWS
… Petersburg People will explore the past The Y2K nostalgia has been around for quite some time. We believe that now, in 2025, this longing for the past will inspire people to dig deeper and learn more about history. Especially the one that surrounds you personally – local and family history, that is. So, this year, a lot of us will want to explore …
21.01.2025
What’s in a Name: 4 Russian Words With Unexpected Origins
…er. Vokzal (Rail terminal) St. Petersburg, as you may know from our previous writing, has a total of five вокзал-s, or rail terminals, which serve as key hubs for trains arriving from every direction. But where does this word, which even sounds a little like the rattle of a railcar, come from? To find out, one must go back to 1838, when Russia’s first-ever …
20.01.2025
ITMO Students Shine at VkusVill’s R&D Incubator
…et analysis, finding the target audience, and developing the recipe and packaging. At any time, each team could get feedback from those who know the foodtech business from the inside to see how the knowledge acquired at university could be used in real-world cases,” shares Olga Orlova, a PhD in engineering, an associate professor at ITMO’s Faculty of Technological Ma…
20.01.2025
City of Superlatives: Rainbow of St. Petersburg
…es as the oldest palace in the city, the Menshikov Palace can also boast a dandelion yellow color, brightening the Universitetskaya Emb. Even though the new stage of the Mariinsky Theatre had caused quite a fuss upon its completion, no one can argue with the inviting warm, golden-yellow glow of its interior shining through the glass walls in the evening. More cla…
17.01.2025
Student Spotlight: Raden Galen, Indonesia
…story. I felt challenged to step out of my comfort zone and experience something entirely new and Russia seemed like the perfect choice. How did you discover ITMO? I was inspired by an Indonesian senior who shared her experiences at ITMO on social media. Seeing how positive her experience was encouraged me to check out ITMO myself. |s=1,center| That’s gre…
16.01.2025
Be a Cool Scientist, Not a Boring Nerd: Physicist Alexey Kokhanovskiy on His Career in Science and Neuromorphic Computing
…n quantum electrodynamics, in which he talked about not only science but also his personal life – such as how he painted and played bongo drums in his spare time. His example inspired and ultimately convinced me that it’s possible to be a cool scientist, not a boring nerd in a coat. And what was your plan? I applied to the Moscow Ins
15.01.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: January 16-22, 2025
… Museum of the Academy of Arts 300 rubles (150 rubles for students) How did the great artist Ilya Repin create his masterpieces? What did his process look like from the inside? Discover at this unique exhibition, displaying objects from the artist’s day-to-day (from Repin’s museum-estate The Penates), as well as his works on loan from museums and galleries fro…
15.01.2025
From Unicorns to Orange Trees: St. Petersburg's Most Unusual Local Flags