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• Chilean Researcher Ivan Martinez – on “Serious Russians,” Loving Chemistry, and Traveling for Science

  After graduating from university in his native Chile, Ivan Martinez decided to dive straight into science. Today, he’s developing technologies that would allow us to easily, cheaply, and quickly desalinate seawater – a problem that’s relevant to not just Latin America, but the whole world. According to the WHO, more than 2 billion people have no access to safe drinking water. In order to unlock new opportunities for his work, Ivan has journeyed across the world to Russia. Here at ITMO University, he conducts research with local scientists and delivers lectures to students. Speaking to ITMO NEWS, he explained why we need desalination technologies, what he finds fascinating about chemistry, and why Russians aren’t as serious as they might seem.

  26.09.2025

• Student Spotlight: David Pincheira, Chile

  David Pincheira has worked on network infrastructure for Google, ventured into the stock market, and even founded his own company. Now, he’s taking on a new challenge – learning Russian and preparing for his next academic step at ITMO University. In this interview, David shares his experiences, cultural insights, and advice for future students.

  27.02.2025