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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

• Urban Planner Ali Alraouf on Arab Megalopolises, Beauty of St. Petersburg, and Cities of the Future

  Ali Alraouf is an architect, urban planner, jury member of the master plan competition for Sirius Federal Territory, and UN expert on sustainable development. He has been designing cities for over 40 years and his portfolio includes concepts for tourist and cultural areas in his native Egypt, as well as urban designs for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. By invitation of ITMO’s Institute of Design and Urban Studies, Dr. Alraouf has joined the ITMO Fellowship program and conducted a series of lectures for the university’s students and staff. During the course, he explained the current changes occurring in megapolises of the Arab world; speaking to ITMO.NEWS, he shares his prospects for cities of the future, what impressed him about St. Petersburg, and how a city can combine its historical legacy with modernity.

  20.08.2025

• Mass & Quality: How Russia and China Transform Education With AI

  How can universities promote AI talents? Which educational programs should be implemented to make it happen? And which technologies are currently being utilized to improve the quality and efficiency of education? These were some of the topics discussed at the first China-Russia seminar on training AI specialists. The event, organized by ITMO University, Tsinghua University, and Yandex, was attended by experts from Russian tech giants, including Sberbank, Gazprom Neft, and many others.

  24.01.2024

• Natalia Iakovchenko: Bridging Scientific Borders as USERN Ambassador for Russia

  In a significant development at the 8th USERN Congress held in Yerevan (Armenia), Natalia Iakovchenko, a researcher and lecturer at ITMO’s Faculty of Biotechnologies, was appointed as the Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) Ambassador for Russia. The appointment was made in recognition of Prof. Iakovchenko’s outstanding contributions to science and her commitment to fostering international collaboration.

  19.12.2023

• ITMO Researchers Propose New Production Method for Biosensor Nanoparticles

  Physicists from ITMO’s International Research and Educational Center for Physics of Nanostructures have proposed a method of generating plasmonic chiral nanoparticles with the help of “twisted” laser radiation. The obtained structures can be used in biosensors and polarized photodetectors, detect impurities in gasses and liquids, as well as purify medications.

  08.09.2023

• Bringing Quantum Tech Closer: Researchers from ITMO and Ludwig Maximilian University Examine New Approach to 2D Heterostructures

  In a paper published in Nature Nanotechnology, the collaborators from ITMO and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich describe a new method for producing two-dimensional heterostructures. The approach is based on the so-called moiré effect, achieved when two layers are stacked at a certain angle. The resulting patterns demonstrate exciton states that are of scientific interest and hold a potential in terms of next-gen electronic devices, as well as quantum technologies.

  21.07.2023

• Improving Lasers: ITMO Scientists Suggest a New Way to Couple Light and Matter

  A new approach has been suggested at ITMO to enhance interaction of light and matter during metamaterials production. Compared to conventional methods, the novel approach requires less precision and relies on cheaper equipment, while producing more compact and sensitive lasers. The study was described in an article published in Nano Letters. 

  20.07.2023

• ITMO Signs Cooperation Agreements With Belarusian Universities

  ITMO’s Technology Transfer Center has signed collaboration agreements with three Belarusian research institutions: the Belarusian State Academy of Communications, the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR), as well as BSUIR’s Technopark. The agreements concern the potential introduction of ITMO's technological solutions to the Belarusian market and the establishment of a network for exchanging knowledge and experience.

  13.07.2023

• EMI Is the Answer: ITMO Experts on How To Teach Your Subject in English

  ITMO boasts over 20 educational programs in English that welcome both Russian and international students. However, no matter how good the lecturer’s command of the language, teaching in English is still a challenging task. Recent studies demonstrate that studying in a non-native language is associated with lower concentration and information retention rates. That’s where EMI training comes to the rescue – it’s a training method that’s gaining popularity all over the world and is widely applied at ITMO. Read on to find out all about it. 

  02.02.2023

• ITMO Students Win Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Scholarship

  The Consul General of Israel in St. Petersburg Dr. Uri Resnick awarded grants for two Master’s students from ITMO’s Faculty of Photonics. The award ceremony took place at ITMO on October 3. The scholarship will cover one year of studying at Tel Aviv University.

  04.10.2022