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Flexible Highly Sensitive Sensors of Calcium in Complex Media Developed at ITMO
ITMO researchers have suggested a new approach to developing flexible, portable sensors for detecting calcium ions in complex media, such as seawater and milk. At the core of the sensors is MXene, a 2D material that, thanks to its high conductivity to ions and electrons, made it possible to increase the sensors’ sensitivity while also simplifying their design. The chemists have already unveiled two prototypes on substrates of glass and plastic that can be used to measure calcium levels in water bodies, foods (e.g., milk), and in medical diagnostics. The results of this Russian Science Foundation-supported study were published in Small.
26.12.2025
We Have the Universe at Home: ITMO Scientists Suggest Way to Model a Galaxy in a Lab
Researchers from ITMO University have found a way to create a model galaxy in lab conditions, all by reproducing its dynamics with a different physical system – trapped atomic ions. Compared to existing astrophysical models that provide approximated results, this approach makes it possible to conduct experimental studies in a lab. It also offers a more precise answer as to why and how the movement of stars changes relative to a galaxy’s center and how the galaxy can transform. The results of the study have been published in International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos.
22.12.2025
Quantum Liquid “Cooling” Without “Evaporation” Described at ITMO
Researchers from ITMO University have suggested a precise model that describes the “cooling” or the loss of “extra” energy in polariton condensate, a special kind of quantum liquid. For this purpose, the physicists rewrote the main equation, adding a new summand that describes energy redistribution within a system without particle loss. The new approach will make it possible to model the behavior of quantum environments more precisely, which may be beneficial in the development of elements for optical computing systems, energy-efficient photonic chips, and other next-gen quantum optical devices. The study was described in a paper published in Physical Review B.
31.10.2025
ITMO Scientists Create Perovskite Memristor To Withstand 1,500+ Rewrite Cycles
Researchers from ITMO and Harbin Engineering University have developed a stable perovskite nanomemristor that can withstand over 1,500 rewrite cycles and doesn’t degrade for months. At the same time, the device broke records in terms of its compact size (130-160 nanometers) and energy consumption (70-80 nanowatt). With this memristor, it’s possible to create fast and energy-efficient ultracompact processors for neuromorphic computing. This study, supported by Russian Science Foundation and Priority 2030, was published in Opto-Electronic Advances.
22.10.2025
ITMO Researchers Present Smart Assistant for Nanostructured Materials Design
Experts at ITMO have created an AI-based platform that automates the search and processing of scientific literature on nanomaterials design. This smart assistant takes minutes to process a user’s request, analyze the related data, and generate responses with 81% accuracy. The system also has an additional agent that evaluates response quality and, if needed, edits the prompt, which brings the risk of hallucinations down a further 15%. With the platform, research teams will be able to proceed from hypothesis to experiment faster. The new assistant and related research were described in a paper published in Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.
15.10.2025
ITMO Researchers Suggest Model to Predict Parameters of Laser Metal Transfer Onto Glass
Scientists from ITMO University have developed a physical and mathematical model to predict the parameters of laser metal ablation onto a transparent substrate. Apart from providing a detailed model of the physical process, the new tool can predict its key parameters with a 90% accuracy. This opens up possibilities for the controlled creation of metallic coatings with micron-level resolution on glass, such as indelible protective marks and decorative elements. The results of this Russian Science Foundation-supported study were published in International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.
06.10.2025
Butterfly Effect: ITMO Researchers Create Colorful Perovskite Films for Optoelectronics
Scientists from ITMO have developed a new method for creating colorful structured semiconductor perovskite films without the risk of defects or contamination. A special nanopattern that imbues perovskites with optical properties is applied with a laser not onto the perovskite film itself but onto a titanium dioxide substrate. The resulting films can be used to change the direction of luminescence. With such nanostructured semiconductors, it’s possible to develop a new type of solar cells and diodes with improved electrophysical characteristics. The study is described in a paper published in Light: Advanced Manufacturing.
29.09.2025
ITMO Scientists Increase Sensitivity of Levitating Particle Sensors
Researchers from ITMO University studied the movement of a single levitating microparticle and found the optimal state when it becomes highly sensitive to small external influences. This effect can lay the foundation for a general-purpose sensor that would precisely and quickly measure the vector of gravity, acceleration, angular moments, and directed weak force. Such data will be useful in geological exploration, as well as in detecting seismic activity or locating ships and other vehicles. The study was published in Physical Review A.
25.09.2025
GEROPHARM and ITMO Test New Treatment for Blood Disease
Public health scientists from ITMO, in collaboration with the biotech company GEROPHARM and other Russian colleagues, have recently completed the third testing stage of a new medicine for patients with immune thrombocytopenia. In this condition, the body mistakenly destroys its own thrombocytes. The new treatment is described in a paper published in eJHaem.
22.08.2025
“Combing” Light: ITMO Researchers Find Reliable and Fast Way to Transmit Data in Space
A team of Russian scientists has suggested a simple way to increase the capacity and reliability of free-space optical communication. This is done by controlling the structure and composition of a “comb” made from vortex laser beams, with each beam functioning as a separate data transmission channel. The corresponding study was published in Nano Letters.
21.08.2025