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Student Spotlight: Johan Rios Gonzalez, Mexico
Between the frosty St. Petersburg winters, the vocabulary of everyday Russian, and the scientific vernacular of biotechnology, Johan Rios Gonzalez has had plenty to adapt to since moving to Russia. Now beginning his Bachelor's studies in biotechnology at ITMO, he is taking on his newest challenge: studying his field entirely in Russian. In this interview, Johan talks about his experiences in St. Petersburg, and why moving abroad has been one of the best decisions he has ever made.
17.09.2026
Graduate Spotlight: Subhrajit Barua, India
For nearly five years, Subhrajit Barua combined his research career at ITMO with a very different kind of work: telling the stories of the university’s international students. As he prepares to complete his PhD and defend his Candidate of Sciences degree, we spoke about his biotechnology research, the lessons he learned as a doctoral student, and his experience conducting more than 270 interviews for ITMO NEWS.
03.09.2026
Student Spotlight: Yamame Arif Askour, Syria
Not all science stays in the lab. For Yamame Askour, biotechnology is about scale, impact, and responsibility. A Master’s student in industrial biotechnology, she sat down to chat with ITMO NEWS about her academic path, cultural adaptation, and the challenges she hopes to solve through science. Read on!
25.12.2025
Student Spotlight: Xie Peiru, China
Meet Xie Peiru: thoughtful, focused, and passionate about the biology that powers life itself. Before beginning his Master’s in biotechnology at ITMO, he’s mastering Russian and absorbing new experiences – one class, one challenge, and one discovery at a time. Read on.
11.12.2025
Student Spotlight: Hadi Alhaj, Lebanon
Hadi is here and he means business: as a PhD student in biotechnology, he’s exploring how stem cells can help us better understand and treat bone diseases. In this conversation, he shares insights into his research, his experiences in Russia, and what he’s learned along the way.
30.10.2025
Student Spotlight: Sophia Gallegos, USA
Not quite a foreigner, not quite a native – Sophia Gallegos lives in the in-between. An American who finished high school in Russia and now studies biotechnology at ITMO, Sophia blends the two worlds with quiet confidence, sharp wit, and a cup of tea always close by. Whether she's collecting colorful salts or dodging cultural clichés, Sophia is proof that not all international students’ stories follow the same script.
15.05.2025
Student Spotlight: Reham Adel Hammoud, Syria
Meet Reham – an aspiring biotechnologist who's also not afraid to tackle the complexities of Russian grammar. Between searching for biomedical breakthroughs and poring over the works of Chekhov, she's finding beauty in both the lab and the language. Read on!
24.04.2025
Student Spotlight: Pankaj Kumar, India
Meet Pankaj, a dynamic student from Haryana (India) with a surprising collection of academic degrees! Inspired by YouTube vlogs and motivated by scholarships, he left a PhD program in India to pursue further studies in Russia. Speaking to ITMO.NEWS, he shares his perspective on the two nations’ educational systems, life as an international student, and his future plans.
06.06.2024
Student Spotlight: Tugsbilguun Tuvshinbayar, Mongolia
Meet Tugsbilguun, a soon-to-be graduate of the Master’s program FoodTech, whose journey of academic and cultural exploration has taken him from Ulaanbaatar to St. Petersburg and then… to South Korea! In this interview, we’ll learn about the experiences, challenges, and cultural exchanges that have shaped him not just academically, but also personally.
30.05.2024
Student Spotlight: Abdullah Sharabati, Saudi Arabia
When one door slams shut, a thousand new ones open. This has been proven time and again through Abdullah’s story. In search of new opportunities, Abdullah came to Russia to pursue breakthroughs. And guess what, he got exactly that. He claims his life in Russia as a fresh start! What makes him think so? Read on to find out.
21.09.2023