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• Solutions from ITMO’s Congress of Young Scientists: AI for Cognitive Diagnostics, Microfluidics, and Laser Defectoscopy

  ITMO recently hosted the 15th Congress of Young Scientists, which this year brought together more than 2,000 school and university students from all over Russia. Over 250 attendees were named winners in various categories; they will now be able to get additional points and participate in the Portfolio Contest when applying to ITMO. As per tradition, the event concluded with an exhibition, where young scientists presented dozens of prototypes and projects in AI, chemistry, photonics, and robotics. In this article, we take a closer look at the projects developed by ITMO’s young scientists.

  14.04.2026

• PhD Studies 2.0: University and Business’ Views on Training the Next Generation of Scholars

  Carried out in close collaboration between academia and business, industrial PhD programs meet the needs of both fundamental research and applied business. However, the work is still in progress: the number of successful cases is insufficient and the model’s interaction mechanics still need to be fine-tuned and adapted to match the demands of partners. These challenges were the topic of the roundtable discussion at the 5th Congress of Young Scientists, which brought together experts from both sectors to talk about the prospects of the new training format. Here are the key takeaways.

  02.12.2025

• AGI in Science and Education Discussed at the 5th Congress of Young Scientists

  The transformation of AI began in science and education, where it turned from a helpful tool into a full-fledged co-author with its own hypotheses and ideas for experiments. These processes became a central topic at the recent Congress of Young Scientists session “The Shadows of AGI in Science and Education” on November 27. Here are the event’s highlights.

  28.11.2025

• ITMO’s New AI Assistant for Physicists Makes Theoretical Calculations and Material Selection Simple

  Developed at ITMO, AI-Materials Project is an AI assistant that significantly facilitates and speeds up calculations of material properties based on fundamental laws of physics. Complex computations no longer require deep theoretical expertise or specialized software, and the process now takes just minutes instead of a full day. With this new AI-powered tool, scientists will be able to determine a material's physical properties faster and more accurately in order to select the best option for research in laser technologies, optics, as well as thermal and microelectronics.

  27.11.2025

• ITMO Scientists Study Gradient Structures in Cobalt Solution Sediments

  ITMO scientists have explained how gradient structures of cobalt compounds form when Liesegang rings emerge in agar gel. The researchers registered six stages of precipitation with various properties. In the future, this approach can make it possible to quickly and cheaply create new materials with target properties. Those can be used as substrates for cells in electrochemical devices, thermal sensors, and antimicrobial coating. The study was first presented at the exhibition of research projects at ITMO’s 14th Congress of Young Scientists.

  06.06.2025

• First in Russia AI School Paper Checker Developed at ITMO

  ITMO researchers have designed a neural network for processing the results of the national tests performed by school students. The algorithm will reduce the processing time by 20 times and free teachers from routine tasks. The service is currently being tested at three schools in St. Petersburg – and will potentially be implemented all across Russia. This is the first AI-powered technology of this scale in Russia.

  28.05.2025

• ITMO Team Receives League of Universities Award for New Lithium Extraction Technology

  Researchers from ITMO University have devised an ion-selective membrane that can be used to extract lithium with over 97% purity from associated water in oil and gas condensate fields. The extracted lithium can serve as a base for producing lithium-ion batteries. The technology was given the League of Universities Award by Gazrpom Neft.

  16.05.2025

• AI, Next-Gen Biomaterials, and Quantum Technologies: Insights From the 14th Congress of Young Scientists

  The 14th Congress of Young Scientists has wrapped up at ITMO University. The event brought together over 3,000 school and university students from all over Russia, 350 of whom were granted awards for best reports and will be able to enter ITMO’s Master’s and PhD programs without entrance exams. Read on to learn more about this year’s projects and the contest’s perks.

  16.04.2025

• Comeback of the Year: Quantum Potential Stand-Up Show Returns to Stage in Sochi

  What makes scientists cry? Are innovations subjective? What sort of beast is a  non-reproducible experiment and how do you tame one? These were the subjects of jokes that filled the air at the ninth Quantum Potential stand-up comedy show. On November 28, members of ITMO’s science stand-up club returned to Sochi as part of the 4th Congress of Young Scientists. What happened next? Read on to find out.

  13.12.2024

• 500 Dates of Science: ITMO Presents Digital Networking Assistant

  At this year’s Congress of Young Scientists, participants could make use of a new digital networking assistant, ёTalk. This Telegram bot helps researchers and students find interesting acquaintances, as well as discover potential new collaborations. In the event’s three days, nearly 1,500 users have signed up for the bot, with over 200 people meeting at ITMO University’s booth.

  03.12.2024