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• Student Spotlight: Kamran Munir, Pakistan

  For Kamran, environmentalism is not only about protecting nature, but also about finding solutions that are practical, affordable, and sustainable. Originally from Pakistan, Kamran studied environmental sciences before coming to ITMO to pursue a Master’s degree in industrial ecology with support of the Open Doors Scholarship.

  24.09.2026

• ShanghaiRanking’s Ranking of Academic Subjects: ITMO Best in Russia in Two Subjects

  The ShanghaiRanking Consultancy has published its annual Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. ITMO landed in the top 200 universities in Automation & Control and became the only Russian university in the subject Food Science & Technology, landing in the group 301-400.

  16.09.2026

• ITMO Scientists Develop New Ultrasensitive Sensor Design for Medical Diagnostics That Outperforms Counterparts

  Researchers from ITMO in collaboration with colleagues from Russia and China have suggested a new design for an ultrasensitive terahertz sensor that contains radiation inside the structure and amplifies its interaction with the analyzed substance. According to calculations, such a system will be capable of highly accurately observing changes in the composition of liquid media without the use of chemical reagents. In the future, the solution can be used in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial quality control. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study are published in Nanophotonics.

  09.09.2026

• 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

• A Billion Times a Second: ITMO Researchers Create Silicon Film for Superfast Light Control

  Scientists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics and Institute of Photonics in collaboration with researchers from Switzerland and China have created a thin film that can switch light with the speed of up to a billion times a second. The device is essentially an adjustable silicon metasurface that can modulate radiation in the medium infrared range. In the future, it can be used in optical computing, biosensors, and next-get data transfer systems. The results of the study have been published in Nature Communications.

  27.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Afsar Uddin Sagor, Bangladesh

  Afsar remembers the moment his curiosity turned into a calling. It wasn't in a lecture hall or a lab; it was the simple realization that software engineering allows you to turn ideas into something real. Now at ITMO University, the Bangladeshi student is turning that realization into a career. Read on to learn more.

  27.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Bahadir Artvin, Türkiye

  Meet Bahadir Artvin, a student from Ankara, Türkiye, who is pursuing his Bachelor’s studies in system and applied software at ITMO. In this interview, Bahadir shares his journey as an international student in Russia, discussing everything from cultural surprises and Russian cuisine to his passion for software development. He also offers honest advice for fellow Turkish students considering the leap to ITMO. Read on to discover his story.

  20.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Ahmad Wakkaf, Syria

  For today’s interview, we caught up with Ahmad Wakkaf, a recent graduate who completed his Master's degree in information security at ITMO's Faculty of Information Security. Ahmad discusses his journey from Latakia to St. Petersburg, his passion for cybersecurity, and his experience adapting to a new educational system and culture. He also shares candid advice for prospective students from Syria considering higher education in Russia. Read on.

  13.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Abedrahman Bay, Lebanon

  Hailing from Tripoli, Abedrahman Bay came to ITMO to pursue a degree in robotics and AI  – and to learn how to make a lasting impact. In today’s interview, he shares with us his vision for using technology to solve pertinent real-world problems.

  06.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Chathma Fernando, Sri Lanka

  In this interview, Chathma, an international student from Sri Lanka, discusses her unexpected journey to Russia, her experience adapting to life in St. Petersburg, and her excitement for the academic path ahead. She also shares heartfelt advice for prospective students from Sri Lanka considering higher education at ITMO.

  30.07.2026