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• PhD in Physics: ITMO Researcher Vasily Kravtsov Talks Projects and Opportunities for Young Scientists

  Develop an ultrathin element for screens that is 1,600 times brighter than its counterparts or discover a way to control light 1,000 times faster to accelerate AI computations on ultra-fast optical chips? Done and done – by ITMO researchers and PhD students working at the intersection of optics and 2D materials. In this article, we ask Vasily Kravtsov, a senior researcher and head of one of the labs at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics, about the research done at the faculty and the opportunities its PhD programs offer.

  21.05.2026

• Student Spotlight: Arnab Bose, India

  When Arnab arrived in St. Petersburg from Kolkata, almost everything felt unfamiliar: the language, the weather, the routines, even the smallest daily tasks. But over time, what once felt overwhelming slowly turned into something exciting. Now studying in ITMO’s Foundation Program and preparing for a future in physics research, Arnab has found both academic inspiration and a sense of belonging in the city.

  21.05.2026

• Project Hail Mary: In Conversation With ITMO Physicist

  Even if you haven’t seen it, you’ve probably already heard about Project Hail Mary – a sci-fi adventure starring Ryan Gosling as a microbiologist on a one-way mission to save the Earth. We sat down with Dr. Stanislav Baturin, a senior researcher at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics, to discuss the science in the movie, space research, and the advisability of sending researchers to space.

  21.04.2026

• Student Spotlight: Elijah Edward Masanga, Tanzania

  Not every academic path is linear, and that’s where growth happens. For Elijah Edward, ITMO’s Foundation Program became a turning point, helping him discover a deeper passion for physics and the confidence to change direction. Read on to find out how he is navigating this pivotal point in his academic journey.

  16.04.2026

• First Time: ITMO Hosts Regional Round of Russian National School Student Contest in Three Subjects

  This year, ITMO hosted the regional rounds of the national school student contest in three subjects – computer science, physics, and ecology – for the first time. In total, the contest brought together about a thousand talented school students from St. Petersburg. The national contest is the biggest and most prestigious of its kind for school students; winners get the opportunity to enroll at the country’s leading universities without exams.

  10.02.2026

• ITMO Scientist Elected 2026 Optica Fellow

  Andrey Bogdanov, a researcher at ITMO’s International Research and Educational Center for Nanophotonics and Metamaterials and the Harbin Engineering University (China), has joined the 2026 cohort of Fellows selected by Optica – the world’s leading scientific society in optics and photonics. As an Optica Fellow, the researcher will now be eligible to influence the photonics agenda, participate in the community’s strategic initiatives, and attract new partners, PhD students, and researchers to ITMO University.

  27.11.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #89

  Join us as we explore our university’s latest news in research, education, and more – from scientific breakthroughs and campus developments to pop-culture novelties.

  06.10.2025

• Scientific Show, Lectures, and Lab Tours: Recap of Physics Day 2025 at ITMO

  On September 21, ITMO University hosted an annual scientific and educational event for school students, their parents, and teachers in celebration of Russia’s Physics Day. The festival took place at two ITMO campuses and drew over 700 participants. Here are the highlights.

  23.09.2025

• ITMO Scientists Create World’s Smallest Silicon Light Source

  Researchers at ITMO University have developed a new photoluminescence amplification method for silicon. The metasurface designed by the physicists can enhance silicon's ability to absorb and emit light by 10,000 times – at a record-low volume of the material. The discovery will open the way for faster and more energy-efficient communication devices, as well as nanospectroscopy devices for medicine, science, and industry. The study was published in ACS Photonics.

  30.07.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #84

  New achievements in light-based physics, the secrets of flow state, and new programs for Bachelor’s and Master’s students. All this – in today’s digest of science news from ITMO University.

  28.07.2025