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• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #107

  A breakthrough in optical computing, a new AI development lab, big plans for biotech research, and the start of admissions at ITMO University – here are the highlights of the past two weeks, all in a handy digest.

  29.06.2026

• Compact Silicon Chip by ITMO and PKU Revolutionizes Optical Memory

  Scientists from ITMO University and Peking University (PKU) have developed a compact, energy-efficient memory component that acts as a microscopic light “trap” in a silicon photonic structure. Compared to alternatives, the device requires power of around 200 μW and can switch between multiple optical states, which is essential for high-speed optical data processing. In the long run, the technology can pave the way for ultra-fast, energy-efficient optical memory and optical AI processors. The results of the relevant study are published in Nature Nanotechnology.

  25.06.2026

• Chem & Bio Engineering: New Faculty Launches at ITMO University

  ITMO’s School of Life Sciences is launching a new faculty that will specialize in the engineering of chemical and biological systems and train specialists ready to tackle real-world industrial challenges. The facility will prioritize direct partnerships with industry leaders: from Gazprom Neft and SIBUR to chemical and biological production engineering firms. In this interview, its dean Elena Krivoshapkina speaks in detail about the new faculty, graduates of the future, and how AI is changing chemistry.

  16.06.2026

• Away With Red Tape: Research Office Opens at ITMO University

  ITMO University’s new Research Office has opened its doors. Here, students and employees can process documents or receive consultations on research-related matters: funding, employment, competitions, contracts, and documentation. Services are available both in-person and online. Learn more about the new office below.

  16.06.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #106

  From urban development and AI-proof education to marine research and fertilizer production – here are the latest science advances and updates from ITMO University.

  15.06.2026

• ITMO Fellowship Stories: Katerina Kukushkina on Research Career and Her Experience at ITMO

  Katerina Kukushkina decided to go into science as a child to follow in the footsteps of her grandfather, an aerospace engineer and DSc in engineering, but eventually ended up pursuing a completely different field – chemistry. Over the span of ten years, Katerina studied in Russia, Italy, and France and worked at BIOCAD (a major biotech company in Russia) and several research centers in Spain. However, it was at ITMO that she found all the necessary equipment and specialists for her own project on hybrid nanoparticles for cancer treatment. In this interview, Katerina Kukushkina speaks about the project’s prospects, her work at ITMO, and a career in research.

  10.06.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #105

  From medical and computing breakthroughs to overviews of the top opportunities for budding PhD students – here are the top science news of the past two weeks, courtesy of ITMO NEWS.

  01.06.2026

• PhD in Robotics: Alexey Vedyakov Talks Robot Control and Industrial Path for PhD Students

  ITMO’s control systems programs are among Russia’s best, recognized by years of being ranked in the top 150 in Automation & Control in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. At ITMO’s Adaptive and Nonlinear Control Systems Lab, control methods for technical and robotic systems are being developed by not only experienced researchers but also current students. For one, a research team helmed by Alexey Vedyakov, an associate professor and a senior researcher at ITMO, builds architectures for robot navigation, AI for physical systems, and control algorithms for robot manipulators to adapt robotic systems for customer needs. In this article, Alexey Vedyakov speaks in detail about his current projects, research tasks in robotics, and working with young scientists.

  29.05.2026

• Russia’s First Portable MRI Machine Developed at ITMO

  Researchers from ITMO University have built an experimental prototype of the nation’s first portable MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner that is five times cheaper to install and maintain than stationary devices. The machine employs a weak magnetic field and therefore requires no distinct equipment room, cooling system, nor high-energy supply – it can be plugged into a standard socket. It also uses a built-in AI system to ensure sufficient quality and remove noise in MRI images. The portable scanner will make examination more convenient for patients with limited mobility – and generally possible for patients with metal implants due to the use of a weak magnetic field.

  28.05.2026

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #104

  As always, nothing stands still at ITMO. While some researchers make strides in medical technology, others develop next-gen software. And that’s not to mention the artistic and academic achievements of graduates and current students! All this and more – in our bi-weekly summary of science news from ITMO University.

  18.05.2026