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• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #74

  It’s never a slow news day at ITMO.NEWS. Our students, professors, and researchers are always working on something – and our team is always making sure to keep you informed of the latest goings-on in science, tech, and education. From fundamental research to opportunities for future students and ambitious game developers, here are the latest news highlights from the past couple weeks.

  10.03.2025

• ITMO Researchers Develop Algorithm for Rapid DNA Analysis

  Scientists from ITMO University have unveiled Strainy, an algorithm that identifies DNA bacteria within microbiomes and discerns between heterogenous strains with a high degree of accuracy. With the help of this software, researchers should be able to quickly determine the pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance of specific bacterial communities, as well as learn more about their evolutionary paths. The corresponding paper has been published in Nature Methods.

  05.03.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #73

  Twice a month, we bring you the latest in research breakthroughs, educational opportunities, and startup success stories from ITMO and beyond. In today’s digest, you’ll find: robotic assistants, sustainable development, an AI-powered service for diabetics, and more.

  24.02.2025

• Optical Metamaterials Can Become More Accessible – With Matrix Shrinker

  ITMO researchers discovered a way to simplify and accelerate the complex calculations required to generate metasurfaces and periodic optical structures. The mathematical tool called Tensor Train will enable quick development of optical computers, neural networks, and other devices that need precise calculations of light properties. The findings of the study funded by the Russian Science Foundation were published in Computer Physics Communications.

  17.02.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #72

  We here at ITMO started February strong, with publications in top-ranking journals, galaxy-wide discoveries, and pop-sci talks. Read on for all the exciting details!

  10.02.2025

• Russian Science Day: ITMO’s Young Researchers Share Their Visions of the Future

  Since 1999, February 8 has been celebrated as the Day of Russian Science. Every year, thousands of scientists, postgrads, and even young budding researchers contribute to its development. On this occasion, we’ve spoken to a few such rising stars – yesterday, they were still in high school, but today they’re ITMO students and scholars of physics, chemistry, and IT. In this story, they talk about their academic paths, first successes, dreams, and the future that they’re shaping today.

  08.02.2025

• ITMO Scientists Step Closer to Explaining How Pulsar Nebulas Form

  Researchers from ITMO University investigated how twisted electrons absorb photons in a strong magnetic field. This often occurs in pulsar nebulas that accompany neutron stars and consist of electrons and positrons. Given that the phenomena cannot be studied empirically, theoretical estimations remain one of the key approaches for illustrating what is happening with space objects at the particle level. The findings were published in The European Physical Journal C.

  05.02.2025

• ITMO Researchers Develop Gold Nanoparticle-Based Sensors for Precise Detection of Natural Antioxidants

  Scientists at ITMO University have developed multiple-use sensor substrates coated with gold nanoparticles for use in gauging the precise ratio of chlorogenic acid in natural and manufactured raw material. This natural antioxidant is widely used in the production of medical, cosmetic, and food products. The new technology should make it possible to assess the presence of chlorogenic acid in lab and field conditions alike. The results of the study were published in the Q1 publication International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 

  28.01.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #71

  Now that 2025 is in full swing, we’re back with our bi-weekly review of all things science at ITMO. Research insights, scientists’ stories, and opportunities for budding academics – all in today’s roundup.

  27.01.2025

• Freedom, Science, and Creativity: Why Pursue PhD at ITMO University

  Today, January 21, is the National PhD Student Day in Russia. ITMO University is home to hundreds of future scientists pursuing a total of 54 specializations in varied domains: mathematics, computer science, chemistry, biology, physics, and many other fields. ITMO.NEWS talked to the students to find out why they decided to get a PhD and choose ITMO for their studies, as well as to learn more about what they’re working on now.

  21.01.2025