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• ITMO Physicists Develop Multifunctional Material for Thermal Melanoma Therapy

  Researchers at ITMO have suggested a quick and simple method to synthesize gold plasmonic nanodiamonds – these hybrid materials can find their application in photothermal therapy of melanoma. The new material can perform two functions: heat up a tumor and measure its temperature. In vitro experiments demonstrated that once plasmonic nanodiamonds were introduced into a tumor and heated, the tumor’s growth slowed down by 65.22%. The results of the study were described in Nanophotonics.

  05.09.2024

• A Novel Atom-Twisting Method Proposed by ITMO Researchers

  Scientists from ITMO University discovered that an atom adopts a twisted structure when absorbing twisted light. As the proposed model facilitates and accelerates the twisting process, it provides an insight into the physics of interactions between structured light and complex quantum systems, as well as will be helpful in microscopy, quantum tomography and computing, and telecommunications. The results of the study are published in Physical Review. The research is supported by the Russian Science Foundation.

  29.08.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #62

  Artificial brains, artificial water, and genuine success – there’s never a dull day at ITMO as long as ITMO.NEWS is there to report on the latest in science and education. Here are some highlights from the past two weeks’ headlines.

  26.08.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #61

  Keeping up with every bit of news can be near-impossible. That’s why we’re always here to highlight the latest in research, development, and everything in between. In today’s digest: advanced algorithms, truly “green” technologies, startup success stories, and the digital future of banking.

  12.08.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #60

  Every two weeks, we bring you the latest from the realms of science, research, and education at ITMO and beyond. Today’s digest is no different: from new cancer treatments and advanced brain research to Master’s and PhD programs for budding AI engineers, we’ve got it all covered.

  29.07.2024

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #59

  Science breakthroughs, new educational initiatives, and valuable career advice for cutting-edge fields: as always, the past two weeks have been rich in updates from the science world. Read it all in our regular digest.

  15.07.2024

• An Electric Shepherd for Electric Sheep: ITMO Researchers Develop Manipulator for Singular Nanoparticles

  Laboratory analysis of singular nanoparticles usually calls for specialized, expensive equipment and a lot of time; now, a new manipulator by researchers from ITMO promises to solve that problem. The add-on fits onto any microscope, doesn’t require any in-depth optics knowledge, and is easy to use. In a few minutes, it picks out a particle from the greater mass and secures it under the lens in a specific spot. The device should prove useful in identifying medical issues at early stages, developing new materials for nanoengineering, and studying the unique properties of particles in fundamental physics.

  11.07.2024

• ITMO Lands in Top Three Among Russian Universities in Presidential PhD Stipend Competition

  ITMO University became the first university in St. Petersburg and the third in Russia based on the number of students who won the presidential stipend. In total, there are 19 winners from ITMO who conduct research across the scientific spectrum, including in biotechnology, nanomaterials, AI, and quantum physics. 

  01.07.2024

• ITMO Scientists Develop a Device to Control Light and Matter Quasiparticles

  Researchers from ITMO University have developed a system that can bind and control particles of light and matter. While the bound particles can become a more efficient and eco-friendly substitute for electricity, the device itself may serve as a foundation for advanced computers, communications means, and internet networks.

  27.06.2024

• Solar Cells Made More Efficient Thanks to Silicon Nanoantennas

  Researchers from ITMO University have managed to improve the efficacy of perovskite solar cells with the help of silicon nanoantennas, which increase the concentration of light in the material at certain wavelengths. In the future, specialists can employ the new method to create solar cells for indoor lighting and even the space industry. The results of the study are published in Chemical Engineering Journal.

  27.06.2024