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ITMO Scientists First to Describe Full Photon Lifecycle in Time and Space
Physicists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics have developed a spatial phase method to describe not only the characteristics of an already formed photon, but also the formation of its field in both time and space. Using the Wigner function, the researchers investigated Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation and demonstrated that its spatial structure can retain information about the quantum state of the electron that generated it. The results of the study are published in Physical Review A.
14.09.2026
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
ITMO Researchers Find New Way To Measure Material Durability for Flexible Electronics
Physicists from ITMO University suggest a new method to measure the durability of perovskite nanoparticles used to create flexible devices – including folding screens, pressure sensors, and solar cells. Instead of the standard sharp needle of the atomic force microscope that is unfit for fragile nanoparticles, the researchers suggested using a blunt probe that works as a miniature press: it compresses the crystal without destroying it. Additionally, to increase the accuracy of calculations, the team developed a 3D model of the experiment that takes into account particle surface irregularities and the probe’s angle. The study was published in Applied Physics Letters.
02.09.2026
ITMO Researchers Create Nanoparticles for Detecting “Mirror” Molecules and Developing Diodes
Scientists from ITMO University have developed carbon nanoparticles that make it possible to detect “mirror” molecules in organic solvents. Such forms resemble each other, like the left and right hands, but have different properties, which is why it’s important to detect them in production of medicine and other substances. The new nanoparticles can serve as a foundation for sensors to control the quality of raw materials in production of pharmaceutics and optoelectronics. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study were published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
26.08.2026
28 ITMO Projects to Receive Over 390 Million Rubles from Russian Science Foundation
Young researchers from ITMO have won 28 grants from the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) in three competitions. As a result, in 2026-2028, the university will receive over 390 million rubles towards independent research projects headed by young researchers, as well as ongoing research. The supported projects focus on physics and metamaterials, AI and mathematical modelling, new functional materials, and quantum physics.
13.07.2026
49 ITMO Projects Supported by Russian Science Foundation in 2025
Recently, the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) has published its 2025 report, which placed ITMO sixth in Russia and second in St. Petersburg by the amount of grants received for fundamental and applied research. Moreover, one of the projects developed at ITMO made it to the list of top 10 RSF-supported projects of 2025.
30.04.2026
ITMO Researchers' New Composite Material Offers 10,000x Amplification of Raman Spectroscopy Signal
A composite material based on polymer miscospheres covered in gold nanoparticles has been developed at ITMO University. It amplifies Raman spectroscopy signals by over 10,000 times and can be used to control the quality of engine oils and pharmaceuticals, as well as to detect hazardous contaminants during environmental monitoring. The results of the Russian Science Foundation-supported study were described in Journal of Materials Chemistry C.
28.07.2025
ITMO Receives 250 Million Rubles to Develop Innovative Audio Systems
An acoustic laboratory at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics was named among the winners of the megagrant competition by the Russian Science Foundation (RSF), receiving 250 million rubles for fundamental and applied research in acoustics. The laboratory will produce acoustic metastructures for noise reduction, smart accident detection systems for productions, and wearable medical sensors for real-time monitoring of heart and lung sounds.
18.07.2025
Classification From ITMO To Help AI Generate Random Noise on Request
Random noise is useful for generating truly random numbers, such as for stronger passwords and data protection, but it’s also what helps reconstruct full-scale images obtained from small cameras placed within the body during medical screenings. Using machine learning and fractal analysis methods, researchers from ITMO University have studied a source of random noise – the textures inside a layer of liquid crystal – and created a classification based on the analysis of large- and small-scale fractal dimensions. Using this data, it's possible to train a neural network to select the parameters for random noise generation, adjusting it for various purposes. The results of the study have been published in Journal of Molecular Liquids.
21.11.2024
ITMO and Russian Science Foundation Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary of Collaboration
ITMO University hosted a series of lectures dedicated to the anniversary of the Russian Science Foundation (RSF). The national campaign 10 Years with RSF encompasses 120 research and educational organizations in 45 Russian cities, including ITMO University, where the university’s experts spoke about their projects in chemistry, physics, computer science, and food technology supported by the foundation.
30.09.2024