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• Student Spotlight: Rami Mhanna, Syria

  Behind every cell lies an intricate system; exploring this hidden layer of biology is exactly what motivates Rami Mhanna. This Master’s student from Syria is studying gene regulation and epigenetics. Recently, his research project earned him a grant and the opportunity to expand his scientific work. Read on to learn more.

  19.03.2026

• Student Spotlight: Abu Bakar, Pakistan

  As the world becomes increasingly data-driven, professionals who can translate complex datasets into meaningful insights are more important than ever. Abu Bakar, a Master’s student in big data and machine learning at ITMO, is preparing to do exactly that. Dive deeper to learn more about his experiences, ambitions, and dreams.

  12.03.2026

• Student Spotlight: Chizoba Nzeakor, Nigeria

  Growing up in Enugu, a city shaped by geography and industry, Chizoba learned early that cities tell stories. Today, as a Master’s student in digital urban studies, she explores how data and technology can redesign those stories for a rapidly urbanizing world, particularly across Africa. Read on to learn more about her and her inspiring work.

  05.03.2026

• Student Spotlight: Anas Salami, Syria

  Anas Salami has always wanted to know what happens behind the screen. Now, at ITMO, he’s turning that curiosity into engineering expertise as a student at ITMO’s Computer Systems and Technologies Bachelor’s program. Read on to find out more about his journey so far.

  26.02.2026

• Student Spotlight: Viviana Troya Jima, Ecuador

  Curiosity can take you far across continents and into entirely new fields of study. Viviana, a Bachelor’s student of infochemistry at ITMO, is using her love for science to create a future shaped by technology and innovation. Read on to learn more about her impressions, experiences, and ambitions.

  05.02.2026

• Student Spotlight: Hilux Fokou Ngoumo, Cameroon

  For Hilux Fokou Ngoumo, technology only matters when it has real-world impact. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in information security at ITMO, he’s got his sights set on international advocacy, climate-focused digital projects, and using cybersecurity as a force for trust. Read on!

  29.01.2026

• Student Spotlight: Azaizia Amani, Algeria

  When Azaizia talks about materials, it’s never abstract. For her, metals, oxides, and batteries are living systems: designed, tested, and refined to power everyday life. Currently pursuing her PhD at ITMO, she balances intensive research with a deep appreciation for the city she now calls home.

  22.01.2026

• Student Spotlight: Soham Ray, India

  A curious mind shaped by nature, science, and observation, Soham Ray brings together biodiversity, genetics, and industrial ecology in a way that feels both grounded and forward-looking. From field work and published papers to life as a second-degree student at ITMO, in this interview, he shares how his interests intersect across disciplines and continents.

  15.01.2026

• Student Spotlight: Yamame Arif Askour, Syria

  Not all science stays in the lab. For Yamame Askour, biotechnology is about scale, impact, and responsibility. A Master’s student in industrial biotechnology, she sat down to chat with ITMO NEWS about her academic path, cultural adaptation, and the challenges she hopes to solve through science. Read on!

  25.12.2025

• Student Spotlight: Haithem Sandel, Algeria

  Firewalls by day, music beats by night. Haithem Sandel, an international student from Algeria, takes us inside his life at ITMO, where cybersecurity feels like a chess match, Russian winters test your limits, and curiosity is the strongest tool of all! Read on.

  18.12.2025