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• Smart Expiration Date Indicators Developed at ITMO

  Researchers at ITMO University have developed fluorescent, quantum dot-based indicators for smart packaging – they can detect the actual expiration date of meat, fish, and chicken. When the indicator’s glow becomes dim under UV light, the product is no longer safe for consumption. The research team behind the idea was named one of the winners of the reality show Passion for Grants, in which contestants compete for grants from the Russian Science Foundation, and secured 6 million rubles for their research.

  03.12.2024

• Student Research Association: What It Is and Why You Should Join

  How do you find a supervisor? Which journal do you choose for your paper? How do you fill out a scholarship application? You’ll find the answers to your questions at ITMO’s Student Research Association (SRA). It's not just a group of science enthusiasts, but a full-fledged support service for young researchers – complete with curators from among ITMO faculty, scientific databases, and business partners. Learn all about the SRA and how to join it in this article.

  14.11.2024

• Science Through Generations: Notes from Young Professionals Conference at ITMO

  ITMO University hosted the third international conference Young Professionals, which drew over 300 participants from Russia, Italy, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries. The conference included a presentation of young specialists’ projects, an announcement of the results of the Top Young Professionals contest winners, and an awards ceremony for the best popular science reports.

  11.10.2024

• 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

• 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 Scientists’ New Machine Learning Model Predicts Nanoparticle Shape and Size

  Researchers from ITMO University have developed a prototype machine learning model that predicts the properties and size of nanoparticles with high accuracy. With the model, it will be possible to conduct fewer experiments when developing new nanomaterials for medical and industrial applications. The authors presented their solution at the international machine learning conference ICML 2024.

  02.08.2024

• Yandex Launches New PhD Program and Research Grants Initiative in AI

  The Russian tech giant Yandex is launching its first practice-driven PhD program in AI. Its aim is to create the conditions and infrastructure for the training of the nation’s young scientists. Each year, the students will receive 800,000-ruble grants in order to create new AI technologies and quickly integrate them into the industry. Among the program’s first partners are ITMO University and the Higher School of Economics (HSE), with the lineup expected to grow manifold in the near future.

  23.07.2024

• 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

• Open-Source AI by ITMO Developers Takes First Place at RAS Competition

  The ITMO-developed software won gold in the category Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies at the competition for young scientists organized by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and the Sistema Charitable Foundation. The proposed technology allows for the use of AI approaches for deeper data interpretation and a range of scientific and industrial tasks (e.g., flood forecasting or modeling of data from technical sensors).

  25.06.2024

• Liquid Metal Makes Production of Porous Metals for Batteries Easier

  Researchers from ITMO University have devised a low-cost, eco-friendly method to produce porous materials for batteries and catalysts (substances that accelerate chemical reactions) by using a liquid metal (sodium-potassium alloy) as a reagent. The results of the study were published in Chemical Communications.

  04.06.2024