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• Drawing With Light: Laser Art Workshop Opens at ITMO University

  At the newly opened space, students, artists, and designers will get to attend masterclasses by ITMO’s Institute of Laser Technologies, as well as learn to process various materials and make simple and textured images with laser equipment or the institute’s own invention – a laser brush. Learn more about how the workshop came to be and how you can participate in its events below.

  27.03.2025

• ITMO Scientists Discover Simple and Cheap Laser Metallization Method for Almost Any Surface

  A team of researchers from Russia, China, and Germany has designed a brand-new method to laser metallize practically all sorts of surfaces, including curved ones. The study demonstrated how to use a laser to create a metal pattern on glass, polydimethylsiloxane, polyimide, and other materials. The developed technology will make producing and repairing printed circuit boards and microelectronic elements faster, cheaper, and easier. The results of the study were published in Advanced Engineering Materials.

  25.03.2025

• 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

• AI, Internet of Things and Digital Twins: Researcher Asif Iqbal on Current Trends in Laser Industry

  Robotic complexes, 3D printing, and computer vision systems – these have all been implemented in the laser industry to ensure quality control. What other digital technologies can change the industry? Will laser engineers have to learn IT to the level that they know physics? And how can we maintain production sustainability while chasing technological progress? Pakistani researcher Dr Asif Iqbal talks about these topics in this ITMO.NEWS interview. Dr Iqbal is a researcher at Universiti Brunei Darussalam and his alma mater, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, who has recently joined the ITMO Fellowship program.

  12.07.2024

• A Multiuse Robot for Medical Applications Designed at ITMO

  Researchers from ITMO University have created a multipurpose robot complex for laser treatment of medical device surfaces, like those of dental and skull implants. The designed technology can be utilized to imbue metal implants with antibacterial and biocompatible properties, as well as mark medical items. All one needs to do is load a 3D model of an implant into a program, set a processing trajectory, and pick a surface attribute of choice.

  02.10.2023

• Physics for Everyone: Exploring ITMO’s Projects for School Students

  Physics is a complex science that includes many branches, including theoretical and applied physics, laser technologies, and new materials. How can you make sense of it all? In this article, we review ITMO’s free educational projects that help school students navigate physics and determine their future career path.

  22.09.2023

• ITMO Scientists Develop Simple Method to Create Durable Anti-Fraud Trademarks

  ITMO University physicists collaborated with experts from Laser Center to develop a new production method for holographic anti-fraud trademarks. With the new technology, it is possible to print unique multicolor 3D holograms on any metal products to protect them from counterfeit. Apart from being highly durable, the trademarks can be made using minimal equipment. The developers claim that this method is cheaper and more secure than the conventional holographic stickers. 

  07.08.2023

• Student Spotlight: Raed Nasser, Syria

  Despite challenges, Raed's determination to pursue higher education in the discipline of his choice led him to Russia, where he not only excelled in his studies but also found solace in the vibrant city of St. Petersburg. In this exclusive interview, Raed opens up about his homeland, his academic journey at ITMO, and the profound impact of living amidst the cultural richness of Russia’s Northern Capital.

  03.08.2023

• Improving Lasers: ITMO Scientists Suggest a New Way to Couple Light and Matter

  A new approach has been suggested at ITMO to enhance interaction of light and matter during metamaterials production. Compared to conventional methods, the novel approach requires less precision and relies on cheaper equipment, while producing more compact and sensitive lasers. The study was described in an article published in Nano Letters. 

  20.07.2023

• Summer School in Laser Technologies: Helping Students Kickstart Their Research

  Talented and passionate school students can get their chance to work with lasers at ITMO’s Summer School in Laser Technologies. Those who present their projects at the national Congress of Young Scientists will receive additional points when applying to ITMO’s Bachelor’s programs. Read on to learn more about the school.

  10.07.2023