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ITMO at Eastern Economic Forum: Education of the Future and New Challenges
What are the contemporary trends in science and education? What are the prerequisites of breakthrough technologies? And what kind of economic solutions are developed by students these days? These were some of the questions raised at the Eastern Economic Forum that was held in Vladivostok on September 2-4. Among the speakers of the forum were ITMO’s Rector Vladimir Vasilyev, Professor Ekaterina Skorb, and Anton Gopka, dean of the Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations.
06.09.2021
ITMO Hosts Sixth Metanano School on Photonics of 2D Materials
Metanano School in nanophotonics and metamaterials took place at ITMO University on July 19-23. Each year, leading Russian and international scientists come together at the school to give lectures and practical classes for students from all over the world.
03.08.2021
ITMO Researchers Suggest Design for Biointegrable Controlled Nanoparticles
Scientists from ITMO University have designed a unique smart nanomaterial that can be controlled via heat: when subjected to light, the material changes both shape and color. This discovery will be beneficial to the development of non-invasive biosensors, signal systems, and non-toxic dyes. The results of the study were published in the international edition of Angewandte Chemie.
12.05.2021
ITMO Hosts Session of the International Academy of Refrigeration
ITMO University has recently held a regular session of the International Academy of Refrigeration during which its members discussed the latest technologies in sports and industry, Arctic exploration, and advanced projects on refrigeration systems, as well as frozen and refrigerated products.
05.05.2021
Picture of the Week: Perovskite Crystals in Textile
ITMO scientists grow perovskite crystals and apply functional layers on various materials. In the image, you can see perovskite crystals grown inside textile. Such fabrics can be applied in workwear, decoration, and contemporary art.
22.03.2021
ITMO Researchers Develop Method for Production of Hollow Nanoparticles From Liquid Metal
Hollow nanocapsules are widely used for various purposes: from targeted drug delivery to catalytic reactions in petrochemistry. An article on the method was published in Chemistry of Materials.
03.03.2021
ITMO Scientists Come up With a Way To Protect Satellites From Space Radiation
The scientists suggested a new material for power electronics for use on orbital spacecrafts. It’s a semiconductor based on gallium oxides and aluminum that is better at resisting space radiation. An article about it was published in Acta Astronautica.
04.02.2021
Picture of the Week: Human Neuroblastoma Cells on Spider Silk Fibers
The image was taken during an experiment devised to test the use of spider silk in the creation of biocompatible materials – a promising medium for targeted drug delivery and nerve tissue regeneration.
01.02.2021
Scientists Develop Transparent High-Performance Material for Flexible Displays and Solar Panels
The creation of such materials became possible thanks to the joint efforts of researchers from St. Petersburg Academic University, ITMO University, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and Aalto University. Learn more about its advantages and ITMO’s contribution to the research in this article.
04.12.2020
Researchers from ITMO and University of Toronto Develop Non-Antibiotic Material to Fight Infection and Mend Wounds
In the future, the material could be used in the production of wound dressings that would hold their own even against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. An article on the results of the research was published in Chemistry of Materials.
23.11.2020