Students from the Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics Participated in the "Optical Methods for Flow Investigation" Conference

Students from Samara University participated in the 18th International Scientific and Technical Conference "Optical Methods for Flow Investigation – 2025" (OMFI-2025), held from June 30 to July 4, 2025, in Moscow at the National Research University "Moscow Power Engineering Institute" (MPEI). The event brought together researchers, engineers, and students from leading universities and scientific centers across the country.

During the conference, participants discussed modern achievements and future prospects for the development of optical diagnostic methods, including applications in medicine and biotechnology. Presentations by Samara University students focused on the application of Raman spectroscopy for analyzing biological tissues and fluids.

Our university was represented by a delegation of Master's students from the Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics. The students' presentations sparked keen interest among conference participants:

·         Ksenia Tomnikova presented on "An Ensemble Stacking-Based Algorithm for Analyzing Raman Spectra of Skin Neoplasms".

·         Irina Pimenova presented on "Component Analysis of Blood Serum Raman Spectra Using Multivariate Curve Resolution".

Both presentations were prepared under the scientific supervision of Irina Matveeva, Associate Professor at the Department of Laser and Biotechnical Systems.

The participants shared their impressions of the event.

"The conference allowed us not only to present the results of our research but also to see new directions for applying optical methods. The discussions after the presentations were very constructive; we received valuable advice from colleagues from other universities," shared Irina Pimenova.

"Presenting at such a large-scale conference is an excellent experience. It was particularly valuable to hear feedback from experts and to meet other young researchers working in related fields," said Ksenia Tomnikova.

The participation of young scientists from Samara University in this conference marked an important stage in their professional development. Presenting the results of their own research enabled them to exchange experiences with leading scientists, obtain useful recommendations, and establish new scientific contacts.

Text and photos by: Ksenia Tomnikova, Irina Pimenova