Linas Didvalis

Linas Didvalis is an Associate Professor at Vytautas Magnus University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. He works primarily at the Centre for Asian Studies and the Department of Cultural Studies, with additional strong connections to the Department of Public Administration. His academic career spans interdisciplinary area studies with a focus on East Asia.

Dr. Didvalis holds a Doctor of Sciences degree (awarded in 2015) and was appointed Associate Professor in 2021. His research interests include:

• East Asia region studies
• Environmental politics
• Environmental movements
• Sustainable development

He plays a significant role in the King Sejong Institute in Kaunas, which joined the global network of Korean language and culture centers in 2018. This institute, part of the Centre for Asian Studies, serves as the fourth such center in the Baltic countries, promoting Korean language and cultural understanding. Dr. Didvalis is fluent in Lithuanian (native), English (very good), and Japanese (good), which supports his research in East Asian studies and his work with the King Sejong Institute.