Linas Minkevičius

Dr. Linas Minkevičius is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology (IPN), Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) in Lithuania. He specializes in terahertz physics, imaging techniques, and diffractive optics, with a strong focus on developing advanced terahertz imaging systems and metasurface-based technologies.

Education & Affiliations:

• PhD in Physics (exact institution not specified in text)
• Associate Professor, Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology, FTMC

Research Interests:
Dr. Minkevičius leads cutting-edge research in terahertz (THz) physics, particularly in:

• Terahertz imaging systems using diffractive optics and metasurfaces
• Nonparaxial imaging and beam shaping techniques
• On-chip integration of THz components with detectors
• Low-cost and compact THz systems for practical applications

Project Leadership & Funding:
He has successfully led multiple national and international projects, including:

• Horizon Europe acceleration projects (2024-2025)
• Lithuanian Research Council grants (S-MIP-22-76, 2022-2025)
• Student research practice supervision (P-ST-24-3, 2024-2025)

Scientific Awards:

• Lithuanian Academy of Sciences scholarship for young scientists (2018-2019)
• President and Lithuanian Young Scientists Union Award for Best PhD Thesis (2017)
• Infobalt Fellowship for Research Work (2012-2015)
• Cover illustration in Applied Physics Letters (2011)

Student Supervision & Teaching:
Dr. Minkevičius actively supervises doctoral and master’s students, including:

• PhD student: Augustė Bielevičiūtė
• Master’s students: Karolis Redeckas, Rytis Šalevičius
• Bachelor’s students: Vytautas Lukas Paukštė, Augustinas Karvelis

He also teaches courses in optoelectronics, renewable energy sources, and applied electronics.

Labs & Teams:
He leads the terahertz imaging research group at IPN, collaborating with national and international partners on advanced THz technologies.