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Loreta VilkienėView profile

Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Foreign Language Teaching and Acquisition
• Language Testing
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Loreta Vilkienė is a Professor at the Department of Lithuanian Studies, Vilnius University, since October 2020, and served as its Head from 2018–2023. She has been affiliated with Vilnius University since 2007, initially as an Associate Professor, and has lectured since 2001. Her academic background includes a PhD in Humanities (2000) and a qualification as a philologist and teacher of Lithuanian (1986), both from Vilnius University. Education: PhD in Humanities, Vilnius University (2000) Philologist and Teacher of Lithuanian, Vilnius University (1986) Research Interests: Applied linguistics (foreign language teaching/assessment, language attrition, partial acquisition) and sociolinguistics (linguistic attitudes, diaspora language dynamics, language-identity links). Her work focuses on multilingualism, heritage language maintenance, and sociolinguistic transitions in post-Soviet contexts. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze language attitudes in Lithuania, lexical proficiency in native speakers, diaspora language policies in Kazakhstan and Russia, and sociolinguistic impacts on identity. Her studies integrate quantitative methods (e.g., vocabulary size estimation) and qualitative discourse analysis. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2006 Lietuvos Science Award (applied sciences) for collaborative work on Lithuanian language pedagogy. Grants & Projects: Managed EU-funded projects like ARQUS (2020) and international diaspora language studies (2020–2022). Active in UNESCO-related language preservation initiatives and digital outreach platforms. Outreach: Delivered public lectures on diaspora identity, contributed to podcasts, and authored 15+ peer-reviewed articles. Co-developed teaching tools like the Po truputį Lithuanian language series.

• Computational Intelligence
• Agent-Based Simulation Systems
• Neuroscience
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Darius Plikynas is a Senior Researcher at the Smart Technologies Research Group within the Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies at Vilnius University . His research integrates computational intelligence methods with agent-based simulation to model cognitive and social processes. Position: Senior Researcher, Chief Researcher in the Project Address: Akademijos St. 4, room 224, Vilnius Contact: +370 5 210 9333, +370 620 95101 Email: darius.plikynas@mif.vu.lt Personal page: http://www.dariusplikynas.eu Dr. Plikynas' research spans interdisciplinary domains including neuroscience, physics methods, complexity theory, and distributed cognitive systems. He led the 2017–2019 project "Development of a metric, conceptual and simulation model of the social impact of cultural processes" under the LMT Research Group Funding Program. His recent publications (2016–2025) reflect trends in combining machine learning with social science questions (fake news analysis, propaganda detection) and agent-based modeling of cultural/social capital dynamics. Key collaborations include Leonidas Sakalauskas, Rimvydas Laužikas, and Arunas Miliauskas. Scientific supervision includes doctoral students: Andrius Budrionis (University of Tromsø, Norway) Ieva Rizgelienė (PhD topic: "Propaganda detection and classification in social media using hybrid deep learning") He also serves as an expert at Vilnius University and has contributed to projects involving: 2D financial market visualization Neural oscillation-based cognitive modeling Indoor navigation for blind individuals Cultural participation impact on social capital

Kaie Maennel, Agnė Brilingaitė, Linas BukauskasView profile

Researcher

• Cybersecurity Education
• Cyber Defense Exercises (CDX)
• Psychological Safety in Teams
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Dr. Kaie Maennel, Dr. Agnė Brilingaitė, and Linas Bukauskas are cybersecurity education researchers who have co-authored studies on multidimensional approaches to Cyber Defense Exercises (CDX). Their work emphasizes integrating psychological safety , intrinsic motivation , and cognitive agility into cybersecurity training frameworks. They have contributed to understanding how behavioral aspects and educational theory can enhance technical skill development and team coordination during large-scale exercises like Locked Shields and Amber Mist. Key areas of focus include: Applying Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to improve participant motivation and learning outcomes. Developing adaptive performance metrics that evaluate non-technical skills such as communication and decision-making under stress. Advancing slow education techniques to scaffold technical and soft skill development in cyber operators. They have secured significant funding through the EEA Grants project ADVANCES , which aims to personalize cybersecurity competence development. Their research has been published in journals like Computers & Security and International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism , influencing pedagogical practices in hybrid cybersecurity exercises and incident response training.

Solomon DarwinView profile

Professor

• Open Innovation
• Business Models
• Smart Village Movement
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Professor Solomon Darwin is the Executive Director of the Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation and the Center for Growth Markets at the University of California, Berkeley . He is renowned as the father of the Smart Village Movement and specializes in open innovation, business models, and sustainable development in emerging economies. Open Innovation Business Models Smart Village Movement Sustainable Development Research Focus: His work bridges technology and socioeconomic development, emphasizing scalable solutions for smart cities/villages, ethical implications of Industry 4.0, and digital ecosystem design. Scientific Awards: Recognized as a leading international speaker on innovation Active director of Silicon Valley Chief Innovation Officer roundtables Affiliations: Collaborates with global brands and governments across Europe, China, Russia, India, and Latin America to advance corporate innovation frameworks.

• Interdisciplinary Art
• Computer Animation
• Media Design Production
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Rimantas Plungė is a Professor at the Department of Contemporary Arts, Faculty of Arts, Vytautas Magnus University. His academic career spans over a decade, with significant contributions to media education and digital art research. Doctor of Sciences (2010) Professor (2020) Department of Contemporary Arts Faculty of Arts Plungė's research focuses on interdisciplinary art and media education , particularly how computer animation and artificial intelligence transform artistic creation. His work bridges digital culture with traditional media, exploring the evolution of visual storytelling in contemporary films and documentaries. His students' recent theses demonstrate applications of AI in filmmaking, data visualization in photography, and experimental documentary techniques. The research trends highlight digital humanities and ethical implications of technology in art. Plungė supervises advisees across diverse media projects, including: Dovydas Bučas - Documentary narrative authenticity Kajus Jurevičius - AI-algorithm collaboration in video art Ugnė Lisauskaitė - AI portrayal in cinema His work continues to shape modern media culture and creative education in Lithuania.

Vytautas ČyrasView profile

Associate Professor

• Legal informatics
• Artificial intelligence and law
• Conceptualisation
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Dr. Vytautas Čyras serves as an Associate Professor at Vilnius University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, specifically within the Institute of Computer Science and Department of Software Engineering. With over three decades of academic experience since 1984, he bridges computer science and legal theory through groundbreaking interdisciplinary research. Education: Master's in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) from Vilnius University (1979) Doctorate from Moscow State University's Faculty of Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics (1985) Second Master's in Law from Vilnius University and German Law Centre (2007) Dr. Čyras' research spans legal informatics, information systems, and computer science. His primary focus includes artificial intelligence and law, regulatory compliance, legal requirements, and pioneering work in legal visualization. His Structural Blanks approach to programming with recurrences demonstrates deep expertise in both foundational computer science and legal applications. His research explores how visual and multisensory approaches can transform legal reasoning and compliance in digital environments. His publication trajectory reveals an evolution from technical computer science topics toward sophisticated legal informatics applications. Recent work emphasizes multisensory legal machines, legal visualization frameworks, and the integration of AI with legal reasoning systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding how legal norms can be transformed into operational rules for virtual environments and digital governance systems. Professional Activities: Active participant and organizer of major legal informatics conferences including IRIS, Baltic DB&IS, and EGOVIS Contributor to European Framework Programme projects including VirtualLife and SKY-Scanner Longstanding member of the Lithuanian Computer Society and its Intellectics Section Dr. Čyras teaches courses including Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Representation, and Human-Computer Interaction. His interdisciplinary background enables him to bridge theoretical legal concepts with practical applications in regulatory compliance systems and legal technology development.

Petrulionė LolitaView profile

Researcher

• Humanities
• Philology
• Translation Studies
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Petrulionė Lolita is a Researcher at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, holding a PhD in Linguistics from Vytautas Magnus University (2010–2015). Her research focuses on the cultural, linguistic, and computational aspects of translation, with expertise in cross-cultural communication, literary translation, and sociolinguistics. She has taught at Šiauliai University and secondary schools, contributing extensively to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications. Her work bridges philology with modern computational methods. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Translation), Vytautas Magnus University (2010–2015) M.A. in Comparative Linguistics, Šiauliai University (2001–2003) B.A. in Russian and English Languages, Šiauliai Pedagogical Institute (1992–1997) Research Interests: Her studies emphasize translation norms across time (diachronic analysis), cultural mediation in literary texts, and comparative onomastics. She explores how computational tools enhance translation quality and cultural specificity handling. Publications Trends: Her work spans 20+ years, addressing topics like anthroponymy, slang translation, and metaphor theory. Recent focus includes cross-cultural naming practices and historical shifts in translation norms. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants/Advising: No grants or advisees mentioned in the provided texts. She has contributed to academic teams at multiple institutions. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary groups at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, focusing on translation studies and language pedagogy.

Gintautas GrigasView profile

Associate Professor

• Programming teaching methodology
• Software localization
• Computer terminology
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Gintautas Grigas is an Associate Professor and Affiliated Scientist at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics , Vilnius University, Lithuania, serving within the Educational Systems Group . Since joining the Institute in 1965, he has become one of Lithuania’s most prolific authors in computer science education and software localization. Education: 1959 – Graduated, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Kaunas Polytechnic Institute (now Kaunas University of Technology) 1970 – Candidate of Technical Sciences (post-graduate), nostrified 1992 to Doctor of Mathematical Sciences Continuing education courses in programming languages, data types and programming technology at Vytautas Magnus University, Vilnius University and Vilnius Pedagogical University Research Interests Grigas’ scientific work centres on four tightly interwoven themes: abstract data types , programming teaching methodology , computer terminology , and software localization . His contributions range from theoretical analyses of data structures to practical guidelines for localizing major software suites into Lithuanian. He has also pioneered studies on how interface defects influence national language culture and on letter-frequency analyses supporting cryptography and linguistic research. Publication Trends Across more than 150 scholarly and professional works, a clear progression is evident: early focus on programming fundamentals and Lithuanian computing history, followed by intensive investigation of localization pedagogy, and more recently, mobile-device text input and cultural impacts of internationalization errors. Collaborative volumes such as the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Computing and the textbook Fundamentals of Software Localization have become standard references in Lithuanian computer science curricula. Awards & Recognition No specific competitive awards are listed; however, his sustained output—40 books, 100+ scientific articles, 250+ popular/professional articles—is itself a testament to national academic recognition. Doctoral Advising & Grants While individual doctoral students are not named, Grigas has long contributed to doctoral education through the Institute’s doctoral committees and study guides. His research has been supported by national projects on software localization and educational technology, although explicit grant numbers are not provided in the text. Labs & Teams He carries out his work within the Educational Systems Group , a subdivision of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, located at Akademijos St. 4, Vilnius. The group investigates learning technologies, curriculum design, and the societal impact of digital systems, providing a collaborative environment for his ongoing projects.

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
• Network Analysis
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Linas Bukauskas is a Professor at Vilnius University's Department of Informatics under the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics. Since 2005, he has supervised academic projects and taught courses in cybersecurity, with a focus on practical skill assessment, network analysis, and human factors in security systems. Research Interests: Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, E-Vehicle Infrastructure, Cyber Defense Training Key Contributions: Development of cybersecurity training platforms, behavioral analysis in cyber exercises, and novel network flow modeling techniques Recent Work: Focus on maritime cybersecurity resilience, individualized risk assessment frameworks, and AI integration in smart learning environments

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
• Keystroke Dynamics
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Arnold Budžys is a Junior Researcher at the Vilnius University Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies , focusing on cybersecurity, machine learning, and behavioral biometrics. His work addresses critical infrastructure security, insider threat detection, and keystroke dynamics-based authentication. Research Highlights : Keystroke biometrics, anomaly detection, deep learning, data fusion, and red team tactics. Technical Focus : Behavioral analysis, neural networks, security frameworks, and adversarial attack modeling. His publications reveal a trend toward integrating advanced AI techniques with cybersecurity protocols to enhance authentication accuracy and threat prevention in sensitive systems.

Goda KlumbytėView profile

Lecturer

• Critical Algorithm Studies
• Science and Technology Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction Design
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Goda Klumbytė is a Lecturer and post-doctoral researcher at the University of Kassel, working within the Participatory IT Design department in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She is an interdisciplinary scholar bridging informatics with humanities and social sciences, with particular expertise in feminist new materialism, posthumanism, and human-computer interaction. Her research focuses on creating more contextualized and accountable machine learning systems through feminist and critical theoretical approaches. Her research interests include Critical Algorithm Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Human-Computer Interaction Design, Feminist Epistemology, Critical Theory, Posthumanism, and New Materialism. She approaches the study of algorithmic systems from a feminist perspective that emphasizes situated knowledges, intersectionality, and material-semiotic approaches to technology design. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward developing feminist frameworks for explainable AI and accountable machine learning systems. Her work examines how critical theoretical concepts from social sciences and humanities can be integrated into computing practices, with particular attention to how power relations and structural inequalities manifest in algorithmic systems. She has been particularly active in exploring how feminist intersectional perspectives can reshape approaches to AI explainability and accountability. Co-edited 'More Posthuman Glossary' with R. Braidotti and E. Jones (Bloomsbury, 2022) Published in 'Posthuman Glossary' (Braidotti & Hlavajova, 2018) Contributed to 'Everyday Feminist Research Praxis' (Leurs & Olivieri, 2015) Published in journals including Online Information Review, Digital Creativity and ASAP Presented at major informatics conferences including ACM's CHI, nordiCHI and FAccT Dr. Klumbytė leads significant research projects including 'AI Forensics: Accountability through Interpretability in Visual AI Systems' (funded by Volkswagen Foundation, 2022-2025) and 'CF+: Reconfiguring Computing Through Cyberfeminism and New Materialism' (University of Kassel, 2018-2019). She also serves as one of the editors of the critical computing blog 'engines of difference,' which provides a platform for critical perspectives on computing and technology.

Arūnas GudinavičiusView profile

Professor

• Digital Publishing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Books
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Arūnas Gudinavičius is a Professor and Vice-Dean for Science at Vilnius University's Faculty of Communication, Department of Digital Cultures and Communication. He holds a PhD in Communication and Information Sciences (2012) from Vilnius University, following a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Kaunas University of Technology (1999) and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (1997). His research focuses on digital publishing, human-computer interaction, and usability in digital media, with notable projects like the 'Digital Publishing in Lithuania' initiative (2014) and contributions to the COST Action E-READ (2014-2018). Key research interests include digital book quality, e-book markets, museum website usability, and accessibility in publishing. He has published extensively on topics such as reading behavior, piracy dynamics, and digital literacy, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles and several books. Notable awards include the 2017 Vilnius University best article award (shared with colleagues). He teaches courses on digital publishing and media technologies, advising PhD students like Alisa Žarkova and Arūnas Šileris. His professional roles include editorial board memberships for journals like Information & Media and leadership in organizations such as the Lithuanian Publishers Association. He has participated in international conferences globally and led projects on digital literacy, museum accessibility, and scholarly communication.

• Renewable Energy
• Automation
• Computer Vision
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Dr. Dervinis Donatas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, VU Šiauliai Academy. His research focuses on Renewable Energy, Automation, Computer Vision, and Cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in industrial systems and educational technologies. He holds a Doctor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has over 22 months of academic experience. His educational background includes advanced studies in electrical engineering, complemented by a prolific career in research. Key research areas include solar energy systems, image processing, and automated systems for transportation and security. He contributed to the development of a textbook on Image Processing (2012) and has been affiliated with the eLABa research group. Donatas has authored or co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed publications, exploring topics such as energy-efficient cloud computing, password security, and real-time video analysis for human recognition. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in fields like industrial automation and biomedical engineering. While no specific awards are listed, his publications appear in reputable journals like Applied Scientific Research and Professional Studies: Theory and Practice . His academic advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed, though his research often involves collaborative projects with institutions like Tallinn University of Applied Sciences and Šiauliai State College. Donatas is actively involved in the eLABa research team, focusing on innovative solutions in electrical engineering and technology education. His future work continues to emphasize sustainable energy systems and advanced computer vision applications.

Vytautas ŽalysView profile

Associate Professor

• Audiovisual Technologies
• Music Education
• Computer-Assisted Data Analysis
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Vytautas Žalys is an Associate Professor and PhD at the VU Šiauliai Academy, primarily affiliated with the Department of Informatics Engineering. His research focuses on audiovisual technologies in music education, computer-assisted data analysis, and the integration of digital tools in special education contexts. He has led multiple international projects, including the 'ART HOUSE: Restoration of the Zubov Palace' and 'Digital Competence and Digitized Musical Heritage,' highlighting his commitment to innovative educational infrastructure and cultural preservation. Žalys holds a PhD and has over 35 years of professional experience, spanning roles as a music teacher, radio show creator, and project leader in educational technology. His educational background includes advanced studies in music and informatics. Key projects include developing distance education courses on ICT in music education and contributing to EU-funded initiatives like the Leonardo da Vinci project on digital technologies. His publications emphasize the application of multimedia and AI in autism education, music pedagogy, and cross-disciplinary arts integration. He actively participates in academic associations such as EERA and ATEE, furthering research in educational innovation and lifelong learning.

• Agricultural Engineering
• Farm Machinery
• Agricultural Tools and Machines
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Davut Karayel is a Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture , Akdeniz University and a Researcher at Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania) under the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Safety . He has been actively involved in editorial roles for Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry and Journal of Computers and Electronics in Agriculture . Education BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Cukurova University (1995) MSc and PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Akdeniz University (2005) Research Interests Technological processes of sowing and crop care machines Environmental assessment of agricultural operations Soil-technology interaction Academic Contributions 168 publications (Web of Science) Over 100 total scientific papers Author of 2 international book chapters Conferences Participated in Human and Nature Safety conferences (2022, 2025) Active in interdisciplinary sessions on environmental protection and safety