Almira Ramanaviciene

Prof. Almira Ramanaviciene is a distinguished academic at Vilnius University, serving as the head of the NanoTechnas – Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science within the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences. She also leads the Biosensor Research Group at the State Research Institute Center for Innovative Medicine, Department of Immunology, Lithuania. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in biomedicine (2002) and a habilitation in physical sciences (2008), both from Vilnius University.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Biomedicine (2002), Institute of Immunology, Vilnius University
  • Habilitation in Physical Sciences (2008), Vilnius University

Her research focuses on the development of advanced biosensors and immunosensors, leveraging nanotechnology, conducting polymers, and surface modification techniques. Key areas include biofunctionalization methods, analyte detection, and electrochemical/optical signal transduction. Recent publications highlight innovations in SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics, glucose biosensors, and molecular imprinting for biomedical applications.

The trends in her work emphasize the integration of nanoparticles with polymer matrices to enhance sensitivity and specificity. Examples include dendritic gold nanostructures for glucose detection, SPR-based systems for antibody quantification, and MXene platforms for environmental monitoring. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, biochemistry, and clinical diagnostics.