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Andrius Šuminas is a Professor at Vilnius University's Faculty of Communication, Department of Digital Cultures and Communication. His research focuses on political communication, media literacy, and publishing dynamics. He has supervised two PhD dissertations and contributed to multiple international research projects, including the European Parliament-funded 'European Elections Monitoring Center 2019' and the EU-funded 'LitMus-Web' project analyzing museum communication strategies. Šuminas actively participates in editorial boards (e.g., Journal of Comparative Politics) and serves on expert panels for media-related organizations such as the UNESCO "Information for All" program and Lithuania's Press Support Fund. His work bridges theoretical research with applied studies on digital media's societal impact, particularly in election communication and educational contexts.
- Roles: Professor, Research Project Coordinator, Editorial Board Member
- Affiliations: Vilnius University, Baltic Media Researchers Association, American Political Science Association (APSA)
Research Interests:
- Political communication strategies in digital platforms
- Media transformation and information literacy education
- Social media dynamics in election campaigns
- Publishing industry trends and consumer behavior
Recent contributions include analyzing smartphone overuse patterns across three European nations and investigating how Lithuanian students assess online news credibility. His projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding media's role in democracy and cultural heritage preservation.
