Andrius Vaišnys

Andrius Vaišnys is a Professor of Social Sciences at Vilnius University's Faculty of Communication, affiliated with the Institute of Journalism and the Centre for Journalism and Media Research. He holds a Doctoral Dissertation on 'Media-State Relations in Lithuania in 1918–1940' (2003) and became a full Professor in 2014, following roles as Associate Professor (2005–2013). His research focuses on media-government conflicts, political communication, parliamentarism, and cultural policy. He led the Faculty of Communication as Dean from 2007 to 2017 and currently serves on the Central Electoral Commission of Lithuania and the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (elected 2025).

His academic qualifications include extensive supervision of doctoral students (e.g., Valius Venckūnas, Mantas Bražiūnas) and postdoctoral projects. Key roles include Chair of the Scientific Council of Martynas Mažvydas National Library (2011–2017) and member of the Commission for the Traditions and Heritage of Lithuanian Studies. He has authored over 50 publications, including monographs on media resilience, parliamentary communication, and Lithuanian cultural policy.

Research interests span historical media analysis, media-state relations, and political discourse. Recent projects include the 'Transmedia Communication Model' (2023–2025) and the 'Historical Sources in Foreign Archives' initiative. His work bridges academia and public engagement, reflected in performances like 'Peak of Four Sentences' (2017) and contributions to cultural policy debates.