Artūras Razbadauskas

Professor Artūras Razbadauskas is a distinguished academic leader currently serving as the Rector of Klaipeda University since 2018. He holds a professorship in the Department of Nursing within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Klaipeda University, where he previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Health (2009-2018) and Head of the Department of Nursing (2001-2009).

His professional affiliations include:

• Rector of Klaipeda University (2018-present)
• Former Dean of Klaipeda University Faculty of Health (2009-2018)
• Former Head of Klaipeda University Department of Nursing (2001-2009)
• Clinic surgeon at Klaipėda University Hospital
• Former Head of Surgery Clinics of Seamen's Hospital (2003-2019)
• Member of World Health Organization European Healthy Cities Network Political Committee (2020-present)
• Member of National Health Council (2013-present)
• Chairman of the Community Health Council of Klaipėda City Municipality (2011-present)

Professor Razbadauskas's research spans multiple critical healthcare domains including nursing practices, cardiovascular disease prevention, patient self-care, and hospital infection management. His scholarly work consistently addresses practical challenges in healthcare delivery, with recent focus on pandemic-related issues such as nursing burnout and teamwork dynamics. He has published 180 original scientific articles, with 39 indexed in major databases, demonstrating significant contributions to healthcare knowledge.

His editorial expertise includes serving as an academic Editor for 'BioMed Research International Journal' (Hindawi) since 2020 and as Lead Editor of a Special Issue in 'Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Journal' (Hindawi) since 2021. This positions him at the intersection of research production and academic dissemination.

Professor Razbadauskas has successfully supervised three PhD students at Finnish universities and numerous master's students at Klaipeda University, with theses examining diverse healthcare challenges from cardiovascular prevention to pandemic response. His supervision approach emphasizes practical applications of research in real healthcare settings.

His commitment to public health extends beyond academia through active participation in WHO networks, National Health Council, and local health governance structures, demonstrating his dedication to translating research into policy and practice that improves community health outcomes.