Tomas Berkmanas

Tomas Berkmanas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Vytautas Magnus University. His academic work bridges legal philosophy, political theory, and contemporary digital governance challenges.

• Primary Affiliation: Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
• Role: Researcher and educator focusing on legal interpretation, constitutional law, and data regulation.

Research interests include legal and political philosophy, data regulation in the digital age, and the evolution of legal systems under globalization. His publications explore tensions between judicial legislative power and democratic principles, the role of language in legal sanctions, and the ethical implications of AI governance.

Recent work emphasizes the concept of 'Science4All,' integrating Open Science, Public Engagement in Research, and Science Communication. He has analyzed data's legal status, proposing philosophical frameworks to balance property rights with societal interests.