Rimantas Vaicekauskas is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius University. He has taught consistently since at least the 2016/2017 academic year, with scheduled courses through 2025/2026. His instructional responsibilities include delivering lectures on Logic Programming and leading practical exercises in Object-Oriented Programming with JAVA . His academic focus spans: Core computer science principles Programming language design and implementation Formal logic applications in computing Object-oriented software development methodologies
Vladimir Dolgopolov is a Senior Researcher at the Educational Systems Group of Vilnius University. His work focuses on computational thinking, STEM education, and curriculum design, with a particular emphasis on integrating digital technologies into teaching practices. Research Interests: Computational Thinking, STEM/STEAM Education, Artificial Intelligence Literacy, Curriculum Transformation Key Collaborations: Valentina Dagienė, Tatjana Jevsikova, Eglė Jasutė Recent publications highlight his contributions to Industry 5.0 education, AI literacy frameworks, and model-centered approaches to scientific programming. His work often addresses the pedagogical challenges of digital transformation and the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) paradigm in higher education. He has explored semiotics perspectives in computational thinking and co-developed methodological guidelines for software learning objects in scientific programming education. Notable projects include the DECART initiative for agile curricula and studies on novice software engineering students' temperament styles. His research spans case studies on Android game-based programming motivation, inverted classroom models, and queueing system simulations for teaching scientific computing.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asta Slotkienė is an Associate Professor and Researcher at the Cybersocial Systems Engineering Group , Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius University , Lithuania. She has been a faculty member since at least 2009 and is based at Akademijos St. 4, Vilnius. Education PhD in Computer Science Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology (2009) MSc in Computer Science Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology (2004) BSc in Physics and Computer Science, Šiauliai University (2002) Research Interests Dr. Slotkienė’s research spans software quality assurance , development process improvement , e-learning systems , and cognitive decision-making . She investigates how rigorous evaluation methodologies and AI techniques can enhance the reliability and usability of software products and services. Her recent work explores the intersection of large language models and automated software testing , as well as the modeling of web service quality using fuzzy logic and ontology-based approaches. Research Trends Across her latest publications, a clear trend emerges toward leveraging AI and machine learning , particularly large language models , to automate and improve software testing practices. Simultaneously, she continues to deepen the theoretical foundations of software and service quality modeling , integrating fuzzy logic , ontology engineering , and bibliometric analyses to build robust frameworks for quality evaluation. Scientific Service & Awards Program Committee Member: ACM/SIGAPP SAC (2023–2025) Organizing Committee Member: Baltic DB&IS 2024 Program Committee Member: SS AIEDUMED’25, CompSysTech’25 Reviewer for Informatica, Baltic Journal of Modern Computing, New Trends in Computer Sciences Projects & Funding 2022–2026 Master of Science in Smart, Secure and Interconnected Systems (EU Grant 101083531) 2022–2024 Embracing RAD Skills for Employability and Innovation 2020–2022 AI-Enhanced Accounting and Business Management Systems (Grant 01.2.1-LVPA-K-856-01-0083) 2014–2018 Erasmus+ “Open University for Virtual Mobility” (2014-1-LT01-KA203-000550) 2012–2015 Tempus “High Objectives of National Organizational Reform” (530284-TEMPUS+1-2012-1-ES-TEMPUS-JPHES) International Collaboration & Training Through multiple Erasmus+ teaching and learning visits (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madeira, Azores, Maia), as well as participation in DeepLearn schools and professional training (Devbridge/Cognizant Softvision, Robotic Process Automation, Creative Commons, Contextual Modeling), Dr. Slotkienė actively fosters cross-border academic cooperation and continuous professional development.
Ramūnas Dzindzalieta serves as a Senior Lecturer at Vilnius University's Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, maintaining an active teaching schedule continuously from the 2016/2017 academic year through the upcoming 2025/2026 term. His academic focus centers on Computer Science with specialized expertise in Object-Oriented Programming and Java Programming . Within the broader discipline of Informatics , he emphasizes practical software development skills and programming methodologies through exercise-based instruction. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Dzindzalieta consistently delivers hands-on programming sessions across multiple student subgroups each semester, demonstrating long-term commitment to foundational computer science education at the university.
