Roma Kačinskaitė is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics within the Faculty of Informatics at Vytautas Magnus University. Her research focuses on analytic number theory, probability theory, and gender equality policies in education. Doctor of Sciences (2002) ORCID: 0000-0003-2656-1052 Scopus ID: 6504101661 Her work spans zeta function theory (Riemann, Hurwitz, Matsumoto classes), joint universality theorems, and computational mathematics. Recent supervised theses explore topics like: ICT integration in calculus pedagogy Discrete universality theorems for zeta function classes Functional independence of periodic zeta functions Public-key cryptographic algorithms Computer-assisted evaluation of Hurwitz zeta function values Student advising emphasizes mathematical olympiads, zeta function analysis, and computational methods. Publications reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining pure mathematics with educational innovation and cryptographic applications.
Dr. Lena Golubewa is a Trainee Researcher at the Institute of Chemical Physics (ICP) of Vilnius University, specializing in biophysics and nanomaterials research. Her work bridges physics, materials science, and biomedical applications, with a particular focus on developing novel sensing and imaging technologies for cancer diagnostics and therapy. Her research interests span multiple interdisciplinary fields including Biophysics , Carbon-based nanomaterials , Spectroscopy , Hyperspectral imaging , and Machine learning . Dr. Golubewa has made significant contributions to surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) using black silicon substrates with gold coatings, diamond color centers for thermometry, and carbon nanotubes for cancer theranostics. Her work consistently combines experimental nanomaterial development with sophisticated data analysis techniques, showing an evolution from fundamental nanomaterial characterization toward direct biomedical applications. Dr. Golubewa's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating machine learning with advanced optical microscopy for medical diagnostics. Her 2024 work particularly highlights applications in thyroid cancer diagnostics and analysis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. This represents a significant shift from her earlier work on nanomaterial characterization toward clinical applications. Dr. Golubewa leads significant research projects including: "Spatial distribution of diatom photosystems: machine learning-based reconstruction from nonlinear optical microscopy images" (Research Council of Lithuania, Nr. S-PD-24-158) "Persistent phosphors based on luminescent spinel nanocrystals exhibiting quantum-cutting effect for bio-imaging" (Polish-Lithuanian research project DAINA-3, agreement No [S-LL-24-11]) These projects reflect her expertise at the intersection of nanomaterials, optical imaging, and computational analysis.
Dr. Jolita Bernatavičienė serves as a Senior Researcher at Vilnius University's Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies within the Image and Signal Analysis Group. With a Doctorate in Technological Sciences (Informatics), she has established herself as a leading researcher in medical image analysis and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare. Her extensive research portfolio spans over 15 years of continuous contributions to the field. Dr. Bernatavičienė's research interests primarily focus on medical image analysis, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology applications. Her work integrates advanced machine learning techniques with medical diagnostics, specializing in eye fundus image analysis for glaucoma detection and prostate MRI analysis for cancer identification. She has made significant contributions to deep learning architectures, signal processing methodologies, and data analysis frameworks applicable to biomedical challenges. Her publication record demonstrates strong trends in applying cutting-edge AI techniques to solve concrete medical problems, with a noticeable shift toward more sophisticated deep learning architectures in recent years. The research spans multiple medical domains including ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, and renewable energy systems monitoring, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to data science applications. Leader of International Conference 'Data Analysis Methods for Software Systems (DAMSS)' 2015-2024 Member of IEEE Computer Society section (since 2022) Member of the Council of the Lithuanian Computer Association, Artificial Intelligence Section Member of the Lithuanian Operations Research Society Expert at the Science, Innovation and Technology Agency (MITA) (2020-2022) Dr. Bernatavičienė actively supervises doctoral and master's students, with current doctoral student Roman Surkant working on prostate MRI analysis. She leads multiple significant research projects including 'Developing Talents in Artificial Intelligence to Solve Disruptive Environmental Problems' and serves as scientific leader for the Research Council of Lithuania funded project on cardiac MRI texture analysis. Her work has been supported by various national and international funding mechanisms including COST activities, EuroHPC programs, and Lithuanian national research grants. She is principal investigator for the long-term project developing a database of depersonalized fundus images (2018-2030) and has led numerous projects related to medical image analysis, AI applications in healthcare, and data science methodologies. Her research group maintains strong international collaborations through COST actions and other European research networks.
Martynas Sabaliauskas is an Associate Professor and Researcher at the Cognitive Computing Group , Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies , Vilnius University , Lithuania. His research focuses on multidimensional scaling, geometric optimization, data visualization, and prime number theory. His research interests include: Multidimensional Scaling (MDS): Developing geometric approaches for efficient data dimensionality reduction and visualization. Prime Number Theory: Investigating properties of the Riemann zeta function, prime sequences, and fractal structures. Computational Mathematics: Designing algorithms for complex mathematical problems with applications in data science. Recent publications reflect a strong focus on geometric MDS techniques, visualization of complex mathematical structures, and computational approaches to number theory. Notable works include studies on the Riemann zeta function's zeros, fractal visualizations, and efficient algorithms for large-scale data analysis. Contact Information: Address: Akademijos St. 4, room 617, Vilnius, Lithuania Phone: +370 5 210 9305
Birutė Plačienė is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marine Engineering at Klaipėda University's Faculty of Marine Technology and Natural Sciences. With a career spanning over 30 years at the university since 1991, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in marine engineering and port logistics. Her research significantly contributes to the understanding and development of maritime transport systems in the Baltic Sea region. Dr. Plačienė earned her doctoral degree from Klaipėda University, defending her dissertation in 2002. Her educational background includes graduating from Žvingiai Secondary School in 1982 and completing her higher education at KTU Klaipėda Faculty in 1989. Before joining Klaipėda University permanently, she briefly worked at the Ministry of Communications in 1991 and KTU Klaipėda Faculty in 1990. Professor Plačienė's research primarily focuses on marine engineering, port development, logistics, and short-sea shipping. Her work addresses critical challenges in port infrastructure, navigational safety, and sustainable maritime transport. Recent research has increasingly focused on green transitions in the maritime industry, port organizational ecosystem resilience, and the integration of digital technologies in logistics. Her publications demonstrate a consistent contribution to advancing knowledge in maritime transport engineering, with particular emphasis on practical applications that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Analysis of Professor Plačienė's recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a strong focus on contemporary maritime challenges. Her research spans theoretical frameworks for short-sea shipping systems, virtual logistics centers, port safety mechanisms, and sustainability transitions. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects engineering principles with economic, environmental, and organizational considerations, reflecting the complex nature of modern port operations and maritime transport. Scientific Contributions: Developed theoretical frameworks for short-sea shipping system evaluation Advanced methodologies for virtual logistics center creation Contributed to port safety through research on tug operations and approach channel design Explored green transition strategies for port organizational ecosystems Investigated multimodal transport optimization including inland waterways Professor Plačienė maintains an active research profile with consistent publication output in reputable journals such as Applied Sciences and Sustainability. Her work has received citations in both Web of Science and Scopus databases, indicating recognition within the academic community. She collaborates extensively with researchers across the Baltic region, particularly with Polish institutions, demonstrating strong international engagement. Her research group at Klaipėda University focuses on marine engineering applications with emphasis on practical solutions for port operations and maritime transport challenges. The research environment she contributes to serves as an important hub for maritime studies in the Baltic region.
Snieguolė Matulienė is a Professor at Mykolas Romeris University in Vilnius, Lithuania, where she serves in multiple leadership roles including Deputy Chair of the University Senate, Chair of the Academic Oversight Commission, and Member of the Personnel Commission. Her primary academic affiliation is with the Law School, specifically within the Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure and the Public Security Academy. Professor Matulienė's research focuses on criminalistics, forensic science, and criminal procedure, with particular interest in digital transformation of legal processes, artificial intelligence applications in criminal investigations, signature analysis, and international cooperation in forensic science. She has been instrumental in developing Lithuania's Integrated Criminal Procedure Information System (IBPS) and has contributed significantly to the development of forensic science education in Lithuania, including the "Law and Criminalistics" interdisciplinary study program launched in 2020 at Mykolas Romeris University. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on European cooperation in criminalistics, with particular emphasis on the development of a European Common Criminalistics Space. She has been involved in initiatives to establish a Federation of European National Associations of Criminalists, building on the Vilnius Declaration signed in Palanga in 2017 and expanded with German participation in 2023. Her research spans forensic document examination, criminal procedure systems, and geopolitical factors influencing forensic science development in the Intermarium region. Professor Matulienė maintains professional profiles across multiple academic platforms including ORCID (0000-0001-5379-4412), Scopus (Author ID 57188878818), Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. Her work shows consistent collaboration with international researchers from Poland, Ukraine, Germany and other European countries, reflecting her commitment to advancing criminalistics as a unified European discipline. She serves as a key figure in connecting academic criminalistics with practical law enforcement needs in Lithuania and the broader European context, particularly within the Intermarium region (Three Seas Initiative countries), where she analyzes how geopolitical factors influence the development of a new regional school of criminalistics distinct from traditional Germanic, Romance, Anglo-Saxon and Eastern European schools.
