Alminas Čivilis is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius University. He has been actively involved in teaching courses related to Spatial Databases since at least the 2016/2017 academic year, continuing through the 2025/2026 semester. His work spans both lecture and exercise formats, delivered remotely in recent schedules. Research Focus: Dr. Čivilis specializes in geospatial data management and database systems, with ongoing contributions to teaching and curriculum development in these areas.
Dr. Saulius Maskeliūnas serves as a Researcher and Deputy Director at the Cybersocial Systems Engineering Group within Vilnius University's Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies (formerly Institute of Mathematics and Informatics). His career at the institute spans from 1984 to present, progressing through positions from junior research associate to his current leadership role. Dr. Maskeliūnas earned his Doctor of Science degree in Informatics in 1996 with a dissertation on 'Knowledge base structuring method for heuristic and qualitative reasoning systems,' building upon his engineering education in automated control systems from Kaunas Polytechnic Institute (now Kaunas University of Technology) in 1984. His research expertise centers on information and knowledge-based systems, with significant contributions in Semantic Web technologies, ontology engineering, knowledge management, and workflow automation. Over his extensive career, his work has evolved from foundational research in knowledge representation to practical applications in environmental monitoring systems, water resource management, and national research data infrastructure. Dr. Maskeliūnas' scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory of innovation across multiple domains, particularly in developing semantic technologies for environmental informatics and research data management systems. His recent publications focus on AI standardization, water resource monitoring systems, and research evaluation frameworks. He holds prominent leadership positions including President of the Lithuanian Computer Society (since 2010), Chair of the Technical Committee LST TK4 'Information Technologies' (since 2021), and member of the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language's Committee on Language Technologies (since 2012). Throughout his career, Dr. Maskeliūnas has successfully balanced theoretical research with practical implementation, contributing significantly to Lithuania's information technology infrastructure, research evaluation systems, and standardization efforts in computer science terminology.
Laura Šaltytė-Vaisiauskė is an Associate Professor and currently serves as Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at Klaipėda University, Lithuania. She is affiliated with the Department of Informatics and Statistics within the Faculty of Marine Technology and Natural Sciences, with additional connections to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Institute of Baltic Region History and Archaeology. Dr. Šaltytė-Vaisiauskė defended her doctoral thesis in Mathematics at Vilnius University in 2013 and has since established herself as a versatile researcher with publications spanning multiple disciplines while maintaining core expertise in statistical methodology. Her research interests center around Statistics, Big data analytics, and Spatial statistics, with significant contributions to Image recognition and Discriminant analysis. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on developing advanced statistical methods for spatio-temporal data analysis, particularly using Hidden Markov Models with spatial weighting. Her work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary reach, extending from pure statistical methodology to applications in finance, healthcare, energy systems, and social sciences. Recent publications show her applying statistical techniques to diverse problems including financial volatility modeling, electric vehicle optimization, and even therapeutic interventions for depression. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple domains, with publications in reputable journals and conference proceedings. Her work shows particular strength in developing methodological innovations with practical applications, often collaborating across disciplinary boundaries to address complex real-world problems. As Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Dr. Šaltytė-Vaisiauskė oversees research strategy and development at Klaipėda University. Her leadership role complements her active research career, allowing her to influence both the direction of her own work and the broader research landscape at her institution. Her recent projects include studies on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on businesses in the Klaipėda region, demonstrating her commitment to addressing timely societal challenges through rigorous research.
