News: Community - Institute of Materials Science | KTU https://materials.ktu.edu/news-categories/community/ KTU Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:59:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 CERN Baltic Conference 2025 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/cern-baltic-conference-2025-kaune/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:25 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/cern-baltic-conference-2025-kaune/ The post CERN Baltic Conference 2025 appeared first on Institute of Materials Science.

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]]> Nanoscale Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Mindaugas Juodėnas from Kaunas University of Technology https://materials.ktu.edu/news/nanoscale-horizons-emerging-investigator-series-dr-mindaugas-juodenas-from-kaunas-university-of-technology/ Wed, 28 May 2025 12:44:29 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/nanoscale-horizons-emerging-investigator-series-dr-mindaugas-juodenas-from-kaunas-university-of-technology/ The post Nanoscale Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Mindaugas Juodėnas from Kaunas University of Technology appeared first on Institute of Materials Science.

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]]> The Head of the Institute of Materials Science on MIT Experiences and Joint Projects https://materials.ktu.edu/news/visit-mit/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:46:38 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/visit-mit/ Interview with the Director of the Institute of Materials Science, Prof. Sigitas Tamulevičius, about his visit to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): What was the main purpose of this visit? The visit took place under the MISTI (MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives) program, signed between the Lithuanian consortium and the Massachusetts Institute of […]

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]]> Advanced Materials and Technologies 2025 is Open for Registration https://materials.ktu.edu/news/amt2025-registration/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:07:17 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/amt2025-registration/ Registration is now open for the 27th International Conference – School on Advanced Materials and Technologies, taking place from August 25 – 29, 2025, in Palanga, Lithuania. This event brings together young scientists, PhD students, and experts in the fields of Materials Science and Condensed Matter Physics. This year, the Conference – School will focus […]

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]]> Advanced particle therapy centre for cancer treatment: the future for the Baltics? https://materials.ktu.edu/news/advanced-particle-therapy-centre-for-cancer-treatment-the-future-for-the-baltics/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:35:06 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/advanced-particle-therapy-centre-for-cancer-treatment-the-future-for-the-baltics/ The post Advanced particle therapy centre for cancer treatment: the future for the Baltics? appeared first on Institute of Materials Science.

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]]> Lithuanian scientists developed a device that measures the impact of drought on plants https://materials.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-scientists-developed-a-device-that-measures-the-impact-of-drought-on-plants/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:59:11 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/lithuanian-scientists-developed-a-device-that-measures-the-impact-of-drought-on-plants/ The post Lithuanian scientists developed a device that measures the impact of drought on plants appeared first on Institute of Materials Science.

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]]> KTU researcher’s dissertation evaluated by the European Collaborative network od doctoral programmes https://materials.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-dissertation-evaluated-by-the-european-collaborative-network-od-doctoral-programmes/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:46:35 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/ktu-researchers-dissertation-evaluated-by-the-european-collaborative-network-od-doctoral-programmes/ Nadzeya Khinevich, a PhD student at the Institute of Materials Science, has successfully defended her PhD thesis in Physics (the supervisor prof. Sigitas Tamulevičius) and received an important recognition from the Collaborative network of doctoral programmes in Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials (PCAM). In order to obtain the additional certificate of Doctor Europaeus, the […]

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]]> A New Doctor – NADZEYA KHINEVICH https://materials.ktu.edu/news/a-new-doctor-nadzeya-khinevich/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:14:55 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/a-new-doctor-nadzeya-khinevich/ On 31 May 2024 a PhD student of the Institute of Materials Science Nadzeya Khinevich has defended her doctoral dissertation entitled “Two-dimensional structures of nanoparticles for elements of surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates ” and gained a doctor degree in the field of science of Physics. Scientific supervisor Prof. Habil. Dr. Sigitas Tamulevičius. The dissertation explores […]

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]]> PhD student Muhammad Haris awarded an INFOBALT personalscholarship https://materials.ktu.edu/news/phd-student-muhammad-haris-awarded-an-infobalt-personalscholarship/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:31:46 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/phd-student-muhammad-haris-awarded-an-infobalt-personalscholarship/ PhD student Muhammad Haris has been awarded the INFOBALT personal scholarship by the 12th Young Scientists’ Conference “Interdisciplinary Research in the Physical and Technological Sciences”, organised by the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences on 14 May 2024, for his scientific paper “Green Hydrogen Generation Enhancement Employing Plasmonic Nanoparticles”. For more information on the INFOBALT personal scholarships: […]

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]]> Seminar and demonstration organized by Monospektra & Oxford Instruments https://materials.ktu.edu/news/seminar-and-demonstration-organized-by-monospektra-oxford-instruments/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:25:31 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/seminar-and-demonstration-organized-by-monospektra-oxford-instruments/ January 24, Artūras Belickas (JSC “Monospektra”), alongside Judith Kee from Andor Technology, conducted a brief seminar on the “Fundamentals of Sensor Technologies for Low Light Imaging and Spectroscopy”. Hosted at the Institute of Materials Science, attendees observed a live demonstration showcasing Andor EMCCD camera technology. Throughout the workshop, speakers: – highlighted the capabilities of the […]

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]]> MMI scientific seminar: Prof. Yogendra Kumar Mishra https://materials.ktu.edu/news/mmi-scientific-seminar-prof-yogendra-kumar-mishra/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:29:50 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/mmi-scientific-seminar-prof-yogendra-kumar-mishra/ November 27 at 15:00 a seminar will take place at the Institute of Materials Science, during which the report will be presented by Prof. Yogendra Kumar Mishra from the University of Southern Denmark. Topic: „Tetrapods based Smart Materials for Advanced Technologies“. The seminar will take place in A-228 meeting room of KTU Santaka Valley. Summary […]

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]]> Traveling Lecturer Series: Voyage to Lithuania https://materials.ktu.edu/news/traveling-lecturer-series-voyage-to-lithuania/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:35:20 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/traveling-lecturer-series-voyage-to-lithuania/ Regarding his stay at our university, Prof. Raymond C. Rumpf shared information on the Optica (formerly OSA) Society website. Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is the society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in the field. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, […]

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]]> MMI seminar with prof. Ashok Vaseashta https://materials.ktu.edu/news/mmi-seminar-with-prof-ashok-vaseashta/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:51 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/mmi-seminar-with-prof-ashok-vaseashta/ November 9 at 10.30 a. m. (in A-228 meeting room of KTU Valley) MMI seminar will take place, during which the report will be presented by Prof. Ashok Vaseashta from the International Clean Water Institute in Virginia (USA). Topic: „Nanomaterials and Sciences Convergence to Address Some Grand Challenges of the 21st Century“. About the presenter […]

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]]> Pioneer of digital manufacturing technology: soon, we will be able to print anything https://materials.ktu.edu/news/pioneer-of-digital-manufacturing-technology-soon-we-will-be-able-to-print-anything/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:37:08 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/pioneer-of-digital-manufacturing-technology-soon-we-will-be-able-to-print-anything/ Huge objects that look small for radars, invisibility “cloaks” that can hide anything, 3D-printed optics, 3D-printed circuit boards and radios… If these descriptions sound as if taken from a science fiction book about the future, Dr Raymond C. Rumpf would say – this future is just around the corner. “The greatest change that I saw […]

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]]> Do you only charge your phone when the battery reaches 0%? A professor from South Korea explained why you shouldn‘t do that https://materials.ktu.edu/news/do-you-only-charge-your-phone-when-the-battery-reaches-0-a-professor-from-south-korea-explained-why-you-shouldnt-do-that/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:05:59 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/do-you-only-charge-your-phone-when-the-battery-reaches-0-a-professor-from-south-korea-explained-why-you-shouldnt-do-that/ The world’s most widely used lithium-ion batteries can be found in almost every electronic device, from phones to cars. Modern batteries are designed to last as long as possible, but not every user knows how to extend their cycle life. Hyeong Jin Kim, a professor at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) who […]

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]]> MMI Student Received OSA Student Chapter Prize for the Best Presentation in International Conference-School https://materials.ktu.edu/news/mmi-student-received-osa-student-chapter-prize-for-the-best-presentation-in-international-conference-school/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:07:07 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/mmi-student-received-osa-student-chapter-prize-for-the-best-presentation-in-international-conference-school/ On August 24-28, 2020 22nd international conference-school “Advanced Materials and Technologies 2020” for students and young researchers was held in Palanga, Lithuania. Due to pandemic situation, this year the novel possibility was introduced: watching online lecturers’ presentations through “Zoom” platform. During the poster sessions, students had the possibility to present their work for the international […]

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]]> Acknowledgement for prof. Sigitas Tamulevičius https://materials.ktu.edu/news/acknowledgement-for-prof-sigitas-tamulevicius/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 08:48:05 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/acknowledgement-for-prof-sigitas-tamulevicius/ On august 24 th prof. Sigitas Tamulevičius received a Theoro von Grotthus fund medal for achievements in materials science and young scientist education. The medal was presented by thew funds chair prof. Aivaras Kareiva  

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]]> Press realeses https://materials.ktu.edu/news/press-realeses/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:45:18 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/press-realeses/ KTU 1. Kas mokytojų ir mokinių iš tiesų laukia rugsėjį: pamokos baigsis vėliau, gali grįžti ir nuotolinis mokymas   15min.lt  2020 08 20 11:17:11 2. 4 FinTech drambliai arba kas ir kaip keičiasi finansų industrijoje   Kurstoti.lt  2020 08 20 11:05:00 3. KTU mokslininkas apie šalies mokyklų oro kokybę: pandemijos akivaizdoje laukia iššūkiai   Lrytas.lt  2020 08 20 11:04:00 4. Leidimai gaminti elektros energiją […]

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]]> KTU Awards Institutes researchers https://materials.ktu.edu/news/ktu-awards-institutes-researchers/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:33:29 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/ktu-awards-institutes-researchers/ During the Universities Christmas evening Institutes researchers were awarded for their successful high technology partnerships.

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]]> KTU meeting with EUSMI https://materials.ktu.edu/news/ktu-meeting-with-eusmi/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:11:38 +0000 https://materials.ktu.edu/news/ktu-meeting-with-eusmi/ On November 21 st Prof. dr. Peter  R. Lang made a presentation on the research infrastructure project EUSMI – European infrastructure for the spectroscopy, imaging and scattering of soft matter, which is funded by the European Commission through H2020. EUSMI is offering access to a broad spectrum of unique instrumentation, synthesis facilities and computers for […]

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