News - Kaunas University of Technology | KTU https://en.ktu.edu/ KTU Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:25:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 From Natural Hazards to Hybrid Threats: International Conference at KTU Discussed Societal Resilience in Cascading Crises https://en.ktu.edu/news/from-natural-hazards-to-hybrid-threats-international-conference-at-ktu-discussed-societal-resilience-in-cascading-crises/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:22:45 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/from-natural-hazards-to-hybrid-threats-international-conference-at-ktu-discussed-societal-resilience-in-cascading-crises/ The post From Natural Hazards to Hybrid Threats: International Conference at KTU Discussed Societal Resilience in Cascading Crises appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> “Naktinis Krepšinis ’26” – Street Culture and Night Basketball Festival https://en.ktu.edu/events/naktinis-krepsinis-26-street-culture-and-night-basketball-festival/ Tue, 26 May 2026 12:08:28 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/naktinis-krepsinis-26-street-culture-and-night-basketball-festival/ The post “Naktinis Krepšinis ’26” – Street Culture and Night Basketball Festival appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> Embracing Risk: Finding Courage in the Everyday https://en.ktu.edu/news/embracing-risk-finding-courage-in-the-everyday/ Tue, 26 May 2026 08:45:31 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/embracing-risk-finding-courage-in-the-everyday/ The post Embracing Risk: Finding Courage in the Everyday appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> Berkeley Innovation Forum, Europe 2026 https://en.ktu.edu/events/berkeley-innovation-forum-europe-2026/ Mon, 25 May 2026 13:54:37 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/berkeley-innovation-forum-europe-2026/ The post Berkeley Innovation Forum, Europe 2026 appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> Registration for Inter-University Elective Study Modules at Kaunas Universities Is Now Open https://en.ktu.edu/news/registration-for-inter-university-elective-study-modules-at-kaunas-universities-is-now-open/ Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:22 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/registration-for-inter-university-elective-study-modules-at-kaunas-universities-is-now-open/ The post Registration for Inter-University Elective Study Modules at Kaunas Universities Is Now Open appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> A KTU Public Governance Student’s Erasmus Experience: It Was Much More Than Just a Semester Studying Abroad https://en.ktu.edu/news/a-ktu-public-governance-students-erasmus-experience-it-was-much-more-than-just-a-semester-studying-abroad/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:47:40 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/a-ktu-public-governance-students-erasmus-experience-it-was-much-more-than-just-a-semester-studying-abroad/ The post A KTU Public Governance Student’s Erasmus Experience: It Was Much More Than Just a Semester Studying Abroad appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> P. Skėrys “Shape optimization of the cantilever type vibro energy transducers – development, research and application” doctoral dissertation defence https://en.ktu.edu/events/p-skerys-shape-optimization-of-the-cantilever-type-vibro-energy-transducers-development-research-and-application-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:31:00 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/p-skerys-shape-optimization-of-the-cantilever-type-vibro-energy-transducers-development-research-and-application-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ This dissertation investigates piezoelectric cantilever energy harvesters for autonomous systems. The aim is to optimize the beam shape to maximize strain in the active layer while maintaining eigenfrequencies and manufacturability. A gradient projection method with finite element modeling is applied to optimize thickness distribution.

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]]> A. Dobrovolskis “Method for configuring IoT systems using explainable artificial intelligence” doctoral dissertation defence https://en.ktu.edu/events/a-dobrovolskis-method-for-configuring-iot-systems-using-explainable-artificial-intelligence-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Thu, 21 May 2026 08:33:50 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/a-dobrovolskis-method-for-configuring-iot-systems-using-explainable-artificial-intelligence-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ The Internet of Things is one of the fastest growing branches of computer science, which integrates more and more devices into the global network. Device configuration in Internet of Things systems (IoT) is becoming increasingly difficult to manage, especially as the number of devices in the systems increases. Traditional IoT management methods often require specialized knowledge, and configuration can be error-prone, especially when it is necessary to adapt smart home systems to individual scenarios.

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]]> Beyond Diagnostics: KTU Researchers Investigate How Ultrasound Improves Blood Flow https://en.ktu.edu/news/beyond-diagnostics-ktu-researchers-investigate-how-ultrasound-improves-blood-flow/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:59 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/beyond-diagnostics-ktu-researchers-investigate-how-ultrasound-improves-blood-flow/ The post Beyond Diagnostics: KTU Researchers Investigate How Ultrasound Improves Blood Flow appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> Artificial Intelligence Workshops with Stellenbosch University Lecturers https://en.ktu.edu/events/artificial-intelligence-workshops-with-stellenbosch-university-lecturers/ Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:55 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/artificial-intelligence-workshops-with-stellenbosch-university-lecturers/ The post Artificial Intelligence Workshops with Stellenbosch University Lecturers appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> V. Lankauskaitė “Anthrozoomorphism in fantasy and science fiction cinema: eliciting empathy through film grammar” doctoral dissertation defence https://en.ktu.edu/events/v-lankauskaite-anthrozoomorphism-in-fantasy-and-science-fiction-cinema-eliciting-empathy-through-film-grammar-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:57:42 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/v-lankauskaite-anthrozoomorphism-in-fantasy-and-science-fiction-cinema-eliciting-empathy-through-film-grammar-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ The post V. Lankauskaitė “Anthrozoomorphism in fantasy and science fiction cinema: eliciting empathy through film grammar” doctoral dissertation defence appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> G. Khatmi Rodowan Albedry “Synthesis of plasmonic nanostructures and their applications in lateral flow assay biosensing” doctoral dissertation defence https://en.ktu.edu/events/g-khatmi-rodowan-albedry-synthesis-of-plasmonic-nanostructures-and-their-applications-in-lateral-flow-assay-biosensing-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:26:31 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/g-khatmi-rodowan-albedry-synthesis-of-plasmonic-nanostructures-and-their-applications-in-lateral-flow-assay-biosensing-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ This dissertation addresses key limitations of conventional lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) biosensors, particularly their limited sensitivity and lack of quantitative capability. The work proposes a comprehensive framework for improving point-of-care diagnostics through the integration of three advanced approaches: photophysical nanomaterial synthesis, laser-assisted microfluidic control, and machine learning.

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]]> K. Biknienė “Investigation of the phase change and thermal state of droplets of pure liquids – water, ethanol, ethylene glycol, acetone” doctoral dissertation defence https://en.ktu.edu/events/k-bikniene-investigation-of-the-phase-change-and-thermal-state-of-droplets-of-pure-liquids-water-ethanol-ethylene-glycol-acetone-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:56:19 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/k-bikniene-investigation-of-the-phase-change-and-thermal-state-of-droplets-of-pure-liquids-water-ethanol-ethylene-glycol-acetone-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ The dissertation investigates the heat and mass transfer processes occurring within a droplet of a pure liquid. A thorough understanding of these processes is a fundamental prerequisite for the development of liquid dispersion technologies in the industrial, transport, and energy sectors. At the current stage of technology, dominated by powerful electronics and high-efficiency energy conversion, large amounts of heat are accumulated in relatively small spaces. To ensure the efficient and proper operation of these devices, relatively low-temperature spray cooling becomes essential.

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]]> OTHERWISE https://en.ktu.edu/events/otherwise/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:54:21 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/otherwise/ OTHERWISE explores design as a dynamic and critical element in shaping the present toward alternative futures. It challenges the assumption that design merely “provides solutions,” emphasizing instead its deeper role: to question, to imagine otherwise, and to critically assess the consequences of every choice – including the choice not to design. The exhibition unfolds around […]

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]]> KTU Receives Global Recognition in the US – Commemorative Plaque Is Unveiled https://en.ktu.edu/news/ktu-receives-global-recognition-in-the-us-commemorative-plaque-is-unveiled/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:10:08 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/ktu-receives-global-recognition-in-the-us-commemorative-plaque-is-unveiled/ The post KTU Receives Global Recognition in the US – Commemorative Plaque Is Unveiled appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> L. Stankevičius “Learnable text representation models and their evaluation” doctoral dissertation defence https://en.ktu.edu/events/l-stankevicius-learnable-text-representation-models-and-their-evaluation-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:08:52 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/l-stankevicius-learnable-text-representation-models-and-their-evaluation-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Digital textual information is growing at a rapid pace. Effective automatic methods for understanding and processing such information are required, typically relying on the transformation of text into numerical representations. The emergence of Transformer-based models has created new challenges and opportunities for obtaining such representations.

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]]> E. Švedaitė “Properties of synthetic Ca–Si adsorbents based on opoka and their application for the removal of phosphorus in aqueous solutions” doctoral dissertation defence https://en.ktu.edu/events/e-svedaite-properties-of-synthetic-ca-si-adsorbents-based-on-opoka-and-their-application-for-the-removal-of-phosphorus-in-aqueous-solutions-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:58:02 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/events/e-svedaite-properties-of-synthetic-ca-si-adsorbents-based-on-opoka-and-their-application-for-the-removal-of-phosphorus-in-aqueous-solutions-doctoral-dissertation-defence/ This dissertation examines the removal of phosphorus from aqueous solutions with the aim of reducing eutrophication and ensuring the sustainable use of phosphorus as a critical raw material, by investigating the properties of Ca–Si adsorbents synthesized from opoka and calcium oxide, their effectiveness in removing phosphorus, and their potential applications in agriculture.

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]]> KTU Student Mona from India: Lithuania Unfolded Slowly for Me https://en.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-mona-from-india-lithuania-unfolded-slowly-for-me/ Mon, 11 May 2026 08:03:42 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/ktu-student-mona-from-india-lithuania-unfolded-slowly-for-me/ The post KTU Student Mona from India: Lithuania Unfolded Slowly for Me appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> A Latvian’s Suggestion Led a Lebanese to Lithuania – Now He Calls It Home https://en.ktu.edu/news/a-latvians-suggestion-led-a-lebanese-to-lithuania-now-he-calls-it-home/ Mon, 04 May 2026 07:51:32 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/a-latvians-suggestion-led-a-lebanese-to-lithuania-now-he-calls-it-home/ The post A Latvian’s Suggestion Led a Lebanese to Lithuania – Now He Calls It Home appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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]]> KTU – the Strongest Engineering University in Lithuania https://en.ktu.edu/news/ktu-the-strongest-engineering-university-in-lithuania/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:39:55 +0000 https://en.ktu.edu/news/ktu-the-strongest-engineering-university-in-lithuania/ The post KTU – the Strongest Engineering University in Lithuania appeared first on Kaunas University of Technology.

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