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Prof. Dr. Habil. Eugenijus Norkus

Full Member of Lithuanian Academy of Sciences

Head of the Department of Catalysis, Chief Research Associate


Center for Physical Sciences and Technology
Department of Catalysis

Saulėtekio Av. 3
LT-10257 Vilnius
Lithuania

Ph.: (+370 5) 2648892
Fax.: (+370 5) 2649774

E-mail: eugenijus.norkus@ftmc.lt 

Visiting Positions

Greifswald University (Germany), Colorado State University (USA), University of Denver (USA), Colorado School of Mines (USA), Helsinki University of Technology (Finland), Graz University (Austria), Pardubice University of Technology (Czechia), Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Germany), Artois University (France), Milan Polytechnic University (Italy) 
 

Education

1973-1978 Study of Chemistry at Vilnius University; Diploma
Major: Analytical Chemistry. Degrees: Bachelor and Master (magna cum laude).
1988

Ph.D. (Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius)
Major: Physical Chemistry.
1999 Major: Physical Chemistry.


Research Interests

  • Inorganic and coordination chemistry – heavy metal ions complex formation equilibria in aqueous solutions
  • Physical chemistry – kinetics of heterogeneous autocatalytical processes, electroless metal deposition
  • Electrochemistry – anodic oxidation of reducing agents, electrocatalysis, underpotential deposition of metals 
  • Analytical chemistry – electroanalytical chemistry

Publications

Author and co-author around 200 scientific publications. More than 1400 citations in ISI database, H-index 21, 40 papers are cited 10 and more times.
He has over 150 peer-reviewed publications, several patents, edited a special issue of the “Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry” and co-authored over 100 International Conference contributions. 

Research & Development Activities

Negotiator, participant and project leader in joint R&D projects with Toyota Motors Corporation (Japan), Ebara-Udylite (Japan), LAM Research Corporation (USA); total money amount of the projects ca. 1.5 million USD. Owner of 10 USA, 5 Japan and 1 European patents. 

Teaching Experience

Scientific supervisor of eight former Ph. D. students (now of one), part-time teaching of undergraduate students at Vilnius University (1992-2000), Visiting Professor at Helsinki University of Technology (2002-2003).

Languages

Mother-tongue Lithuanian, fluent in German and Russian, good knowledge in English

Professional Service

  • Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science – panel member (section Chemistry), 1997-1999
  • Lithuanian National Sciences and Study Foundation – Committee of Technological Sciences, panel member, 2000-2002 and 2006-2009 (Chair of this Committee 2001-2002)
  • Guest editor of special issue of the “Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry”
  • Guest editor of special issue of the journal “Materials”
  • Journal “Chemija (Vilnius)” – member of Editorial Board, since 2002
  • Journal “Chemija (Vilnius)” – Associate Editor, since 2007
  • Journals “Electrochimica Acta”, “Talanta”, “Applied Surface Science”, “Carbohydrate Research”, “Surface and Coatings Technology”, “Materials Chemistry and Physics”, “Journal of Solution Chemistry”, “Langmuir”, “Journal of Material Sciences”, “Fresenius Environmental Bulletin”, “Medical Sciences Monitor”, “Chemija (Vilnius)” and many more – reviewer
  • European Union Research & Development Expert Group on Countering the Effects of Biological and Chemical Terrorism – member, 2004-2008.
  • European Union COST Technical Committee “Chemistry” – national delegate, 2004-2006
  • European Union COST Domain Committee “Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Technology” – national delegate, 2006-2014.
  • European Union COST Domain “Earth System Science and Environmental Manegement” Action “Metals and Related Substances in Drinking Water” – member of Management Committee, 2007-2010.
  • European Materials Research Society (EMRS) Spring Meetings 2009 and 2011 – Scientific Committee Member
  • Lithuanian Academy of Sciences – expert member, since 2008, full member since 2011.
  • Reviewer of Lithuanian State Science and Studies foundation; Lithuanian Research Council etc.

Participation in Projects


Head of projects:

  • 2006 Project “Investigation of processes of autocatalytic Cu(II) reduction in systems with environmentally friendly Cu(II) ligands“ (No. T-06154) from the Lithuanian Science and Studies Foundation.
  • 2006-09-21 - 2010-11-30 ProjectCOST 637 “Metal and related substances in drinking water“.
  • 2010-07-01 – 2011-12-31 Project “Electroless copper deposition using cobalt(II) compounds as reducing agents” from the Research Council of Lithuania (No. MIP-10255, 120 thousand Lt).
  • 2012-03-05 – 2014-02-28 Supervisor of Postdoctoral fellowship: “Isotopic studies of chemical composition of Lithuanian magma rocks and their constituent minerals belonging to Proterozoic and Palaeozoic era“. Postdoctoral trainee – dr. I. Vėjelytė.
  • 2007-2009 and 2012-2019 R&D contracts with USA firm LAM Research Corporation (California, Silicon Valley).
  • 2015-09-16 – 2016-12-31 Project ”Inovative catalytic materials for monopropellant fuel systems of microsatellites” from the Research Council of Lithuania (No. TEC-15077, 193000 EUR, partner UAB „Nanoavionika“).
Participant of Projects:
  • 2012-05-02 – 2014-12-31 Project of National Research Programme “FUTURE ENERGY” “New nanostructured materials for fuel cells” (No. ATE-12014, 1053 thousand Lt.). PI: Dr. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė.
  • 2012-08-14 – 2015-08-13 Project VP1-3.1-ŠMM-08-K-01-009 partly supported by the National Programme “An improvement of the skills of researchers” launched by the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science (No. VP1-3.1-ŠMM-08-K-01-009,). PI: Dr. A. Šetkus.
  • 2014 – 2016 Project of 7th Framework programme of the European Union Projects; „Hub of Application Laboratories for Equipment Assessment in Laser Based Manufacturing“ – APPOLO. PI: Dr. G. Račiukaitis.
  • 2016-2018 Project “Formation of functional bio-inspired surfaces for space applications via hybrid laser-chemical processing (FunSpace)“ from the Research Council of Lithuania (reg. No. LAT-16024, contract No. LAT-12/2016, 299 999 EUR). PI: Dr. M. Gedvilas.
  • 2016-09 – 2018-08 „M-era.Net“ (From materials science and engineering to innovation for Europe) project “Wood-based Carbon Catalysts for Low-temperature Fuel Cells (WoBaCat)“. Project coordinator - University of Tartu (Estonia, PI: Dr. I. Kruusenberg), partners: Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (Latvia), Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (PI: Dr. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė) and Horizont Pulp Paper Ltd (Estonia). Reg. No. project3213, contract No. M-ERA.NET 2 M.ERA.NET-1/2016, 101367 EUR.
Awards:
  • Certificate and Award of the Best Paper in the Interfinish 96 World Congress, 1996
  • Lithuanian Academy of Sciences J. Matulis Prize for Chemistry, 1996
  • Heinz Leuze Prize of German Society of Surface Finishing for the best publication in journals printed in German language, 1999
  • Lithuanian National Science Prize, 2000
  • Highest Level State Fellowship for Scientists in the years 2004-2005
  • Honorable Mention of Prime Minister of Lithuanian Republic, 2005
  • Honorable Mention of Prime Minister of Lithuanian Republic, 2015
  • Lithuanian National Science Prize, 2015 
SELECTED PAPERS (2013-2019)
  1. D. C. Crans, K. A. Woll, K. Prusinskas, M. D. Johnson and E. Norkus. “Metal speciation in health and medicine represented by iron and vanadium”. Inorg. Chem. 52 (2013) 12262-12275.
  2. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Jagminienė, A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, A. Žielienė, L. Naruškevičius, J. Vaičiūnienė, A. Selskis, R. Juškėnas, E. Norkus. “Electrocatalytic activity of the nanostructured Au-Co catalyst deposited onto titanium towards borohydride oxidation”. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 38 (2013) 14232-14241.
  3. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, J. Vaičiūnienė, V. Pakštas, E. Norkus. “Electrocatalytic activity of titania nanotube supported nanostructured Pt-Ni catalysts towards borohydride oxidation“. J. Electroanal. Chem. 707 (2013) 31-37.
  4. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Vaiciukevičienė, A. Selskis, E. Norkus. “Investigation of electrocatalytic activity of titania nanotube supported nanostructured Pt-Ni catalyst towards methanol oxidation“. J. Power Sources 225 (2013) 20-26.
  5. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, I. Stankevičienė, V. Kepenienė, A. Selskis, R. Juškėnas, E. Norkus. “Investigation of electrocatalytic activity of the nanostructured Au-Cu catalyst deposited on the titanium surface towards borohydride oxidation“. J. Electroanal. Chem. 700 (2013) 1-7.
  6. E. Norkus, A. Jagminienė, I. Stankevičienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, Z. Sukackienė. “Electroless Co-B-P-W deposition using DMAB as reducing agent“. J. Electrochem Soc. 161 (2014) D437-D441.
  7. E. Norkus, I. Stankevičienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, G. Stalnionis, K. Prušinskas, A. Jagminienė. “EQCM and CV study of autocatalytic copper(II) reduction by cobalt(II) pentaethylenehexamine complexes in wide pH range“. J. Electrochem Soc. 161 (2014) D373-D380.
  8. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Radomskis, K. Antanavičiūtė, J. Jablonskienė, A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Žielienė, L. Naruškevičius, R. Kondrotas, E. Norkus. “Graphene supported platinum-cobalt nanocomposites as electrocatalysts for borohydride oxidation“. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 39 (2014) 4282-4290.
  9. R. Tarozaitė, A. Sudavičius, Z. Sukackienė, E. Norkus. “Electroless cobalt deposition from a glycinate solution using morpholine borane as a reducing agent“. Trans. IMF 92 (2014) 146-152.
  10. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, J. Rakauskas, A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, J. Vaičiūnienė, A. Selskis, E. Norkus. “Nanostructured gold-nickel/titania nanotubes electrocatalysts for hydrazine oxidation“. J. Power Sources 272 (2014) 362-370.
  11. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Baronaitė, I. Stankevičienė, J. Vaičiūnienė, R. Kondrotas, R. Juškėnas, E. Norkus. “Investigation of borohydride oxidation on graphene supported gold-copper nanocomposites“. J. Electrochem. Soc. 161 (12) (2014) F1237-F1242.
  12. V. Kepenienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, J. Jablonskienė, J. Vaičiūnienė, R. Kondrotas, R. Juškėnas, E. Norkus. “Investigation of graphene supported platinum-cobalt nanocomposites as electrocatalysts for ethanol oxidation“. J. Electrochem. Soc. 161 (14) (2014) F1354-F1359.
  13. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, S. Lichušina, A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, D. Šimkūnaitė, J. Vaičiūnienė, I. Stalnionienė, A. Žielienė, A. Selskis, E. Norkus “Zinc-cobalt alloy deposited on the titanium surface as electrocatalysts for borohydride oxidation“. J. Electrochem. Soc. 162 (2015) F348-F353.
  14. Z. Sukackienė, A. Balčiūnaitė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, V. Pakštas, A. Selskis, E. Norkus. “Development of new nanostructured Au/Co/Cu and Au/CoB/Cu catalysts and studies of their catalytic activity“. J. Electrochem. Soc. 162(9) (2015) H734-H745.
  15. V. Kepenienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, J. Jablonskienė, M. Semaško, J. Vaičiūnienė, R. Vaitkus, E. Norkus. “One-pot synthesis of graphene supported platinum-cobalt nanoparticles as electrocatalysts for methanol oxidation”. Mat. Chem. Phys. 171 (2016) 145-152.
  16. M. Gedvilas, K. Ratautas, E. Kacar, I. Stankevičienė, A. Jagminienė, E. Norkus, G. Račiukaitis. “Colour-difference measurement method for evaluation of quality of electrolessly deposited copper on polymer after laser-induced selective activation“. Scientific Reports 6 (2016), p. art. no. 22963 (1-8).
  17. D. M. F. Santos, A. Balčiūnaitė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, A. Jagminienė, I. Stankeviciene, A. Naujokaitis, E. Norkus. “AuCo/TiO2-NTs anode catalysts for direct borohydride fuel cells“. J. Electrochem. Soc. 163 (2016) F1553-F1557.
  18. L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, A. Balčiūnaitė, B. Šebeka, I. Stalnionienė, V. Buzas, L. Mačiulis, L. Tumonis, E. Norkus. “Deposition of Pt nanoparticles on Ni foam via galvanic displacement”. J. Electrochem. Soc. 164 (2017) D53-D56.
  19. A. Balčiūnaitė, Z. Sukackienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, Ž. Činčienė, A. Selskis, E. Norkus. “CoB/Cu and PtCoB/Cu catalysts for borohydride fuel cells“. Electrochim. Acta 225 (2017) 255-262.
  20. K. Ratautas, M. Gedvilas, I. Stankevičienė, A. Jagminienė, E. Norkus, N. Li Pira, S. Sinopoly, G. Račiukaitis. “Laser-induced selective metallization of propylene doped with multiwall carbon nanotubes.” Appl. Surf. Sci. 412 (2017) 319-326.
  21. А. Bаlčiūnаitė, L. Tаmаšаuskаitė-Tаmаšiūnаitė, D.M.F. Sаntos, А. Zаbielаitė, А. Jаgminienė, I. Stаnkevičienė, E. Norkus. “Au nanoparticles modified Co/titania nanotubes as electrocatalysts for borohydride oxidation”. Fuel Cells 17(5) (2017) 690-697.
  22. E. Norkus, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, 2018. “Application of Electroless Metal Deposition and Galvanic Displacement for Fabrication of Catalysts for Borohydride Oxidation”. In: K. Wandelt, (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Interfacial Chemistry: Surface Science and Electrochemistry, vol. 5, pp 361-372. ISBN: 9780128097397, Elsevier.
  23. M. Gedvilas, K. Ratautas, A. Jagminienė, I. Stankevičienė, N.L. Pira, S. Sinopoli, E. Kacar, E. Norkus, G. Račiukaitis. “Percolation effect of a Cu layer on a MWCNT/PP nanocomposite substrate after laser direct structuring and autocatalytic plating”. RSC Advances 8 (2018) 30305-30309.
  24. A. Balčiūnaitė, A. Zabielaitė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, E. Norkus. “Employment of fiber-shaped Co modified with Au nanoparticles as anode in direct NaBH4-H2O2 and N2H4-H2O2 fuel cells”. J. Electrochem. Soc. 165(14) (2018) F1249-F1253.
  25. A. Zabielaitė, A. Balčiūnaitė, I. Stalnionienė, S. Lichušina, D. Šimkūnaitė, J. Vaičiūnienė, B. Šimkūnaitė-Stanynienė, A. Selskis, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė,E. Norkus. “Fiber-shaped Co modified with Au and Pt crystallites for enhanced hydrogen generation from sodium borohydride”. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 23310-23318.
  26. P. Kalinauskas, E. Norkus, Z. Mockus, R. Giraitis, R. Juškėnas, „Electrochemical and photoelectrochemical characterization of of Cu2SnSe3 thin films deposited on Mo/glass substrates.“ J. Electrochem. Soc. 166(5) (2019) H3107-H3111.
  27. I. Stankevičienė, A. Jagminienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, Z. Sukackienė, M. Gedvilas, E. Norkus.”Investigation of electroless deposition of cobalt films by EQCMB in the presence of different amines”. Mater. Sci. Eng. B – Adv. Funct. Solid-State Mater. 241 (2019) 9-12.
  28. K. Ratautas, M. Andrulevičius, A. Jagminienė, I. Stankevičienė, E. Norkus, G. Račiukaitis. “Laser-assisted selective copper deposition on commercial PA6 by catalytic electroless plating – process and activation mechanism”. Appl. Surf. Sci. 470 (2019) 405-410.
  29. A. Volperts, A. Plavniece, G. Dobele, A. Zhurinsh, I. Kruusenberg, K. Kaare, J. Locs, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, E. Norkus. “Biomass based activated carbons for fuell cells”.  Renewable Energy 141 (2019) 40-45.
 
PATENTS OF USA, JAPAN and EUROPE
  1. Y. Dordi, W. Thie, A. Vaškelis, E. Norkus, A. Jačiauskienė and A. Jagminienė. “Plating solutions for electroless deposition of copper”. U. S. Pat. 7297190B1 (2007).
  2. Vaškelis, E. Norkus, J. Jačiauskienė and A. Jagminienė. “Plating solution for electroless deposition of copper”.  U. S. Pat. 7306662B2 (2007).
  3. Vaškelis, A. Jagminienė, I. Stankevičienė and E. Norkus. “Electroless deposition of cobalt alloys”.  U. S. Pat. 7794530 (2010).
  4. E. Norkus, J. Jačiauskienė and Y. Dordi. “Electroless deposition from non-aqueous solutions”. U. S. Pat. 7686875 (2010).
  5. Žielienė, P. A. Vaškelis and E. Norkus. “Plating solutions for electroless deposition of ruthenium”. U. S. Pat. 7682431 (2010).
  6. Y. Dordi, W. Thie, A. Vaškelis, E. Norkus, J. Jačiauskienė and A. Jagminienė. “Plating solutions for electroless deposition of copper”. Japan Pat. 4686635B2 (2011).
  7. Vaškelis, A. Jagminienė, I. Stankevičienė and E. Norkus. “Electroless deposition of cobalt alloys”.  U. S. Pat. 7988774B2 (2011).
  8. E. Norkus, J. Jačiauskienė and Y. Dordi. “Electroless deposition from non-aqueous solutions”. U. S. Pat. 8298325B2 (2012).
  9. Vaškelis, E. Norkus, J. Jačiauskienė and A. Jagminienė. “Plating solution for electroless deposition of copper”.  Japan Pat. 4975099B2 (2012).
  10. Y. Dordi, W. Thie, A. Vaškelis, E. Norkus, J. Jačiauskienė, A. Jagminienė. “Plating solutions for electroless deposition of copper”. Japan Pat. JP 5628199 B2 (2014).
  11. Vaškelis, A. Jagminienė, I. Stankevičienė and E. Norkus. “Electroless deposition of cobalt alloys”. Japan Pat. 5676880B2 (2015).
  12. A. Žielienė, A. Vaškelis and E. Norkus. “Plating solutions for electroless deposition of ruthenium”. Japan Pat. 5774488B2 (2015).
  13. E. Norkus, I. Stankevičienė, A. Jagminienė, A. Joi, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, Y. Dordi, Z. Sukackienė. “Electroless deposition of continuous cobalt layer using complexed Ti3+ metal ions as reducing agents”. U.S. Pat. 9428836 B2 (2016).
  14. E. Norkus, A. Jagminienė, A. Žielienė, I. Stankevičienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Joi, Y. Dordi. “Electroless deposition of continuous platinum layer“. U.S. Pat. 9469902 B2 (2016).
  15. E. Norkus, I. Stankevičienė, A. Jagminienė, L. Tamašauskaitė-Tamašiūnaitė, A. Joi, Y. Dordi. “Electroless deposition of continuous platinum layer using complexed Co2+ metal ion reducing agent”. U.S. Pat 9499913 B2 (2016).
  16. A. Vaškelis, E. Norkus, J. Jačiauskienė, A. Jagminienė. “Plating solution for electroless deposition of copper”. European Pat. EP 2016207 B1 (2018).

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2024. 03. 26 - T. Stonkus, who studies microplastic pollution in rivers, is a laureate of a Lithuanian national scientific conference FTMC trainee was awarded for the best poster presentation. Learn more
2024. 03. 11 - Symbols of Lithuania and Ukraine under the microscope: FTMC scientists support Ukrainian nation The experiment has both a practical and, even more, a symbolic meaning. Learn more
2024. 03. 07 - Water management company "Vilniaus vandenys" will help FTMC scientists develop technology to generate electricity from wastewater By the end of this year, we hope to have a pilot model that can be implemented in our partners' water treatment systems. Learn more
2024. 03. 05 - Recycled tires will be turned into eco-friendly acoustic plates FTMC, VILNIUS TECH and business partners are successfully developing this innovation. Learn more
2024. 03. 01 - FTMC scientists took 1st and 3rd place in the Vilnius Higher Education Table Tennis Tournament! Dr. Ž. Ežerinskis and Dr. E. Auksorius took part in such competitions for the first time. Learn more
2024. 02. 29 - FTMC Winter Cross: three higher education institutions come together for the first time Employees of FTMC, VU and VILNIUS TECH took part in the run. Learn more
2024. 02. 23 - FTMC Annual Report 2023 is now available You will get to know all the scientific divisions of FTMC and the most important work they do! Learn more
2024. 02. 22 - K. Charniakova, who develops useful oxide coatings, to become a new PhD The experiments have been successful, and have also produced unexpected results. Learn more
2024. 02. 20 - Particle Physics and LHCb Detector at CERN: Observation of Hypermatter The seminar will be held by Dr. Gediminas Šarpis, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Edinburgh. Learn more
2024. 02. 16 - Dr. I. Plikusienė receives the Presidential award for promoting Lithuania worldwide She has been awarded the Medal of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. Learn more
2024. 02. 16 - Greetings on the occasion of Lithuanian State Restoration Day We wish you flight of thought, inspiration and strength to go forward, overcoming all challenges. Learn more
2024. 02. 08 - A new treatment for chronic wounds: an international team of scientists will develop an injectable patch Dr. W. Mello and Dr. A. Stirkė will represent Lithuania in this promising project. Learn more
2024. 02. 06 - FTMC chemist Dr. A. Jagminas awarded the Lithuanian Science Prize! Congratulations to our colleague! Learn more
2024. 02. 01 - Debate between candidates for FTMC Director The event will take place on 1 February, 14.00, hall A101 (Saulėtekio al. 3). Learn more
2024. 01. 29 - FTMC and South Korea's KITECH sign a Memorandum of Understanding "Their experience, knowledge and, we hope, future joint projects will be very useful," says FTMC Director Prof. G. Valušis. Learn more
2024. 01. 26 - Dr. V. Cėpla awarded for his merits in Kyokushin Karate Our colleague is a multiple Lithuanian champion, World and European medallist. Learn more
2024. 01. 19 - V. Pudžaitis, a chemist who studies the interaction of molecules with surfaces, is the new PhD He tested SEIRAS method, which opens up new possibilities for scientists. Learn more
2024. 01. 18 - Shots echoing and future garments being made: a walk through the FTMC Department of Textile Technologies Inventions developed by specialists can be useful not only to soldiers or workers, but to all of us. Learn more
2024. 01. 17 - Lithuanian participation in European Partnership on Metrology The seminar will be led by Prof. Erkki Ikonen (Aalto University). Learn more
2024. 01. 15 - FTMC researchers' article is in the TOP1% of highly cited papers Dr R. Novikau and Dr G. Lujanienė searched ways to protect the environment from radionuclides and heavy metals. Learn more
2024. 01. 15 - Vacancy for the position of Director of FTMC The candidate must submit the documents no later than by 15 January 2024 inclusive. Learn more
2024. 01. 08 - Lithuanian's paper in prestigious chemistry journal: glowing molecules that "search" for RNA structures were studied Our physicist K. Maleckaitė-Mačiulė contributed to a team at Imperial College London. Learn more
2023. 12. 25 - Christmas greetings from the Chair of the Scientific Board at FTMC Have a wonderful Merry Christmas and good cheer, happiness and great achievements in 2024, wishes Dr. R. Pauliukaitė. Learn more
2023. 12. 25 - Christmas greetings from the Director of FTMC The 2023 FTMC laureates are also announced! Learn more
2023. 12. 22 - V. Žutautas, who is developing pH and herbicide sensors, is the new PhD Although the EU has already banned the use of the dangerous chemical atrazine in agriculture, it can still be found in the environment. Learn more
2023. 12. 22 - The new material to boost the efficiency limits of silicon solar cells The leading author of the study is Dr. Rokas Kondrotas, head of the Department of Characterisation of Materials Structure at FTMC. Learn more
2023. 12. 21 - A. Sadaunykas, who improved a popular chemical analytical method, defends his PhD He succeeded in developing two prototypes of the module, which increased the sensitivity of the gas chromatographic system up to 20 times. Learn more
2023. 12. 20 - T. Paulauskas, the head of the Lithuanian Quantum Technologies Association: we want to create devices that help each one of us What are the main goals of the Association? And what kind of technological breakthrough can we expect from Lithuanians? Learn more
2023. 12. 19 - Chemist G. Gečė, who developes the next generation batteries, gets a PhD in Natural Sciences Sodium-ion batteries are attracting increasing scientific and industrial interest. Learn more
2023. 12. 05 - A. Taha, who studies advanced food preservation technology, to become a new PhD PEF is promising because it processes foodstuffs quickly, emits less carbon dioxide, and uses less energy. Learn more
2023. 12. 04 - Contribution to green energy: a chemist, who extracts hydrogen, P. Gaigalas defends his PhD Platinum is so far the best choice for water splitting. But this metal is rare and expensive, so scientists are looking for other ways. Learn more
2023. 11. 29 - Saulėtekis Semiconductor Physics Seminar The guests will be researchers from the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo. Learn more
2023. 11. 29 - FTMC chemist A. Zdaniauskienė is the author of the best PhD thesis in 2022! Another FTMC scientist, Dr. E. Dudutienė, is also in the top five. Learn more
2023. 11. 28 - D. Lingis, who developed computer program to study particle scattering, is the new PhD It will make it easier for scientists from Lithuania and abroad to study physical processes and test hypotheses. Learn more
2023. 11. 24 - The Lithuanian Quantum Technologies Association is established Dr. Tadas Paulauskas, a physicist at FTMC, became the head of the Association. Learn more
2023. 11. 21 - FTMC smart vest among the first inventions in Lithuania to receive European Unitary Patent This is clothing designed for people who work in extreme conditions, such as heat or cold. Learn more
2023. 11. 16 - FTMC participates in the international space technology exposition Space Tech Expo Europe is the largest such event in Europe. Learn more
2023. 11. 15 - From cancer treatment to faster internet: quantum dots aimed to be used by Lithuanian scientists This Nobel Prize-winning technology has high expectations in both chemistry and physics. Learn more
2023. 11. 08 - You can now register for the "Open Readings 2024" scientific conference! Its participants actively exchange innovative ideas and the results of their latest carried out research. Learn more
2023. 11. 06 - FTMC engineer receives award at Lithuanian National Physics Conference Rodrigas Liudvinavičius is developing a technology that uses a laser to create "light-breaking" microbumps. Learn more
2023. 10. 27 - UK and FTMC researches discussed sustainability and science Environmental research is an area where FTMC and the visiting British universities can find common ground. Learn more
2023. 10. 26 - FTMC Mobile laboratory to study air pollution in a school FTMC scientists will monitor the amount of microplastics and other polluting particles around children and teachers every day. Learn more
2023. 10. 23 - A small sport celebration: the first FTMC Fall Cross Country took place! In the chill afternoon, more than 90 of our staff from various scientific departments gathered and ran 1, 3, 5 and 10 km on forest trails. Learn more
2023. 10. 23 - What was the surprise of the FizTeCh2023 PhD Students Conference? Among the top ten presentation winners, half are from the Departments of Fundamental Research and Laser Technologies. Learn more
2023. 10. 19 - Chemist R. Bogužaitė, who creates molecular "fingerprints", is the winner of the "X Factor" for Lithuanian scientists Her presentation on molecular imprinting in sensors was gripping from the very first seconds. Learn more
2023. 10. 18 - 2023. 10. 19 13th Conference of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers FizTech2023 18–19 October 2023 FizTech2023. Learn more
2023. 10. 17 - Scientific Conference FizTech2023 - a great opportunity to learn about the work of young FTMC researchers 50 PhD students will give oral presentations. The conference will be streamed live online. Learn more
2023. 10. 10 - Domestic wastewater will light up our homes? Young Lithuanian scientists develop revolutionary technology And their idea is starting to be taken seriously by more and more experts. Learn more
2023. 10. 09 - V. M. Mačiulis, a chemist who studied coronavirus proteins, is the new PhD His work benefits both science and the companies that produce COVID-19 rapid tests. Learn more
2023. 10. 03 - A new tradition: FTMC Fall Cross Country Running in Aukštagiris Forest A total of 90 colleagues have signed up to run 1, 3, 5 or 10 km. Learn more
2023. 09. 29 - R. Ivaškevičiūtė-Povilauskienė, who has presented world-class innovations in the field of terahertz, is the new PhD Rusnė was looking for solutions to replace thick lenses with thin, flexible optical elements. Learn more
2023. 09. 29 - FTMC physicist who studied the radioactive pollution of the Baltic Sea and The Curionian Lagoon defends his PhD thesis During the transport from the Neman river to the Curonian Lagoon, concentration of radionuclides increases more than ten times but still there is no real threat. Learn more
2023. 09. 26 - Extreme Light Infrastructure announces the 3rd Joint ELI Call for Users Scientists are invited to submit proposals for some of the first state-of-the-art experiments at the ELI Facilities Learn more
2023. 09. 25 - Academy of Sciences of Albania visited FTMC A cooperation agreement has been signed between the academies of sciences of this country and Lithuania. Learn more
2023. 09. 22 - Chemist R. Novikau defends his PhD on trapping of hazardous materials released into the environment Caesium, cobalt and europium can sometimes be harmful. However, new measures are being developed to prevent this. Learn more
2023. 09. 22 - K. Maleckaitė, a physicist who studied the glow of molecules, becomes a PhD Karolina has contributed to the development of new microviscosity sensors that provide information about the health of a cell. Learn more
2023. 09. 22 - FTMC research team wins start-up competition at Life Sciences Baltics event Congratulations to our colleagues, we are very proud of you! Learn more
2023. 09. 22 - Two FTMC representatives among the winners of the Competition for the Young Scientist Scholarship Physicist Dr. Paulius Mackonis and chemist Dr. Simonas Ramanavičius were recognised for their work. Learn more
2023. 09. 21 - Artificial organs - the near future? FTMC researchers aim to bring it closer Dr. Arūnas Stirkė presented a technology that is expected to be to a real breakthrough in medicine. Learn more
2023. 09. 21 - Next-generation sensor development moves forward: technology unveiled at prestigious event The joint team of FTMC and the start-up Innosensus promises great help for gluten intolerant consumers. Learn more
2023. 09. 20 - FTMC researchers presenting artificial organ support at prestigious life sciences event K. Kižys and his team are presenting a biocell technology under development that could revolutionize waste recycling and have applications in medicine. Learn more
2023. 09. 19 - Representatives of the Kazakhstan Academy of Sciences visit FTMC Lithuanian Academy of Sciences and the Kazakhstan Academy of Sciences signed the the Memorandum of Cooperation. Learn more
2023. 09. 15 - Physicist interested in black silicon L. Golubewa becomes the new PhD in Natural Sciences Desired technology sounds like something out of science fiction - but science is moving towards it, and Lena is contributing to it too. Learn more
2023. 09. 08 - S. Pūkienė, a physicist who develops sensors, becomes a PhD in Technological Sciences How can gallium arsenide bismide serve science and society? Learn more
2023. 09. 07 - Medical physicist K. Skovorodko defends his PhD thesis on ionizing radiation research Nuclear medicine is a field that is gaining increasing importance worldwide. Learn more
2023. 09. 01 - Congratulations on the Day of Science and Knowledge "I wish you a creative and innovative season!" - says the Director of FTMC, Prof. Gintaras Valušis. Learn more
2023. 08. 31 - Group Leader Position The position comes with a fully equipped lab, several experienced staff members, access to service facilities, funds for PhD student employment, and a potential to rapidly join several EU funding schemes. Learn more
2023. 08. 31 - FTMC researchers to take part in a new international project funded by the European Defence Fund The research under this project aims to improve existing technologies for the development of adaptive camouflage. Learn more
2023. 08. 30 - FTMC poster presentations - the best at the Conference for the young scientists Among the winners were 4 of our researchers - Kernius Vilkevičius, Aivaras Špokas, Kasparas Stanaitis and Jorūnas Dobilas. Learn more
2023. 08. 25 - A brilliant scientist who brought Western culture: colleagues' memories of Dr. Svajus Asadauskas Today, 25 August, Dr. Svajus Asadauskas, a prominent chemist-engineer, would have turned 56. Learn more
2023. 07. 27 - PhD student has developed a sensor that promises a breakthrough in the food industry Vytautas Žutautas never thought he would ever do chemistry in his life. But suddenly he discovered his own way in this field. Learn more
2023. 07. 18 - When a surname becomes a scientific term: chaos control by Prof. K. Pyragas He is the most cited Lithuanian researcher of all time, and the simple formula he developed was a real breakthrough. Learn more
2023. 07. 04 - In Memoriam. Svajus Asadauskas (1967-2023) It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of one of Lithuania's best-known tribologists. Learn more
2023. 06. 20 - Lithuanian and foreign students tackle environmental issues Vilnius International Project Olympiad (VILIPO) took place on 12-15 May 2023 at FTMC. Learn more
2023. 06. 16 - Life sciences specialist E. Navakauskas defends his doctoral thesis Diseases related to amyloid proteins have been studied for more than a hundred years, but we still haven't found a cure for everyone. Why? Learn more
2023. 06. 13 - Lithuanian Armed Forces sign cooperation agreements with two Lithuanian research institutions The parties are expected to work together on defence innovation. Learn more
2023. 06. 12 - A new tool to control light: FTMC talent from India has developed a promising hybrid lens One of the goals of researchers around the world is to see diffractive optics used in smartphones. Learn more
2023. 06. 09 - Young scientists get married on the roof of the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University The newlyweds are FTMC PhD student K. Adomavičius and VU PhD student R. Urbonavičiūtė. Learn more
2023. 06. 07 - FTMC Scientific Seminar June 7 (Wednesday) 4:00 p.m., room D401 Learn more
2023. 06. 02 - FTMC team's invention is the 7000th in Lithuania This "anniversary" is commemorated in a symbolic award. Learn more
2023. 05. 31 - Physicist Rokas Gegevičius becomes a PhD in Natural Sciences Perovskite crystals are being used to improve the next-generation solar cells - but there are problems with it. Learn more
2023. 05. 29 - Thinner than a hair, as powerful as a laser: a new invention by FTMC physicists PhD student Vladislovas Čižas talks about what Lithuanians were the first in the world to prove. Learn more
2023. 05. 24 - Next-generation Thermal Terahertz Emission: how will science benefit from it? Dr. Ignas Grigelionis talks about a new paper he and his colleagues published in an international journal. Learn more
2023. 05. 17 - Genius with a noble heart. In memory of Dr. Audrius Alkauskas "Thank you for your support, thank you for your friendship," Dr. Mackoit-Sinkevičienė remembers her dear friend. Learn more
2023. 05. 17 - Audrius Alkauskas is remembered by his colleagues and friends As Dr. A. Alkauskas passed away, his colleagues and friends from Lithuania and abroad mourn the loss of our beloved scientist. Learn more
2023. 05. 16 - Farewell to Audrius Alkauskas: full information (updated) The visitation in memory of Dr. A. Alkauskas will take place at the Vilnius Funeral Home, 22 Olandų St., Hall 6. Learn more
2023. 05. 16 - On a financial support for the relatives of Audrius Alkauskas You can make a donation to the bank account of Audrius' brother Giedrius Alkauskas. Learn more
2023. 05. 15 - Audrius Alkauskas, our physicist, passed away We express our deepest sympathy to Audrius' relatives, friends, colleagues and all those who knew him. Learn more
2023. 05. 15 - Dr. A. Baradokė, who took part in a business mission to Belgium: we found many common themes The production of green chemistry using micro-organisms is a hot area for both Belgian and Lithuanian scientists. Learn more
2023. 05. 09 - A team of FTMC scientists has created a metalens unique in Lithuania: what is its importance? They have published an article in the high-level international journal Frontiers in Physics. Learn more
2023. 05. 05 - Jevgenij Garankin becomes a PhD in Natural Sciences J. Garankin, an engineer at the Department of Nuclear Research of FTMC, defends his thesis on neutron detectors. Learn more
2023. 05. 03 - Prof. J. Žmuidzinas on the planned giant observatory: it will make it easier to search for distant planets The TMT is supposed to be spectacular, but there are long-standing tentions between astronomers and the people of Hawaii. Learn more
2023. 04. 25 - Admission to doctoral studies in 2023 Are you ready for a PhD? Learn more
2023. 04. 25 - FTMC technician A. Černeckytė to win Best poster presentation award in Open Readings 2023 From the automotive industry to tattoo removal: about the research A. Černeckytė and her colleagues are carrying out. Learn more
2023. 04. 20 - Unique invention: FTMC scientists are the first in the world to patent an eco-friendly graphene cleaning method The week before Easter is usually a busy one. However, I. Kašalynas and N. Alexeeva found the time to eat a celebration cake. Learn more
2023. 04. 18 - 2023. 04. 21 The 66th international conference OPEN READINGS 2023 April 18th-21st - 4 day scientific journey a science enthusiast cannot miss! Learn more
2023. 04. 07 - Happy Easter! Greetings from Prof. Gintaras Valušis, Director of FTMC. Learn more
2023. 04. 07 - Dr. T. Paulauskas: we must move forward with quantum technologies That was the key message delivered on 30 March in Brussels at the Northern Prospects of Quantum international event. Learn more
2023. 04. 06 - Arctic has 'anomalous concentration' of radioactive particles, joint team of scientists says FTMC scientists Ž. Ežerinskis, J. Šapolaitė and L. Bučinskas took part in a significant international research. Learn more
2023. 04. 04 - Lithuania and Taiwan cooperation: helping develop the promising thin disk laser Dr. Paulius Mackonis has shared important experience with the National Sun Yat-sen University of Taiwan. Learn more
2023. 04. 03 - Interesting facts about FTMC: the musical piece "Moments of Inertia" Have you ever heard a piece of music dedicated to FTMC? Learn more
2023. 03. 30 - Next generation lasers to fight cancer The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) workshop took place at FTMC. Learn more
2023. 03. 29 - A family promoting quantum physics receives Lithuanian Academy of Sciences award M. Mackoit-Sinkevičienė and J. Sinkevičius organised a rich series of events for the World Quantum Day in Lithuania. Learn more
2023. 03. 29 - 2023. 03. 30 Selective Surface Activation Induced by Laser (SSAIL) – technology of electric circuit formation on various 3D dielectric surfaces FTMC will participate in TechBlick Learn more
2023. 03. 24 - Green chemistry expert Dr. A. Baradokė: bringing natural phenomena into the laboratory Bacteria, yeasts and algae are microorganisms that probably need no introduction. But some scientists are particularly interested in them. Why? Learn more
2023. 03. 23 - Laser particle accelerators, their applications, and possibilities of experiments in the ELI infrastructure March 23rd, 2023 at Conference Hall A101 (FTMC, Saulėtekio av. 3). Registration required Learn more
2023. 03. 22 - Lithuanian professor has published a book that is read worldwide There are only a few monographs on silicon electrochemistry in the world and the last one was written 20 years ago. Learn more
2023. 03. 21 - Internationally acclaimed Dr. I. Plikusienė: we work to make life better for everyone Over the past few years, Dr. Ieva Plikusienė has become a true rock star in Lithuania and abroad. Learn more
2023. 03. 17 - FTMC Annual Report 2022 is now available online "Scientifically, the year was thriving," says FTMC Director prof. Gintaras Valušis in his Message. Learn more
2023. 03. 16 - Korean journalist to FTMC: our countries have many similarities FTMC hosted a visit by Nayeong Kim, a South Korean journalist representing the country's oldest and third largest daily newspaper. Learn more
2023. 03. 13 - K. Stašys, Innovation Manager at FTMC: our researchers still don't dare to set up new businesses How can we transfer the knowledge and new technologies developed by scientists to society so that each of us can use them? Learn more
2023. 03. 09 - Dr. S. Ramanavičius receives Polymers Journal award for the best PhD thesis in 2022 His work has been recognised on the development of new nanomaterials. Learn more
2023. 03. 08 - 2023. 03. 08 Dr. Tom Yager. Scientific seminar Towards a universal lab-on-chip graphene sensor Learn more
2023. 03. 03 - Head of FTMC prof. G. Valušis: 'We have to go global' FTMC had host its Annual Scientific Conference on 1-2 March, where its experts shared their research and discoveries. Learn more
2023. 03. 01 - 2023. 03. 02 The Annual Scientific Conference of FTMC The Annual Scientific Conference of FTMC Learn more
2023. 02. 24 - Dr. Andrius Žemaitis became the laureate of the LMA Young Scientists and Doctoral Students Award Learn more
2023. 02. 06 - Launch of the New Horizon Europe Project EDIAQI Learn more
2023. 01. 16 - 66th International science conference ‘Open Readings 2023‘ The registration closes on February 3rd, 2023. Learn more
2022. 11. 07 - PDMS-free microfluidic chips fabrication and utilization for protein treatment by PEF 2022-11-07, 14:00 (CET). Online in Teams Learn more
2022. 10. 28 - The Belgian King Philippe visit to FTMC will boost bilateral cooperation Learn more
2022. 10. 19 - 2022. 10. 20 Conference of PhD Students and Young Researchers FizTech2022 Learn more
2022. 10. 06 - 2022. 10. 07 Baltic Biophysics conference Learn more
2022. 10. 02 - 2022. 10. 07 APROPOS 18 - International Scientific Conference 2-7 October, 2022, Vilnius Learn more
2022. 09. 30 - EuChemS welcomes Lithuanian Chemical Society amongst its members Learn more
2022. 08. 24 - 2022. 08. 26 EDS 2022: Hanseatic Workshop on Exciton Dynamics and Spectroscopy August 24-26, 2022, Vilnius Learn more
2022. 07. 14 - Additional admission to doctoral studies in 2022 Learn more
2022. 07. 08 - FTMC prof. Albertas Malinauskas honoured with a Lithuanian State Award Learn more
2022. 06. 07 - LIDAR measurements – unique Lithuanian and Polish scientific project: for the first time remote sensing study on aerosol properties modifications will be conducted between observational sites Learn more
2022. 04. 21 - Gediminas Račiukaitis interview for Photonics Industry Portal Learn more
2022. 04. 15 - Admission to doctoral studies in 2022 Learn more
2022. 03. 15 - 2022. 03. 18 The 65th international conference OPEN READINGS 2022 Registration has already begun and will be open till the 1st of February Learn more
2022. 03. 15 - 65th international conference ‘’Open Readings 2022’’ Conference will take place on 15-18th of March, 2022 Learn more
2022. 03. 10 - Marseille Declaration on International Cooperation in Research and Innovation Full support and solidarity of the EU's R&I community towards Ukraine Learn more
2022. 03. 08 - Laboratories that can host Ukrainian scientists at all career levels Learn more
2022. 03. 01 - Conference of Directors of Lithuanian State Research Institutes expresses support for Ukraine Слава Україні! Героям слава! Learn more
2022. 02. 24 - FTMC scientist wins the international competition "Dance Your PhD" Dr. Povilas Šimonis became the overall and biology category winner Learn more
2022. 02. 03 - PULSATE Adopters Open Call (webinar) 3rd of February 2022, at 3 PM CET Learn more
2022. 02. 01 - PULSATE Adopters Open Call Apply before 31st March 2022 for financial support of up to €25k EUR Learn more
2022. 01. 19 - Alternative Food Proteins: Results and Perspectives FTMC Sauletekio ave. 3. Vilnius, D401, 2022 January 19, from 3.00 pm. Learn more
2021. 12. 15 - FTMC scientists have demonstrated a laser method of manufacturing SERS substrates Results were published on "ACS Omega" cover Learn more
2021. 11. 26 - The British Ambassador to Lithuania Received the Patronage Award of FTMC Learn more
2021. 11. 19 - Radiofrequency energy harvesting system for powering IoT sensors Learn more
2021. 10. 20 - 2021. 10. 21 Conference of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers FizTeCh 20–21 October, 2021. Learn more
2021. 10. 06 - 2021. 10. 08 44th Lithuanian National Physics Conference October 6-8, 2021 Learn more
2021. 09. 24 - Conference "Chemistry & Chemical Technology" 2021 September 24, 2021 at National Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Learn more
2021. 07. 12 - Additional admission to doctoral studies in 2021 Learn more
2021. 06. 22 - Professor Roman Sobolewski. Scientific seminar-lecture June 22, 2021 (Tuesday), 10:00 - 11:00 remotely on Zoom Learn more
2021. 05. 07 - Publication in “Nanophotonics”: amazing results of FTMC scientific research on strong coupling effect Learn more
2021. 05. 03 - Admission to doctoral studies in 2021 Learn more
2021. 04. 27 - FTMC scientists have demonstrated the formation of gratings generating hybrid plasmonic modes using laser Scientific publication in the prestigious journal Advanced Optical Materials Learn more
2021. 04. 14 - Joint scientific project about fabric masks efficiency presented on video Learn more
2021. 03. 23 - Innovation and Photonics Technologies – Now You Can! 23rd of March, 2021 (virtual event) Learn more
2021. 03. 16 - Register to a webinar: Innovation and Photonics Technologies – Now You Can! Learn more
2021. 03. 12 - Joint UK, LT and UA Evaluation of Nanoparticles to Support Coronavirus Safety March 12, 2021, 13:00 EET Learn more
2021. 02. 17 - 2021. 02. 18 Join "EPIC PHOTONICS +“ - virtual Exhibition and Conference 17-18th February 2021, https://www.photonicsplus.com/epic/ftmc Learn more
2021. 02. 07 - Three joint initiatives will be funded under an internal Green Deal funding scheme Exciting news from association of non-university research and technology organisations RTO Lithuania Learn more
2021. 02. 05 - FTMC signed the Memorandum with EC Joint Research Center on participation in the European Technology Transfer Offices Circle Learn more
2021. 02. 05 - SSAIL - Selective Surface Activation Induced by Laser Technology (Video Presentation) A promising technology developed at FTMC Learn more
2020. 12. 07 - Lithuanian initiative – international COVID-19 research project supported by the United Kingdom Experts from three countries evaluate the effectiveness of personal protective equipment against coronavirus Learn more
2020. 10. 22 - 2020. 10. 23 Conference of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers FizTech 22 – 23 October, 2020. Conference hall A101 (Saulėtekio av. 3, Vilnius, Lithuania) Learn more
2020. 10. 09 - A new Lithuanian textbook on Quantum Physics Learn more
2020. 10. 05 - APROPOS 17th conference: when optics meet electronics - spectacular phenomena and innovations Learn more
2020. 10. 02 - FTMC Anniversary Conference "10 years of scientific excellence and high-tech innovations" FTMC Anniversary Conference Learn more
2020. 09. 30 - 2020. 10. 01 The APROPOS 17 Scientific Conference APROPOS 17 Conference (30 September — 1 October, 2020) Learn more
2020. 09. 28 - 2020. 09. 29 10 years of scientific excellence and high-tech-innovations 28-29 September, 2020 FTMC at Sunrise Valley, Sauletekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, Lithuania Learn more
2020. 09. 25 - Exhibition "Science and Scientists on Coins and Banknotes" Learn more
2020. 08. 17 - PhD student position in a MSCA Innovative Training Network project Learn more
2020. 06. 14 - 18th International Conference on Electroanalysis ESEAC 2020 Abstract submission until January 31, 2020 Learn more
2020. 06. 03 - In the face of pandemia the Green Deal becomes even more important Learn more
2020. 06. 02 - Webinar. How COVID-19 pandemic will affect European Green Deal? How COVID-19 pandemic will affect European Green Deal? Webinar on the 2nd of June 2020, 14-15 CET. Learn more
2020. 05. 26 - Understanding processes behind neurodegenerative diseases Learn more
2020. 05. 14 - Admission to doctoral studies in 2020 Learn more
2020. 04. 23 - 2020. 04. 24 Hanseatic Workshop on "Exciton Dynamics and Spectroscopy" April 23-24, 2020, Hotel "Gabija", Vytauto str. 40, Palanga Learn more
2020. 04. 10 - Prof. Gintaras Valušis elected to the EARTO Executive Board Learn more
2020. 03. 12 - Open Readings 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 virus Learn more
2020. 02. 12 - 2020. 02. 13 Adaptive Camouflage for the Soldier (ACAMSII) project meeting in Vilnius ACAMSII-meeting, FTMC D401, Vilnius, February 12-13, 2020 Learn more
2019. 12. 18 - FTMC Chess Tournament will become traditional 1st FTMC Chess Tournament Learn more
2019. 12. 04 - A New Step Towards Applied Research and Correlated Action December 4th, 10:00 at the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) (Saulėtekio av. 3) Learn more
2019. 11. 19 - Sauletekis Semiconductor Physics Seminars. SIMONE MANTI 2019-11-19 16:00 / NFTMC D401, Saulėtekio av. 3, Vilnius Learn more
2019. 11. 15 - FTMC signed Memorandum with Shandong Academy of Sciences Learn more
2019. 10. 24 - Field of environmental science and climate change is a priority activity October 24th is the International Climate Change Day Learn more
2019. 10. 23 - 2019. 10. 24 Conference of PhD Students and Young Researchers FizTech2019 The conference will be held 23-24th October, 2019. Venue: Conference hall A101 (Saulėtekio av. 3, Vilnius) Learn more
2019. 10. 14 - FTMC scientists perform radiocarbon dating Learn more
2019. 10. 10 An event for the members of the Lithuanian Archaeology Society Learn more
2019. 10. 08 Visit of the Deputy Director General of the WTO Learn more
2019. 09. 27 Joint Chemical Physics Seminars. Francesca Mocci Francesca Mocci (University of Cagliari, Italy). Experimental and modelling studies of binary mixtures: how Molecular Dynamics simulations can help in understanding unexpected chemical-physical properties Learn more
2019. 09. 27 Lithuania-Poland Workshop on Physics and Technology Learn more
2019. 09. 26 Lithuania-Poland Workshop on Physics and Technology Learn more
2019. 08. 15 International conference SMITHY OF IDEAS 2019 International conference for PhD students and young researchers, October 2 - 4, 2019 in Lithuania Learn more
2019. 08. 12 New opportunities enabled by EARTO membership Learn more
2019. 07. 02 APPOLO Summer School (registration is closed) Learn more
2019. 07. 02 Sauletekis Semiconductor Physics Seminars. Augustinas Vizbaras 2019-07-02 16:00 / NFTMC D401, Saulėtekio 3 Learn more
2019. 06. 19 The international H2020 project is gaining momentum Learn more
2019. 06. 17 Europe-wide photonics project gets thousands of girls in STEM Thousands of young women and girls have had the chance to explore the world of science, engineering, and light technologies thanks to a European photonics research consortium. Learn more
2019. 06. 04 - Research and Technology Organization in Lithuania Learn more
2019. 05. 31 Optics and Medicine - the future of treatment Two-day Conference “PHOTONICS FOR HEALTH“ Learn more
2019. 05. 14 Conference "Chemistry and Chemical Technology" CCT-2019 May 16, 2019 in Vilnius at the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (Gedimino pr. 3) Learn more
2019. 05. 06 Cooperation with Mobility Innovation Center Learn more
2019. 04. 30 Know us better - the latest Annual Report Modern Paths to Innovations - Annual Report 2018 Learn more
2019. 04. 25 "Unseen Lithuania" - Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Neregėta Lietuva (Unseen Lithuania) Learn more
2019. 04. 24 "Open House Vilnius" open architecture weekend Learn more
2019. 04. 15 - Admission to doctoral studies in 2019 Learn more
2019. 04. 12 Our recipe to a successful startup ecosystem April 30th, 2019 at 9 AM – 12 PM @ Rise Vilnius (Gynėjų g. 14, Vilnius, Lithuania) Learn more
2019. 04. 10 The world's largest industrial exhibition "Hannover Messe 2019" Learn more
2019. 04. 04 3D printing opens up infinite possibilities FTMC specializes in the production of metallic parts by applying laser technologies Learn more
2019. 04. 03 HORIZON 2020: Increasing recyclability of multi-layer plastic packaging with TERMINUS Learn more
2019. 03. 19 Open Readings 2019: 4 days of scientific journey a science enthusiast cannot miss! March 19-22th, 2019 Learn more
2019. 02. 27 The Annual Scientific Conference of FTMC March 6th-7th, 2019 - Conference hall A101 (Saulėtekio av. 3, Vilnius), March 5th, 2019 - 3 PM, D401 Learn more
2019. 01. 31 Electrochemical Material Science Seminars. 2019-01-31 Denis Gryaznov Denis Gryaznov (Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia) Learn more
2019. 01. 29 FTMC innovations at the "EmTech Asia 2019“ Learn more
2019. 01. 25 Jean-Eric Paquet, European Commission Director-General for Research and Innovation, visited the FTMC Jean-Eric Paquet, European Commission Director-General for Research and Innovation, visited the FTMC Learn more
2019. 01. 24 Marzena Mackojć-Sinkevičienė: today there is still a lack of courage for girls What is written, visible and audible in the media about us Learn more
2019. 01. 23 A unique device - against the non-healing wounds Dr. Edita Voitechovič has returned to Lithuania and is determined to develop a new field of research Learn more
2019. 01. 16 Baltic Science Network: the Baltic Sea region is a science powerhouse Baltic Science Network interviews young scientists working in the Sunrise Valley (Vilnius, Lithuania) Learn more
2018. 12. 07 Sauletekis Semiconductor Physics Seminars. Dmitry Lyubchenko Dmitry Lyubchenko (KTH, Sweden) "Passive and active devices on dielectric rod waveguides for THz application" Learn more
2018. 12. 06 Joint Chemical Physics Seminars. Vincenzo Mascoli Vincenzo Mascoli (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam). Aggregation quenching in the minor antenna protein of plant CP29 Learn more
2018. 12. 05 FTMC innovations at the Life Sciences Exhibition „BioFit“ FTMC innovations at the Life Sciences Exhibition „BioFit“ Learn more
2018. 12. 04 Thermo Fisher Scientific award Martynas Skapas won an award in Thermo Fisher Scientific's Electron Microsope Image Contest in the category of TEM of 2018 October. Learn more
2018. 11. 27 Advanced laser scanning for highly-efficient ablation and ultrafast surface structuring Advanced laser scanning for highly-efficient ablation and ultrafast surface structuring Learn more
2018. 11. 21 Competition for the position of the director of the SRI Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Competition for the position of the director of the State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Learn more
2018. 11. 14 The International system of units is reformed The kilogram and the three more main units of SI – the ampere, the kelvin, and the mole – will be redefined in terms of physical constants Learn more
2018. 11. 14 4 days of scientific journey a science enthusiast cannot miss! 62nd International Scientific Conference for Students of Physics and Natural Sciences "Open Readings 2019" Learn more
2018. 11. 13 R&D Cooperation Opportunities (online catalogue) R&D Cooperation Opportunities (online catalogue) Learn more
2018. 10. 31 Events of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics at FTMC Events of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Learn more
2018. 10. 10 The International Conference on Photonics APROPOS 16 The International Conference on Photonics APROPOS 16 starts in Vilnius today Learn more
2018. 10. 09 FTMC announces an annual Conference - FizTech 2018 FTMC announces an annual Conference of FTMC PhD Students and Young Researchers FizTech 2018 Learn more
2018. 09. 18 On September 10-14, The International Conference ICPEPA-11 On September 10-14, The International Conference on Photo-Excited Processes and Applications, organized by the FTMC was hosted in Vilnius. Learn more
2018. 08. 24 FTMC was visited by Prime Minister S. Skvernelis The honorable guest - Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis - visited the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology on Tuesday, 14th August, 2018 Learn more
2018. 05. 28 "Oxygenalia 2018" will be held in Vilnius on 11-13 October, 2018 "Oxygenalia 2018" will be held in Vilnius on 11-13 October, 2018 Learn more
2018. 05. 15 Guests from the United Arab Emirates have visited LITEK On 10th May, 2018 a business delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yousif Eisa Hassan Eisa AlSabri, the Ambassador accredited to Lithuania, visited the Laser and Engineering Technologies Cluster (LITEKTM). Learn more
2018. 05. 15 Lithuanian hosted the Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry Lithuanian hosted the 23rd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry Learn more
2018. 05. 09 ICPEPA-11 will be held in Vilnius on September 10-14, 2018 11th International Conference on Photo-Excited Processes and Applications – ICPEPA 11 will be held in Vilnius on September 10-14, 2018 Learn more
2018. 04. 16 The Research Council of Lithuania seeks to consolidate country‘s researchers groups The Research Council of Lithuania launches a call for proposals to attract internationally recognized researchers to consolidate researchers’ groups in Lithuania Learn more
2018. 04. 11 Scientific conference “Amazing Physics“ Scientific conference “Amazing Physics“ organized by the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Learn more
2018. 03. 15 PhD studies themes in 2018 PhD studies themes in 2018 Learn more
2018. 03. 14 Scientific conference "Open Readings 2018" Open Readings 2018 will be held on March 20-23, 2018 at the National Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (NCPST), Saulėtekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, Lithuania. Learn more
2018. 03. 02 Meeting of NATO Science and Technology Organization FTMC has hosted the Meeting of NATO Science and Technology Organization Learn more
2018. 03. 01 G. Račiukaitis and K. Regelskis have received the Certificate of Patent G. Račiukaitis and K. Regelskis have received the Certificate of Patent Learn more
2018. 02. 28 Lithuanian Academy of Sciences honors the FTMC researchers The Presidium of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences has awarded its Prizes 2017. Among the laureates are the FTMC researchers Dr. Arūnas Jagminas ir Dr. Aldona Balčiūnaitė. Learn more
2018. 02. 22 The Annual Scientific Conference of FTMC The Annual Scientific Conference of the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology took place Learn more
2018. 02. 20 Young Researchers‘s Congratulations of Lithuania Young Researchers‘s Congratulations on the Centennial of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania Learn more
2018. 02. 20 BSBF 2018 Big Science Business Forum 2018, 26-28 February 2018, Copenhagen Learn more
2018. 02. 07 Congratulations Professor Leonas Valkūnas Professor Leonas Valkūnas received Lithuanian Science Award 2017. Learn more
2017. 11. 06 Fiztech 2017 7th Conference of Ph Students and Young Researchers which will take place on October 24 – 25, 2017 in FTMC Learn more
2017. 10. 24 Results of the EuroNanomed2 Learn more
2017. 06. 08 A visit of parliamentary delegation On 7th of June , 2017 a large delegation of the Members of the Parliament (Seimas) of the Lithuanian Republic visited the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology. Learn more
2017. 05. 26 LAS has announced new full members The General Assembly of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (LAS) on 25th April, 2017 announced the election of four full members and one foreign asociate. Learn more
2017. 05. 17 TMF dialogue TMF dialogue Learn more
2017. 05. 17 Meeting international Meetings - Business Intelligence Report 05, May 2017 Learn more