KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

  Projects funded by the Research Council of Lithuania

• Global Grant Programme
• National Programme for the Development of Lithuanian Philology
• National Research Programme “Social Challenges to National Security”
• National Research Programme “State and Nation: Heritage and Identity”
• National Research Programme “Future Energy”
• National Research Programme “Ecosystems of Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact”
• National Research Programme “Healthy and Safe Food”
• Institutional Research Programme “Lithuanian Economy Long-term Competitiveness Challenges”
• Projects carried out by researchers' teams
• Proof of concept projects

 Projects funded by the Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology

• High Technology Development Programme
• Industrial Biotechnology Development Programme

 Projects funded by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

• Agriculture, food and fisheries research and development projects

Projects funded by the Culture Support Foundation

• Culture and art projects

• Organic Colorants and Multifunctional Materials for Energy Saving Technologies: Synthesis, Structure and Properties (Fotomolekulės), 2011–2015, Dr. Vytautas Getautis
• Lithuanian Traditional Music Tunes in the Intercultural Context: Acoustic and Cognitive Aspects (DERMIŲ AKUSTIKA), 2011–2015, Dr. Rytis Ambrazevičius
• New Structures of Organic Semiconductors for New Generation (Opto)Electronic Devices (ORGATRONIKA), 2012–2015, Dr. Habil. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius
• Formation of the Proton Conducting Fuel Cells and their Components (ProFC), 2012–2015, Dr. Giedrius Laukaitis
• The Research on the Impact of Open to Technologies and Innovation Enterprises' Dynamic Abilities to the Expression of Entrepreneurship, 2012–2015, Dr. Asta Pundzienė
• Air Quality Management in Low Energy Homes (IAQSmart), 2012–2015, Dr. Dainius Martuzevičius 
• A Multianalytical Characterization of the Structural and Vibrational Properties of Proteins at the Nano-interface (NanoProt), 2013–2015, Dr. Habil. Valentinas Snitka
• Social Gaming Based Consumer Engagement in Value Creation in Information and Communication Technologies Development Context (SKRYDIS), 2013–2015, Dr. Rimantas Gatautis
• Smart Development of Social Systems (SMART), 2013–2015, Dr. Habil. Robertas Jucevičius

• The Lost City (Investigations of the Archaeological Material of Old Town Kaunas), 2010–2011, Dr. Mindaugas Bertašius
• Cemeteries and Tombstones of Lithuania Minor (The 1st book), 2010–2011, Dr. Martynas Purvinas
• Investigation of Textile Heritage of M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art: M. L. Gukovska. Soft Wares of Peasants of Kaunas Governorate, 2011–2012, Dr. Inga Nėnienė
• Cycle of Studies “Historical Development of Villages from Eastern Lithuania”, Volume One, 2011, Dr. Martynas Purvinas 
• Anthology of Lithuanian Music for Pianola (LiMPi-2), 2012, Dr. Darius Kučinskas
• Cycle of Studies “Historical Development of Villages form Lithuania, Volume Two (MLkaimai), 2013, Dr. Martynas Purvinas
• Urtext of M. K. Čiurlionis` Music. Compositions for Piano and Organ (ČI-UR), 2013–2014, Dr. Darius Kučinskas

• Social Exclusion and Living Conditions of Youths and Young Adults: Monitoring System Development (SOCMONITOR-LT), 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Gediminas Merkys
• Monitoring System of Social Problems: Implementation of the International Social Survey Program (SPS), 2010–2011, Dr. Algis Krupavičius 
• International Social Survey Programme: Monitoring of Lithuanian Social Problems (ISSP-LT), 2012–2013, Dr. Eglė Butkevičienė
• Spatial Urban Structure and Security of Inhabitants (EMS), 2012–2013, Dr. Kęstutis Zaleckis
• Transition of Lithuanian Youth from Education to Labour Market: Development of Monitoring System (TRANSMONITOR-LT), 2012–2013, Dr. Rūta Brazienė
• Research of Employment Mobility of Academic Youth (JUDAT 2011), 2012–2013, Dr. Nida Kvedaraitė

• Digital Archive of History and Heritage of Lithuanian Architecture (SLAIPA), 2010–2013, Dr. Vaidas Petrulis
• Lithuanian Vernacular Architecture of Villages, Townships and Manors (ETNINĖ ARCHITEKTŪRA), 2010–2012, Dr. Rasa Bertašiūtė 
• Research of Military Heritage Objects (Buildings, Complexes, Sites) of Lithuania XVI c. e. – 1940 (Lietuvos karinis paveldas), 2012–2013, Dr. Kęstutis Zaleckis
• Heritage Research: Aspects of Tangible and Intangible in Lithuanian Architecture of 1918-1940 (PAVELDOTYRA), 2012–2014, Dr. Vaidas Petrulis
• The Protection of Identity of Spatial Structure of Lithuania Towns, Townships and Country (Lietuvos erdvinio savitumo išsaugojimas), 2012–2014, Dr. Liucijus Dringelis
• Preservation of Traditional Textile and National Identity in Contemporary Ecological Way of Life (TRATEKSEK), 2012–2014, Dr. Eglė Kumpikaitė

• Micro- and Nanostructures for Micro Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (MIKROKOKE), 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Sigitas Tamulevičius
• Production of Hydrogen from Water Vapour Plasma Using Molecular Implantation, 2010–2011, Dr. Giedrius Laukaitis
• Energy Efficient and Psychophysically Acceptable Solid-state Street Lighting (ETAGA), 2010–2011, Dr. Alfonsas Vaškys
• Pollution Control in Biomass Combustion: from Pollutant Formation to Human Exposure (BioMassPoll), 2012–2014, Dr. Dainius Martuzevičius
• Technological Processes of Membranes Production for Micro- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (MIKROKOKE-2), 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Sigitas Tamulevičius

• Automated Method for Identification and Quantification of Alien Phytoplankton Species (AUTOFITOMET), 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Antanas Verikas
• Synthesis of New Methods for Research of Adaptation Mechanism of Invasive Species (IANUS), 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Antanas Verikas

• Interspecific Hybrids of Orchard Plant – a Novel Source of Anthocyanins (HIBRIDAI), 2011–2013, Dr. Antanas Šarkinas 
• Effect of Growing and Storage Technologies and Methods on the Quality of Fruit and Vegetables (LAIKYMAS), 2011–2014, Dr. Daiva Leskauskaitė
• Change of Bioactive Compounds in Underutilised Berry Species Depending on Genotype and Environment (UOGBIOGENA), 2011–2014, Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis
• Novel Multifunctional Phytochemical Ingredients for Increasing Food Biological Value and Safety (BIOFITOKOMPONENTAI), 2011–2013, Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis 
• Increase of Quality and Biological Value of Traditional Food by Structure and Functionality Design (TRAMAKOBIO), 2011–2013, Dr. Daiva Leskauskaitė 
• Application of Solid-state Fermentation for Development of Higher Value and Safety Food Products (BIOFITAS), 2011–2013, Dr. Habil. Gražina Juodeikienė
• Investigation of Bioactive Substances in Food Matrices and their Influence on Human Health (BIOGĖRIMAI), 2012–2015, Dr. Algirdas Liutkevičius
• Phylogenetic Analysis and Selection of Lactic Acid Bacteria with Antimicrobial Activity for Starter (PIENRUGBAKT), 2012–2015, Dr. Habil. Joana Šalomskienė

• Estimation of Low-tech Industry Scope in Lithuania and Analysis of Impact of Newly Industrialised Economies on Lithuania‘s Low-tech Industries, 2012–2014, Dr. Jūratė Pridotkienė
• The Evaluation of Retention of Lithuania‘s Low-tech Industries Competitiveness Backgrounds and Possibilities of Transition to High-tech, 2012–2014, Dr. Asta Sabonienė
• Factors Influencing High-tech Investments in Companies, Effectiveness of Support Programmes and Instruments (Identification of STI (science – technology – innovation) Indicators for Lithuania, Comparison of Their Potential in the Global Context) to Form Underlying Technology Strategies for Lithuania. Econometric and Qualitative Analysis of Technology Investments and Country‘s Macroeconomic Indicators Interaction (Evaluation / Simulation of Possible Influence of STI Indicators to State Strategic Decisions), 2012–2014, Dr. Rytis Krušinskas
• ICT Economical Impact on Business and Public Sectors, 2012–2014, Dr. Rimantas Gatautis
• The Simulation of the Impact of Natural Monopolies and Oligopoly Cartels on the Country's Economy and Its Neutralization Measures, 2012–2014, Dr. Jurgita Bruneckienė
• Prerequisites for Sustainable Government Debt of Lithuania and Management of Government Finance, 2012–2014, Dr. Vytautas Snieška
• Modelling of Credit Markets Shocks Consequences for Economy and Means for the Corrections of These Consequences, 2012–2014, Dr. Vytautas Snieška
• The Prevalence and Impact of Companies Registered in the Areas, where Taxes Are Lower than in Lithuania on the Economy of Lithuania and Tax Collection, 2012–2014, Dr. Vaidas Gaidelys
• Comparative Analysis of Foreign Countries and Lithuanian Experience when Modelling Human Capital and Making Labour Market More Effective in the Context of Business Environment Improvement and Structural Changes of Labour Resources, Labour Supply and Demand Flexibility in Different Industry Sectors Flexibility and the Impact on the Workforce of Shadow Economy, 2012–2014, Dr. Rūta Čiutienė
   

• Absorptive Capacity of Innovation System: Sector and Institutional Perspective (ISAG), 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Robertas Jucevičius
• Study on Innovation Culture Profiles in Public and Private Sector Organisations, 2010–2011, Dr. Brigita Janiūnaitė
• Research of Attitudes Representing Migration Experiences of University Students, 2010–2011, Dr. Nida Kvedaraitė 
• Research of Ballistics of Two Interrelated Masses, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Algimantas Fedaravičius 
• Research of Non-invasive Monitoring Technology for Intracranial Blood Volume Changes, 2010–2011, Dr. Gediminas Daubaris 
• Research and Applications of Vibrational Cutting, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Vytautas Ostaševičius 
• Analysis of the Vibratory Robotized Assembly and Development of Means, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Bronius Bakšys 
• The Functional-computer-based Models of the Biological Structures of the Peripheral Auditory System, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Antanas Verikas 
• Creation of Building Stability Criteria, State Monitoring System and Implementation of Their Prototypes, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Vitalijus Volkovas 
• Research and Application of Non-invasive Human Cerebrovascular Auto-regulation Technology, 2010–2011, Dr. Vytautas Petkus 
• Investigation of the Carbon Nanostructures Deposited from Unsaturated Hydrocarbon Plasma, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Alfonsas Grigonis 
• Development of New Structures and Methods for Optical Sensors (GLRS), 2010–2011, Dr. Mindaugas Andrulevičius 
• Synthesis and Investigation of New Ultrafast Photochromes, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Algirdas Šačkus 
• Cationic Starch-iodine Complexes with Antimicrobial Activity, 2010–2011, Dr. Rima Klimavičiūtė 
• Syntheses and Investigation of Charge Transporting Hydrazones for Flexible Optoelectronic Devices, 2010–2011, Dr. Jolita Ostrauskaitė 
• H-rank for Investigation of Nonlinear Systems - the Concept and Applications (H-RANGAS), 2011–2012, Dr. Habil. Minvydas Ragulskis
• Studies of Structure-properties Relationship of Organic Hole-transporting Materials (ORSKYPUS), 2011–2012, Dr. Habil. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius
• New Structure Organic Electro-active Derivatives for Multilayer Light Emitting Diodes (E-DARINIAI), 2011–2012, Dr. Habil. Saulius Grigalevičius
• Optimisation and Modelling of Isolation of Amaranth Ingredients by Complex Fraction Methods (FITOEKSTRAKT), 2011–2012, Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis
• Clinical and Physical Aspects of Head and Neck Brachytherapy (GK BRACHITERAPIJA), 2011–2012, Dr. Diana Adlienė 
• Amphoteric Starch Flocculants (AMFLOKAS), 2011–2012, Dr. Habil. Algirdas Žemaitaitis
• R&D of a System for Blind and Visually Impaired for 2D Graphics Information Perception (TactileScreen), 2011–2012, Dr. Habil. Ramutis Bansevičius
• Creation and Verification of Innovative Optical Components in Bio Adaptive Modified Polymers (BIONA), 2011–2012, Dr. Judita Puišo
• The Development and Modelling of an Intelligent Multimodal Interface for the Smart Furniture (ROBOSOFA), 2011–2012, Dr. Rytis Maskeliūnas
• Inter-organizational Trust Building/Management Strategies in Knowledge Economy (PIKŽEK), 2011–2012, Dr. Habil. Kęstutis Kriščiūnas
• Static Research of Musical Text. Rhythmic and Melodic of Lithuanian Professional Music (MUSTA), 2011–2012, Dr. Darius Kučinskas
• The Model of Life Quality Improvement Strategy Building at the Local (Municipal) Level (GKGS), 2011–2012, Dr. Egidijus Rybakovas
• Modelling of the Oxygen Mobility in Perovskite Catalysts (MODELKATAL), 2011–2013, Dr. Habil. Arvaidas Galdikas 
• Novel Adsorbents of Bile Acids (SORBENTAI), 2011–2013, Dr. Jolanta Liesienė
• Evaluation of Antioxidants Variation in Plant Cultures in vitro (AKIAKIV), 2012, Dr. Ilona Jonuškienė
• Novel Polymers and Composites from Local Renewable Resources (Biokompozitai), 2012–2014, Dr. Jolita Ostrauskaitė
• Novel Spread Spectrum Methods Application in Digital Ultrasonic Systems (ULTRASPREAD), 2012–2014, Dr. Linas Svilainis
• European Social Survey: Attitudes, Values and Behaviour of Contemporary Lithuanian Society (ESS-LT), 2012–2014, Dr. Algis Krupavičius
• Application of Micromembrane Devices for the Registration of Specific Antigen-antibody Interaction (ImunoCMUT), 2012–2014, Dr. Darius Viržonis
• Design and Investigation of Energy Harvester for Autonomous Micromechatronical Systems (VibroHarvester), 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Vytautas Ostaševičius
• Models for Physiological and Clinical Applications (Modphys), 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Henrikas Pranevičius
• Bicyclic 1,3-benzoxazepino[3,2-a]indoles as a new type molecular switches (Molekuliniai perjungikliai), 2012–2014, Dr. Vytas Martynaitis
• Nanocements from Calcium Silicate Hydrates – Synthesis and Properties (HICEM), 2012–2014, Dr. Raimundas Šiaučiūnas
• The Innovation Strategies of Organizations in the Emerging Economic – Institutional Environment (INNOSTRAT), 2012–2014, Dr. Giedrius Jucevičius
• Fabrication of Micro/nanooptical Elements by Means of Laser and Electron Beam Lithography (Mikrošviesa), 2012–2014, Dr. Tomas Jukna
• Creation and Investigation of Azochromophore Functionalised GaN Surfaces (AZOGAN), 2012–2014, Simona Urnikaitė
• R&D of Adaptive Tribological Parameters Control Methods for Piezoelectric Motors (TriboPjezo), 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Ramutis Bansevičius
• Optically Transparent Polymeric Nanocomposite Shields for Radiation Protection (nanoOPERA), 2012–2014, Dr. Diana Adlienė
• Development of High Resolution Miniature Piezoelectric Low Cost Rotary Tables (PiezoTable), 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Ramutis Bansevičius
• Investigation of Inovative Cerebrovascular Autoregulation Monitoring Method (SKAR), 2012–2014, Dr. Vytautas Petkus
• Dynamic Visual Cryptography for the Assessment of the Human Visual System (DV-Kripto), 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Minvydas Ragulskis
• Methodology of Brand Risk Scenarios Development (PŽSK), 2012–2014, Dr. Rimgailė Vaitkienė
• Emotional Intelligence of the Young People of Lithuania and its Factors (EI), 2012–2014, Dr. Rosita Lekavičienė
• 1',3,3',4-Tetrahidrospiro[chromen-2,2'-indolai]: Synthesis, Structure and Functional Properties (Chromogenai), 2013–2015, Dr. Habil. Algirdas Šačkus
• New Structure Electro-active materials for Efficient Organic Light Emitting Devices (MELED), 2013–2015, Dr. Saulius Grigalevičius
• Mass Transport Processes in Stainless Steel and Cobalt – Chrome Alloys during Plasma Nitriding (Nitromodel), 2013–2015, Dr. Habil. Arvaidas Galdikas
• Development and Investigation of Advanced Control Systems of Biotechnological Processes (BioVal), 2013–2015, Dr. Habil. Rimvydas Simutis
• Extraordinary Piezoresistance Diamond like Carbon Nanocomposites and Micro(nano-)structures (PjezoDeima), 2013–2015, Dr. Rimantas Gudaitis
• Development of Ferroelectric thin Films Technologies for the New Generation Memory Applications (FEROBITAS), 2013–2015, Dr. Aleksandras Iljinas 
• Regular 3D Structures for Optical Sensors (3Dsens), 2013–2015, Dr. Mindaugas Andrulevičius 

• New Structure Electro-active Materials Enhancing Efficiencies of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDME), 2012–2013, Habil. Dr. Saulius Grigalevičius
• Monitoring of Public Sector Reforms (VSRS), 2012–2013, Dr. Rimantas Rauleckas
• Memory and Knowledge in Understanding of Threat: a Case of Lithuania and Russia (AZGS), 2012–2013, Dr. Ainius Lašas

High Technology Development Programme
• Development of Middleware for Mobile and Wireless Services (MOBAS), 2009–2011, Dr. Rimantas Plėštys
• Development and Investigation of the Precision Mechatronic Systems for Laser Beam Transfer and Manipulation (LaMaSystem), 2009–2011, Dr. Vytautas Jūrėnas
• Creation of Piezoelectric Means of Space Attitude Control System (PiezoPoz), 2011–2013, Dr. Habil. Ramutis Bansevičius
• Development of the Sensor System Technology to Monitor Human Physiological Data Emloying MEMS, IT and Smart Textiles Technologies (MEMS), 2011–2013, Dr. Habil. Vytautas Ostaševičius / Dr. Vaidotas Marozas
• Nanostructures Diamond-like Carbon Films for Advanced Optical Metrology Components (NanoDLC), 2011–2013, Dr. Habil. Sigitas Tamulevičius 
• Development of Web Platform for Collective Commerce (e-CROWD), 2011, Dr. Habil. Vytautas Štuikys
• Computerized Dentist Information System Containing Apical Constriction Finder (ODONTOLOGAS), 2012–2013, Dr. Habil. Juozapas Arvydas Virbalis
• Hybrid Recognition Technology for Voice Interface (INFOBALSAS), 2012–2013, Dr. Kastytis Ratkevičius
• R&D of the Device, Enabling Blind and Visually Impaired to Identify and Percept 2D Graphics (TactileApps), 2012–2013, Dr. Habil. Ramutis Petras Bansevičius
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Industrial Biotechnology Development Programme
• Novel Antifungal Lactic Acid Bacteria Bioproduct for Health of Cereal Grains in Organic Farming (BIOEKOTECH), 2011–2013, Dr. Habil. Gražina Juodeikienė
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Agriculture, food and fisheries research and development projects
• Evaluation of Products, Given for Registration as Protected Indications, Features Coherency with Geographical Origin or Specific Method of Production, 2010–2011, Dr. Ina Jasutienė
• Scientific Analysis of Draft Standards, Manuals of Good Practice and Other Documents Newly Prepared by EU, Codex Alimentarius Commission and Other International Organizations and Substantiation of the Lithuanian Position, 2010–2011, Dr. Habil. Joana Šalomskienė
• Determination of the Influence of the Technological Process on Naturally Occurring Glutamic Acid Content in Meat Products and Its Impact on Product Sensory Quality and Acceptability, 2010–2012, Dr. Galina Garmienė
• Search of Alternative Substances Instead of Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Nitrite and Potassium Nitrate in the Manufacture of Organic Foods, 2011, Dr. Algirdas Liutkevičius
• Inhibitors in Milk: Reasons of Getting into Milk, Methods of Determination, Effect of Biological and Chemical Factors on the Results of Investigation, 2010–2012, Dr. Habil. Joana Šalomskienė
• Compositions for Functional Food Based on Nanostarch and Natural Bioactive Materials (Nanokrakmolas), 2011–2015, Dr. Habil. Algirdas Žemaitaitis / Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis
• Development of Animal Feeding Technology to Produce Biological Value Added Meat, Milk and Eggs (LESPRO), 2011–2015, Dr. Aldona Mieželienė
• Investigation of the Influence of Biologically Valuable Milk Proteins on the Quality and Biological Value of the Soured Milk Products, 2011–2012, Dr. Algirdas Liutkevičius
• Scientific Analysis of Draft Standards, Manuals of Good Practice and Other Documents Newly Prepared by EU, Codex Alimentarius Commission and Other International Organizations and Substantiation of the Lithuanian Position, 2012–2014, Dr. Habil. Joana Šalomskienė
• Study about Entry of Agricultural Products, Foodstuffs and Spirits Names to the European Register of Protected Indications, 2012–2013, Dr. Ina Jasutienė
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Culture and art projects
• WWW.AUTC.LT – Virtual Routes for Architectural Tourism, 2012, Dr. Vaidas Petrulis

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