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Research Interests: |
Microbial biodegradation of N-heterocyclic compounds; Screening and characterization of novel enzymes; Biocatalysis |
Present Position: |
Senior researcher, Departament of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University |
Education:
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2014 - PhD in Natural sciences, Biochemistry, Vilnius University 2009 - MSc in Biochemistry, Vilnius University 2007 - BSc in Biochemistry, Vilnius University |
Experience (Past Positions): |
2020–present - Researcher, Institute of Biochemistry, LSC, Vilnius University 2015–2020 - Researcher, Institute of Biochemistry, LSC, Vilnius University 2013–2015 - Research assistant, Institute of Biochemistry, LSC, Vilnius University 2010–2013 - Researcher, Institute of Biochemistry, Vilnius University 2009–2010 - Technician, Institute of Biochemistry, Vilnius University |
Supervision of Doctoral Students: |
Rokas Statkevičius 2022–2026 Agnė Krupinskaitė 2020–2024 |
Publications: |
LABT_LMAVB GoogleScholar ORCID |
Projects and Grants:
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2022–2025 - “Deaminase Promiscuity: Characterization of Novel Functionalities”. The research is supported by Research Council of Lithuania (RCL). The leader of the project. 2020–2023 - “Enzyme Toolkit for the Synthesis of Fucosylated Oligosaccharides”. The project is funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under Measure "Research projects implemented by world-class researcher groups". Contract no. 01.2.2-LMT-K-718-03-0045. The leader of the project. 09.2021–03.2022 - “Transaminases for the Synthesis of Chiral Amines” granted by RCL. Contract no. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-25-0136. The leader of the project. 07.2021–08.2021 - “Transaminases for the Synthesis of Amino Group Containing Monosaccharides” granted by RCL. Contract no. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-24-0083. The leader of the project. 2020–2023 - “Center for engineering of the next-generation enzymes” no. 01.2.2-CPVA-K-703-03-0023 funded by Central Project Management Agency. Primary implementer. 10.2020–04.2021 - “Identification of the Amino Acids Responsible for the Substrate Specificity of Aminotransferases Type IV” granted by RCL. Contract no. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-22-0229. The leader of the project. 2019–2020 - “Synthesis of aromatic N-oxides by biocatalytic methods”. The Project was supported by the Science Promotion Fund of Vilnius university. The leader of the project. 10.2019–04.2020 - “Investigation of mutant and hybrid variants of soluble diiron PML monooxygenase” granted by RCL. Contract no. 09.3.3.-LMTK-712-16-0085. The leader of the project. 07.2019–11.2019 - “Application of laccases for the production of composite materials”. Industrial grant. Project leader. 07.2019–08.2019 - “Isolation and study of 7-cyano-7-deazaguanine-degrading bacteria”. Student summer practice granted by RCL. Contract no. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-15-0188. Project leader. 05.2019–10.2019 - “Screening of isolates for antifungal activity”. The Project is funded by industry. Project leader. 2018–2019 - “Study of the production of structural composites using urease producing microorganisms”. The Project is funded by industry. Primary implementer. 2018–2022 - RCL global grant project “Redox chemistry, biochemistry, and cytotoxicity of aromatic nitro compounds and N-oxides: new aspects”. Contract no. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-01-0058. Primary implementer. 2018–2020 - “Biocatalytic systems for conversion of non-starch poli- and oligosaccharides”. Contract no. 01.2.2-LMT-K-718. Primary implementer. 2016–2019 - "Innovative screening and expression platforms to discover and use the functional protein diversity from the sea". The project is funded by the measure INMARE, HORIZON 2020. Implementer. 2015–2016 - “Stereoselective conversion of glycerol by PQQ-dependent alcohol dehydrogenase“. The Project was supported by Dr. Bronislovas Lubys charity and support foundation. The leader of the project. 2013–2015 - RCL global grant project “Change or die: reconstructing of oxidoreductases (CHORD)”. Contract no. VP1-3.1-ŠMM-07-K-030-15. Primary implementer. 2012–2014 - "Screening of oxidoreductases from metagenomic libraries". The project was funded by Bayer Material Sciences GmbH. Primary implementer. 2012–2014 - “Biotechnology and biopharmacy: fundamental and applied research”. This research was funded by a national grant. Contract no. VP1-3.1-ŠMM-08-K. Implementer. 2012–2014 - “Development of the methods for screening and biosynthesis of Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenases“. The research was supported by RCL. Primary implementer. 2012–2013 - “Paradox of the metabolism of ribonucleotides”. The research was supported by RCL. Primary implementer. 2011–2012 - “Biodegradation and biocatalytic synthesis of pyridines and pyrazines“. The research was supported by RCL. Implementer.
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Qualification Improvement, Certificates: |
"Transferable skills seminar: healthy working habits: time management, work/life balance and writing motivation", Arqus University Alliance, 2022 "Communication Skills", Vilnius University, 2019 "Active learning methods training-workshop", Vilnius University, 2019 "Integration of information communication technologies into the teaching process", Vilnius University, 2019 |
Other Related Activities: |
A member of Lithuanian Biochemical Society A member of Lithuanian Society of Microbiologists A member of European Federation of Biotechnology 2020–present Scientific Supervisor at the School of Young Biochemists |
Languages: |
Lithuanian (native), English |