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Research Interests: |
Engineering of microbial enzymes; Phenotype-genotype research of bacterial lipolytic and lipolytic-like enzymes; The use of microorganisms and/or their enzymes in biogeotechnology sector; Screening of new biocatalysts for polyester hidrolysis; Screening of new tools for pathogenic micromycete biocontrol |
Present Position: |
Associate professor, VU LSC, Institute of Biosciences |
Education:
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2016 - PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Biology), Vilnius University 2012 - MSc in Microbiology, Vilnius University 2010 - BSc in Biology (Molecular Biology), Vilnius University |
Experience (Past Positions): |
2021–current - Associate professor, VU LSC 2019–2022 - Researcher, VU LSC 2017–2021 - Assistant professor, VU LSC 2016–2017 - Research assistant, VU Faculty of Natural Sciences 2017 - Researcher, National Centre of Physical and Technological Sciences 2014–2017 - Lecturer, VU Faculty of Life sciences 2014–2015 - Research assistant, VU Faculty of Natural Sciences 2010–2015 - Specialist, VU Faculty of Natural Sciences |
Subjects Taught: |
Lectures on Microbiology Lectures on Industrial Microbiology Lectures and seminars on System Biology Lectures on Microbiology and Biotechnology Lectures on Microorganisms in Industrial Processes Lectures on Microbiology and Microorganisms in Industrial Processes |
Supervision of Doctoral Students: |
Vilius Malūnavičius, Biology, until 30 September 2023 Ieva Lenkaitė, Biology, until 30 September 2026 Veronika Mažrimaitė, Biology, until 30 September 2026 |
Awards: |
The best lecturer of the VU LSC 2021 Rector's Award for a young scientist in 2021 |
Publications: |
LABT_LMAVB PubMed |
Academic Cooperation: |
Jaypee University of Information Technology, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, India |
Projects and Grants:
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01 July 2022–31 August 2022 - Project under measure "Development of scientific competence of scientists, other researchers, students through practical scientific activities", "Student research during the summer", Grant No. P-SV-22-160, project "Use milk permeate as an alternative inducer for the synthesis of recombinant biocatalysts" October 2021–February 2022 - "Study of robots efficiency in disinfection process", Research contract with R and R Technology, No. (1.57) 15600-INS-180; responsible researcher. October 2021–November 2021 - "Evaluation of microbial cleanliness of parcel machines"; Research contract with UAB Berta And, No. (1.57) 15600-INS-152; responsible researcher. June 2021–July 2021 - "Survey of microbiological cleanliness of surfaces"; Research contract with UAB Gravitas Partners, No. (1.57) 15600-INS-121; responsible researcher. March 2021–April 2021 - "Assessment of bacteriocidal effects"; Research contract with UAB BOD GROUP, Nr. (1.57) 15600-INS-44; responsible researcher. 2020–2023 - Central project management agency, 01.2.2-CPVA-K-703 Promoting of the activity of centers of excellence, innovation technologies and transfer centers, "The Center for Engineering of Next Generation Industrial Enzymes (TVIRTAS)" No. 01.2.2-CPVA-K-703-03-0023; researcher. June 2019–July 2020 - Science Promotion Fund of Vilnius University funded project "Design of new for industrial application attractive biocatalysts and more effective protein engineering methods development". Grant No. MSF-JM-1; project leader/ researcher. 2014–2015 - High-level international research promotion, No. VPI-3.1-MES-10-V, BIOKONVERSA Selection and development of the biocatalysts for biogas production and utilization of biomass conversion process control; research assistant. 2014–2015 - National science programme "Healthy and safe food" project: “Chemotype composition, pathogenicity & control of trichothecene producing Fusarium spp. in cereals”. No. SVE-14023; specialist. 2011–2013 - Program ‘‘Development of industrial biotechnology in Lithuania 2011-2013’’, project ‘‘Innovative tools for cosmetic industry (COSMETIZYM)’’, Grant No. MITA 31V-18; specialist. Projects of The European Social Fund under the No 09.3.3-LMT-K-712 “Development of Competences of Scientists, other Researchers and Students through Practical Research Activities” measure: 2021–2022 - Grant No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-25-0030, Project “Research of fused biocatalysts containing GDEst-95, GD-95 and Kut-SP domains"; project leader. 2021 - Grant No. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-24-0002, Project “Activity analysis of recombinant bacterial cutinases and application for polyesters degradation”; project leader. 2020–2021 - Grant No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-22-0074, Project “Functionality research of microbial cutinases”; project leader. 2019–2020 - Grant No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-16-0020, Project “The Development of a continuous system based on thermostable lipolytic enzymes for the synthesis and / or hydrolysis of fatty acid esters”; project leader. 2019 - Grant No. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-15-0028, Project “The research of activity and stability of bifunctional biocatalyst, fused through different peptidic linkers"; project leader. 2018–2019 - Grant No. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-10-0028, Project “The research of fused lipolytic enzymes: structural and functional analysis"; project leader. 2018 - Grant No. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-09-0005, Project “The research of characteristics important for industrial application of new active and thermostable lipolytic biocatalyst GD-95RM"; project leader. 2017–2018 - Grant No. 09.3.3.-LMT-K-712-03-0002, Project “The research of ureases produced by Geobacillus bacteria”; project leader.
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Qualification Improvement, Sertificates: |
Seminar: Students with autism spectrum and their needs in higher education Seminar: What is needed for a visually impaired student. Practical Advice Session Seminar: Preparation and management of research projects, Lithuanian Science Council Seminar: People with psychosocial disabilities in academic life |
Research Dissemination: |
2020
Participation in the International Study and Career Planning Exhibition “STUDIES 2020” by representing Vilnius University
2018
Contributing to the activity "A student for one day" at Vilnius University
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Other Related Activities: |
2022 Head of Self-Evaluation-Report gruop for the field of microbiology studies 2021–current Chair of the Committee of BSc and MSc Programmes in Microbiology, VU LSC Membership in Organizing committee of CBM2016 - 3rd Congress of Baltic Microbiologists Member of the Board of Lithuanian Microbiological Society Member of Lithuanian Biochemical Society |
Languages: |
Lithuanian (native), English, German, Russian |