International Science Programmes and Projects

• Framework 7
• Framework 6
• Framework 5
• NATO Science Programmes
• COST
• Other international programmes, projects

Framework 7

• Ultra-thin Conductive Ceramic Mesh to Monitor Stress and Wear on a Steel Surface (MesMesh). Prof. V. Sirutkaitis (Faculty of Physics). 2009-2012
• The Integrative Initiative of European Laser Research Insfrastructures (LASERLAB-EUROPE). Prof. A. P. Piskarskas (Faculty of Physics). 2009-2012.
• Improving Diagnoses of Mental Retardation in Children in Eastern Europe and Central Asia through Genetic Characterisation and Bioinformatics / Statistics (CHERISH). Prof. V. Kučinskas (Faculty of Medicine).2009-2012.
• ShApes, Geometry and Algebra (SAGA). Doc. R. Krasauskas (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics). 2008-2012.
• Extreme Light Infrastructure - Preparatory Phase (ELI-PP). Prof. A. P. Piskarskas (Faculty of Physics). 2007-2010.
• European Laser Laboratories Integrated Initiative Continued (LaserLab-Europe Cont). Prof. A. P. Piskarskas (Faculty of Physics). 2008.
• Safety and Efficacy of a New and Emerging Dental X-ray Modality (SEDENTEXCT). Dr. D. Ivanauskaitė (Faculty of Medicine). 2008-2011.
• Secure, Trusted and Legally Ruled Collaboration Environment in Virtual Life (VirtualLife). Doc. V. Čyras (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics). 2008-2011.
• Evaluation of Legislation and Related Guidelines on the Procurement, Storage and Transfer of Human Tissues and Cells in the European Union – an Evidence-Based Impact Analysis (TISS.EU). Doc. E. Gefenas (Faculty of Medicine). 2008-2011.
• Inter-connected European Information and Documentation System for Ethics and Science: European Ethics Documentation Centre (ETHICSWEB). Doc. E. Gefenas (Faculty of Medicine). 2008-2010.
• Baltic Grid Second Phase. Prof. A. Juozapavičius (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics). 2008-2010.
• Compact Ultrafast Laser Sources based on Novel Quantum Dot Structures (FAST-DOT). Dr. R. Tomašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2008-2012.
• ReNiLit-2009 – Researchers‘ Night in Lithuania 2009.

Framework 6

• Nanotechnology and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, new production processes and devices: Multifunctional Ceramic Layers with High Electromagnetoelastic Coupling in Complex Geometries (MULTICERAL). Prof. J. Banys (Faculty of Physics). 2006-2009.
• Aeronautics and Space: Development of an Innovative LIDAR Technology for New Generation ATM Paradigms (Sky-Scanner). Doc. V. Čyras (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics). 2007-2009.
• Science and Society: Determining the Ethical and Legal Interests in Privacy and Data Protection for Research Involving the Use of Genetic Databases and Bio-banks (PRIVILEGED). Doc. E. Gefenas (Faculty of Medicine). 2007-2009.
• Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems: Coordination Action Towards Stable and Low-cost Organic Solar Cell Technologies and Their Application (OrgaPVNet). Prof. V. Kažukauskas (Faculty of Physics, Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2006-2009.
• Science and Society: Genomics and Benefit Sharing with Developing Countries - From Biodiversity to Human Genomics (GenBenefit). Doc. E. Gefenas (Faculty of Medicine). 2006-2009.
• Food Quality and Safety: Innovative non-thermal processing technologies to improve the quality and safety of ready-to-eat (RTE) meals (HighQ RTE). Hab. dr. Ž. Lukšienė (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research).
• Nanotechnology and nanoscieces, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, new production processes and devices: Incorporation of Aquaporins in Membranes for Industrial Applications (MEMBAQ). Prof. J. Barkauskas (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Information Society Technologies: Digital Preservation Europe (DPE). Prof. A. Glosienė (Faculty of Communication).
• Marie Curie Researc Training Network: Promoting and Structuring a Multidisciplinary Academic-Industrial Network through the Heteropolytype Growth, Characterisation and Applications of 3C-SiC on Hexagonal Substrates (MANSiC). Prof. K. Jarašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research).
• Astronomy Fair in Lithuania (AsFaLit-2006). Doc. J. Sūdžius (Faculty of Physics). 2006.
• Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society: Social Inequality and Why It Matters for the Economic and Democratic Development of Europe and Its Citizens. Post-Communist Central and Eastern Europe in Comparative Perspective (EUREQUAL). Doc. A. Poviliūnas (Faculty of Philosophy). 2006-2009.
• Marie Curie Chairs: Centre for "Studies and Training Experiments with Lasers and Laser Applications" (STELLA). A. Dubietis (Faculty of Physics). 2006-2009.
• Research Infrastructure Action: Integrated European Laser Laboratories (LaserLab-Europe). Prof. A. Piskarskas (Faculty of Physics). 2004-2007.
• Marie Curie Early Stage Training: Advanced Training in Laser Sciences (ATLAS). Prof. A. Piskarskas (Faculty of Physics).
• Cooperative research projects: Innovative high power laser system based on polycrystalline nd:yag for marking, engraving, cutting and micro-drilling metal surfaces (NOVIGLAS). Prof. A. Piskarskas, prof. V. Sirutkaitis (Faculty of Physics).
• Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems: Molecural Orientation, Low Band Gap and New Hybrid Device Concepts for the Improvement of Flexible Organic Sollar CELLs (MOLYCELL). Prof. V. Kažukauskas (Faculty of Physics, Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2003-2005.
• Nanotechnology and nanoscieces, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, new production processes and devices: Cell Programming by Nanoscaled Devices (CellPROM). Prof. A. Kareiva (Faculty of Chemistry). 2004-2009.
• Information Society Technologies: Cultural Applications: Local Institutions Mediating Electronic Resources (CALIMERA). Prof. A. Glosienė (Faculty of Communication). 2003-2005.
• Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society: Biology, Health and Environment Education for Better Citizenship (BIOHEAD-CITIZEN). Dr. J. Turčinavičienė (Faculty of Natural Sciences).
• Marie Curie Researc Training Network: Self-Organisation under Confinement (SOCON). Doc. R. Makuška (Faculty of Chemistry). 2004-2008.
• Clinical Experience with Bone Marrow Cells and Myoblasts Transplantation for Myocardial Repair (MYOCARDIAL REPAIR). Prof. V. Sirvydis (Faculty of Medicine).
• European Project on delimiting the research concept and research activities (EU-RECA). Doc. E. Gefenas (Faculty of Medicine).
• The Prevalence, Cost and Basis of Food Allergy across Europe - The Development of Holistic Approaches for its Prevention (EUROPREVALL). Prof. R. Dubakienė (Faculty of Medicine).
• Empowerment of Mental Illness Service Users: Life Long Learning, Integration and Action (EMILIA). Dr. A. Germanavičius (Faculty of Medicine).
• Information Society Technologies: Supporting IST Organisations from Central and Eastern Europe (CEEC IST NET). Doc. F. Kuliešius (Faculty of Physics).
• Science and Society: Baltic States Network "Women in Exact Sciences and High Technology" (BASNET). Doc. D. Šatkovskienė (Faculty of Physics).
• Information Society Technologies: Reinforcing eGovernment Services in Baltic States through Legal and Accountable Digital Time Stamp (BALTICTIME). Prof. R. Gudauskas (International Center of Knowledge Economy and Knowledge Management).
• Information Society Technologies: Chemical Vapor Deposition of Chalcogenide Materials for Phase-Change Memories (CHEMAPH). Prof. A. Abrutis (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society: Civil Society and New Forms of Governance in Europe - the Making of European Citizenship (CINEFOGO). Institute of International Relations and Political Science
• Research Infrastructure Action: Baltigrid. Doc. A. Juozapavičius (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics).

FRAMEWORK 5

• Information Technologies for Stem Cells Registries Network (STEMNET). Dr. R. Malickaitė (Faculty of Medicine). 2001-2003.
• Towards Handicap Integration Negotiating Knowledge - Baltic extension (THINK BALTIC EXTENSI). Doc. A. Juocevičius (Faculty of Medicine). 2002-2003.
• Public Libraries Mobilising Advanced Networks (PULMAN). Doc. A. Glosienė (Faculty of Communication). 2001-2003.
• Cultural Heritage Applications Network Part (CULTIVATE-CEE). Refers to CULTIVATE-EU. Doc. A. Glosienė (Faculty of Communication). 2001-2003.
• Metal Oxide Multilayers Obtained by Cost-effective New cvd Technologies for Magneto Electronic Microsystems and Nanotechnologies (MULTIMETOX). Prof. A. Abrutis (Faculty of Chemistry). 2000-2003.
• Advanced Ultra-thin Ceramic Membranes for Efficient Industrial Processes (CERMOX). Prof. A. Abrutis (Faculty of Chemistry). 2001-2003.
• Quality in Molecular Genetic Testing: Development of Certified Reference Materials (CRMGEN). Prof. V. Kučinskas (Faculty of Medicine). 2001-2005.
• Semiconductor Materials and Devices for Light Technologies (SELITEC). Prof. K. Jarašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2002-2005.
• The European Virtual Institute for Reference Material (VIRM). Doc. I. Blažys (Faculty of Chemistry). 2004-2005.
• Polar Electroceramics (POLECER). Prof. J. Banys (Faculty of Physics). 2004-2005.
• The Baltic Sea Area Studies: Northern Dimension of Europe (BaltSeaNet). Prof. R. Lopata (Institute of International Relations and Political Science). 2000-2004.

• Mapping of Research in European Social Sciences and Humanities (MORESS). Prof. R. Želvys (Faculty of Philosophy). 2003-2005.
• Copenhagen Biosystematics Centre (COBICE). Prof. R. Rakauskas, dr. J. Turčinavičienė (Faculty of Natural Sciences).
• Labour markets, work, and welfare during the transition and integration process. Doc. L. Čekanavičus (Faculty of Economics).
• Cytogenetic biomarkers and human cancer risk (CANCERRISKBIOMARKERS). Prof. J. Lazutka (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2001-2003.

• Intelligent Signal Processing of Biosensor Arrays Using Pattern Recognition for Characterization of Wastewater: Aiming Towards Alarm Systems (INTELLISENS). Prof. F. Ivanauskas (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics). 2001-2003.
• European evaluation of coercion in psychiatry and harmonisation of best clinical practise (EUNOMIA). Prof. A. Dembinskas (Faculty of Medicine). 2002-2005.
• European Hospital(-Based) Bioethics Program - EHBP. Doc. E. Gefenas (Faculty of Medicine).
• European Information Network Ethics in Medicine and Biotechnology (EURETHNET). Doc. E. Gefenas (Faculty of Medicine).
• Cell Biology and Lasers: Towards New Technologies (CEBIOLA). Prof. B. Juodka (Faculty of Natural Sciences), prof. A. Piskarskas (Faculty of Physics).

• A European Flood Forecasting System (EFFS). Doc. G. Valiuškevičius (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2000-2003.

NATO Science Programmes

• NATO Networking Infrastructure Grant: Development of Infrastructure for Remote Laboratory and Teaching via Internet. Prof. G. Tamulaitis (Faculty of Physics). 2004-2005.
• NATO Reintegration Grant: Investigation of Principles of the Locomotor Neural Network. Dr. A. Alaburda (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2005-2008.
• NATO Collaborative Linkage Grant: Nano-structured Functional Coatings for Optical and Lubricant Applications. Prof. A. Kareiva (Faculty of Chemistry). 2003-2004.
• Science for Peace: Ceramic Substrate with Controlled Piezoelectric Properties for Surface Acoustic Wave Applications (SfP-Acoustic Waves). Prof. V. Šugurovas (Faculty of Physics). 2000-2003.
• Science for Peace: Development of Novel Optical Techniques and Devices for Nondestructive Characterization of Semiconducting Compounds and Structures (SfP-Semiconducting Compounds). Prof. K. Jarašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2001-2004.
• Physical and Engineering S&T: Optical Gain and Electroluminescence in Silicon Nanocrystals. Dr. R. Tomašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2001-2003.
• NATO/CCMS Pilot study: Modeling of Nutrient Loads and Response in River and Estuary Systems. Prof. R. Lekevičius (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2001-2003.
• Science for Peace: Natural Resources for Industry: Investigation of Protein Refolding Factors and their Implementation into the Biotechnical Process (SfP-Protein Structure). Dr. K. Sužiedėlis (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 1999-2002.
• Science for Peace: Laser Spectrometer for Testing of Coatings of Crystals and Optical Components in Wide Spectral and Angle Range (SfP-Laser Spectrometer). Prof. V. Sirutkaitis (Faculty of Physics). 1999-2002.
• NATO project: Spatial Patterns and Localized Structures in X(2) Optical Microcavities. Dr. G. Šlekys (Faculty of Physics). 2002-2004.

COST

• Cancer and Control of Genomic Integrity (BM0703). Dr. S. Jarmalaitė (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2008-2012.
• Antibiotic Transport and Efflux: New Strategies to Combat Bacterial Resistance (BM0701, ATENS). Prof. R. Daugelavičius (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2008-2012.
• Towards Functional Sub-wavelength Photonic Structures (MP0702). Dr. R. Tomašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2008-2012.
• Comparative Research into Current Trends in Public Sector Organisation (IS0601, CRIPO). Doc. V. Nakrošis (Institute of International Relations and Political Science). 2007-2011.
• Electroceramics from Nanopowders Produced by Innovative Methods (539). Prof. J. Banys (Faculty of Physics). 2005-2008.
• Triticeae Genomics for the Advancement of Essential European Crops (TritiGen, FA0604). Dr. D. Žvilgila, Prof. V. Rančelis (Faculty of Natural Sciences).
• Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare (B 24). Doc. O. Rukšėnas (Faculty of Natural Sciences).
• Nanoscale Electrochemical and Bio-processes (Cosrosion) and Solid-aqueous Interfaces of Industrial Materials (D 33). Prof. R. Kazlauskas, Prof. S. Tautkus (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Innovative Catalysis: New Processes and Selectivities (D 40). Dr. E. Garškaitė (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Laser-matter Interactions with Ultra-short Pulses, High-frequency Pulses and Ultra-intense Pulses. From Attophysics to Petawatt Physics (P14). Prof. V. Smilgevičius (Faculty of Physics).
• Molecular Targeting and Drug Design in Neurological and Bacterial Diseases (D 34). Prof. S. Tautkus (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Colloid and Interface Chemistry for Nanotechnology (D 43). Prof. A. Ramanavičius (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Enhancement and Preservation of Quality and Health Promoting Components in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (924). Habil. dr. Ž. Lukšienė (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research).
• Physics of Linear, Non-linear and Active Photonic Crystals (P 11). Dr. R. Tomašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research).
• Structuring of Polymers (P 12). Prof. A. Ramanavičius (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Radiation Damage in Biomolecular Systems (P9). Prof. D. Čitavičius (Faculty of Natural Sciences).
• Applied Biocatalysis: Stereoselective and Environmentally-friendly Reactions Catalysed by Enzimes (D25). rof. A. Ramanavičius (Faculty of Chemistry).
• Insuline Resistance, Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly (B17). Doc. V. Urbanavičius (Faculty of Medicine).
• Potential Health Implications from Mobile Communication Systems (281). Prof. V. Ivaška (Faculty of Physics). 2001-2006.
• Efficient Lightning for the 21st Century (529). Prof. F. Ivanauskas (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics), Prof. A. Žukauskas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2001-2006.
• Molecular Cytogenetics of Solid Tumors (B 19). Dr. K. Sužiedėlis (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2000-2005.
• Spoken Language Interaction in Telecommunications (278). Doc. V. Rudžionis (Kaunas Faculty of Humanities).

Other international programmes, projects

• EU Civil Justice Programme: The Perspectives of the Europeaization of the Law of Succession. Doc. T. Davulis (Faculty of Law). 2008-2010.
• EU Asia-Link programme: Creation of Basis for Educational and Research Networking between Europe and Nepal through Initial Collaboration in Lighting and Energy Technology Development (ENLIGHTEN). Prof. G. Tamulaitis (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2005-2008.
• EU Public Health programme: Health Indicatiors for People with Intellectual Disability: Using Indicator Set (POMONA II). Dr. A. Germanavičius (Faculty of Medicine). 2005-2008.
• EU Public Health programe: Institutional Treatment, Human Rights and Care Assessment (ITHACA). Dr. A. Germanavičius (Faculty of Medicine). 2007-2010.
• EU Public Health programme: European Platform for Mental Health Promotion and Mental Disorders Prevention: Indicators, Interventions and Policies (EMPHA).Doc. D. Pūras  (Faculty of Medicine). 2005-2008.
• EU Public Health programme: European Centres of Reference Network for Cystic Fybrosis (ECORN-CF). Prof. V. Kučinskas  (Faculty of Medicine). 2007-2009.
• EU Public Health programme: Child and Adolescent mental Health in Enlarged European Union: Development of Effective Policies and Practices (CAMHEE). Dr. R. Povilaitis (Faculty of Philosophy). 2007-2009.
• EU Public Health programme: Anti Stigma Programme: European Network (ASPEN). Dr. A. Germanavičius  (Faculty of Medicine). 2008-2011.
• EU AGRIRES: Core Collection of Northern European Gene Pool of Ribes (RIBESCO). Dr. D. Ryliškis (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2007-2011.
• ISEC: Automated Age Estimation and Identification of Juvenile Victims on Pedopornographic Contents. Prof. J. Tutkuvienė  (Faculty of Medicine). 2007-2010.
• AGIS: Optimisation of methods for identification of persons on photographs (photoidentification): A contribution to combat and prevention of crime in Europe. Prof. J. Tutkuvienė  (Faculty of Medicine). 2006-2007.
• AGIS: Development of a software for an automated identification of pornographic as a "child pornography" by age estimation based on the facial proportions of the victims. Prof. J. Tutkuvienė  (Faculty of Medicine). 2006-2007.
• STOPII: Development of a Software Automated Identification of Pornographic Material as Child Pornographic Material as Child Pornography by Age Estimation. Prof. J. Tutkuvienė  (Faculty of Medicine). 2002-2004.
• INTERREG IIIB: Developing Policies and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in the Baltic Sea Region (ASTRA). Prof. A. Bukantis (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2005-2007.
• INTERREG IVB: Climate Change: Impacts, Costs and Adaptation in the Baltic Sea Region (BaltCICA). Doc. E. Rimkus (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2009-2011.
• INTERREG IVB: Baltic Organisation and Network of Innovation Transfer Associations (BONITA). Doc. A. Mitašiūnas (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics). 2009-2012.
• CERN RD39 Collaboration Programme „Cryogenic Tracking Detectors“: Free Carrier Lifetime in Irradiated Si. Prof. J. V. Vaitkus (Institute of Applied Research). 2002-2009.
• CERN RD50 Collaboration Programme „Radiation Hard Semiconductor Devices for Very High Luminosity Colliders“: Materials Characterization; Defect Engineering. Prof. J. V. Vaitkus (Institute of Applied Research). 2002-2009.
• HPA: European Rotavirus Network. Prof. V. Usonis (Faculty of Medicine).
• ESA Research Programme Grant: New Method to Evaluate Dehydration and to Perform Goal-directed Fluid Therapy. Prof. J. Ivaškevičius (Faculty of Medicine).
• INTAS: Eurasian Political Studies Network: Developing comparative studies of regime transformations in multicultural societies and state-nation building process in post-soviet region. (Institute of International Relations and Political Science).
• INTAS: Spectroscopy and Laser Control of Ultrafast Molecular-scale Dynamics of Photodissociation and Photochemical Reactions. Prof. R. Gadonas (Faculty of Physics).
• INTAS: Investigation on Electrochemically Manufactured Materials and Its Tribological Properties Applying Them for Micro- and Nanotechnology Products. Doc. H. Cesiulis (Faculty of Chemistry). 2006-2008
• NSF International Collaboration on NIRT Grant: Electrodesposition of Nanostructured Multilayers. Doc. H. Cesiulis (Faculty of Chemistry).
• E-Education in Research Ethics: Central / Eastern Europe (Faculty of Medicine).
• Novel Optical Measurement Technologies and Devices for Advanced Semiconductor Diagnostics (E!4473-OPTICAL DIAGNOSTICS). Prof. K. Jarašiūnas (Institute of Materials Science and Applied Research). 2008-2001.
• EUREKA: Applied Electrical Dc-Potential for Flow Improvement and Antifoulant (E!3228-EMTP). Prof. V. Daujotis (Faculty of Chemistry). 2005-2008.
• EUREKA: Optimised Complex Technology for Grease Waste Utilisation (E!3726- EUROENVIRON DEGREAS). Dr. V. Bendikienė (Faculty of Natural Sciences). 2006-2009.
• EUREKA: Instruments and Standart Test Procedures for Laser Beam and Optics Characterization (E!2359-CHOCLAB II). Prof. F. Ivanauskas (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics). 2000-2005.