Projects - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences | KTU https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/ KTU Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:26:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Implementation of the activities of the Lithuanian Particle Physics Consortium https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/implementation-of-the-activities-of-the-lithuanian-particle-physics-consortium/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:43:39 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/implementation-of-the-activities-of-the-lithuanian-particle-physics-consortium/ The project is intended to carry out activities under the CERNT-LT consortium agreement No. 2021-JV-00095 (8.10.Mr)/(1.79 Mr) SU-1244, concluded on June 28, 2022, and in accordance with the first objective of Lithuania’s Associated Membership Action Plan in the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for 2022–2027: “To strengthen the R&D potential of particle physics and […]

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]]> Finite-time divergence in differential equations of nilpotent matrices – theory and applications https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/finite-time-divergence-in-differential-equations-of-nilpotent-matrices-theory-and-applications/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:43:44 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/finite-time-divergence-in-differential-equations-of-nilpotent-matrices-theory-and-applications/ This project aims to introduce a novel class of deterministic chaos, termed Nilpotent Chaos. The project team consists of pioneers in the theory and application of nonlinear iterative maps involving nilpotent matrices. The central objective is to investigate whether complex phenomena—such as spiral waves of divergence, chimera states, intermittent bursting, and finite-time divergence—previously observed in […]

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]]> Study of clinical biomarkers for more accurate prediction of delayed cerebral ischemia and vasospasms after subarachnoid hemorrhage https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/study-of-clinical-biomarkers-for-more-accurate-prediction-of-delayed-cerebral-ischemia-and-vasospasms-after-subarachnoid-hemorrhage/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:43:15 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/study-of-clinical-biomarkers-for-more-accurate-prediction-of-delayed-cerebral-ischemia-and-vasospasms-after-subarachnoid-hemorrhage/ Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a life-threatening stroke caused by the spontaneous rupture of an intracranial artery aneurysm. Immediately after aneurysm rupture, a cascade of complex pathophysiological phenomena begins, leading to a poor patient outcome and a growing overall social burden. Cerebral artery vasospasm and late cerebral ischemia (SV/VSI) are the most frequent and severe complications […]

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]]> Assessment of Subsurface Storage of CO2 and Hydrogen with help of Microfluidics Experiments and Modeling to Evaluate Associated Risks https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/assessment-of-subsurface-storage-of-co2-and-hydrogen-with-help-of-microfluidics-experiments-and-modeling-to-evaluate-associated-risks/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:43:32 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/assessment-of-subsurface-storage-of-co2-and-hydrogen-with-help-of-microfluidics-experiments-and-modeling-to-evaluate-associated-risks/ Conference Paper 1 Title: Presentation of the experimental design for the initial microfluidics experiments. Content: Detailed methodologies and setup for simulating subsurface conditions, aiming to provide insights into the experimental framework that supports the risk assessment of CO2 and hydrogen storage. Planned Presentation: EAGE GET 2025 Journal Paper 1 Title: Findings from the microfluidics experiments. […]

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]]> Digital Finance – Reaching New Frontiers (DIGITAL) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/digital-finance-reaching-new-frontiers-digital/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:43:04 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/digital-finance-reaching-new-frontiers-digital/ MSCA Digital Finance aims to integrate advanced research and training in the field of digital finance. The primary goal is to foster the development of next-generation researchers and professionals who can contribute significantly to the digital finance sector. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that PhD candidates are […]

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]]> Nano triangle arrays for rapid detection of micro/nano plastic traces (NanoTRAP) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/nano-triangle-arrays-for-rapid-detection-of-micro-nano-plastic-traces-nanotrap/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:43:35 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/nano-triangle-arrays-for-rapid-detection-of-micro-nano-plastic-traces-nanotrap/ Micro/nanoplastic (MNPs) pollution in aquatic ecosystems, including drinking water, has become crucial for human and environmental health. MNP harm mitigation requires systems capable of performing rapid qualitative and quantitative MNPs detection and analysis. This project aims to develop gold nanotriangle (AuNTs) array substrates used in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for rapid, accurate, trace-level sensitivity detection […]

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]]> Advanced Digital Image Augmentation–Based AI Framework for Defect Detection in Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CIDDAI) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/advanced-digital-image-augmentation-based-ai-framework-for-defect-detection-in-critical-underwater-infrastructure-ciddai/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:20:38 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/advanced-digital-image-augmentation-based-ai-framework-for-defect-detection-in-critical-underwater-infrastructure-ciddai/ This project aims to develop an AI-driven, non-invasive, and cost-effective system for identifying, monitoring, and assessing defects in critical underwater infrastructure. The research will focus on advanced deep learning methods tailored to challenging underwater environments, using innovative data augmentation techniques that combine generative AI with physics-based simulations. The proposed methods and integrated prototype will be […]

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]]> Development of an Explainable Multimodal CT/CTA Computational System for Early Prediction of Cerebral Vasospasm and Delayed Cerebral Ischemia (ExactDCI) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/development-of-an-explainable-multimodal-ct-cta-computational-system-for-early-prediction-of-cerebral-vasospasm-and-delayed-cerebral-ischemia-exactdci/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:20:39 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/development-of-an-explainable-multimodal-ct-cta-computational-system-for-early-prediction-of-cerebral-vasospasm-and-delayed-cerebral-ischemia-exactdci/ Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) is a severe cerebrovascular condition frequently complicated by cerebral vasospasm (CV) and delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI), which significantly increase mortality, long-term disability, and healthcare costs. Despite advances in neurosurgical and neurocritical care, reliable early prediction of these secondary complications remains an unresolved clinical challenge. Current assessment methods rely on delayed physiological […]

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]]> Remote patient-targeted health monitoring to reduce clinical workload https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/remote-patient-targeted-health-monitoring-to-reduce-clinical-workload/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:43:21 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/remote-patient-targeted-health-monitoring-to-reduce-clinical-workload/ Shortages in healthcare workers and changing demographics ask the use of home-based care, which improves monitoring, patient compliance, reduces costs, and frees up healthcare facilities for critical needs. The REMO project will innovate continuous and unobtrusive monitoring in professional healthcare and provide support to clinicians, patients in their treatment and optimal recovery at home by […]

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]]> Optomechanical elements for a femtosecond laser micromachining system https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/optomechanical-elements-for-a-femtosecond-laser-micromachining-system/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:25:19 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/optomechanical-elements-for-a-femtosecond-laser-micromachining-system/ The project aims to essentially expand the functionality of a precision laser machining system by fully exploiting the feasibility of the most advanced laser developed in Lithuania and enabling the use of all three harmonics integrated in it, as well as pulse bursts, for the precision micromachining of sustainable materials. The equipment will be adapted […]

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]]> Multi-Functional Nano-Carbon Composite Materials Network (MultiComp) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/multi-functional-nano-carbon-composite-materials-network-multicomp/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:37 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/multi-functional-nano-carbon-composite-materials-network-multicomp/ MultiComp is a COST Action designed to bring together theorists, experimentalists and industrialists in the field of nano-carbon materials technology. Although graphite, carbon nanotubes, graphene and Few-Layer Graphene (FLG) have been used to improve the properties of composite materials, two main problems remain to be solved before these composite materials can realize their full potential: […]

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]]> Implementation of Dosimetry Methods in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations after Endovascular Embolization (SMEGENYS) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/implementation-of-dosimetry-methods-in-gamma-knife-radiosurgery-for-the-treatment-of-cerebral-arteriovenous-malformations-after-endovascular-embolization-smegenys/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:18 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/implementation-of-dosimetry-methods-in-gamma-knife-radiosurgery-for-the-treatment-of-cerebral-arteriovenous-malformations-after-endovascular-embolization-smegenys/ Cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is one of the most complex, especially life-threatening, vascular pathologies of the patient, occurring in both children and adults. If AVM is formed near functionally important areas of the brain or has a large spread cross-section, the tactic of intravascular AVM embolization with endovascular adhesives may be used in the hope […]

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]]> Novel tools for test evaluation and disease prevalence estimation (HARMONY) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/novel-tools-for-test-evaluation-and-disease-prevalence-estimation-harmony/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:17 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/novel-tools-for-test-evaluation-and-disease-prevalence-estimation-harmony/ Epidemiological studies assessing disease prevalence are critically important to both the identification and control of pathogens in humans and animals (including zoonosis and food borne outbreaks). However, countries typically collect data in a way that is best suited for their specific needs, and non-standardized sampling strategies and diagnostic methods produce prevalence estimates that cannot be […]

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]]> Investigation of composite for the protection of nuclear medicine workers’ fingers against radioisotope radiation https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/investigation-of-composite-for-the-protection-of-nuclear-medicine-workers-fingers-against-radioisotope-radiation/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:15 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/investigation-of-composite-for-the-protection-of-nuclear-medicine-workers-fingers-against-radioisotope-radiation/ With the development of nuclear medicine services (PET / CT), SPECT, bone scintigraphy, etc.), the protection of the hands of staff performing patient injections with radioactive substances is becoming especially important. Studies show that the annual cumulative dose to the fingertips often exceeds the dose limits (500 mSv) to the skin, thus increasing the risk […]

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]]> The Creation of Novel Tribologically Effective Ceramic Composite Coatings (TRIBOKER) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/the-creation-of-novel-tribologically-effective-ceramic-composite-coatings-triboker/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:14 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/the-creation-of-novel-tribologically-effective-ceramic-composite-coatings-triboker/ This project is dedicated toward the development of novel aluminium oxide-graphite (AOG) composite coatings using plasma spraying technology and for the investigation of its tribological properties. Aluminium oxide coatings owing to their unique physical properties are used for the protection of systemic elements from thermal, chemical or electrical effects. However, their application in the production […]

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]]> Optically Transparent Polymeric Nanocomposite Shields for Radiation Protection (nanoOPERA) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/optically-transparent-polymeric-nanocomposite-shields-for-radiation-protection-nanoopera/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:13 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/optically-transparent-polymeric-nanocomposite-shields-for-radiation-protection-nanoopera/ Optically transparent screens should be used to protect personnel performing interventional fluoroscopic procedures (angiography) or X-ray examinations (mammography, CT) against damaging radiation. Lead-containing screens were used for a long time to protect personnel, however, due to lead toxicity, these screens should be replaced by other items that are designed using new radiation-protective materials without lead. […]

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]]> Diagnosis, Monitoring and Prevention of Exposure-Related Noncommunicable Diseases (DiMoPEx) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/diagnosis-monitoring-and-prevention-of-exposure-related-noncommunicable-diseases-dimopex/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:12 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/diagnosis-monitoring-and-prevention-of-exposure-related-noncommunicable-diseases-dimopex/ The main aim of the project is to develop new concepts for a better understanding of health-environment (or gene-environment) interactions in the etiology of exposure related Non-communicable diseases (NCD) and to enhance the complementarity and synergy between the separate disciplines giving attention to the joint development of skills in interdisciplinary problem-solving. This action aims to […]

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]]> Capillary force assisted deposition of silver nanoparticles on porous silicon – SERS substrates (SiSERS) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/capillary-force-assisted-deposition-of-silver-nanoparticles-on-porous-silicon-sers-substrates-sisers/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:11 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/capillary-force-assisted-deposition-of-silver-nanoparticles-on-porous-silicon-sers-substrates-sisers/ The post Capillary force assisted deposition of silver nanoparticles on porous silicon – SERS substrates (SiSERS) appeared first on Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

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]]> ZnO nanoparticles for new generation anti-reflective coatings and their optical property investigation https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/zno-nanoparticles-for-new-generation-anti-reflective-coatings-and-their-optical-property-investigation/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:10 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/zno-nanoparticles-for-new-generation-anti-reflective-coatings-and-their-optical-property-investigation/ During this project, new functional coatings of ZnO nanoparticles will be developed, which will reduce light reflection and absorb the harmful part of the UV spectrum. Such coatings have applications not only for various optical elements (lenses, sensor covers) but also for a wide range of applications (glasses, screens, windows). Existing anti-reflective coatings are still […]

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]]> Creating and testing of an algorithm for calculation of full color gamut reproducing holograms (TrueColorHologram) https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/creating-and-testing-of-an-algorithm-for-calculation-of-full-color-gamut-reproducing-holograms-truecolorhologram/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:09 +0000 https://fmns.ktu.edu/projects/creating-and-testing-of-an-algorithm-for-calculation-of-full-color-gamut-reproducing-holograms-truecolorhologram/ The ever-increasing scale of counterfeiting of documents and consumer products requires new means of verifying their authenticity and preventing the spread of counterfeit goods. Holographic security labels are one of the most well-known and effective means of achieving this goal. Techniques of electron beam lithography and direct laser interference patterning of dot-matrix holograms are among […]

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