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Research at the Faculty of Chemical Technology

The Faculty of Chemical Technology stands out for its interdisciplinary research in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and materials engineering, as well as its advanced scientific infrastructure.

Research Distinctiveness

Researchers and students at the faculty actively collaborate with businesses, the public sector, and international partners, ensuring the commercial applicability of scientific results and their impact on society. The innovative and practically applicable solutions developed here contribute to sustainable development and public well-being.

CTF’s distinguishing features:

  • Interdisciplinary research – high-level scientific publications and unique research equipment.

  • Practical application of innovations – technologies that create real value for businesses and society.

  • International collaboration – active participation in world-class projects.

Research Areas

Chemical and Environmental Technologies

Research groups conducting studies in this field:

  • Technological research of alternative binders and geopolymer composites. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Raimundas Šiaučiūnas.

  • Multicomponent heterogeneous systems and their application technologies. Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rasa Šlinkšienė.

  • Advanced environmental technologies. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Dainius Martuzevičius.

  • Polymer research. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ramunė Rutkaitė.

Functional Materials and Technologies

Research groups conducting studies in this field:

  • Technological research of alternative binders and geopolymer composites. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Raimundas Šiaučiūnas.

  • Electrochemistry and chalcogen chemistry. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ingrida Ancutienė.

  • Materials chemistry. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius.

  • Synthesis of organic semiconductors. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Vytautas Getautis.

  • Polymer research. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ramunė Rutkaitė.

  • Synthetic organic chemistry. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Algirdas Šačkus.

Food Systems and Biotechnology

Research groups conducting studies in this field:

  • Synthesis of bioactive compounds and their extraction from renewable raw materials. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Vytautas Mickevičius.

  • Bioproducts and food bioprocess technologies. Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daiva Žadeikė.

  • Functional food ingredients. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis.

  • Study and design of food structures. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Daiva Leskauskaitė.

  • Advanced environmental technologies. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Dainius Martuzevičius.

  • Synthetic biology and biotechnology. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Naglis Malys.

Applied and Medicinal Chemistry

Research groups conducting studies in this field:

  • Synthesis of bioactive compounds and their extraction from renewable raw materials. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Vytautas Mickevičius.

  • Electrochemistry and chalcogen chemistry. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Ingrida Ancutienė.

  • Functional food ingredients. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis.

  • Synthesis of organic semiconductors. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Vytautas Getautis.

  • Synthetic organic chemistry. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Algirdas Šačkus.

Sustainable Energy

Research groups conducting studies in this field:

  • Synthesis of organic semiconductors. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Vytautas Getautis.

  • Materials chemistry. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius.

Research Activities

Research Units

Research at the Faculty of Chemical Technology is carried out across eight research units.

Department  Head of Department
Department of Environmental Technology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Kaunelienė
Department of Food Science and Technology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dalia Čižeikienė
Department of Organic Chemistry Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eglė Arbačiauskienė
Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Kantminienė
Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Audrius Bučinskas
Department of Silicate Technology Prof. Dr. Raimundas Šiaučiūnas
Synthetic Chemistry Institute Prof. Habil. Dr. Algirdas Šačkus
Bioprocess Research Center Prof. Dr. Naglis Malys

Research Groups

The Faculty of Chemical Technology hosts research groups working in various scientific fields, conducting both fundamental and applied research. Below you can find the Faculty’s research groups, their affiliated units, and group leaders.

Research Group Department Head of Research Group
Advanced Environmental Technologies Department of Environmental Technology dr. Dainius Martuzevičius
Bioproducts and Food Bioprocessing Technologies Department of Food Science and Technology dr. Daiva Žadeikė
Chemistry of Materials Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology habil.dr. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius
Electrochemistry and Chalcogen Chemistry Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry dr. Ingrida Ancutienė
Functional Food Materials Department of Food Science and Technology dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis
Multicomponent Heterogeneous Systems and Their Application Technologies Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry dr. Rasa Šlinkšienė
Polymer Research Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology dr. Ramunė Rutkaitė
Research and Design of Food Structures Department of Food Science and Technology dr. Daiva Leskauskaitė
Synthesis and Isolation of Bioactive Compounds from Renewable Raw Materials Department of Organic Chemistry habil.dr. Vytautas Mickevičius
Synthesis of Organic Semiconductors Department of Organic Chemistry dr. Vytautas Getautis
Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology Bioprocess Research Centre dr. Naglis Malys
Synthetic Organic Chemistry Department of Organic Chemistry/ Institute of Synthetic Chemistry habil.dr. Algirdas Šačkus
Technological Research of Alternative Cementitious Materials and Geopolymer Composites Department of Silicate Technology dr. Raimundas Šiaučiūnas

Research Projects

The Faculty carries out a wide range of national and international research projects focused on the development of advanced technologies, scientific research, and innovation in collaboration with partners in Lithuania and abroad.

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Significant Publications

CTF List of Scientific and Other Works (2025)
CTF List of Scientific and Other Works (2022)
CTF List of Scientific and Other Works (2024)
CTF List of Scientific and Other Works (2021)
CTF List of Scientific and Other Works (2023)
CTF List of Scientific and Other Works (2020)

Doctoral Studies

The career path of a scientist is both highly engaging and filled with challenges. It offers the opportunity to conduct research within a chosen area of expertise in collaboration with leading professionals in the field, gaining valuable knowledge from their experience. It also provides the possibility to participate in scientific events, conferences, seminars, internships, and training at the research centres of international partners, thereby further enhancing and expanding professional expertise.

Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Materials Engineering
Environmental Engineering

Doctoral students

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Science Events

Latest Events

The Faculty of Chemical Technology organizes a variety of research events for researchers, students, school students, and other members of the scientific community. These events showcase the latest research, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster collaboration.

Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2026 (CCT2026)

Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2026

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Academician Jonas Janickis Chemistry Competition 2025

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Events of 2026

“Academician Jonas Janickis Chemistry Competition 2026”

Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2026

Events of 2025

“Science Week” 2025

FOODBALT 2025

“Academician Jonas Janickis Chemistry Competition 2025”

Events of 2024

“Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2024”

BPS 2024

CEEC-PCMS² 2024

“Academician Jonas Janickis Chemistry Competition 2024”

Events of 2023

“Academician Jonas Janickis Chemistry Competition 2023”

Events of 2022

“Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2022”

FOODBALT 2022

“Academician Jonas Janickis Chemistry Competition 2022”

Events of 2021

Jubilee 25th Student Scientific Conference “Chemistry and Chemical Technology 2021”

“Academician Jonas Janickis Chemistry Competition 2021”

Research Report

The Research Report of the Faculty of Chemical Technology presents the priority research areas, key projects, scientific achievements, publications and results of patent-related activities. The document provides detailed information on the participation of the faculty’s researchers in international organisations, as well as their active collaboration with foreign research institutions and business partners.

Figures for 2025: The Faculty of Chemical Technology employed 164 researchers and 80 doctoral students, carried out 75 scientific projects, published 164 scientific articles, obtained 9 patents, filed 8 patent applications, and defended 12 doctoral dissertations.

Report in Lithuanian (2025)
Report in English (2025)

Awards and Achievements

Full Members of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences

  • Prof. Dr. Vytautas Getautis

  • Prof. Dr. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius

  • Prof. Dr. Saulius Grigalevičius

  • Prof. Dr. Raimundas Šiaučiūnas

  • Prof. Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis

Members of the Young Academy of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences

  • Dr. Anatolijus Eisinas

  • Dr. Gintarė Kručaitė

Laureates of the Lithuanian Science Award

  • 2024 – Prof. Dr. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius, Senior Researcher Dr. Jūratė Simokaitienė, Senior Researcher Dr. Dmytro Volyniuk for the cycle of works “New Materials and Methods for Increasing the Efficiency and Stability of Organic Optoelectronic Devices (2009–2023)”.

  • 2022 – Prof. Dr. Saulius Grigalevičius for the cycle of works “Electroactive Compounds with Novel Structures for Optoelectronic Technologies (2007–2021)”.

  • 2021 – Prof. Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis for the cycle of works “Functional Food Materials: Innovative Production Technologies, New Products, and Applications for Food Safety and Quality (2006–2020)”.

Awards and Scholarships of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences

  • 2024 – Laureates of the LMA Young Scientists’ Scholarships for ongoing relevant research in the fields of natural sciences, medicine and health sciences, agricultural sciences, and technological sciences: Dr. Oleksandr Bezvikonnyi, Dr. Laura Jūrienė, Dr. Artiom Magomedov.

  • 2023 – The LMA Young Scientist Scholarship was awarded to Dr. Tadas Dambrauskas.

  • 2023 – The LMA Prize in the Young Scientists and Doctoral Students Research Competition was awarded to doctoral student Dovydas Blaževičius; a certificate of commendation was presented to doctoral student Šarūnė Daškevičiūtė.

  • 2022 – In the LMA Young Scientists and Doctoral Students Research Competition, the prize was awarded to Dr. Laura Jūrienė for the research work “Biorefining of By-products from Berries Grown on Lithuanian Farms into Valuable Functional Ingredients and Their Application to Improve the Safety and Quality of Meat Products”.

  • 2022–2023 – LMA Young Scientists’ Scholarships were awarded to Dr. Kasparas Rakštys and Dr. Daiva Tavgenienė.

  • 2022 – Doctoral student Šarūnė Daškevičiūtė-Gegužienė was awarded the 2021 LMA Theodor Grotthuss Scholarship.

Laureates of the Kaunas City Scientist Award

  • Prof. Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis was awarded the Kaunas City Scientist Award for achievements in the fields of physical, biomedical, agricultural, and technological sciences.

  • Professor Dr. Raimundas Šiaučiūnas was awarded the Kaunas City Scientist Prize for his contributions in the fields of physical, biomedical, agricultural, and technological sciences.

Laureates of the Most Active / Most Innovative KTU Scientists and Doctoral Students Competition

  • 2024 – Winners of the KTU Most Active Young Scientists Competition in the fields of natural or technological sciences: Dr. Rasa Keruckienė, Dr. Šarūnė Daškevičiūtė, Dr. Daiva Tavgenienė, and Dr. Oleksandr Bezvikonnyi.

  • 2023 – Winners of the KTU Most Active Young Scientists Competition in the fields of natural or technological sciences: Dr. Daiva Tavgenienė, Dr. Tadas Dambrauskas, Dr. Rasa Keruckienė.

  • 2023 – Winner of the University’s Most Active Doctoral Students Competition: Doctoral Student Ingrida Kutraitė.

  • 2023 – Winner of the KTU Most Innovative Scientists Competition: Dr. Daiva Leskauskaitė.

  • 2022 – Winner of the KTU Most Innovative Lecturers Competition: Dr. Vida Malinauskienė.

  • 2022 – Winner of the KTU Most Innovative Scientists Competition: Dr. Vytautas Getautis.

  • 2022 – Winners of the KTU Most Active Young Scientists Competition: Dr. Darius Čiužas, Dr. Tadas Dambrauskas, and Dr. Kasparas Rakštys.

Other Achievements and Accomplishments of KTU CTF Scientists and Doctoral Students

2024

  • Laureate of the Baltic States competition For Women in Science for outstanding achievements in the field of natural and technological sciences: Dr. Šarūnė Daškevičiūtė.

  • KTU alumnae Dr. Deimantė Vaitukaitytė (Krisiūnė) and Dr. Ernesta Augustinienė awarded for the best 2023 doctoral dissertations in the fields of natural sciences, technological sciences, medicine and health sciences, and agricultural sciences.

  • First-place winners of the KTU Monograph Competition: Dr. Tadas Dambrauskas and Dr. Kęstutis Baltakys.

  • Dr. Inga Stasiulaitienė awarded by KTU for innovations and quality in studies.

2023

  • In the international L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Programme For Women in Science, Doctoral Student Aida Drevilkauskaitė received the award for research promoting renewable energy efficiency.

  • In the Lithuanian Young Scientists’ Union competition Best 2022 Dissertations, in the category of best dissertations defended by Lithuanian citizens at foreign research and study institutions in the fields of natural sciences, technological sciences, medicine and health sciences, and agricultural sciences, the winner was Dr. Karolis Norvaiša (chemistry), who began his scientific career at KTU and defended his doctoral dissertation at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

  • Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis elected as a member of the international ISEKI-Food Association Academy for outstanding scientific and technical expertise achievements.

2022

  • In the international L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Programme For Women in Science, Dr. Gintarė Kručaitė received the award for research on new organic electroactive materials for energy-efficient OLED technologies.

  • Dr. Kasparas Rakštys and Dr. Daiva Tavgenienė received scholarships established by the World Academy of Sciences, enabling young researchers to carry out scientific research in their home country under the guidance of the best scientists in that country.

  • Dr. Ernestas Kasparavičius became a laureate of the Lithuanian Young Scientists’ Union competition Best Dissertations of the Year for the work “Investigation of the Stability of Organic Hole-Transporting Semiconductors and Methods for Its Improvement Using Carbazole and Dithieno[3,2-b:2′,3′-d]pyrrole Derivatives” (chemistry), supervised by Dr. T. Malinauskas.

  • In the LMA Higher Education Student Research Competition, prizes were awarded to: Aida Šermukšnytė for the research work “Effect of 1,2,4-Triazole-3-thiol Derivatives Containing a Hydrazone Fragment in Their Structure on Cancer Cell Migration and Growth” (supervisor Dr. I. Tumosienė); Lukas Dvylys for the research work “Synthesis and Properties of Electroactive Compounds for Optoelectronic Applications” (supervisor Dr. R. Keruckienė).

  • Ieva Jurevičiūtė became a laureate of the Lithuanian Young Scientists’ Union competition Best Master’s Theses for the work “Comparison of Hypoglycemic Properties and Binding Capacity of Four Dietary Fiber Rich Berry Pomace Using in vitro Models,” supervised by Dr. M. Keršienė.

  • Dr. Petras Rimantas Venskutonis elected as a member of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).

  • Dr. Ingrida Tumosienė, Dr. Vida Malinauskienė, and Dr. Tadas Dambrauskas received awards at the KTU community event KTU Project Management Day for mentoring young researchers.

Research Infrastructure and Services

The Faculty of Chemical Technology invites business and academic partners to take advantage of its state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and high-level expert services, enabling the effective implementation of complex scientific research, execution of technological testing, and development of innovative products. The faculty’s accumulated scientific expertise and infrastructure provide the opportunity to implement unique technological solutions in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering, and environmental engineering.

Opportunities offered by the Faculty:

Professional scientific and technological solutions – from initial laboratory tests to complex research projects.

Modern and unique scientific equipment – advanced analytical tools that enable tackling complex scientific and technological challenges and ensuring the reliability of results.

High-level expert consultations – aimed at effectively addressing technological challenges faced by business and industry.

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Equipment reservations or service orders can be made through the KTU Open Access Centre.

Open Access Centre

Food Science and Technology Competence Centre

The first centre of its kind in the Baltic States, combining modern pilot-scale equipment with top-level expertise. Here, business enterprises work together with scientists to develop and improve innovative food products, model production processes, and address technological challenges.

The centre hosts specialised laboratories for dairy, bakery and fermentation, meat and fish, as well as general research, enabling the creation, testing, and improvement of various food products and production technologies under real-world conditions.

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Contacts

Dr. Tadas Prasauskas

Vice-Dean for Research

Radvilėnų plentas 19c, Kaunas
email tadas.prasauskas@ktu.lt