RTO Lithuania was proud to participate in the annual FizTech conference of the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) – a key event bringing together researchers, policymakers and innovation leaders to discuss the latest advances in science and technology.
This year’s conference highlighted research across strategically important fields for Europe, including defence technologies, quantum technologies, advanced materials, laser science, renewable energy and climate-related research. These discussions reflect how scientific excellence is increasingly connected with resilience, sustainability and technological sovereignty.
During the conference, RTO Lithuania presented results from interdisciplinary projects funded through the RTO collaboration framework, demonstrating how cooperation between leading Lithuanian research institutes accelerates impactful science.
Among the projects showcased:
• BioDenEta – Assessment of bioethanol potential of hybrid tree clones through advanced dendrometric and chemical analysis (LEI & LAMMC).
• PLASTRO – Investigation of microplastics transport in plant systems using microfluidic modelling (FTMC, LEI, LAMMC).
• ¹³C and ¹⁵N isotope methods research – advancing knowledge on biological nitrogen fixation and soil carbon sequestration, supporting climate-smart agriculture and nutrient cycle research.
We are also proud that our RTO expert dr. Dovilė Čibiraitė-Lukenskienė presented her work on optoelectronics applications for gas spectroscopy, as part of a European MSCA PF funded AtSpecTS project contributing to the scientific dialogue with atmosphere research.
Events like the FTMC conference clearly demonstrate the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, where teams across various institutes combine expertise to address complex challenges — from energy transition and sustainable agriculture to quantum and defence technologies.
Congratulations to the FTMC community for organizing such an inspiring event and celebrating outstanding scientists.