April
2
PhD Studies at Lithuanian Energy Institute 2024
Lithuanian Energy Institute invites active students who have obtained a master’s degree in mathematics, physics, chemistry, energy, thermal engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, mechanics, environmental engineering, natural sciences, economics to.. More
March
27
Lithuanian and Latvian Experts Met in Vilnius to Discuss the Progress of the ICEREG Project
Yesterday, a meeting of ICEREG (Ice-jam flood risk management in Latvian and Lithuanian regions with respect to climate change) project experts took place at the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service. The meeting.. More
March
10
LEI Center for Hydrogen Energy Technologies scientists led student lectures and workshops over the weekend
On Saturday, 8 March, at the Faculty of Informatics of Vytautas Magnus University, a mathematics Olympiad for students from 5-8 grades “Mathematical Challenge” took place. The pupils were offered interesting.. More
February
21
Formation of Ice Phenomena in Lithuanian Rivers Amid Prolonged Subzero Temperatures
The negative air temperature has prevailed in Lithuania for a while, therefore the first ice phenomena have begun to form in the rivers. When the air temperature drops below zero.. More
February
7
Registration deadline to “CYSENI 2025” Conference has been extended
The registration deadline has been extended! Dear potential Attendee, we would like to kindly remind You that the deadline to submit your application to participate in the 21st International Conference.. More
January
21
An Innovative Device Developed at the LEI Laboratory of Combustion Processes
Scientists at the LEI Laboratory of Combustion Processes have developed and launched an innovative device for producing torrefied wood, a significant achievement unveiled late last year. Due to its technical.. More
December
23
Ice jam floods in Lithuania have become a rare phenomenon – the last recorded event was in 2010
Ice jam floods have not been recorded in Lithuania’s major rivers – the Nemunas and the Neris – for more than a decade. The last such event was documented in.. More
December
16
CYSENI 2025 Registration is open
Registration to the conference is open. We encourage prospective attendees and guests to subscribe to the event CYSENI 2025 for the latest updates. REGISTRATION: https://cyseni.com/registration/ FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1249208983072559 DESCRIPTION The.. More
December
6
LEI Contest for Master/Doctoral Students and Young Researches 2024
The 2024 competition for the most advanced master’s students, doctoral students, and young researchers at the Lithuanian Energy Institute is announced. Competition categories: The most advanced for 2024 Master’s student,.. More
December
6
ICEREG Project experts meeting in Bauska
On November 26, 2024, the experts meeting of the project “Ice-jam flood risk management in Latvian and Lithuanian regions with respect to climate change” (ICEREG) took place at Bauska Castle… More
November
20
At the European Hydrogen Week, LEI scientists present research activities related to hydrogen energy
Scientists from the Center for Hydrogen Energy Technologies of the Lithuanian Energy Institute, Dr. Šarūnas Varnagiris, Dr. Marius Urbonavičius, and Dr. Darius Milčius, are participating in Europe’s leading event dedicated.. More
November
11
Turkish Delegation Visits LEI to Discuss Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
On November 7, 2024, the Lithuanian Energy Institute hosted guests from Türkiye as part of the collaborative development project “Collaborative Türkiye-Lithuania Missions as a Learning and Networking Tool to Address.. More
November
8
River Cross-Section Measurements: Essential for Ice Jam Flood Modelling
River cross-section measurements are crucial for modelling ice jam floods. During these highly detailed measurements, the geometry of river valleys, surface elevations, channel slopes, and water surface gradients are carefully.. More
October
25
Innovative Solutions for Managing Flood and Ice Jam Risks
Cold winters accompanied by significant precipitation can pose a significant threat in the spring due to floods, ice drifts and ice jams. The consequences of these natural disasters often include.. More
October
10
LBEA Conference “New Nuclear Energy Projects in Different European Countries” took place in Kaunas
3 October, 2024. The conference “New nuclear projects in different European countries” organised by the Lithuanian Nuclear Energy Association (LBEA) took place in KTU Santaka Valley. The conference was attended.. More
October
7
LEI and Lindain Engineering signed a contract for the provision of engineering services
On October 4, LEI Director Saulius Gudžius and Lindain Engineering CEO Vytas Maciūnas signed a contract for the provision of engineering services. The U.S.-based company Lindain Engineering has been specializing.. More
October
7
The Head of the ENEA Laboratory for Nuclear Installations Safety visited LEI
On October 4th, the Head of the Laboratory for Nuclear Installations Safety at the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Dr. Federico Rocchi, visited.. More
October
4
An expert meeting of the ICEREG project took place in Riga
On October 3, 2024, an expert meeting of the ICEREG project took place in Riga. The project objectives and main outputs were discussed, with presentations delivered by Project Manager Tatjana.. More
October
3
European RD&I: A catalyst for Europe’s prosperity. Learn all about EARTO’s Policy Recommendations on how to further boost
The Lithuanian Energy Institute, as a member of the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO), invites you to explore EARTO’s policy recommendations on the importance of RDI (Research,.. More
September
27
Congratulations to Inesa Knuipytė on completing her PhD
Congratulations to Inesa Knuipytė, a Junior research associate at the LEI Laboratory of Heat-Equipment Research and Testing, who successfully defended his PhD dissertation on 27 September 2024 on the topic.. More
September
26
Congratulations to Justas Šereika on completing his PhD
Congratulations to Justas Šereika, a Junior research associate at the LEI Laboratory of Heat-Equipment Research and Testing, who successfully defended his PhD dissertation on 26 September 2024 on the topic.. More
September
19
The representatives of LEI participated in the IAEA conference
September 16-20, the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is taking place in Vienna, Austria, with a delegation from Lithuania also in attendance. Among them are.. More
September
18
LEI project: “Testing an R&D idea – Numerical study of thermohydraulic processes in Small Modular Reactors (No. 10-038-T-0127)
On 4 September, the LEI project “Testing an R&D idea – Numerical study of thermohydraulic processes in Small Modular Reactors (No. 10-038-T-0127)” was launched. Objective of the project Testing an.. More
September
17
U.S. Department of Energy and Lithuanian Energy Institute Sign Statement of Intent on Nuclear Energy Cooperation
On September 16, 2024, in Vienna, Austria, Prof. Dr. Saulius Gudžius, Director of the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), and Dr. K. Michael Goff, Acting Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department.. More
September
16
LEI’s projects: “Testing an R&D idea – assessment of fractures in high pressure equipment (No. 10-038-T-0113)”
On 29 August, the LEI project “Testing an R&D idea – assessment of fractures in high pressure equipment (No. 10-038-T-0113)” was launched. In the course of this project, preparations are.. More
September
10
The first field survey of the ICEREG project took place
The first field survey of the project “Ice-jam flood risk management in Latvian and Lithuanian regions with respect to climate change” (ICEREG) was accomplished on September 3-6, 2024. During the.. More
September
3
LEI-coordinated project “E-Pla2Meth” kick-off meeting
On 29 August 2024, the kick-off meeting of the LEI-coordinated project E-Pla2Meth (Plastic waste conversion to methanol through water vapor plasma gasification and advanced catalytic synthesis) took place at the.. More
August
30
Ice Jam Risk Assessment: Identifying the Most Hazardous River Sections in the Lithuania–Latvia Border Area for the ICEREG Project
The ICEREG project identified eight rivers (10 water measurement stations) along the Lithuania–Latvia border to study ice jams: Bartuva, Venta, Mūša, Nemunėlis, Lėvuo, Tatula, Daugyvenė, and Svyla. Data from hydrological.. More
August
30
Congratulations to Mindaugas Aikas on completing his PhD
Congratulations to Gintarė Stankūnienė, a PhD Student and Junior research associate at the LEI Plasma Processing Laboratory, who successfully defended his PhD dissertation on 30 August 2024 on the topic.. More
August
30
Congratulations to Gintarė Stankūnienė on completing her PhD
Congratulations to Gintarė Stankūnienė, a PhD student at the LEI Laboratory of Energy Systems Research, who successfully defended her PhD dissertation on 30 August 2024 on the topic of Assessment.. More
August
28
LEI representatives visited Panevėžio Energija AB to discuss the possibilities of modernising the Panevėžys CHP plant
22 August 2024. A meeting between Panevėžio Energija AB and Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI) representatives (Prof. Dr. Saulius Gudžius, newly appointed Director of the Institute, Deputy Directors Rimantas Bakas and.. More
August
27
Congratulations to Justė Jankevičienė on completing her PhD
Congratulations to Justė Jankevičienė, a PhD student at the LEI Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Laboratory, who successfully defended her PhD dissertation on 27 August 2024 on the topic of.. More
August
23
The First Stage of the ICEREG Project Successfully Completed
What Challenges Do Ice Jam Floods Pose in the Latvian and Lithuanian Regions? Despite the warming climate, ice jam floods remain a significant issue, causing damage to residents, their property,.. More
August
9
Saulius Gudžius takes office as the new Director of LEI
A new Director of the Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI) takes office on 9 August. Saulius Gudžius, PhD in Energy and Thermal Engineering, Professor, former Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Electrical.. More
July
31
Event announcement: Sustainable Economy in Horizon Europe. International matchmaking & networking event (INSE’2024)
The third edition of Sustainable Economy in Horizon Europe. International matchmaking &n etworking (INSE) will take place in Warsaw on 23-24 October 2024. The event is focused on among other.. More
July
31
PhD Position on Development and Research of Demand Response Control Algorithms in Smart Grids
Job description Energy transition to decarbonized energy sector presumes development of smart grids and consumer empowerment leading to massive involvement of consumers into energy markets and operational control of.. More
July
30
Additional admission to PhD studies at LEI will be held on September
Lithuanian Energy Institute offers promising studies in European Green Deal topics with great prospect of employment! Lithuanian Energy Institute invites active students who have obtained a master’s degree in mathematics,.. More
July
24
Joint statement by European associations on the content and budget of FP10
The Lithuanian Energy Institute, as a member of the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO), invites you to take note of the Joint Statement of the European Associations.. More
July
10
Flexible internships available at the Lithuanian Energy Institute
Acquire new skills, become part of a team of experts and work with the latest world-class scientific equipment – Internship at the Lithuanian Energy Institute offers many opportunities in the.. More
July
4
The Lithuanian Energy Institute organized the EUROfusion General Assembly in Kaunas
EUROfusion says hello from Kaunas, the second-largest city of Lithuania! Members of EUROfusion gathered here for General Assembly, the quarterly meeting of the decision-making body of our European consortium for.. More
July
4
Justina Jaseliūnaitė won the best presentation award at the 19th OpenFOAM Workshop Conference
On June 25-28, the doctoral student of the Laboratory of Nuclear Installation Safety, Justina Jaseliūnaitė, participated in the international scientific conference “19th OpenFOAM Workshop”, held in Beijing, China. The conference.. More
June
28
Contract with the Vydunas Youth Fund extended
On 28 June 2024, Vida Brazaitis, Chair of the Board of the Vydunas Youth Fund (USA), visited the Lithuanian Energy Institute. During the visit, the Director of the Institute, Sigitas.. More
June
19
A meeting and training of ICEREG project partners took place at LEI
In June 18-19, 2024, a HEC-RAS river hydrodynamic modeling training was conducted by ICEREG project partners LGVMC (Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre). The “ICEREG” (Ice-jam flood risk management in.. More
June
19
LEI joins the European Small Modular Reactor Industry Alliance
29-30 May. Dr Sigitas Rimkevičius, Director of the LEI, participated in the 1st meeting of the General Assembly of the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors organised by the.. More
June
18
Visit of the Economic Adviser for the Baltic States of the French Ministry of Finance
On 18 June, 2024, Jean Caro, Economic Adviser to the French Ministry of Finance for the Baltic States, visited the Lithuanian Energy Institute. The meeting was also attended by Amélie.. More
June
11
European Atomic Energy Society Meeting, Aix en Provence, France
From June 8-12, 2024, the annual meeting of the European Atomic Energy Society took place in Aix en Provence, France. During the meeting, the energy issues and perspectives of member.. More
June
5
LEI announces a competition for Admission to state-funded full-time doctoral studies
Lithuanian Energy Institute announces a competition for Admission to state-funded full-time doctoral studies in the fields of Energetics and Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Economics. 📆 Submission of applications: 5.. More
June
3
Lithuanian Energy Institute joins the Lithuanian Particle Physics Consortium
The Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), represented by its Director Dr. Sigitas Rimkevičius, has signed an agreement to join the Lithuanian Particle Physics Consortium (LPC) on 3 June 2024. This consortium,.. More
May
28
LEI scientists conducted IAEA training for international specialists
From May 13 to 24, 2024, scientists Dr. Arvydas Galinis and Dr. Eimantas Neniškis from the Laboratory of Energy Systems Research at LEI conducted an IAEA training workshop titled “IAEA.. More