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    • Admission to PhD studies

    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, physics, chemistry, energy, thermal engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, mechanics, environmental engineering, natural sciences, economics to contribute to the goals of the European Green Deal and apply to doctoral studies in the fields of Energetics and Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Economics.

    Information about admission to doctoral studies in 2026 will be announced in March–April 2026.

    Doctoral research topics for candidates to doctoral studies Admission 2026:
    Energetics and Power Engineering (T 006)
    Joint doctoral studies provided by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI)
    Topic title Possible scientific managers Source of funding
    Numerical investigation of granulated biofuel dynamics and chemical conversion processes by Discrete Elements Method Dr. Džiugys Algis State-funded
    Application of the plasma methods to industry decarbonization by transitioning to sustainable and next-generation technologies Dr. Gimžauskaitė Dovilė State-funded
    Investigation of plasma involved processes for converting various types of waste into valuable secondary raw materials and gases Dr. Grigaitienė Viktorija State-funded
    Numerical study of the processes taking place in nuclear facilities Dr. Kaliatka Tadas State-funded
    Synthesis and performance of transformed waste-based geopolymer material for energy application Dr. Kalpokaitė-Dičkuvienė Regina State-funded
    Application of neural networks for monitoring and optimization of plasma processes Dr. Kavaliauskas Žydrūnas State-funded
    The influence of plasma jet parameters on the formation and properties of ceramic composite coatings Dr. Marcinauskas Liutauras State-funded
    Research on energy systems integration, reliability, security and resilience to disruptions Dr. Martišauskas Linas State-funded
    Numerical study of the interaction of fluid flows with elastic and moving bodies Dr. Misiulis Edgaras State-funded
    Sustainable and Intelligent Buildings: Interaction Between Humans, Artificial Intelligence, and Thermal Energy Storage Systems Dr. Motuzienė Violeta State-funded
    Development and research of algorithms based on artificial intelligence methods applied in electric power systems Dr. Naujokaitis Darius State-funded
    Enhancing jet propulsion efficiency using non-thermal plasma technology Dr. Paulauskas Rolandas State-funded
    Investigation of waste heat recovery in industrial streams Dr. Poškas Robertas State-funded
    Study of turbulent flow phenomena and interactions Dr. Povilaitis Mantas State-funded
    Research of stationary household heating devices and development of technologies for pollution reduction and efficiency improvement Dr. Praspaliauskas Marius State-funded
    Investigation of heat and mass transfer processes by Molecular Dynamics methods Dr. Skarbalius Gediminas State-funded
    Application of energy-efficient and friction-reducing technologies in maritime transport: numerical and experimental studies Dr. Skvorčinskienė Raminta State-funded
    Safety and reliability assessment and investigation of the processes in the nuclear fusion facilities and particle accelerators Dr. Stankūnas Gediminas State-funded
    Synthesis of Sustainable Synthetic Fuels and Energy Products through Thermochemical Processes Dr. Striūgas Nerijus State-funded
    Numerical Investigation of the Sustainable Transformation of a District Heating System Dr. Šereika Justas State-funded
    Numerical studies of nuclear safety of the geological repository for spent nuclear fuel Dr. Šmaižys Artūras State-funded
    Synthesis of Advanced Photocatalytic Structures for Light-Driven Clean Hydrogen Production Dr. Urbonavičius Marius State-funded
    Analysis and control of hydrodynamic flow structures for microfluidic device applications Dr. Vilkinis Paulius State-funded
    Environmental Engineering (T 004)
    Joint doctoral studies provided by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) and Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI)
    Topic title Possible scientific managers Source of funding
    Assessment of pluvial floods and their risk in urban areas under climate change Dr. Nazarenko Serhii State-funded
    Integrated urban mining strategy for Lithuania: a techno-economic model for the recovery of valuable components from bottom ash, with material assessment and potential secondary applications Dr. Pitak Inna State-funded
    Economics (S 004)
    Joint doctoral studies provided by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Klaipėda University (KU) and Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI)
    Topic title Possible scientific managers Source of funding
    Research on economic development in the context of climate change Dr. Galinis Arvydas state-funded
    Political and economic measures to ensure electricity market stability while maintaining competitive prices while addressing uncertainties arising from climate change Dr. Tarvydas Dalius state-funded

    Address to deliver documents to:
    Lietuvos energetikos institutas
    Breslaujos st. 3, room AK-233.
    44403 Kaunas, Lithuania.

    Contact person:
    Jolanta Kazakevičienė
    Studies Administrator
    tel. +370 37 401 809
    email study@lei.lt