Dominyka Švedaitė is a Microbiologist-chemist currently working at Vilniaus Vandenys. She holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Bioengineering from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Quality Control Microbiologist at Northway Biotech, where she gained valuable experience in microbial analysis and biotechnological processes. Her academic background and professional experience reflect a strong foundation in bioengineering and applied microbiology.

Anastasija Kriučkova graduated from VilniusTech, where she specialized in bioengineering. This provided her with a comprehensive education in natural sciences—chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology—as well as in the basic principles of engineering in this field. During her studies, she gained a solid foundation in bioprocess engineering, including fermentation technology, bioreactor design and optimization, and the basics of bioinformatics and protein purification. Anastasija currently works as a chemist at Vilnius Waters, where she supervises analyses of ammonium, nitrate and total nitrogen concentrations in water samples. Her academic background in bioengineering allows her to interpret and understand the microbiological and biochemical processes occurring in wastewater treatment systems, something which is vital in ensuring high water quality standards.

Augustas Morkvėnas is a Junior Researcher at the Biomedical Physics Laboratory, National Cancer Institute of Lithuania. He is completing his PhD in Materials Engineering at VilniusTech University and holds a Master’s degree in Biophysics from Vilnius University. He has contributed to national and international research projects on nanotoxicology and rare-earth-based nanomaterials. He has published several peer-reviewed papers in indexed journals and actively participated in international scientific conferences, and his research interests focus on biomedical applications of nanomaterials, bio-nano interactions, and dual-use technologies.

Dr. Vitalijus Karabanovas is the Head of the Open Access Centre and a Chief Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute of Lithuania. He also serves as a Professor at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Dr. Vitalijus Karabanovas holds a PhD in Biophysics from Vilnius University and has extensive experience in nanomedicine, biomedical imaging, and cancer theranostics. His research also focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications of nanoparticles, including quantum dots, gold nanoclusters, magnetic and upconverting nanoparticles. He has contributed to numerous international research projects and publications, actively collaborating with academia and industry.

Gintautas Stankūnavičius, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, is currently the Head of the Department of Hydrology and Climatology. In 2000, he received his Doctorate of Natural Sciences in Physical Geography (Meteorology) from Vilnius University. His research interests include synoptic meteorology, the predictability of hydrometeorological phenomena, and climate fluctuations. He is also interested in pollen dispersal conditions (air-borne), the use of drones in lower troposphere studies, and other interdisciplinary research.

Vigilija Klima holds a PhD in Technical Sciences from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VilniusTech), where she conducted research on the investigation and evaluation of radionuclide migration at a planned nuclear power plant. She is a Research Consultant and Environmental Expert with 23 years of experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Sustainability management, Environmental Audits, and Monitoring Plans. Her work has focused on energy, infrastructure, transport, and retail sector projects. Currently, Dr. Klima serves as the Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Manager at Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., overseeing environmental initiatives across eight U.S. states. Her previous positions include Environmental Expert at Zero Waste Washington, Environmental Manager at Ignitis Inc., Sweco group and Maxima LT, and Researcher at VilniusTech. She is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Gas Association (AGA), the American Biogas Association (ABC), One Future, and the Lithuanian Radiation Protection Society.

Prof. Dr. Jaunius Urbonavičius is a Professor and Head of Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from Umea University, Sweden. His research interests include various aspects of basic and applied microbiology and biochemistry. His teaching disciplines include Principles of Biochemistry as well as Research and Innovations. He is member of Board of the Lithuanian Biochemical Society and Lithuanian Microbiological Society. He serves also as an expert at ERC and Research Council of Lithuania and is a member of the National Advisory Board for Horizon Europe programs.

Rūta Ivanec-Goranina has a Master’s (2007) and Doctorate (2013) in Bioengineering from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VilniusTech), where she has been an Associate Professor since 2014. From 2005 to 2007, she worked as a laboratory assistant at the Institute of Biochemistry; from 2007 to 2012, as a research engineer at the Institute of Biochemistry; and from 2012 to 2014, as a junior researcher at VilniusTech. Her research interests include the biocatalytic oxidation of persistent aromatic compounds and various aspects of spectrophotometry and fluorimetry.