Projects - Prof. K. Baršauskas Ultrasound Research Institute | KTU

Coupled Problems for Decarbonization in Industry and Power Generation (COMBINE)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:23:41 +0000

COMBINE will create a new research and training agenda to address the following challenges. 1. To bridge the gaps between scientific disciplines to solve complex multi-physics problems through shared methods and techniques covering advanced topics like near-wall turbulence, multiphase CFD, and structural mechanics of innovative materials. 2. To develop novel, fast, and robust measurement techniques […]

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Integration of Liquid Biopsy and Radiomics for Developing a Personalized Glioblastoma Treatment Model (GLORIA)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:23 +0000

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive primary brain tumor. Even after maximally safe tumor resection and chemoradiotherapy, GBM progression is inevitable, and patient prognosis remains poor. Currently, GBM monitoring strategies rely on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, due to limited specificity, MRI often fails to distinguish true early progression (TeP) from pseudoprogression (PsP), particularly […]

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High-frequency acoustic field-driven micromixing system for optimizing DNA-modifying enzymeefficiency in microfluidics systems

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:22 +0000

This project addresses the emerging challenge of optimizing DNA enzymatic reactions for digital data storage applications using microfluidic technologies. DNA data storage requires the parallel synthesis of millions of unique sequences, necessitating ultra-small reaction volumes and high kinetic efficiency. The project proposes the development of an ultrasound-driven micro-mixing module to enhance key DNA-modifying enzymatic reactions […]

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ISO compatible, efficient and reproducible protocols/equipment for mICro-nanoPLASTIC detection through machine-learning (ICPLASTIC)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:21 +0000

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A set of signal processing techniques for fast data acquisition to ensure the reliability and security of energy systems (WISTLE)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:20 +0000

The main idea is to develop a set of signal processing methods (SPMs) to provide fast data acquisition and to ensure the reliability and security of energy systems. The Lamb waves can efficiently interact with defects and detect damages that are not visible from the outside. The location and size of defects can be determined […]

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Future Instrumentation and control based on innovative methods and disruptive technologies for higher safety level (FIND).

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:19 +0000

The Long-Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) calls for innovative methods to monitor the ageing of safety systems. New instrumentation will also lead to improve decision-making in accidental conditions thanks to additional information, complementing the material and organisational modifications decided after the Fukushima accident. The project FIND aims first to adapt innovative technologies deployed […]

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MaChine learning assisted detection and grading of hydrogen-indUced cRacking usIng super-resolutIOn UltraSonic phased array imaging (CURIOUS)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:18 +0000

Global warming, primarily fueled by the excessive emission of greenhouse gases, has resulted in rising temperatures and disruptions in ecosystems. While renewable energy sources are reported to be insufficient to meet current energy demands, other sources such as hydrogen are increasingly used with the goal of covering up to 10% of the global market. However, […]

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A combined signal processing method for determining the location and size of defects usinghigher-order Ultrasound Guided Waves

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:17 +0000

The reliability of defect detection can be improved by combining information obtained from different methods. Therefore, the aim of the project is to achieve a reliable evaluation of the location and size of defects by developing a novel combined signal processing method, which would join data obtained by the time-frequency (t-f) distributions and estimations of […]

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Diagnostic assessment of machine learning algorithms for non-invasive multi modal imaging-based classification of canine and feline skin cancer (DataCLASs)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:16 +0000

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nexT gEneration MultiPle architEcture battery Systems for indusTry (TEMPEST)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:15 +0000

To date, most modern, off-the-shelf battery designs targeting lightweight application use lithium-ion technology. This is due to the fact that other existing technologies such as NiMH and Pb:Acid are often too heavy, leading to energy densities inferior to those of Li-Ion technologies. New technologies must improve upon energy density, whilst also employing green, recyclable designs […]

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DNA Microfactory for Autonomous Archiving (DNAMIC)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:14 +0000

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Center for Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing, Measurement, and Diagnostics (ULTRATEST)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:12 +0000

The purpose of the project is more active use of the existing and newly created R&D infrastructure of the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Prof. K. Baršauskas Institute of Ultrasound Science in order to expand opportunities to participate in international and/or regional initiative projects. The goal of the project is to solve the task of […]

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Development of a novel high reliability nondestructive evaluation technique for aerospace components using multidimensional data fusion

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:11 +0000

The aim of the project is to achieve reliable non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of adhesively bonded aerospace components by developing novel multidimensional data fusion techniques, which would combine the information obtained by ultrasonic and X-ray NDE methods. Separately, both NDE techniques have their advantages and limitations. For instance, ultrasonic NDE methods are sensitive to elastic properties […]

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Optimising Design for Inspection (ODIN)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:10 +0000

Ultrasound based NDE techniques, energy harvesting, and wireless sensor networks are being increasingly demonstrated to be effective in monitoring damage in aerospace components at a laboratory setting (TRL 3). These components include critical elements such as airframes, engines, landing gears and control surfaces. However, there is an urgent need to integrate these approaches and techniques […]

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intelligent Weld inspection (iWeld)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:08 +0000

Periodic inspection of the integrity of welds is essential for maintaining safe and efficient operation of critical assets. Methods based on ultrasound have numerous advantages – they are fast, accessible and non-disruptive – but they meet serious obstacles when used on thick welds with a complex microstructure. The H2020 ADVISE project developed and demonstrated techniques […]

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Non-Invasive Thermal Conduction Evaluation of Insulated Glass Units, Based on Adaptive Argon Gas Concentration Measurement (GLARE)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:07 +0000

At present, the heat loss of energy-efficient buildings through transparent partitions – windows, make more than 40% of the total heat loss. Since most of these partitions (70-80%) are covered by the insulating glass unit (IGU), it accounts for the largest part of the heat loss. These losses increase with the lifetime of the building […]

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The method for detecti on of interface defects in multi layered structures based on automati c ultrasonic NDT data analysis

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:06 +0000

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The development of controlled cancer treatment modality based on Ca2+ delivery via ultrasound

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:05 +0000

Cancerous diseases remain one of the most critical issues for the modern medicine. Therefore, the development of the techniques for anticancer agent delivery is urgent. Sonoporation (SP) involves non-invasive application of medical ultrasound (US) in combination with microbubbles (MBs) in order to attain spatio-temporally controlled cytolethal drug delivery to cells and tumors. SP applications allow […]

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Biotechnological Anti Freezing Coating (BioAFC)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:04 +0000

This is a combine project with collaboration research partners from Lithuania (KTU, Kaunas) and research partners from Turkey (SUNUM, Istanbul). Also, the business partners from Turkey are involved in the project (VBE, KA). There are several main objects, which are rises in this project. The first one, to develop environment friendly and effective anti freezing […]

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An Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing System for Detection and Quantification of Early Stage Subsurface Creep Damage in the Thermal Power Generation Industry (CreepUT)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:45:04 +0000

An ultrasonic non-destructive testing system for detection and quantification of early stage subsurface creep damage in the thermal power generation industry.

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