This programme is designed for engineers, teachers and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of metals, their properties, processing and sustainable applications in modern industry. Participants will explore atomic structure, physical and chemical characteristics of metals and learn about destructive and non-destructive testing methods. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on learning; participants will conduct laboratory experiments, engage in team-based projects and gain real-world engineering skills. The course also addresses metal sustainability, recycling practices, safety and quality control and the principles of the circular economy. The programme fosters engineering thinking, analytical and creative skills and encourages environmentally conscious approaches to metal technologies.
phone +370 37 323 769
email regita.bendikiene@ktu.lt
Assoc. Prof. Antanas Čiuplys, PhD, has been with Kaunas University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Department of Production Engineering, since 2005. He has published 70 scientific papers, including 46 in journals (29 indexed in Web of Science, 18 with citation index) and 24 in conference proceedings. His research focuses on metal and alloy surface deformation, improvement of mechanical properties by surface strengthening methods, macro- and microstructural analysis, and welding technologies. Since 2010, he has been a member of LtMRS, since 2017 of the KTU “Experimental and Computational Mechanics” group, and since 2019 of ESIS. He teaches in Lithuanian and English (“Aviation Materials”, “Innovative Production Technologies”, etc.), supervises theses, and has authored 5 textbooks. Several courses have been digitalized in the Ed_Tech project. He has received recognition from the KTU Rector and Vice-Rector for Research.
Assoc. Prof. Lina Kavaliauskienė has been working for over 20 years at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, in the Department of Production Engineering. In 2007, she defended her doctoral dissertation titled "Investigation of Wear-Resistant Layers Welded with Metal and Alloy Powders." Kavaliauskienė has published more than 40 scientific papers. In 2018, she was awarded the academic title of Associated Professor. Main subjects taught: Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Materials Science, and Aviation Materials. She conducts scientific research in the field of materials engineering, focusing on the investigation of steel surfaces reinforced with fusion coatings. Her research aims to study the structure and properties of coated steel surfaces and to enhance the durability and reliability of steel components and tools. She presents her research results at various international scientific conferences and continuously improves her teaching qualifications.
A quality management and manufacturing processes specialist with extensive experience in the metalworking industry and engineering projects. He has worked as a Quality Manager, responsible for the practical implementation of standards (EN ISO 9001, EN 1090, EN ISO 3834, etc.), and actively conducts training on quality assurance, process management, and standards implementation. He has also gained practical experience and theoretical knowledge in an accredited metal testing laboratory, where he worked in all positions – from a non-destructive testing specialist to the Head of Laboratory. In his training, theory is combined with practice, providing participants with real-life industry examples – from quality control to the application of complex technical standards.
K. Donelaičio St. 73
44249 Kaunas, Lithuania
phone: +370 (671) 36 146
email mvg@ktu.lt
