Marius Šumanas | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Marius Šumanas | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

Vilnius Tech | Lithuania

Dr. Marius Šumanas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechatronics, Robotics, and Digital Manufacturing at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH).  His research interests encompass robotics, machine learning, and digital manufacturing. Dr. Šumanas has authored several publications, including a study on improving positioning accuracy of articulated robots using deep Q-learning algorithms. He has also participated in various conferences, presenting topics related to machine learning applications in robotics. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Šumanas has practical experience in the industry. Since 2018, he has been working as a Process Engineer and ERP Systems Business Analyst at MB Pramones algoritmas. He has also held positions in marketing and sales management in previous years. Dr. Šumanas’ work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical application, contributing to advancements in robotics and digital manufacturing.

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Featured Publications

Andrijauskas, I., Šumanas, M., Dzedzickis, A., Tanaś, W., & Bučinskas, V. (2025). Computer vision-based optical odometry sensors: A comparative study of classical tracking methods for non-contact surface measurement. Sensors.

Šumanas, M., Treciokaite, V., Čerškus, A., Dzedzickis, A., Bučinskas, V., & Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene, I. (2022). Sitting posture monitoring using Velostat based pressure sensors matrix. In Smart Sensor Systems (pp. 1–12). Springer.

Bučinskas, V., Dzedzickis, A., Šumanas, M., Sutinys, E., Petkevicius, S., Butkiene, J., Virzonis, D., & Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene, I. (2022). Improving industrial robot positioning accuracy to the microscale using machine learning method. Machines, 10(10), 940.

Šumanas, M., Urbonis, D., Petronis, A., Stankaitis, S., Januškevičius, T., Iljin, I., & Dzedzickis, A. (2021). Evaluation of motion characteristics using absolute sensors. In Advances in Mechatronics and Intelligent Robotics (pp. 1–12). Springer.

Šumanas, M., Petronis, A., Urbonis, D., Januskevicius, T., Rasimavicius, T., Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene, I., Dzedzickis, A., & Bučinskas, V. (2021, April 22). Determination of excavator tool position using absolute sensors. In 2021 Open Conference of Electrical, Electronic and Information Sciences (eStream). IEEE.

Elena Strelnikova | Engineering and Technology | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Elena Strelnikova | Engineering and Technology | Best Paper Award

Anatolii Pidgorny Institute of Power Machines and Systems, NAS of Ukraine | Ukraine

Dr. E.A. Strelnikova is a distinguished Ukrainian researcher specializing in structural mechanics, numerical methods, and fluid-structure interaction. She completed her MSc in Mathematics at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in 1974, followed by a PhD in 1983 on 2D contact problems for anisotropic cracked plates, and a DSc in 2003 focusing on the strength and vibrations of turbo-machine units using the boundary element method. Dr. Strelnikova has held full professorships at Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, Karazin National University, and Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics. Since 2007, she has been a leading researcher at the A. Pidhorny Institute of Power Machines and Systems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Her research interests include singular and hypersingular integral equations, fracture dynamics, and fluid-structure interaction. She has published over 261 papers, with more than 1986 citations and an h-index of 29 . Dr. Strelnikova’s work has significantly contributed to the development of computational techniques combining boundary and finite element methods to analyze fluid-structure interaction problems. Her contributions have been recognized through various awards in engineering and applied mathematics. Dr. Strelnikova’s extensive experience and research have made her a leading figure in her field, with her work continuing to influence studies in structural mechanics and computational methods.

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Featured Publications

Ventsel, E. S., Naumenko, V., Strelnikova, E., & Yeseleva, E. (2010). Free vibrations of shells of revolution filled with a fluid. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 34(10), 856–862.

Sierikova, O., Koloskov, V., Degtyarev, K., & Strelnikova, O. (2021). The deformable and strength characteristics of nanocomposites improving. Materials Science Forum, 1038, 144–153.

Strelnikova, E., Kriutchenko, D., Gnitko, V., & Degtyarev, K. (2020). Boundary element method in nonlinear sloshing analysis for shells of revolution under longitudinal excitations. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 111, 78–87.

Strelnikova, E. A., Choudhary, N., Kriutchenko, D. V., Gnitko, V. I., et al. (2020). Liquid vibrations in circular cylindrical tanks with and without baffles under horizontal and vertical excitations. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 120, 13–27.

Karaiev, A., & Strelnikova, E. (2011). Singular integrals in axisymmetric problems of elastostatics. International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, 11(1), 115–130.