Aivaras Vilutis Email & Phone Number

Vilnius, Lt

Lisbon, Portugal

I am conducting research for my graduate thesis focusing on aging by employing biophysical techniques - “Deciphering Mechanical Nuclei Alterations During Healthy Human Aging.” My work is conducted at the Nuno Santos Lab, supervised by Maria João Sarmento.Scientific methods used in my research topic:- Anisotropy Measurements;- Dynamic Light Scattering;- Confocal Microscopy, TEM, Imaging Flow Cytometry and Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET);- Lipidomics;- Preparation of Biomembrane Models;- Fluorescence Spectroscopy;- Protein Expression in Yeast and Purification;- Atomic Force Microscopy and AFM-based Force Spectroscopy.- In Vitro polymerizarion.

Lithuania

My responsibilities at the agency include, but are not limited to:- Market and competitors research for various brands;- In depth customer’s persona creation and analysis;- Data and brand performance analysis;- Implementation of creative strategy and upscaling in different social media channels;- Optimization of creative processes;- Identification and prediction of trends related to various clients.I also have an experience-led understanding of branding, and consult clients, if needed, with their general communication and branding choices.As a Creative Strategist, in the agency I am currently working with skincare, cosmetics, and fashion industries, but I also have previous experience in strategies for tech, ed and science brands.My unique approach is deeply neuroscientific, filled with empathy for the potential customers and research-backed statements.

Coordinating research and setting up an internal research hub, responsibilities include:- Conducting research in partnerships internally or with businesses and universities;- Producing and writing long-form research reports;- Performing user interviews;- Executing fundamental research, analyzing industry-specific media, literature, and scientific articles;- Planning research projects, incl. the set up of hypotheses, questions, and data analysis.Previous experience at Interactio includes a Research Copywriter position:- Creating content related to remote simultaneous interpretation, language, or event industries.- SEO optimization of articles.- Using tools like SemRush, SurferSEO, etc..

Porto, Portugal

Visiting researcher for an astrobiology project related to Arctic microorganisms:- Literature and fundamental research on Arctic microorganisms and Arctic environments as an analog of extraterrestrial sites.- Analyzing a variety of samples from the Arctic environments.- Microbiological methodology to grow, identify and characterize novel microorganisms from extreme environments.

Vilnius, Vilniaus, Lithuania

As a freelance writer at LOGIN.LT, I was invited to help kickstart a new website with novel content in the Progress section. LOGIN.LT is now a leading technology, science, and progress news website in Lithuania.- Responsible for content creation on science topics;- Market research of local technology, life sciences, start-ups initiatives;- Premium content for subscribers.

Lithuania

Science is not just for scientists. I have founded this project, focused on science awareness, to educate the masses on various topics ranging from fundamental theories explained in simple ways to the pioneers of science who are shaping our future. - Managing a team of copywriters, visual content creators, and content researchers.- Implementing and executing an integrated communication plan.- Creating a brand voice and a visual brand book with team assistance, designing all the visuals.- Managing the website, Instagram, and Facebook pages.- Creating science-related copy; long-form educational articles, blog posts, social media copy, and landing pages.

Undergraduate and project-based researcher, focusing on astrobiology, working in a Eukaryotic Molecular Microbiology Laboratory.- Planning and executing experiments; microbiology, molecular biology, and biophysics fields. Besides basic routines ranging from microbiological cloning to growth curves and viability assays, I have also gained experience in electroporation and electrostimulation.- Researching microgravitational settings' impact on biological systems. Working with simulated microgravity conditions.- Knowledge of routine methods and laboratory basics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms' cultivation and handling.

- Writing articles with a specialization on astrobiology topics, targeted for kids and curious adults.

Young Scientist Program 2021 participant. - Working on life-detection technologies driven project "Applying Novel Technologies from Physical and Biological Sciences to Life Detection", supervised by scientists Dr. Graham Lau, Dr. Tony Jia, and Dr. Chaitanya Giri.- Mostly working in a small group with Dr. Tony Jia, I have personally specialized in a specific technique - digital holographic microscopy and novel ways how it can be used for life detection. - Gained experience in writing a scientific review paper while preparing a part of the manuscript.

Vilniaus, Lithuania

The aim of the Committee is to ensure the relevance of the study programme objectives, their achievement and competitiveness of the study programme by combining the views of interested parties, their needs and good practice.

Volunteering work on helping younger students who study neurobiophysics. Responsibilities include: spreading the news, making sure that the students of neurobiophysics don’t miss any scientific opportunities and advising them on any university-related questions.

Lithuania

A member of Organisational commitee, contributor in various events: discussions with scientists; trivia nights for Vilnius University students; movie nights for Life Sciences Center community, organiser of TEDxVilniusUniversitySalon.

Silicon Valley, California

One of 8 students worldwide selected for an internship as a part of NASA International Internships program. During my internship at NASA, I have worked with mentor Dr. Diana Gentry. I belonged to the Biospheric Science Branch, specifically Bioengineering and Instrumentation Group. - Working on a project called SCOBI (The Statistical Classification of Biosignature Information.)- Collecting data required for machine learning applications, specifically for the search of extraterrestrial life. - It required an interdisciplinary point of view, integrating physical, chemical, biological, and geological data all at once. - Participating in scientific workshops, seminars.- Preparing poster presentations and participating in scientific conferences, e.g. AGU Fall Meeting.

Lithuania

Volunteer, graphic designer.- Designing posters, icons, visual artwork, ads, and other conference materials.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Undergraduate student researcher at the leading institute of life sciences in Lithuania. A sector of Biothermodynamics and Drug Design. Intern at Molecular and Cell Biology laboratory, Protein Purification laboratory. - Advancing laboratory skills at the biophysics laboratory. - Executing personal research project - “Protein stabilization by sodium dodecyl sulfate”. - Performing basic microbiological experiments- Protein purification methods, biochemical and biophysical methods like fluorescent thermal shift assay, enzymatic activity measurements, kinetics, data analysis were my daily routines.

Lithuania

- Writer, editor, content creator, photographer.

Lithuania

- Actor at more than 4 plays at historically known local drama theatre.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biomedical Research

Critical Skills in Research Advanced Research Methods Cell Regulation Aging and Age-related Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms.

Filmmaking, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Generation of Ideas Scriptwriting Basics of Filmmaking Filmmaking Practice Basics of Film Production Basics of Visual Literacy.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Neurobiophysics

Biodata Aquisition and Analysis Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy Bioenergetics Neuromethods Linear Algebra and Geometry Mathematical.

Bachelor Of Communication, Creative Communication

Activities and Societies: Vilnius University drama theatre "Minimum" I've studied well enough to get a scholarship for best students.

Certificate Of Studies Abroad (Erasmus+), Communication And Media Studies

Semiotics and Communication for Business, Communication Convergence for Business, Markstrat (Marketing Game), Television Journalism.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Organisational groups for major school events