Researcher Spotlight: Karina Šķirmante
Mg. sc. comp. Karina Šķirmante
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Lead Researcher at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Institute of Engineering "Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre" (VSRC)
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Mg. sc. comp. Karina Šķirmante
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Lead Researcher at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Institute of Engineering "Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre" (VSRC)

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June Researcher Spotlight: Karina Šķirmante
Mg. sc. comp. Karina Šķirmante is a leading researcher at the Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Institute of Engineering "Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre" (VSRC) and a lecturer at the Faculty of Information Technology (ITF), a candidate for a doctoral degree in the doctoral study programme "Natural Sciences (Physics, Astronomy and Mechanics)" of the University of Latvia. Karin's research areas cover high-performance computing and data processing, especially in space technology projects, and she has also participated in modeling comet activity in the radio frequency band, facilitating the observation of comets with Irbene radio telescopes. Karin played an important role in developing the EMORI emotion tuning app, which won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for her innovative approach to mental health support.

May Researcher Spotlight: Rūta Ozola - Davidāne
Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne is an Associate Tenure Professor at the Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies.
The scientist has always been interested in water research and wastewater treatment, which she has explored in depth in her studies. At the university, together with her colleagues, researcher works on issues related to water protection, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation using nature-based solutions — such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands.

April Researcher Spotlight: Artūrs Škute
Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute is a Professor at Daugavpils University, Institute of Life Sciences and Technology. His research primarily focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic biological resources.
As a professor, he delivers lectures on ecology, hydrobiology, and aquaculture across doctoral, master's, and bachelor's study programs.
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