Dr. Lauryna Šiaudinytė will be awarded for her work "Development of the Methods for Vertical Angle Measuring System Calibration" by the Division of Technical Sciences.
Dr. L. Šiaudinytė analyses vertical angle measuring instruments installed in electronic tacheometres and looks for methods to ensure their calibration. Research into vertical angle measuring system calibration is quite rarely done contrary to horizontal. In her research, the young scientist suggested two laboratory methods for vertical angle measuring system calibration. The two methods can be easily applied in small laboratory facilities and can compete with the sophisticated methods used in the renowned ESRF labaoratory. The innovative laboratory method for vertical angle measuring system calibration which is applied through using a linear scale and laser interferometer has been patented at the State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania.
Dr. L. Šiaudinytė said: "Since entering the university my strong wish was to have deep understanding of the things we studied and do things useful not only for the academic community but for industry and business as well. I enjoy the fact that my wish has been appreciated and supported by the academic community of Lithuania. This award serves as encouragement to continue the work in the field of geodesic measurements".
Dr. Simona Kildienė was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences for her work "Multistage Assessment for the Development of Sustainable Construction Technologies". The young scientist presented a multistage assessment model for the development of sustainable construction technology market and an algorithm for its practical application that enables to assess opportunities for the implementation and spread of the technology on a market. This model could be applied by construction companies to foresee business development trends.
Dr. S. Kildienė said: "Scientific curiosity and daily research work encourage me to continue the research in this field. Together with my colleagues we are currently working on the ways to improve my complex multistage model suggested in my doctoral thesis and develop such systems". She added that the award from the most renowned Lithuanian scientists encourages to strive for better results.
