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2025. 01. 27 -

Dr. G. Račiukaitis receives the St. Christopher's Award for merits in science!

Dr. Gediminas Račiukaitis and the Mayor of Vilnius Valdas Benkunskas. Photo: Saulius Žiūra / Vilnius City Municipality
On the eve of the 702nd birthday of the capital of Lithuania, ten Vilnius citizens who have distinguished themselves with their work and achievements over the last year were honoured at the St. Christopher's Awards at the Town Hall. They were nominated by other Vilnius residents for their outstanding mark on the city's history, their inspiring achievements and their promotion of the city's name.
 
We are delighted that one of the winners is Dr. Gediminas Račiukaitis, Head of the FTMC Department of Laser Technologies and President of the Lithuanian Laser Association! He was awarded in the category "For Merits in Science".
We sincerely congratulate our colleague and wish him every success!
 
Dr. G. Račiukaitis has been working in the field of laser technologies for more than 20 years. He has published about 200 scientific papers, holds 17 patents in Lithuania and is co-author abroad.
 
In 2020, the physicist, together with his colleagues Dr. Mindaugas Gedvilas and Dr. Paulius Gečys, was awarded the Lithuanian Science Prize for the cycle of works "Interaction of Ultrashort Laser Pulses with Material and its Application in Laser Micromachining" (2005-2019).
 
The winner of the St. Christopher's Award, G. Račiukaitis stands out in the world of science for his enthusiasm, energy and excellent ability to attract the attention of talented young scientists, business and international partners. The FTMC Department of Laser Technologies is the largest in the Center and its scientists are highly regarded worldwide.
 
 
(Winners of the St Christopher's Awards, 2025. Photo: Saulius Žiūra / Vilnius City Municipality)
 
The FTMC physicist is constantly taking on new challenges and projects: one of the most recent ones is related to Lithuania's major step forward in high technology.
 
In 2024, the European Commission gave the ChipsC2-LT project near-maximum score, which led to the creation of a Lithuanian Semiconductor Competence Centre. It will be a one-stop shop for helping businesses, start-ups, and research institutions develop and deploy advanced semiconductor technologies. Dr. G. Račiukaitis is the co-ordinator of this project.
 
"ChipsC2-LT is an important part of the European semiconductor ecosystem, contributing to the EU's goal of strengthening technological self-sufficiency in this strategic area, and an initiative that should bring together the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem in Lithuania," emphasises Dr. Gediminas Račiukaitis.
 
The St. Christopher Awards have been held since 1998. Nominations for merits in science, law enforcement, education, culture and art, historical memory of Vilnius, sport, business, tourism development, health, charity, architecture are proposed by Vilnius residents, companies, institutions or organisations operating in the city. Other nominations may be suggested by Vilnius residents.
 
Information from the Communications Department of Vilnius City Municipality and FTMC
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