Invitation to the Seminar “Innovations in biology and engineering: from insects to smart technologies”

Audience members are invited to an academic seminar featuring lectures by Prof. Andreas Vilcinskas and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tomyslav Sledevič, who will present innovations in the fields of insect biotechnology and smart signal processing technologies.

Prof. Andreas Vilcinskas is a leading expert and pioneer in insect biotechnology, heading the Bioresources section at the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME) in Giessen. His research focuses on developing insects as valuable bioresources for applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry, positioning him among the key figures shaping this rapidly emerging field.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tomyslav Sledevič is a researcher in electronic engineering at VILNIUS TECH, specializing in embedded systems and advanced signal processing. His work focuses on practical applications of image and sound analysis technologies, including innovative solutions for environmental monitoring such as beehive observation systems.

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to a scientific seminar featuring presentations by two internationally recognized researchers, who will present their latest work in the fields of biotechnology and applied engineering solutions.

Prof. Andreas Vilcinskas
(Head of Institute Section Bioresources & Head of Department Pests and Vector Insect Control, Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME), Giessen, Germany, https://www.ime.fraunhofer.de/en/Research_Divisions/bioresources.html)

Presentation: “Development and application of biotechnological methods for insects”

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tomyslav Sledevič
(Department of Electronic Engineering, VILNIUS TECH, Vilnius, Lithuania)

Presentation: “Embedded image and sound processing applications with a focus on beehive monitoring”

The seminar will present advanced biotechnological approaches in insect research, as well as innovative embedded system solutions for image and sound signal analysis, with particular emphasis on beehive monitoring.

Following the presentations, there will be a discussion providing an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore potential avenues for collaboration.

Venue: seminar room (404 kab.)
Date: July 3, 2026 (Friday)
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Duration: up to 1–1.5 hours

We kindly invite you to participate.

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