Prof. Dr. Jaunius Urbonavičius is a Professor and Head of Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from Umea University, Sweden. His research interests include various aspects of basic and applied microbiology and biochemistry. His teaching disciplines include Principles of Biochemistry as well as Research and Innovations. He is member of Board of the Lithuanian Biochemical Society and Lithuanian Microbiological Society. He serves also as an expert at ERC and Research Council of Lithuania and is a member of the National Advisory Board for Horizon Europe programs.