Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Baltakys is the Vice-Rector for Research at Kaunas University of Technology. Since 2023, Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Baltakys has held the position of Vice-Rector for Research at Kaunas University of Technology. In this role, he leads the development and execution of the university’s research and innovation strategy, fosters international collaboration, encourages interdisciplinary projects, secures sustainable R&D funding, and manages key strategic research initiatives. Prof. Baltakys is President of the Association of Lithuanian Chemical Industry and actively contributes as an expert and member of various national organizations shaping science policy and innovation management in Lithuania. His research focuses on calcium silicates and related inorganic materials, particularly their structure and application in advanced technologies. He has published over 100 scientific articles, two monographs, several textbooks, and is a co-author of three patents. He has led numerous national and international research projects and has supervised 11 defended doctoral dissertations.