Researcher Spotlight: Ansis Rozentāls

Art. D. Ansis Rozentāls

Art Academy of Latvia, Docent, IT Specialist, Painter

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The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 Conference

The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia

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A New Species of Slime Mould Discovered in Latvia – Lycogala persicum

On July 4, official information was published about a new, previously undescribed slime mould species - Lycogala persicum, which was collected in Ķemeri National Park by Julita Kluša. This marks a unique event in Latvian slime mould research and is one of the rare cases in the history of Latvian sc…

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A Latvian Startup Supporting Scientists in Metabolism Research

Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) have established a startup called MetaboNet, which analyses various biological samples on behalf of research institutions and private companies. MetaboNet was created in response to growing interest in RTU researchers’ expertise and equipment. Cli…

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July 14, 2025

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July Research Spotlight Ansis Rozentāls: Creativity and Research that Shape a Knowledge-Based Society

Contemporary science spans a wide range of disciplines, and its boundaries occasionally merge with creative practices. Art research in Latvia is becoming increasingly significant, demonstrating that visual language, too, can make a meaningful contribution to knowledge creation. A vivid example is A…

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July 14, 2025

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Researchers at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry are Working on Biodegradable Packaging with Added Value for Food Safety

Today, food packaging serves not only as a protective barrier but can also pose potential risks. Studies indicate that certain packaging materials may release chemicals, raising concerns about their impact on human health. Key Facts to Know: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PF…

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July 11, 2025

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Latvian Company Helps Visualize Hop Test of Reusable Rocket ‘Themis’

To provide the wider public with insight into the stages of the hop test, depicting the anticipated lift-off and vertical landing of Europe’s first reusable rocket demonstrator “Themis”, the Latvian company WIT Berry has successfully led the development process of a 3D virtual experience. This plat…

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July 11, 2025

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Researchers are Developing an Automated System for Monitoring Seedlings in Tree Nurseries

At the tree nursery "Norupe" of SIA “Rīgas meži”, the growth of young pine trees is monitored by an automated system that not only tracks seedling germination and growth, but also monitors soil moisture levels, temperature, and weed spread. The system was developed by researchers from the Faculty o…

Riga Technical University

July 10, 2025

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Latvian Startup “Spruceful” Develops Smart Device to Combat the Eight-Toothed Bark Beetle

In response to the mass outbreak of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, the brand "Spruceful" is developing an innovative solution by applying Internet of Things (IoT) technology — equipping traps with a module containing sensors that send data on trap fill levels to the user. Due to the beetle o…

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July 9, 2025

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Developing a Virtual and Augmented Reality Game for Adolescent Basketball Players

Modern adolescents face significant mental strain in their daily lives, combining intense training with demanding academic responsibilities. This dual burden can lead to increased stress and attention difficulties, affecting both athletic and academic performance. As a result, there is a growing ne…

Labs of Latvia

July 8, 2025

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RSU Develops Tabletop Simulation and Enhances Children's Clinical University Hospital Readiness for Patient Influx During the Song and Dance Festival

Expanding its range of simulations, the Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (METC) has developed an innovative tabletop simulation platform to assess the readiness of medical institutions for the mass admission of critical patients. This newly developed solutio…

RSU Medical Education Technology Centre

July 8, 2025

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Mathematical Topology Models to Be Studied in a Postdoctoral Project to Improve AI Algorithms for Cancer Cell Detection

In his postdoctoral project "Effective Topological Invariants for Representation Discovery in Image Diagnostics", Jānis Lazovskis, a researcher at the Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine (KPMI) of the University of Latvia, will use mathematical topology models to enhance the capabilities …

University of Latvia Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine

July 8, 2025

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July Researcher Spotlight: Ansis Rozentāls

Art. D. Ansis Rozentāls  Art Academy of Latvia, Docent, IT Specialist, Painter

Ansis Rozentāls is one of the first to obtain a professional doctoral degree in the spring of 2024, graduating from the Professional Doctoral Studies of the Latvian Academy of Arts with his doctoral thesis "Interpretation of the landscape in the modern context – painting solutions and creative practice". Since 2009, he has been regularly participating in group exhibitions, in 2021 he received the "Latvian State Forests" scholarship in art, and in 2018 – the artist Valdemārs Tone scholarship. He has participated in painting the facades of several buildings in Riga. Actively paints in plein airs and participates in foreign projects. In his works uses classical painting as the primary element of his creative activity.

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June Researcher Spotlight: Karina Šķirmante

Mg. sc. comp. Karina Šķirmante is a leading researcher at the Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Institute of Engineering "Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre" (VSRC) and a lecturer at the Faculty of Information Technology (ITF), a candidate for a doctoral degree in the doctoral study programme "Natural Sciences (Physics, Astronomy and Mechanics)" of the University of Latvia. Karin's research areas cover high-performance computing and data processing, especially in space technology projects, and she has also participated in modeling comet activity in the radio frequency band, facilitating the observation of comets with Irbene radio telescopes. Karin played an important role in developing the EMORI emotion tuning app, which won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for her innovative approach to mental health support.

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May Researcher Spotlight: Rūta Ozola - Davidāne

Ph. D. Rūta Ozola-Davidāne is an Associate Tenure Professor at the Institute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies.

The scientist has always been interested in water research and wastewater treatment, which she has explored in depth in her studies. At the university, together with her colleagues, researcher works on issues related to water protection, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation using nature-based solutions — such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands.

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