Ričardas Skorupskas
Associate Professor
Scientific Interests, Keywords
Fields of science: Social sciences, Physical sciences.
Fields of science: Geography, land management (territorial planning)
Interests: Landscape geography, theoretical geography, landscape remote sensing, landscape management, territorial planning, landscape architecture, landscape optimization systems.
Invited Talks
Skorupskas R., 2021. Geography textbook of Jurgis Ambraziejaus Pabreza. IX National Conference GEOGRAPHY: SCIENCE AND EDUCATION 2021 September 10 Vilnius. (remotely)
R. Skorupskas, 2021. Strengths of application of aerial distance methods in studying soil cover. Conference "Innovative solutions to improve soil health (Overview of research results in partner farms)". November 25 Kedainiai district Academy. (remotely)
Skorupskas R., 2021. Possibilities and strengths of using aerial remote sensing methods in ecosystem research "Remote methods in natural ecosystem research: advantages and challenges". INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC - PRACTICAL SEMINAR.
Skorupskas R., 2021. The main aspects of using remote sensing methods for evaluation of algae blooms. "Mid term meeting" for LIFE17 ENV/LT/000407 project "ALGAE - ECONOMY BASED ECOLOGICAL SERVICE OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS". 25 - 27 August. 2021 Krakow (Poland).
Skorupskas R. 2020 general plan of the Republic of Lithuania (LITHUANIA 2030) as the main territorial planning document shaping the country's landscape: aspirations, possibilities, results. IV CONGRESS OF LITHUANIAN GEOGRAPHERS SCIENCE OF GEOGRAPHY: RESEARCH FOR THE WELFARE OF NATURE AND SOCIETY 2020 October 23 (oral report, invited)
Skorupskas R. 2020 Use of remote sensing methods for evaluation of algae blooms in River Šventoji. International Conference. "Demonstration of macroalgae harvesting in the River Šventoji" for LIFE17 ENV/LT/000407 project "Algae - economy based ecological service of aquatic ecosystems. Anyways. 12 Aug 2020 (oral presentation, invited)
Skorupskas R., Veteikis D, Volungevičius J. 2019 Insights and analytical data of the 2030 General Plan of the Republic of Lithuania in geography education. VIII National Conference GEOGRAPHY: SCIENCE AND EDUCATION 2019 December 6 (oral report, invited)
Veteikis D., Skoruspkas R. 2019. Conceptual Solutions of the Territory Use and Protection in the Comprehensive Plan of the Republic of Lithuania. International Scientific Conference Quality of Information in Decision-Making Processes in Management of Rural Areas. 26-27 Nov. 2019, Olsztyn, Poland. (oral report, invited)
Skorupskas R. Volungevičius J. Gedvilas A. 2018 Application of aerial distance methods in soil cover mapping. Cartocon, Vilnius, 2018 November 30 2018. (oral presentation, invited)
Skorupskas R. 2018. The main methodological aspects of optimizing the landscape. Steppes of Northern Eurasia: 8th International Symposium. Orenburg (Russia), 10-13 September 2018. (oral presentation, invited, in the plenary session).
Skorupskas R. 2018. Actual possibility of using unmanned vehicle systems in the study of open landscapes. Steppes of Northern Eurasia: 8th International Symposium. Orenburg (Russia), 10-13 September 2018. (oral presentation, invited)
Teaching Courses
Bachelor studies:
VU/ (from 2021)/ Remote landscape studies.
VU/ (since 2014)/ Recreational and tourism geography.
VU/ (since 2017)/ Distance practice of recreational and tourism geography abroad (a component of the subject of Recreational and tourism geography).
VU/ (since 2014)/ Educational practice of Topokartography and Geomorphology (Part of Geomorphology).
Master studies:
VU/ (since 2009)/ Forest management and greenery planning.
VU/ (from 2009-2020m)/ Land management and cadastres.
VU/ (from 2021)/ Land Management.
Supervision of Students' Thesis
Bachelors:
Petronis Dominykas. 2020. The problem of agro-ecological optimization of the Ziemgala lowland
Samsonite Raimonda. 2020. Features of the structure of forests in protected areas
Jac Ald. 2020. Structure of European protected areas classification
Bardiševičiūtė Arūnė. 2020. Ecological potential of forests of the 2nd group (special and recreational purposes).
Ramanauskaitė Akvilė. 2020. The structure of Lithuanian complex protected area forest groups
Dragūnaitė Deimantė. 2020. Recommendations for optimal economic use of the Trakai highlands based on lithomorphological analysis.
Calendar Eva. 2019. Restrictions on the use of natural territories in Lithuania (Final project)
Klumbys Antanas. 2019. Detached houses in Lithuania (Final project)
Maksvytytė Justė. 2018. Perspectives of dark tourism in Lithuania
Jarusevičius Saulius. 2018. The Structure of the European Acoustic Landscape
Jarusevičius Saulius. 2018. Change in arable land area in Europe 2006 - 2015. (Final project)
Maksvytytė Justė. 2018. Areas of gardens and orchards in Lithuania (Final project)
Lukas Lynikas. 2017. Alternative energy power plants in Lithuania
Sinkevičiūtė Egle. 2017. Quantitative changes of families and children at social risk in Lithuania 2005 - 2014. (Final project)
Vilius Sidaravicius. 2016. Dynamic and structural features of boundaries in different landscape types
Vilius Sidaravicius. 2016. Sale of round wood in forestry offices (Final project)
Apartment Lukas. 2016. Accounting of ungulates in 2014-2015. in hunting season. (Final project)
Masters:
Pečulytė Akvilė. 2018 Impact of the range of plantings distributed in Lithuania on the landscape
Participation in the national/international governing bodies, commissions, committees, boards etc.
Lithuanian Nature Society, (since 2007) Member, (since 2011) President
Association of Lithuanian drone users, (since 2015) Association founder, chairman of the board
Lithuanian Society of Geographers, (since 2008) Member
Lithuanian Society of Dendrologists, (since 2000) Member
1. Skorupskas R. 2020. External expert of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania for the assessment and consulting of the solutions of the General Plan of the Republic of Lithuania (LRBP - 2030) (landscape, ecological compensation system, protected areas, parts of the development of bio-productive economy).
2. Skorupskas R. 2020. Consultant for the preparation of the Green Vilnius Policy Study, expert in greenery and green infrastructure.
3. Skorupskas R. (2004 - 2020). UAB Urbanistika. Landscape expert, manager and developer of detailed landscape management plans.
4. Skorupskas R. (since 2017). UAB CityForm. Landscape expert, manager and preparer of parts of complex planning documents.
5. Skorupskas R. 2020 UAB Civitta. Natural sciences specialist, expert in SPAV preparation.
6. Skorupskas R. (2016 - 2019). UAB Atamis. Manager and preparer of parts of complex planning documents.
7. Skorupskas R. (2006 - 2019). VGTU, Institute of Territorial Planning. Manager and preparer of parts of complex planning documents.
8. Skorupskas R. (2006 - 2019). MB TAEM Urbanists. Manager and preparer of parts of complex planning documents.
Awards
National landscape management plan. The year 2016 was dedicated to the award of the Confederation of Lithuanian Industrialists in the service group "Lithuanian Product of the Year - 2016".
Science popularization
1. 2016-2021 during the period, during the preparation of territorial planning documents, at least 60 publicity events were held, during which various interested groups of society were presented with completed works and discussed relevant issues.
2. 2016-2021 published 8 science popularization articles in the magazines "Mano sodyba" and "Mano ūkis"
3. 2017-2018 Two years in a row, weekend excursions to get to know the landscape of the city of Vilnius and its surroundings have been organized and conducted (8 days). Initiator. Directorate of Verkių and Pavilnių Spectacle Parks.
4. 2016-2020 Participated at least 8 times in the publicity events of the study programs of the Institute of Geosciences, in various Lithuanian general education institutions.
5. 2016-2021 during the period, no less than 12 public lectures were given on territorial planning, the formation of greenery, the use of remote technologies, and various environmental issues. (1 of them abroad).
Other activities related to the development of the country's economy, culture and society
Academic leadership
Skorupskas R. 2018 - 2021 Creation of the innovative service "Soil remote sensing and consulting". INNOVATION SERVICES "SOIL RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION" CREATION. Head of the Scientific Department of Vilnius University. The main coordinator is the Lithuanian Agricultural Advisory Service (LŽŪKT).
Skorupskas R. 2019 – 2020 part of the concept for the preparation of the general plan of the territory of the Republic of Lithuania (LRBP – 2050). Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania. Head and co-author of the parts of landscape, environmental protection, bioproductive economy and recreation development.
Skorupskas R. 2018 – 2019 part of the assessment of the current state of the preparation stage of the general plan of the territory of the Republic of Lithuania. Head and co-author of parts of the landscape, environmental protection, bioproduction economy.
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