PAScapes
We are a team of historians, geographers, philosophers, sociologists, heritage researchers, and archaeologists at Vilnius University, united by a shared commitment to exploring the intricate interdependence between society and the environment.
This commitment led to the establishment of the (Post)Authoritarian Landscapes Research Centre, initiated by the Faculty of History in collaboration with the Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences. The Centre is built on the belief that addressing newly emerging challenges, particularly in the context of the climate crisis, requires an interdisciplinary approach to foster new insights and deeper understanding.

Our Research Focus
Collaboration. We seek new methodological approaches that enable the innovative integration of data collection and analysis tools from various humanitarian, social, and natural (physical geography) disciplines.
Comparison. We are dedicated to facilitating international collaborations and fostering partnerships with researchers from diverse backgrounds to conduct comparative analyses of societies that have experienced authoritarianism.
Awareness. Our work aims to explore the connections between local communities and their cultural landscapes, fostering a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage and enhancing community resilience.


Team
Arūnas Streikus
Leading Researcher, Head of Research Centre, Faculty of History

Marija Drėmaitė
Principal Investigator, Faculty of History

Kristupas Sabolius
Principal Investigator, Faculty of Philosophy

Tadas Šarūnas
Principal Investigator, Faculty of Philosophy

Tomas Vaiseta
Principal Investigator, Faculty of History

Dominykas Barusevičius
Junior researcher

Camille Robert-Boeuf
Post-doctoral Researcher

Dalia Čiupailaitė-Višnevska
Researcher, Faculty of Philosophy
Vaiva Daraškevičiūtė
Researcher, Faculty of Philosophy

Marius Ėmužis
Researcher, Faculty of History

Ingrida Gečienė-Janulionė
Senior Researcher, Faculty of Philosophy

Ugnė Gudžinskaitė
Junior researcher, Faculty of Philosophy

Mintautas Gutauskas
Leading Researcher, Faculty of Philosophy

Viltė Janušauskaitė
Researcher, Faculty of History

Karolis Jonutis
Researcher, Faculty of Philosophy

Julius Mačiulaitis
Research Assistant

Jurgita Mačiulytė
Leading Researcher, Faculty of Chemistry and Geoscience

Ieva Misiūnė
Senior Researcher, Faculty of Chemistry and Geoscience

Elda Muco
Post-doctoral Researcher

Anda Pleniceanu
Post-doctoral Researcher

Rugilė Rožėnė
Junior Researcher, Faculty of History

Ričardas Skorupskas
Senior Researcher, Faculty of Chemistry and Geoscience

Nerijus Šepetys
Leading Researcher, Faculty of History

Ineta Šuopytė
Junior Researcher, Faculty of History

Antanas Terleckas
Researcher, Faculty of History

Gintautas Vėlius
Senior Researcher, Faculty of History

Darijus Veteikis
Leading Researcher, Faculty of Chemistry and Geoscience

Agnė Kereišiūtė
Research assistant, Faculty of History

Lijana Minikovič
Project administrator
Nojus Kiznis
Communications Assistant
