Acrux Cyber Services, established in 2015, is a Lithuanian-based SME specializing in research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Initially focused on cybersecurity, the company has expanded its expertise to include natural language processing, recommender systems, and computer vision. Acrux has a proven track record in applying AI across various sectors, including military applications, healthcare, retail, and signal analysis. The multidisciplinary team comprises AI experts, electronics engineers, and software developers, ensuring comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs. Notably, the company is an alumnus of Plug and Play’s Munich accelerator program, underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence. Acrux has also participated in multiple EU-funded projects, providing extensive R&D services to various companies.
Team members
Jokūbas Drazdas
Jokūbas Drazdas is a researcher and innovator specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. With over a decade of experience in the IT sector, he has developed AI solutions for various industries, including healthcare, military applications, and signal analysis.
As the CEO of UAB Acrux Cyber Service, Jokūbas led the creation of an AI system that assists medical staff in monitoring patients on artificial lung ventilation devices. This system has been utilized at Vilnius University Hospital, demonstrating his commitment to applying AI for societal benefit.
Jokūbas is an alumnus of the Plug and Play accelerator, known for supporting innovation creators. His work has been recognized by global corporations and was nominated to represent Lithuania in the health innovation category at the United Nations-backed World Summit Awards.
Beyond his research and development work, Jokūbas participates in discussions on AI and cybersecurity, mentors technology startups, and attends various technology conferences in Lithuania and internationally. His diverse expertise and dedication to advancing AI applications highlight his significant role in the field.
Artūras Serackis
Artūras Serackis is a head of the Department of Electronic Systems at VILNIUS TECH. He received his Bachelor diploma of Electronics Engineering in 2002, MSc of Electronics Engineering in 2004 and doctor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree in 2008 at VILNIUS TECH. In 2012 he received an Assoc. Professor title and in 2017, Professor title at VILNIUS TECH. He was a member of organizing committee in various international conferences, such as NORCHIP, EMD, ICDIPC, MIKON, SPS. Main research interests include real-time image and signal processing, development and application of intelligent systems. He has published more than 70 papers in reviewed journals and conference proceedings, a monograph in the field of intelligent electronic systems and two textbooks. A. Serackis has successfully finished 10 research and development projects, was a supervisor of four successfully defended PhD thesis, currently supervising four PhD students, is a Senior member of IEEE and is a Chair of IEEE Lithuania Section Signal Processing Society/Computational intelligence Society/Communication Society joint chapter. A. Serackis is a chair of VILNIUS TECH and SRI FTMC Doctoral Committee for Scientific Field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.