Oskars Teikmanis, Chair of the Board of the Latvian Association of Young Researchers (LJZA), is a researcher at the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI), where his primary research interests lie in autonomous robotics and machine learning. In addition to his scientific work, he contributes to the activities of the Science Council at the University of Latvia. Outside his academic endeavors, he is actively engaged in music, with a particular passion for choral singing, which offers a creative counterbalance to his research activities.
Currently serving his third consecutive term on the LJZA board, Oskars aims to foster a supportive environment for doctoral candidates and early-career researchers by strengthening cooperation with governmental institutions and cultivating a resilient and inclusive academic community. Furthermore, he seeks to employ innovative science communication strategies to enhance public understanding of emerging technologies and scientific developments.