I have a background in Chemical Physics (PhD from Vilnius University, Lithuania, 2012-2016), and my academic focus is on bridging the gap between cutting-edge analytical methodologies, such as vibrational microspectroscopy and synchrotron-based X-ray microscopy and spectroscopy, and their application in soil microbiology and microbial ecology. This interdisciplinary approach is essential for addressing critical questions about microbial processes at the micro- to nanoscale that drive the global cycling of carbon and other nutrients. By using the microspectroscopic techniques, I study the primary and secondary metabolisms of microorganisms, both in laboratory-grown fungi and real soil communities, directly in situ. This research provides crucial insights into how microbes adapt to and affect their environment, particularly in response to human-induced environmental changes. Understanding these microbial responses helps evaluating whether they mitigate or exacerbate challenges like climate change and soil degradation.