Maris KLAVINS

Professor Maris KLAVINS Head of Environmental Science Department, Faculty of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Latvia Raina bulv. 19 Riga, LV 1586 Latvia Phone: + 371 67331766 Fax: + 371 67332704 E-mail: mklavins@lanet.lv             maris.klavins@lu.lv

Born: March 12, 1956, Riga, Latvia

Interests:

• Environmental Chemistry:
  - Humic substances in the environment;
  - Pollution of aquatic environment;
  - Trace element speciation forms in aquatic environment.
• Geochemistry
• Aquatic Chemistry:
  - Chemical composition of surface water bodies of Latvia;
  - Water analysis.
• History of Hanseatic Countries

My major research fields are in environmental pollution and its chemical analysis, aquatic chemistry, geochemical analysis. I am supervisor of 3 PhD students, author of numerous (146) scientific articles. In last few years I am more involved in educational process and especially I am doing with the problems of restructuring of higher education system in Latvia. I have participated in International commission together with experts from Germany aimed on development of higher education system in area of biology.
I has been leader of few programs related to the educational issues mostly doing with environmental education , including also political and social sciences.

Education

• University of Latvia (Faculty of Chemistry), 1979
• Dr.chem. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in Western countries), Moscow State University, 1985
• Dr.habil.chem., University of Latvia, 1994

Experience

• Post -graduate, University of Latvia, 1979-1982
• Engineer, Institute of Applied Biochemistry, 1982 -1984
• Senior Researcher, Institute of Applied Biochemistry, 1984 -1986
• Head of the Sorbent Laboratory, Institute of Applied Biochemistry, 1986 -1989
• Head of Hydrochemistry Group, Professor, Institute of Biology, 1989 -1993

University of Latvia:

• Associate Professor, 1993-1995
• Professor, Head of Environmental Sciences Department, 1995 -
• Dean, Faculty of Geographical and Earth Sciences, 1996 -

Abroad:

• Lund University, Sweden, Feb.-May, 1991
• Linkoping University, Sweden, March-May, 1992
• Georgetown University, USA, Oct., 1992
• Roskilde University, Denmark, Apr.-May, 1993
• Lund University, Sweden, Nov., 1993; May, 1994

Honours and Awards:

• Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1997
• Full Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1999
• The Latvian Academy of Sciences, joint stock company "ITERA-LATVIA" and the Education Foundation of Latvia Prize, 2003

Professional Activities and Memberships:

• Member of Senate , University of Latvia, 1995 -
• Member of Senate, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2001 -
• Member of Faculty Board, University of Latvia, 1994-
• President , Latvian Society of Biometeorology, 1994-1996
• Member, Council of Environmental Sciences, 1992-1995
• Member of Scientific Council, Institute of Biology, 1990-1996
• Member, Editorial Board for Proceedings of Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1996 -
• Member, Editorial Board for Reactive Polymers, 1992-1994
• UNESCO Program "Man and Biosphere"(vice-president of Latvian National Committee), 1995-
• International Society of Biometeorology (President of Latvian National Chapter), 1994-
• International Society of Humic Substances, 1992 -

Conferences: organization -

• Chair of Organizing Committee for Methods in Organic Synthesis, Riga, Latvia, 1985
• Member of Organizing Committee for:
     Biochemical reagents, Olaine, Latvia, 1986
     Biomonitoring Methods of Lakes, Salaspils, Latvia, 1989
     Trends in the Nutrient Loads in the Baltic Sea, Salacgriva, Latvia, 1992
     International Environmental Cooperation in the Baltic Sea Area, Roskilde, Denmark, 1995

Lectures:

• Chemical composition of surface waters of Latvia and responses to changing nutrient levels. University of Georgetown (Athens, USA), May 3, 2000.

Courses:

University of Latvia:

• Environmental Pollution
• Ecotoxicology
• Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry
• Restoration of Polluted Environment

Recent/Representative Publications:

• M.Klavins. A study of Latvian inland water pollution levels. - Environmental Toxicology and Health, Stockholm, 1991, pp. 139-167.
• M.Klavins, A.Briede, I.Klavina, V.Rodinov. Metals in sediments of lakes in Latvia. - Environ. Internat., 1995, vol. 21, N 4, pp. 451-458.
• M.Klavins, V.Rodinov, P.Cimdins, I.Klavina, M.Purite, I.Druvietis. Well water quality in Latvia. - Internat. J. Environ. Studies, 1995, vol. 23, N 1, pp. 1-10.
• M.Klavins, V.Rodinovs, G.Vereskuns. Metals and organochlorine compounds in fish from Latvian lakes. - Bull. Environm.Contam. Toxicol., 1998, vol.60, N 4, pp. 538-546.
• M.Klavins, A.Briede, E.Parele, V.Rodionov, I.Klavina. Metal accumulation in sediments and benthic invertebrates in lakes of Latvia. - Chemosphere, 1998, vol. 36, N 15, pp. 3043-3053.
• M.Klavins. Humic substances in surface waters of Latvia. - Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 1998, vol. 28, N 2, pp. 107-112.
• M.Klavins, G.Springe, V.Rodionov, I.Druvietis, E.Parele, A.Briede. Water Quality changes in relation to changing loading levels. - Vatten, 2000, vol. 56, pp. 39-47.
• M.Klavins, J.Serzane. Use of humic substances in remediation of contaminated environments. - In: Bioremadiation of Contaminated Soils (Wise R.A. et al, eds.), 2000, M.Dekker, pp. 217-236.
• M.Klavins, A.Briede, V.Rodionov, I.Kokorite, E.Parele, I.Klavina. Heavy metals in rivers of Latvia. - Sci. Total. Environ., 2000, vol. 262, pp. 175-183.
• M.Klavins, V.Rodionov, I.Kokorite, I.Klavina, E.Apsite. Long-term and seasonal changes in chemical composition of surface waters in Latvia. - Environ. Monitoring and Assesment,  2001, vol. 66, pp. 233-251.
• M.Klavins. Environmental policy development in countries in transition: case study in LAtvia. - In: Our Fragile World: Challenges and Oportunities for Sustainable Development, UNESCO, Paris, 2001, pp. 1208-1226.
• M.Klavins, V.Rodionov. Chemical composition of surface waters in Latvia - analysis of influencing factors. - Vatten, 2001, vol. 57, pp. 195-205.
• M.Klavins, I.Rozenbaha, O.Nikodemus, J.Dipane. Comparison of humic substances from Latvia depending on their origin. - Folia Geogr., 2002, vol. 10, pp. 48-55.
• T. Juhna, B. Gulbe, M. Klavins. Speciation of iron in groundwater from areas of humic waters by an ion-exchange method. - Vatten, 2002, vol. 58, N 3, pp. 159-169.
• M.Klavins. The concept of sustainability in University Curricula in Latvia: a case study for countries in transition. - In: Teaching Sustainability- Towards Curriculum Greening (Ed. W.L.Filho) Peter Lan Scientific Publishers: Bern, 2002,  pp. 533-547.
• M.Klavins, I.Kokorite. Long term changes of river water discharge in Latvia. - Boreal Environ. Res., 2002,  32, pp. 567-591.
• M.Klavins, K.Babre .Decarboxylation and alkaline colour fading reactions in presence of humic substances.- Chemosphere, 2002, vol. 49, N 6, pp. 685-689.
• M.Klavins, A.Briede, V.Rodionov, I.Kokorite, T.Frisk. Long-term changes of the river runoff in Latvia. - Boreal Environ. Res., 2002, vol. 7, N 4, pp. 447-457.
• M.Klavins, L.Eglite . Immobilisation of humic substances. - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem., Eng. Aspects, 2002, vol. 203, pp. 47-54.
• T.Juhna, M.Klavins, L.Eglite.Sorption of humic substances on aquifer material at artifical recharge of groundwater. - Chemosphere, 2003, vol. 51, N 9, pp. 861-868.
• I.Kokorite, M.Klavins, V.Rodionovs. Flows of DOC from territory of Latvia and factors controlling it. - In: Jahrestagung 2003. Wasserchemische Gesellschaft, Stade, Deutschland, pp. 227-231.
• M.Klavins, V.Rodionov, I.Druvietis. Aquatic chemistry and humic substances in bog lakes in Latvia. - - Boreal Environ. Res., 2003, 8, pp. 113-123.
• M.Klavinš, T.Frisk, A.Briede, V.Rodinov, I.Kokorite.   Ice regime in rivers of Latvia in relation to climatic variability and North Atlantic oscillation. - In: Proceedings of the 4th Study conference on BALTEX, Bornholm, 2004, pp. 176-179.
• M.Klavins, J.Sire. Properties of peat humic substances form Latvia, depending on their origin. - In: „Wise Use of Peatlands” Proceedings of 12 th International Peat Congress, June, Tampere, Finland, 2004, pp. 629-635.
• M.Klavins, J.Sire, L.Eglite. Humic substances and their potential use in agriculture. - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B., 2004, vol.58, N 2, pp. 39-49.
• M.Klavinš, A.Briede, V.Rodinovs, L.Lizuma, T.Frisk . Ice regime in rivers of Latvia in relation to climatic variability and North Atlantic oscillation. - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B., 2004, vol. 58, N 3/4, pp.131-140.
• D.Gruberts, I.Druvietis, M.Klavins. Seasonal variability of aquatic chemistry and phytoplankton communities in a shallow floodplain lake of the Daugava river, Latvia. - Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology, 2005, vol. 5, N 2, pp. 155-164.
• M.Klavins, V. Rodinovs, I.Druvietis. Nitrogen/phosphorus ratios for surface waters of Latvia and trends of their changes. - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B., 2005, vol. 59, N 1,  pp. 28-32.
• H.Zenkevics, M.Klavins, V.Vose, A.Bucena. Humic acid reduces gonadotropin activity and hormonal sensivity of frog oocytes. - Aquatic Toxicology, 2005, vol. 75, N 4, pp. 380-383.
• M.Klavins, L.Eglite, A.Zicmanis. Immobilized humic substances as sorbents. - Chemosphere, 2006, vol. 62, N 9, pp. 1500-1506.
• M.Klavins, A.Briede, V.Rodionov, T.Frisk. Ice regime of rivers in Latvia in relation to climatic variability. - Verh. Internat. Verein. Limnol., 2006, vol. 29, pp. 1825-1828.
• M.Klavins, L.Eglite, J. Kreismanis, A.Zicmanis. Derivatives of humic substances for their structural studies and application. -  In: Proc. 13th Meeting of the IHSS "Humic substances - linking structure to functions "(ed. F.H.Frimmel, G.Abbt-Braun), Karlsruhe, Germany, 2006, pp. 277-281.
• A.Zicmanis, G.Vavilina, S.Drozdova, P.Mekss, M.Klavins. Alkylation of ambident indole anion in ionic liquids. - Centr. Eur. J. Chem., 2007, vol. 5, N 1, pp. 156-168.
• M.Klavins, V.Rodionov. Long-term changes of river discharge regime in Latvia. - Hydrol. Res., 2008, vol. 39, N 2, pp. 133-141.
• M.Klavins, I.Bumane, J.Kreismanis, A.Zicmanis. Alkylderivatives of humic substances for characterization of their structure. - Latvian Journal of Chemistry, 2009,( 3), pp. 253-260.
• M.Klavins, O.Potapovics, V.Rodionov. Heavy metals in fish from lakes in Latvia: concentrations and trends of changes. - Bull. Environ. Contamin Toxicol., 2009, vol. 82, pp. 96-100.
• J.Sire, M.Klavins, J.Kreismanis, S.Jansone. Impact of the process of isolating humic acids from peat on their properties. - Can. J. Civ. Eng., 2009, vol. 36, pp. 1-11.
• M.Klavins, I.Bruniniece, V.Bisters. Development of national climate change adaptation policy in Latvia. - Int.J.Clim.Change Strat.Manag., 2009, vol. 1, N 1, pp. 75-91.
• M.Klavins, I.Silamikele, O.Nikodemus, L.Kalnina, E.Kuske,V.Rodionov, O.Purmalis. Peat properties, major and trace element accumulation in bog peat in Latvia. - Baltica, 2009, vol. 22, N 1, pp. 37-49.
• M.Klavins, O.Purmalis. Humic substances as surfactants. - Environ.Chem.Lett., 2009 (in press).

Monographs and Textbooks:

• M.Klavins, P.Cimdins. Economy and Environment in Societies in Transition: Case Study in Latvia, 1994, Riga: LU, 78 pp.
• M.Klavins, A.Priksane . Ecotoxicology, 1995, Riga: LU, 126 pp. (in Latvian)
• M.Klavins. Environmental Chemistry, 1996, Riga: LU, 298 pp. (in Latvian).
• M.Klavins (ed.). Well Waters in Latvia, 1996, Riga: LU, 156 pp. (in Latvian).
• M.Klavins (ed.). Human, Environment, Resources, 1997, Riga, 122 pp. (in Latvian)
• M.Klavins. Aquatic Humic Substances: Characterization, Structure and Genesis, 1998, Riga: LU, 256 pp.
• A.Stinkule, M.Klavins. Geochemistry, 1998, Riga: LU, 223 pp.(in Latvian).
• M.Klavins, A.Zicmanis. Aquatic Chemistry, 1998, Riga: LU, 192 pp. (in Latvian).
• A.Stinkule, M.Klavins.  Basics of Geochemistry, 2000, Riga: LU, 256 pp. (in Latvian).
• M.Klavins. Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution, 2000, Riga: LU, 168 pp. (in Latvian).
• M.Klavinš, V.Rodinovs, I.Kokorite Aquatic Chemistry of Surface Waters in Latvia, 2002, Riga: LU,   285 pp.
• M.Klavins, A.Roska. Toxic Substances in Environment, 1998, Riga: LU, 187 pp. (in Latvian).
• T.Frisk, M. Klavins, V.Rodionov, I.Kokorite, A.Briede. Long-term changes of hydrologic regime and aquaticchemistry in inland waters of Latvia,  2002, The Finnish Environment, Tampere:Pirkanmaa Regional Environment Centre,  92 pp.
• Bilaletdin A., Frisk T., KaipainenH., Paananen A., Perttula H., Klavins M., Apsite E., Ziverts A. water protection project of Lake Burtnieks, 2004, The Finnish Environment, Tampere: Pirkanmaa Regional Environment Centre.
• M.Klavins, P.Cimdins. Water Quality and Its Protection, 2004, Riga: LU, 208 pp. (in Latvian).
• T.Frisk, M. Klavins, U.Bethers, I.Kokorite, J.Sennikovs, V. Rodinov, A.Bilaletdin. Loading from Latvia and its impact on water quality, 2005, The Finnish Environment 793, Tampere:Pirkanmaa Regional Environment Centre,  92 pp.
• M.Klavins, J.Zaloksnis. Ecotoxicology, 2005, Riga: Elpa, 357 pp. (in Latvian).
• M.Klavins, D.Blumberga, I.Bruneniece, A.Briede, G.Grisule, A.Andrusaitis, K.Abolina.Climate Changes and Global Warming (eds. M.Klavins and A.Andrusaitis) , 2008, Riga: Akademiskais apgads, 174 pp. (in Latvian).
• M.Klavins, O.Nikodemus, V.Seglins, V.Melecis, M.Vircavs, K.Abolina. Environmental Science (ed. M.Klavins), 2008, Riga: Akademiskais apgads,  599 pp. (in Latvian).
• O.Nikodemus, A. Karklins, M. Klavins, V. Melecis. Soil Conservation and Sustainable Use , 2008/2009,  Riga: Akademiskais apgads,  254 pp. (in Latvian).

Recent Research Grants:

International -

• Load of Persistent Xenobiotics to the Riga Gulf (subproject of Riga Gulf Project), together with Stockholm University and Lund University, Sweden ( 1994-1998).
• Environmental Cooperation in the Baltic Sea Area, together with Roskilde University, Denmark (1994-1996).
• Agricultural Impacts on the Water Quality, together with USA National Research Council (1994-1996).
• Chlorinated Fatty Acids in Fish Lipids, together with Lund University, Sweden 1995
• Water in Your Well, Eco-Latvia, USA (1993-1996).
• Environmental Chemistry at University of Latvia. Stockholm University (1999-2000).
• Applied Organic Analytical Chemistry in Latvian Higher Education. Uppsala University, Stockholm University (1999-2000)
• Integrated Approaches to Costal Eutrophication and River Basin Management. NORFA ( Nordic network for PhD students) (1999-2003)
• Modelling Nutrient Loads and Response in River and Estuary Systems. NATO-CCMS (1999-2003)
• European Aquatic Modelling Network. COST 2000-2004
• Long Term Changes of Surface Water Hydrological Regime in Latvia and Finland. Vaisala Foundation, 2004.
• Education in Toxicology in the Baltic Countries. SIDA, 2002-2004.
• Screening Methods for Water Data Information in Support of the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive-SWIFT-WED, Contract N 502492 2004-2007.

National -

• Concentrations of Ca and Mg in Drinking Water of Latvia. Society of Health Latvia (1993).
• Speciation of Nutrients and Organochlorines in Inland Waters of Latvia. Latvian Council of Science ( 1994-1996).
• Humic Substances in Surface Waters and Soil of Latvia. Latvian Council of Science (1994-1996).
• National System for Classification of Toxic Substances. Ministry of Environmental Protection (1996).
• Dissolved Organic Matter as a Factor Regulating Contaminant Fate in Surface Waters. Latvian Council of Science (2001-2004).
• Derivatives of Humic Substances for Green Chemistry. Latvian Council of Science (2005 - ).
• Flows of Natural Dissolved Organic Matter in Basins and Surface Waters of Latvia. Latvian Council of Science (2005 - ).

Last update 09.12.2009