Latvian Academy of Sciences

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Last updated: March, 2004

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Liga BERZINA-CIMDINA, Dr.sc.ing.

Maruta DAMBEKALNE, Dr.sc.ing.

• Materials Science

    - ceramics
    - ferroelectric relaxor materials

• J.Suchanicz, M.Dambekalne, L.Shebanovs,  A.Sternberg, et al. Effect of compressive stress on dielectric and ferroelectric properties of 0,25PSN - 0,75PluN ceramics. - Ferroelectrics, 2003, vol, 289, pp. 53-61. 

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Solid State Physics,
University of Latvia,
Kengaraga iela 8, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7187874. Fax: +371 7132778
E-mail: maruta@cfi.lu.lv

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Main interests:

• Chemistry, Inorganic
• Materials science

    - inorganic phosphorus compounds : synthesis, structure and use in production of ion-conducting materials

Recent/Representative Publication

• E.Palcevskis, A.Dindune, L.Actina, A.Lipe, E.Kuznetsova.   Spray-drying granulation of the nanosized powders for advanced ceramics processing. - Sci. Proc. Riga Technical University. Material Science and Applied Chemistry, 2002, vol.5, pp. 59-68. 

Born: 1943, Jekabpils, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 944711. Fax: +371 7 800767
E-mail: nki@nki.lv;  tonija@nki.lv

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• Materials science

-  nanomaterials

• D.Erts, A.Lohmus, J.D.Holmes, H.Olin. Probing of nanocontacts inside a transmission electron microskope. - In: Fundamentals of Friction and Wear on the Nanoscale (eds. E.Meyer, E.Gnecko), Springer, 2006. 

Born: 1954, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Chemical Physics, University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19,  Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 67033875. Fax: +371 67033874.
E-mail: Donats.Erts@lu.lv

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Leonids GORBUNOVS, Dr. phys.

• Materials Science

- semiconductor single crystals

• L.Gorbunov, A.Pedchenko, A.Feodorov, et al. Physical modelling of the melt flow during large-diameter silicon single crystal growth. - J. Crystal Growth, 2003, vol. 257, pp. 7-18. 

Born: 1947, Russia

Institute of Physics, University of Latvia
Miera iela, 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 944690. Fax: +371 7901214
E-mail: leonid@sal.lv

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Main interests:

• Chemistry, Inorganic
• Materials science

- plasma chemistry and technology
- refractory compounds

• J.Grabis, Dz. Jankovica, M.Berzins, L.Chera, I.Zalite. Coating of plasma-processed nanosized powders. - J. Eur. Ceramic Soc., 2004, vol. 24, pp. 179-184.

Born: 1943, Trikata, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 944711. Fax: +371 7 800767
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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Main interests:

• Materials Science
      - new materials from steam explosion autohydrolyzed biomass
• Wood Chemistry

• U. Vainio, R. Serimaa and J. Gravitis. X-Ray Scattering Methods in the Study of Soft Materials. - Latvian J. of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2006, N 4, pp. 14-24.

Born: 1948, Aluksne., Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Wood Chemistry
Dzerbenes iela 27, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Tel.: +371 7553137. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: jgravit@edi.lv

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Ernests JAKOBSONS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

E.Jakobsons, L.Faitelson, E.Palcevskis. Rheology of concentrated suspensions of plasma-processed fine alumina. - Applied Mechanics and Engineering (Suppl.), 2003, vol. 8, pp. 251-258.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Polymer Mechanics
Aizkraukles  iela 23, Riga,  LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 543311. Fax: +371 7 820467
E-mail: ej@edi.lv
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Valdis KALKIS, Dr.habil.chem.

• Materials science

- radiation modified polymer composite systems
- thermosetting materials with prognostic exploitation properties

• D.Pizele, T.Ivanova, R.Meri, J.Zicans, V.Kalkis.  Physical properties of the low dwensity polyethylene (LDPE)/ ethylene-alpha-octene copolymer (EOC) blends. - Proc. Int.Conf. "Baltic Polymer Symposium 2003", Riga: RTU, 2003, pp. 194-198.  

Born: 1937, Riga, Latvia

Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia
Kr.Valdemara iela, 48, Riga, LV 1013, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 377436. Fax: +371 7820113
E-mail: kalkisv@mail.navigators.lv

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• Materials science

    - polymer composite systems

• R. D. Maksimov, S.Gaidukovs, M. Kalnins, J. Zicans, et al. Nanocomposite based on styrene-acrylate copolymer and native montmoriliniteclay 1. Preparation, testing and properties. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2006, Vol. 42, No 4, pp. 61-74.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Polymer Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089219. Fax: +371 7 615765
E-mail: martinsk@parks.lv

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*Janis KLEPERIS, Dr.phys.

Main interests:

• Materials Science

- electrodes for energetic and green rechargeable batteries

• J.Kleperis, A.Lusis, Properties of ITO transparent electrode thin films onto different substrates. - Proc. SPIE, 2003, vol. 5123, pp. 215-220.  (Int. Symp. Advanced Optical Devices, Technologies, and Medical Applications, August 19-22, 2002, Riga)

Born: 1951, Valka district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Solid State Physics
University of Latvia
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7187816. Fax: +371 7132778.
E-mail: kleperis@latnet.lv

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Maris KNITE, Dr. habil.phys.

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Linda KRAGE, Dr.sc.ing.

• Materials Science

    - disintegration and conservation of sandstone

• I.Sidraba, L.Krage, I.Graudums. Problems and solutions in practical restoration of freshwater limestone - tufa. -  Proc. 9th International Congr. on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone (ed. Vasco Fassina), ELSEVIER Science B. V., ISBN: 0-444-50517-2; 2000, vol. 2, pp. 889-896.

Institute of Silicate Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048

Phone: +371 6432537. Fax: +371 7615765
E-mail: linda@ktf.rtu.lv

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• Materials science

- Fibre-reinforced materials production

• A.Krasnikovs, J.Varna, A.Sjogren. Mechanical behaviour of laminated composite plates after low-velocity impact. - Abstr. Int. Conf. ECCM 9-Composites-From Fundamentals to Exploitation, 4-7 June, 2000, Brighton, UK, P.1-2. April 2, 1955, Dobele, Latvia

Born: 1956, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1050, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089159. Fax: +371 7 820094
E-mail:  akrasn@latnet.lv

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Janis KRASTINS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

• Materials Science

- nanomaterials
- nanoceramics

• I.Zalite, J.Krastins. Preparation and properties of nanodisperse transition metals carbonitrides. - 15th Int. Plansee Seminar 2001 Reutte, 28 May -01 June, Plansee Proceedings, 2001, pp. 340-351. 

Born: 1950, Jekabpils district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 7800767. Fax: +371 7 800779.
E-mail: pct@iich.sal.lv

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• Materials Science

- Polymer composite systems
- Cellulose chemistry and technology

• M.Laka, S.Chernyavskaya, M.Maskavs. Cellulose-containing fillers for polymer composites. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, N 2,   pp. 183-188.

Born: 1932, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Wood Chemistry
Dzerbenes iela 27, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7545122. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: koks@edi.lv

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• Materials Science

- housing problems in Latvia
- concrete mixes

• V.A.Lapsa. Stress relaxation phenomena at early technological phases of gas-concrete. - American Concrete Institute, Materials Journal, 1999, nol. 96, N 4.

Born: 1933, Riga, Latvia

Riga Technical University
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089296. Fax: +371 7089223, +371 7860093.
E-mail: iveta@tex.lv

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Main interests:

• Materials Science

- solid oxide electrolyte ceramics
- solid oxide fuel cells

• A.Lusis, J.Kleperis, E.Pentjuss. Performance problems of electrochromic coatings. - Proc. SPIE, 2003, vol. 5123, pp. 196-201.  (Int. Symp. Advanced Optical Devices, Technologies, and Medical Applications, August 19-22, 2002, Riga)

Born: 1939, Valka district, Latvia

Institute of Solid State Physics
University of Latvia
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7187794. Fax: +371 7112583.
E-mail: lusis@latnet.lv

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Gundars MEZINSKIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

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• Chemistry, Inorganic
• Materials science

• L.Cera, M.Berzins, E.Palcevskis, T.Millers. Surface modification of plasma-processed fine alumina powders. - Sci. Proc. Riga Technical University. Material Science and Applied Chemistry, 2002, vol.5, pp. 134-139. 

Born: 1929, Jekabpils, Latvia

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils, LV 2169
Latvia

Phone: +371 7944711, 7225361. Fax:  7821153
E-mail: millers@lza.lv

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Main interests:

• Materials Science

        - advanced ceramics
        - plasma processsing of fine ceramic powders

• E.Jakobsons, L.Faitelson, E.Palcevskis. Rheology of concentrated  suspensions of   plasma processed fine alumina. - J. Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2003, vol. 8(Suppl.),  pp. 251-258.

Born: 1951, Viesite, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371  7800768. Fax: +371 7 800767
E-mail: eriksp@nki.lv

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• Materials Science

    -  ceramic  materials

• I.Rozenstrauha, R.Cimdins, L.Berzina, D.Bajare, J.Bossert, A.R.Boccaccini. Sintered glass-ceramic matrix composites made from industrial waste. - Glass Science and Technologie,  2002, N 3,  pp. 132-139.  

Riga Technical University
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089258. Fax: +371 7089198
E-mail: ineta_ro@hotmail.com

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• Materials Science

    - ceramic and glass materials and coatings

• G.Sedmale, I.Sperberga, U.Sedmalis. Mullite synthesis by presence of liquid phase via illite clay. - Science for New Technology of Silicate materials. Proc. Int. Conf Cimtec'02, Italy, Florence, 2003, pp. 31-37.   

Born: 1936, Rezekne, Latvia

Institute of Silicate Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048

Phone: +371 7089267. Fax: +371 7615765
E-mail: gsedmale@ktf.rtu.lv

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• Materials Science

    - ceramic and glass materials and coatings

• G.Sedmale, I.Sperberga, U.Sedmalis. Mullite synthesis by presence of liquid phase via illite clay. - Science for New Technology of Silicate materials. Proc. Int. Conf Cimtec'02, Italy, Florence, 2003, pp. 31-37. 

Born: 1933, Valmiera district, Latvia

Institute of Silicate Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048

Phone: +371 7089266. Fax: +371 7615765
E-mail: gsedmale@ktf.rtu.lv

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• Materials Science

    - ceramic and glass materials and coatings

• Ya.Setina. Glassy brazing for optical fiber construction knots. - DVS-Berichte. Band 212. Verlag für Schweisen und Vewandte Verfahren, DVS Verlag GmBH, Düsseldorf, 2001, S. 300-304.

Born: 1946, Kraslava, Latvia

Institute of Silicate Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048

Phone: +371 7089267. Fax: +371 7615665
E-mail: smi@ktf.rtu.lv

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Ruta SVINKA, Dr. sc.ing.

• Materials Science

-  ceramic  materials from Latvian clays

• V.Svinka, R.Svinka. The influence of freezing-thawing process on the properties of three layer clay minerals. - Nordiska föreningen för lerforskning, Nordic Society for Clay Research, Newsletter N 14, 2003, p.16. 

Born: 1940, Jelgava, Latvia

Institute of Silicate Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048

Phone: +371 7089211. Fax: +371 7615665
E-mail: svinka@ktf.rtu.lv

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Visvaldis SVINKA, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

• Materials Science

-  ceramic  materials from Latvian clays

• V.Svinka, R.Svinka. The influence of freezing-thawing process on the properties of three layer clay minerals. - Nordiska föreningen för lerforskning, Nordic Society for Clay Research, Newsletter N 14, 2003, p.16. 

Born: 1940, Cesis, Latvia

Institute of Silicate Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048

Phone: +371 7089211. Fax: +371 7615665
E-mail: svinka@ktf.rtu.lv

Uldis STIRNA, Dr.chem.

• Materials science

- Polymer materials

• U.K.Stirna, V.V.Tupureina, I.V.Sevast'yanova, A.V.Dzene, M.M.Misane, D.M.Vilsone. Synthesis, structure and properties of poly(ester urethanes) based on glycerolmonostearate. -  Polymer Science, A, 2003, vol. 45, N 8, pp.1290-1299.

Born: 1936, Saulkrasti, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Wood Chemistry
Dzerbenes iela 27, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Tel.: +371 7552581 . Fax: +371 7310135
E-mail: ripors@edi.lv

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Main interests:

• Materials Science
      - coating materials

    - polymer composites

• A.Viksne, L.Rence, R.Berzina. Alkyd resins on the base of PET waste chemical recycling products. -   - Proc. Baltic Polymer Symposium, 2003, 18-20 Sept., Jurmala, Latvia, pp. 84-89.  

Born: 1945, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Polymer Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089219. Fax: +371 7 615765
E-mail: arm@ktf.rtu.lv
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Main interests:

• Materials Science

-  silicon single crystal growth 

• W.von Ammon, E.Tomzig, J.Virbulis, et al. On the mechanism  of defect suppression in nitrogen doped silicon single crystals. - Solid State Phenomena, 2002, vols. 82-84, pp. 17-24. 

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1098, Latvia

Phone: +371 7033780. Fax: +371 7 033780.
E-mail: janis@modlab.lv

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Girts VITINS, Dr.chem.

• Materials Science

    - components for chemical power sources

• A.D.Spong, G.Vitins, S.Guerin, et al. Combinatorial arrays and parallel screening for positive electrode discovery. - J.Power Sources, 2003, vol. 119-121, pp.778-783. 

Born: 1969, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Solid State Physics,
University of Latvia,
Kengaraga iela 8, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7187817. Fax: +371 7132778
E-mail: vitinsg@latnet.lv

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*Ilmars ZALITE, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

I.Zalite, S.Ordanyan, G.Korb. Synthesis of transition metals   nitride/carbonitride nanopowders and application of them for modification of structure of hardmetals. - Powder Metallurgy J., 2003,  vol. 46, N 2, pp. 143-147. 

Born: 1948, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 800767. Fax: +371 7 800767
E-mail: ilmars@nki.lv
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Main interests:

• Materials Science

    - polymer composites

• R.Maksimov, T.Ivanova, J.Zicans, S.N. Negreeva, E.Plume. Thermal and elastic properties of poly(vinylchloride)(PVC) + chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) blends. - Materials Research Innovations, 2003, vol. 7, N 5, pp. 326-330. 

Born: 1944, Riga district, Latvia

Institute of Polymer Materials
Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089252. Fax: +371 7 615765
E-mail: zicans@ktf.rtu.lv

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