Chemical Engineering

Latvian Academy of Sciences

Latvian Scientists (CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)

© Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2002

Last updated: April, 2004

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*Bruno ANDERSONS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
- unconventional methods for the providing of wood durability

Recent/Representative Publication

Andersons B. Novel agents for improvement of wood durability. - Latvian J. Chem., 2006, N 2, pp. 103-114.

Born: 1951, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7552554. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: brunoan@edi.lv

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*Janis ASAKS, Dr. chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

Chemical Engineering
- technology of the production of organic analytical reagents
- new selenoorganic compounds

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Asaks, Yu. Bankovskii, D.Zaruma. New method of the synthesis of 8-selenoquinoline. - Latvian J. Chem., 2003, N 1, p. 89 (in Russian).

Born: 1938 , Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry,
Riga Technical University
Miera iela 34, Salaspils, LV 216Latvia

Phone: +371 7 800773. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv
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*Lubova BELKOVA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Wood Chemistry

Chemical Engineering
- Conservation/renovation of paper documents
- Waste paper recyclyng

Recent/Representative Publication

L.Belkova, G.Dobele, B.Waliszewska, J.Kudela. Long-time impact of salt seawater upon coniferous wood. - Proc. EWLP Conf., Vienna, August 2006, pp. 154-157.

Born: 1942, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7551314. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: lubel@edi.lv
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*Liga BERZINA-CIMDINA, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- Bioceramics

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Rozenstrauha, D.Bajare, R.Cimdins, L.Berzina, J.Bossert. The influence of various additions on a glass-ceramic matrix composites based on industrial waste. - J. Ceramic Internat., 2006, vol.32, Issue 2, pp. 115-119.

Born: 1951, Venspils, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089211. Fax: +371 7613071.
E-mail: rudolfs@ktf.rtu.lv
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Tatjana BIKOVA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
- bleaching of kraft pulp

Recent/Representative Publication

T.Bikova, A.Treimanis, M.Eisimonte, V.Klevinska. Relationship between the alkali solubility of hemicelluloses and lignin from unbleached hardwood kraft pulp and pulp bleachability. - J. Pulp Paper Sci., 2003, vol. 29, N 6, pp. 208-212.

Born: 1959, Rezekne district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7555983. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: koks@edi.lv

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Maruta DAMBEKALNE, Dr.sci.ing.
Main interests:

Chemical Engineering , Material Science
- Ferroelectric relaxor materials

Recent/Representative Publication

M.Dambekalne, M.Antonova, M.Kalnberga, et al. The effect of technological factors on the synthesis of PbMg1/3Nb2/3O3. - Ferroelectrics, 2003, vol.285. pp. 259-264.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

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

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*Galina DOBELE, Dr. habil.chem.

Main interests:

Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
- biomass fast pyrolysis

Recent/Representative Publication

G.Dobele, G. Rossinskaja, T.Dizhbite, G. Telysheva, D. Meier, O. Faix. Aplication of catalysts for obtaining 1,6-anhydrosaccharides from cellulose and wood by fast pyrolysis. - J. Anal. & Appl. Pyrolysis, 2005, vol. 73 (2), pp. 401-405.

Born: 1945, Russia

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

Phone: +371 7545142. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: gdobele@edi.lv
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*Iljo DREIJERS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- mixing process modelling

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Dreyer. Application of reference distributions for environmental and quality data. - Material Science and Applied Chemistry (Scientific Proc. Riga Techn. Univ.), 2005, Ser. 1, N 14, pp. 106-113.

Born: 1939, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089275. Fax: +371 7613071.
E-mail: ilo@ktf.rtu.lv

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Maris DAUGAVIETIS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Forest Sciences
Chemical Engineering

- technology for isolation of biologically active substances

Recent/Representative Publication

M.Daugavietis. Non-wood tree biomass as raw material of active substances. - Proc. Int. Conf. " Wood-material for all Times" , Rogovo, Poland, November 13-15, 2000.

Born: 1939, Jekabpils district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Forestry Research Institute SILAVA
Rigas iela 111, LV 2169, Salaspils, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 2100. Fax: +371 790 1359
E-mail: maris@silava.lv

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*Janis GRAVITIS, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Gravitis. Nano level structures in wood cell wall composites. Review. - mFurfural and levoglucosan production from decideous wood and agricultural wastes. - Cellulose Chem. Tech., 2006, vol. 40, N 5, pp. 291-298.

Born: 1948, Aluksne, Latvia

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

Phone: +371 7553137. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: arniskk@edi.lv
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Ernests JAKOBSONS, Dr. sc.ing.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- initial processing technology of nanosized ceramics plasma powders

Recent/Representative Publication

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
University of Latvia
Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7543311. Fax: +371 7820467
E-mail: ej@edi.lv
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Imants KAIMINS, Dr. chem.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- stabilized gels and their compositions from natural polymers

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Zoldners, I.Kaimins, T.Kiselova, G.Ozolina. The effect of antioxidants on the relative viscosity and destruction of chitosan macromolecules in solutions. - Cellulose Chem. and Technol., 2001 (in press).

Born: 1933, Auce, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7553182. Fax: +371 7553182
E-mail: koks@edi.lv

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Romans KARKLINS, Dr.habil.biol.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- electrodialysis and ion exchange processes for environmentally technologies

Recent/Representative Publication

R.Karklins, J.Lemba, U.Viesturs.Biotechnology for organic acids production. - G.I.T.Laboratory Journal, 2001, N 6, pp. 281-283.

Born: 1928, Cesis district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 9234876. Fax: +371 9578992.
E-mail: karklin@inbox.lv

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Vija KLEVINSKA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- delignification technologies

Recent/Representative Publication

T.Bikova, A.Treimanis, M.Eisimonte, V.Klevinska. Relationship between the alkali solubility of hemicelluloses and lignin from unbleached hardwood kraft pulp and pulp bleachability. - J. Pulp Paper Sci., 2003, vol. 29, N 6, pp. 208-212.

Born: 1937, 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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Arnis KOKOREVICS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Zanderson, N.Vedernikov, A.Kokorevics, J.Gravitis. Energy, material and chemicals flow in integrated zero emissions biomass refinery cluster. - Proc. 4^th Int. Conf. on Environmental Impact of the Pulp and Paper Industry, Helsinki, 2000, pp. 122-126.

Born: 1948, Aluksne, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7553137. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: arniskk@edi.lv
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*Marianna LAKA, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- thermocatalytic destruction of cellulose

Recent/Representative Publication

M.Laka, S.Chernayavskaya. Preparation of chitosan powder and investigation of its properties. - Proc. Estonian Acad. Sci., 2006, vol. 55, N 2, pp. 78-84.

Born: 1932, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7545122. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: lamar@edi.lv
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Ludmila LEITE, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Organic Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
- technology for medicines

Recent/Representative Publication

D.Jansone, M.Fleisher, G.Andrejeva, L.Leite, J.Popelis, E.Lukevics. Synthesis and photoisomerization of 3-cyano-6,6-dimethyl-4-(4-nitrophenylvinyl-2-(5,6-dihydrooo)pyranone. - Chem Heterocycl. Comp., 2003, N 12, pp. 1800- 1807.

Born: 1934, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7551822. Fax: +371 7550338.
E-mail: leite@osi.lv
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Janis LEMBA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- environmentally friendly technologies

Recent/Representative Publication

R.Karklins, J.Lemba, U.Viesturs. Biotechnology for organic acids production. - G.I.T.Laboratory Journal, 2001, N 6, pp. 281-283.

Born: 1944, Cesis, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089228. Fax: +371 2578992.
E-mail: lemba@ktf.rtu.lv

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Imants MEIROVICS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering
- history of chemical industry in Latvia

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Meirovics, A.Ruplis. Development of modern chemical industry in Latvia in the 19th century. - Abstr. 20th Baltic Conf. on the History of Science, Tartu, 30-31 Jan., 2001.

Born: 1930, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 6537776.
E-mail: dzintra.priede@dati.lv
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Eriks PALCEVSKIS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Materials Science

- advanced ceramics
- plasma processsing of fine ceramic powders

Recent/Representative Publication

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: 1951, Viesite, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7944773. Fax: +371 7 901257
E-mail: eriksp@nki.lv

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Galija SHULGA, Dr. habil.chem.

Main interests:

Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
- environmental control technologies

Recent/Representative Publication

G.Shulga, R.Kalyuzhnaya, V.Kabanov. Effect of the molecular mass of lignosulphonate on the interaction with polymer cation in dilute aqueous solutions and the properties of products formed. - Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 2002, vol. 36, N 3/4, pp. 225-241.

Born: 1952, Leningrad, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7545139. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: shulga@junik.lv
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Valentina SLAVINSKA, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry
- technological methods for organic synthesis

Recent/Representative Publication

V. Slavinska, Dz. Sile, G.Chipens, Yu. Balodis, G. Rozenthal, K.Venteris, E. Lukevics. Assymetric reductive alkylation of alanylproline with 4-substituted-2-oxobutenoic acids ethyl esters. - Chem. Heterocycl. Comp., 2003, N 12, pp. 1794-1799.

Born: 1932, Balvi district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7551822. Fax: +371 7550338.
E-mail: leite@osi.lv
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Andris STRAKOVS, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry
- technological methods for organic synthesis

Recent/Representative Publication

F. Avotins, M. Petrova, A. Strakovs. Di-6R,7R1-4(3?)-oxoquinazolin-2-yl-substituted cyclobutenes on the basis of pinic and symhomopinic acid. - Chem. Heterocycl. Comp., 2002, N7, pp. 926 - 944

Born: 1934, Valmiera, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089221. Fax: +371 7615797
E-mail: strakovs@com.latnet.lv

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Arnis TREIMANIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
- bleaching of kraft pulp

Recent/Representative Publication

T.Bikova, A.Treimanis, M.Eisimonte, V.Klevinska. Relationship between the alkali solubility of hemicelluloses and lignin from unbleached hardwood kraft pulp and pulp bleachability. - J. Pulp Paper Sci., 2003, vol. 29, N 6, pp. 208-212.

Born: 1940, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7551559. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: treiman@edi.lv

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Nikolajs VEDERNIKOVS, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Wood Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
- Furfural production

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Gravitis, N.Vedernikov, J.Zanderson, A.Kokorevics. Furfural and levoglucosan production from decideous wood and agricultural wastes. - In: Chemicals and Materials from Renewable Resources. Amer.Chem. Soc, New Orleans, 2000, pp. 110-122

Born: 1937, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7553760. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: ved@edi.lv

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Janis ZANDERSONS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Wood Chemistry and Technology

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Zhurinsh, J.Zandersons. Lump charcoal production in Latvia: state of the art and prospects. - In: Pyrolysis and Gasification of Biomass and Waste, 2003, CPL Press, UK, Newburg, pp. 307-314.

Born: 1932, Dobele, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7551552. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: tpd@edi.lv

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Aivars ZHURINSH, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Wood Chemistry and Technology

- biomass pyrolysis

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Zhurinsh, J.Zandersons. Lump charcoal production in Latvia: state of the art and prospects. - In: Pyrolysis and Gasification of Biomass and Waste, 2003, CPL Press, UK, Newburg, pp. 307-314.

Born: 1932, Dobele, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7551552. Fax: +371 7550635
E-mail: lv@edi.lv

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Daina ZICANE, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry
- technological methods for organic synthesis

Recent/Representative Publication

D. Zicane, I. Ravina, Z. Tetere, I. Rijkure, M. Petrova, U. Kalejs. Exotic amino acids. 8. Synthesis of monomethyl esters of N-arylamino-methylenemalonic acids. - Chem.Heterocycl.Comp., 2002, N 7, pp. 949 - 967.

Born: 1947, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 7089214. Fax: +371 7615765
E-mail: daina_zi@ktf.rtu.lv
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