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 7 331766 Fax: + 371 7 332704 E-mail: mklavins@lanet.lv             maris.klavins@lu.lv Home address: Skultes iela 2-46, Riga LV 1026, Latvia Phone: +371 2367063

Born: March 12, 1956, Riga, Latvia

Interests:

• Environmental Chemistry:
• Humic substances in the environment;
• Pollution of aquatic environment;
• Trace element speciation forms in aquatic environments.
• 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:

• L.D.Uzhinova, A.Zitsmanis, M.Klavins, N.A.Plate. Synthesis of biospecific sorbents on the cellulosis for purification of albumine. - Vysokomol. Soed., B, 1987, vol. 27, N 4, pp. 274-276 (in Russ.).
• V.P.Grachev, M.A.Zavalnyij, A.E.Gutmanis, A.X.Zitsmanis, M.Klavins, L.L.Mironova, V.D.Popova. "Cytolar" micocarriers for animal cell cultivation. - Voprosi Virusologii, 1985, N 6, pp. 721-725 (in Russ.).
• A.Roska, M.Klavins, S.Eiduka, A.Zitsmanis, A.Veveris. High molecular catalysts in organic synthesis XII. Knoevenagel condensation catalysis by polymer bound crown ethers. - Izv.AN Latv. SSR, Khim. Ser., 1986, N 5, pp. 625-631 (in Russ.).
• M.Klavins, A.Roska, A.Skujins, I.Baskhirova, A.Zicmanis. Polymer bound catalysts in condensation reactions of carbonylcompounds with CH-acids. - J.Appl. Chem., 1990, vol. 63, N 4, pp. 729-748 (in Russ.).
• V.Shesterev, V.Hizinsky, G.Curbanov, M.Klavins, A.Mosojan, N.Grudina, A.Zitsmanis. Microcarriers for cell cultures. - In : Cultivation of Animal and Human Cells, 1990, Moscow, pp. 90-109 (in Russ.).
• A.Roska, M.Klavins, A.Zicmanis. Polymer bound crown-ethers. I. Synthesis and complexation of polybenzocrowns. - React. Polym., 1988, vol. 9, pp. 59-66.
• A.Roska, M.Klavins, A.Zicmanis Polymer bound crown ethers.II. Catalysis of Knoevenagel condensation. - React. Polym., 1988, vol. 9, pp. 67-70.
• A.Zicmanis, M.Klavins, A.Skujins, I.Jakobsone. Polymer bound azoles and azines- prospective acylation catalysts . - React. Polym. 1989, vol. 11, pp. 227-236.
• A.Zicmanis, A.Roska, M.Klavins, I.Baskhirova. Polymer bound crown ethers. III. Effect of polymer matrix on the rate of crotonization. - React. Polym., 1990, vol. 12, pp. 193-220.
• M.Klavins, U.Cinis. Humic substances in Latvian inland waters. - Finnish Humus News, 1991, vol. 3, pp. 71-76.
• M.Klavins A study of Latvian inland water pollution levels. - Environmental Toxicology and Health, Stockholm, 1991, pp. 139-167.
• M.Klavins, U.Cinis. Humic substances in Latvian inland waters. - Finnish Humus News, 1991, vol.3, N 3, pp. 309-312.
• M.Klavins. Humic substances in surface waters: Their isolation and structure. - Latv. Chem. J., 1993, N1, 83-95.
• C.Johansson, I.Valarie, M.Klavins, B.Allard, H.Boren, A.Grimvall.The use of chemical degradation technique to study lignin derived phenolic structure in humic matter. In: Humic Sbstances in the Global Environment and Implications on Human Health.(eds N.Senesi, T.M.Miano),1994, Elsevier, pp. 234-239.
• 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, J.Serzane. Immobilisation of humic substances. - Proc. Latv.Acad. Sci., B, 2000, vol. 54, N 5, pp. 256-261.
• M.Klavins, J.Serzane, L.Eglite. Methods for analysis of aquatic humic substances. - Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 2000, vol. 29, pp. 187-203.
• 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, T.Juhna, L.Eglite. Removal of humic substances during treatment of drinking water using sorbents. - Vatten, 2000, vol. 56, pp. 79-83.
• 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, K.Babre. Micellar catalysis by humic substances in reactions of alkaline colour fading and condensation. - Latv.J. Chem., 2001, N1, pp.81-91.
• T.Juhna, M.Klavins.Water quality changes in Latvia and Riga 1980-2000: possibilities and problems. - Ambio, 2001, vol;. 30, N 4/5, pp. 306-314.
• M.Klavins, V.Rodionov. Chemical composition of surface waters in Latvia - analysis of influencing factors. - Vatten, 2001, vol. 57, pp. 195-205.
• I.Rozenbaha, G.Odham, U.Jarnberg, T.Alsberg, M.Klavins. Characterisation of humic substances by acid catalysed transesterification. - Anal. Chim. Acta, 2002, vol. 452, pp. 105-114.
• 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 (2002) 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
• 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 od 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 (2004) 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, 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.
• A.Briede, M.Klavins, V.Rodinovs, L.Lizuma . Ice regime in Latvian rivers. - Folia Geogr., 2004, vol. 12,  pp. 49-56.
• 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.
• 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, 
• M.Klavins, L.Eglite, A.Zicmanis. Immobilized humic substances as sorbents. - Chemosphere, 2006, vol. 62, N 9, pp. 1500-1506.
• 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.

Monographs and Textbooks:

• P.Cimdins, M.Klavins, V.Rodinov. Background Ecological Monitoring, Riga: Vieda, 28 pp. (in Russ.)
• M.Klavins. Aquatic Humic Substances, 1992, Riga: LU, 132 pp. (in Russ.)
• M.Klavins. Humic Sbstances in Inland Waters of Latvia, 1993, Roskilde: RUC, 82 pp.
• 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. Aquatic Humic Substances, 1998, Riga: LU, 256 pp.
• M.Klavinš, V.Rodinovs, I.Kokorite Aquatic Chemistry of Surface Waters in Latvia, Riga: LU, 2002, 285 pp.
• T.Frisk, M. Klavins, V. Rodinov, I. Kokorite, A. Briede.  Long-term Changes of Hydrologic Regime and Aquatic Chemistry in Inland Waters of Latvia. The Finnish Environment, Tampere:Pirkanmaa Regional Environment Centre, 2002.
• M.Klavins, P.Cimdins. Water Quality and Its Protection, 2004, Riga: LU, 208 pp. (in Latvian).

Some International Conference Papers -

• M.Klavins, A.Briede, E.Parele. Metal fluxes and accumulation in bog lakes of Latvia. - In: Environmental Science and Vulnerable Ecosystems. Abstracts of the 5th SETAC-Europe Congress, Copenhagen, 1995, p. 181.
• M.Klavins. Acidifying substances in air, atmospheric precipitations and surface waters of Latvia. - In: Acid Reign, 95 Abstracts of the 5th International Conference, Göteborg, 1995, p. 40.
• M.Klavins, E.Apsite, U.Cinis. Catalytic activity of humic substances in condensation, hydrolysis and nitrozation reactions. - In: Abstracts of the 5th Nordic symposium on humic substances in soil and water, Lund, 1995, p. 45.
• M.Klavins, E.Apsite, P.Cimdins . Aquatic humic substances from Latvia and their role in speciation and transport of xenobiotics. - In: Abstracts of 24 Congress of International Association of Theoretical and Applied Limnology, Sao-Paulo, 1995, p. 371.
• M.Klavins, P.Cimdins. Environmental problems and nature protection in societies in transition: example of Latvia. - In: Abstracts of EuroMAV V Conference, Kangerlussuaq, 1995, p. 13.
• P.Sundin, G.Vereskuns, M.Klavins, H.Mu, C.Wesen, H.Björn, A.Göransson, G.Odham. Chlorinated fatty acids and persistent organic pollutants in lipids of pike (Esox lucius) from Latvia and Sweden. - In: 6th Nordic Symposium on Organic Pollutants. Abstracts. Smygehus, 1995, p. 7.
• M.Klavins. Economy and environment in societies in transition. - In: Technological Civilization Impact on the Environment. Abstracts of the International Symposium, Karlsruhe, 1996, p. 54.
• M.Klavins. Pollution of the surface waters of Latvia. - In: Third International Symposium on Environmental Contamination in Central and Eastern Europe. Abstracts of the International Symposium, Warsaw, 1996, p. 78.
• M.Klavins, E.Apsite Immobilization of humic substances. - In: The Role of Humic Substances in the Ecosystem and in Environmental Protection. 8th Meeting of the International Humic Substances Society, Wroclaw, 1996, p.175.
• M.Klavins, A.Roska, V.Gredins. Prognosticating of ecosystems bio-function quality. - Int. Symp. Ecology and Technosphere - a View to the Third Millenium, Riga, 1996, p. 14.

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 29.08.2005