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• Fire Safety
• Civil Protection
• Risk Assessment
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Vladimirs Jemeļjanovs serves as Professor and Leading Researcher at Riga Technical University (RTU), where he has been affiliated since 2004. He currently directs the Study Program in Fire Safety and Civil Protection, leveraging prior leadership experience as Deputy Chief of Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service (1986-2002) and Director of the Fire Safety and Civil Defense College (2002-2004). His research expertise centers on practical fire safety engineering and civil protection systems, with emphasis on risk assessment methodologies for hazardous environments. Key focus areas include lightning protection systems, smoke detector efficiency validation, fault tree analysis for urban planning, and simulation-based training for emergency responders. His work bridges engineering principles with public policy implementation. Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal consistent interdisciplinary contributions across civil protection planning, industrial risk modeling, and societal security frameworks. The research demonstrates strong regional applicability in Latvia and the Baltic states, particularly in adapting safety standards for schools, transportation infrastructure, and local government emergency protocols. Professor Jemeļjanovs actively secures research funding through projects like the ERASMUS+ initiative on societal security education (2020-2023) and environmental risk planning for Jelgava/Šiauliai cities (2018-2019). He regularly conducts expert evaluations for fire safety institutions (LATAK, ongoing since 2017) and has delivered specialized training including an 80-hour fire safety systems course under Latvia's ESF professional development program (2022).

Shubin YuView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Digital Marketing
• Consumer-Technology Interaction
• Luxury Brand Management
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Shubin Yu serves as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Culture at BI Norwegian Business School, with concurrent visiting appointments at Peking University HSBC Business School's Shenzhen and UK campuses. His academic journey includes previous positions as Assistant Professor at BI Norwegian Business School (2021-2024) and Peking University HSBC Business School (2019-2021), following a postdoctoral fellowship at the latter institution. Ph.D. in Communication Science, Ghent University (2017) M.S. in Statistics, KU Leuven (2016) M.A. in Business Economics, KU Leuven (2014) M.A. in Cultural Studies, KU Leuven (2014) Yu's research centers on digital communication dynamics, particularly examining how digital technology reshapes human interaction patterns. His work spans luxury brand management in digital contexts, crisis communication strategies across cultures, and the psychological mechanisms underlying chatbot-human interactions. Notable contributions include cross-cultural studies on emoji usage in crisis response and investigations into service response timing effects on luxury brand perception. His research employs experimental methodologies to uncover nuanced consumer behavior patterns in emerging digital environments. Analysis of Yu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on emerging digital frontiers: 40% examine AI-mediated communication (chatbots, generative AI), 30% explore luxury brand challenges in digital transformation (NFTs, metaverse), and 30% investigate cross-cultural crisis communication dynamics. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks like Stereotype Content Model with practical business applications. Yu actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations at major venues including AMA, ICA, and ACR conferences, with recent work addressing generative advertising applications and laughter as crisis communication strategy. His teaching and research integrate technical expertise in statistics with deep understanding of cultural and business contexts, reflecting his interdisciplinary educational background. Current projects examine AI overreliance in professional settings and grotesque advertising in avant-garde branding.

Astra Auziņa-EmsiņaView profile

Associate Professor

• Macroeconomic Modeling
• Econometrics
• Economic Development
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Astra Auziņa-Emsiņa is an Associate Professor and Leading Researcher at Riga Technical University. With a Doctoral degree in Economics, she specializes in macroeconomic modeling, econometrics, and sustainable transport development. Macroeconomic and intersectoral analysis Green transportation systems Input-output modeling Regional development Transport policy In recent projects, she has led work packages on manufacturing sector performance evaluation and participated in Ukraine war impact assessments. She contributes to EU income convergence studies and sustainable last-mile delivery research. Her work appears in journals like Engineering for Rural Development and conference proceedings. Active in academic governance, she: Co-develops econometric models Advises the Latvian Council of Science Co-founded the Latvian Association of Young Researchers Collaborates with European input-output experts

Jeļena PundureView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics
• Civil Protection
• Fire Safety Engineering
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Jeļena Pundure serves as Associate Professor in Civil Protection at Riga Technical University's Governance and Security Institute. Holding a Doctoral degree in Economics from RTU (2011), she specializes in applying economic analysis to fire safety systems, risk management, and emergency services optimization. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation for Latvian state institutions. Education Doctoral degree in Economics, Riga Technical University (2011) - Thesis: Assessing the economic efficiency of fire safety systems in Latvia Research Focus Her expertise spans economics, civil protection engineering, and environmental risk assessment , with emphasis on fire service optimization, disaster planning, and sustainable safety infrastructure . Current projects integrate EU regulatory frameworks with Latvian emergency response systems, particularly examining cost-benefit analyses of fire safety equipment and environmental risk modeling. Publication Trends Recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on technogenic risk management across transportation, construction, and public infrastructure sectors. Key themes include fire service equipment optimization (2022-2024), environmental impact assessment (2019-2021), and disaster planning methodologies (2019), with strong contextualization within Latvian and EU regulatory environments. Projects & Professional Contributions Establishment of joint study courses in social security (2020-2023, Erasmus+): Led curriculum development as Contact Person Unified environmental risk plan for Jelgava and Šiauliai (2018-2019): Principal Researcher for municipal risk assessment Higher Education Quality Agency (2015-present): Expert in Latvian higher education quality assurance systems

Edgars VasiļevskisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Interventional Pain Management
• Anaesthesiology
• Intensive Care
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Edgars Vasiļevskis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical Simulations and a Researcher at the Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology at Rīga Stradiņš University. His work bridges clinical anaesthesiology with advanced interventional pain management techniques and integrative medicine. His research interests focus on interventional pain therapies , particularly ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided nerve blocks, pulsed radiofrequency treatments targeting the dorsal root ganglion, and management of neuropathic pain conditions such as glossopharyngeal and pudendal neuralgia. He also explores integrative and complementary approaches in chronic conditions like myalgic encephalomyelitis and autoimmune diseases. The trend in his recent publications shows a strong emphasis on prospective clinical studies , randomized trials comparing interventional techniques, and the application of ontological models in integrative medicine. His work frequently appears in conference proceedings and peer-reviewed journals in anaesthesiology and pain medicine. Expert in Clinical Medicine, Latvian Council of Science (2014–2017) Scientific Awards No awards explicitly mentioned. Dr. Vasiļevskis actively contributes to academic discourse through oral presentations at national and international conferences and serves as a peer reviewer for scientific publications. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on topics ranging from chronic pain to integrative disease management. He is involved in research activities related to clinical simulations , imaging-guided interventions , and the development of ontological frameworks for Chinese medicine integration. His work supports innovation in pain therapy and holistic patient care.

• Adolescent Sleep
• Positive Health
• Public Health
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Solvita Kļaviņa-Makrecka is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Latvia. She serves as the Director of the Psychology Study Programme and is actively engaged in research on adolescent sleep, subjective health, and health behaviors through the HBSC (Health Behaviour in School-aged Children) study. Research Interests: Her primary research areas include adolescent sleep patterns, sleep hygiene, social jetlag, and the relationship between sleep duration and subjective health and well-being. She applies statistical analysis to public health data, particularly in youth populations, and contributes to policy-relevant research in health sciences. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). The recent publications reflect a strong focus on adolescent health, particularly the impact of sleep and social media on well-being. Her research spans both national (Latvia) and international (18 European and North American countries) contexts, using large-scale survey data and epidemiological methods. Themes include sleep duration, health complaints, problematic social media use, and cross-cultural comparisons. Scientific Contributions: Active contributor to the HBSC study in Latvia. Involved in EU-funded projects on kidney disease and doctoral training. Frequent presenter at academic conferences and invited speaker on sleep and adolescent health. Regular media contributor, enhancing public understanding of youth sleep and mental health. Advising and Grants: While no direct PhD students are listed, she collaborates with multiple PhD students in EU-funded projects such as the support program for doctoral research. She has participated in projects funded by the European Social Fund and the Latvia State Budget, indicating active grant involvement. Her role as an expert in national health initiatives underscores her leadership in applied public health research. Labs and Teams: She is embedded in the Institute of Public Health and collaborates closely with researchers like Inese Gobiņa, Inese Pudule, and Baiba Velika. She is part of the HBSC Latvia team and contributes to multidisciplinary projects involving psychology, epidemiology, and health policy. She also organizes academic events, such as the RSU public health crisis communication simulation competition, indicating leadership in academic community building.

• Caries epidemiology
• Early childhood caries
• Risk factors in pediatric dentistry
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Sandra Bērziņa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health at the Faculty of Dentistry, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), where she has been a faculty member since 2006. She is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic development within the dental program. Her research focuses on early childhood caries, its epidemiology, and associated risk factors, with a strong emphasis on public health dentistry. She has conducted cross-national studies on oral health in young children and has contributed to understanding the biological and social determinants of caries. A significant part of her work also involves dental education, particularly the integration of 3D simulators into the training of dental students to enhance clinical competencies. The trends in her publications reveal a consistent focus on pediatric oral health, preventive dentistry, and educational innovation. Her work often involves collaboration with colleagues such as Simona Skrīvele and Rūta Care, and spans both clinical research and pedagogical advancements in dental education. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Latvian Dental Association (LDA), where she serves on the Audit Commission, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, reflecting her commitment to excellence in dentistry. Sandra Bērziņa has supervised one doctoral thesis and three qualification papers, and has reviewed six additional qualification papers. She teaches core subjects such as Cariology, Therapeutic Dentistry, and the Preclinical Course in Operative Dentistry. Her pedagogical development includes training in multicultural teaching environments and clinical competence assessment. She is affiliated with the RSU Institute of Stomatology and has participated in numerous national and international conferences, including events organized by ADEE and ORCA, underscoring her active engagement in the academic and professional dental community.

• Reconstructive Surgery
• Microvascular Flap Complications
• Anesthesiology
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Rihards Pēteris Ročāns serves as Acting Assistant in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations, focusing on clinical research at the intersection of reconstructive surgery and anesthetic management. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through medical advancements. His research interests center on microvascular flap complications , regional anesthesia techniques , and biomarker development for surgical outcomes. Specializing in Brachial Plexus Block procedures and Dexmedetomidine applications, his work addresses critical challenges in reconstructive surgery patient safety and recovery. Analysis of his publication trends (2021-2025) reveals consistent focus on predictive biomarkers for flap complications, with increasing sophistication from basic comparison studies to advanced nutritional and hematological scoring systems. His research spans both fundamental surgical techniques and responses to emerging health crises like COVID-19. Ročāns leads the PhD project Biomarker models for prediction of microvascular flap complications in reconstructive surgery under supervisors Doniņa and Mamaja. His research activity includes conference participation such as the LARA RAKUS Scientific Session (2022) where he served as moderator, and poster presentations on blood count biomarkers for flap complications (2023). His laboratory and clinical work appears integrated within reconstructive surgery teams focusing on microvascular procedures, with collaboration networks spanning multiple medical specialties as evidenced by his cross-disciplinary publications involving anesthesiologists, surgeons, and critical care specialists.

Justīna HudenkoView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable infrastructure
• Rail transport and logistics
• Tax systems and governance
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Justīna Hudenko is an Associate Professor at the Department of Customs and Taxation, Riga Technical University, specializing in Sustainable infrastructure Rail transport and logistics Tax systems and governance Digital technologies Blockchain Transport modelling and simulations Her research focuses on integrating sustainability principles into infrastructure development, optimizing logistics systems, and analyzing tax policy impacts. She actively combines academic work with leadership roles in transportation and climate governance. Recent publications highlight her work on GIS-based transport simulations, Green Deal policy assessments, and blockchain applications in logistics. She contributes to EU-funded projects and serves on national and international advisory boards.

Mihails UrbansView profile

Associate Professor

• Civil Protection
• Risk Assessment
• Fire Safety Engineering
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Mihails Urbans is an Associate Professor at Riga Technical University, specializing in Civil Protection and Security. With 14 years of experience in Riga City Municipality, he has contributed to civil protection regulations and hazardous facility risk assessments. His research spans fire safety engineering, technogenic risk evaluation, and disaster management, utilizing tools like Pathfinder simulations and fault tree analysis. Research Focus Fire safety in extreme conditions Technogenic environment risk analysis Emergency planning and evacuation modeling Health impact assessment methodologies Publications Trends Recent articles emphasize cold-weather fire equipment reliability, aviation accident modeling, and technogenic risk quantification in Latvia. He applies advanced simulation software to civil protection planning and disaster response optimization. Projects ESF-funded faculty development (2018–2023) INTERREG EUROPE: Unified environmental risk management plans for Jelgava and Siauliai

• Fire Safety
• Civil Protection
• Risk Assessment
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Vladimirs Yemeļjanovs serves as Professor and leading researcher at Riga Technical University's Institute of Management and Security, where he directs the Fire Safety and Civil Protection study program. Holding a PhD in Engineering (Dr.sc.ing.), he joined RTU in 2004 after 16 years in Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service (SFS), including roles as Deputy Chief (1986-2002) and Director of the SFS Fire Safety and Civil Protection College (2002-2004). Education: PhD in Engineering (Dr.sc.ing.) His research centers on fire safety engineering, civil protection planning, and risk assessment methodologies. Key focus areas include developing civil protection plans for local governments, building safety systems (lightning protection, smoke detectors), emergency response algorithms, and occupational safety in construction. His work consistently bridges theoretical engineering principles with practical public safety applications, particularly in Latvian infrastructure contexts. Analysis of his 15 publications from 2019-2024 reveals a strong emphasis on localized risk modeling for Latvian institutions. Recurring themes include civil protection plan development for municipalities, building safety compliance (especially in schools), industrial accident consequence assessment, and health impact evaluations. He frequently employs simulation tools like Pathfinder and fault tree analysis for practical training and risk quantification. Professor Yemeļjanovs actively leads research projects including: ERASMUS+ project for unified social security study courses (2020-2023) Environmental risk plan development for Jelgava/Sauliai cities (2018-2019) Ongoing LATAK fire safety institution evaluations (2017-present) Stearic acid combustion experiment (2023) ESF professional competence development project (2022) Benzene unloading explosion-risk calculations (2020) New firefighting technology research (2019)

Miki NakazawaView profile

Associate Professor

• Breast Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Biomarkers
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Miki Nakazawa is an Associate Professor at Riga Stradins University, affiliated with the Institute of Oncology and Molecular Genetics and the Department of Biology and Microbiology. Her research focuses on biomarker discovery for cancer diagnostics, particularly in bladder and breast cancer, utilizing exosomal microRNA and transcriptomic profiling. Education: Not explicitly stated Research Areas: BRCA1 mutation analysis, non-invasive cancer diagnostics, exosome biology, and precision oncology. Scientific Awards: None listed Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being (SDG3). She leads national biomedical research programs and collaborates on translational projects. Nakazawa supervises PhD students, including Ērika Bitiņa-Barlote, and has presented extensively at academic conferences.

Laura VītolaView profile

Research Fellow

• Sustainable Building Materials
• Industrial Waste Recycling
• Geopolymer Technology
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Laura Vītola is a Research Fellow at Riga Technical University (RTU), affiliated with the Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Sustainable Building Materials and Engineering Systems. She holds a PhD in Engineering and Technology from RTU (2024), focusing on geopolymers for sustainable building materials. Her research emphasizes sustainable construction, industrial waste recycling, and bio-composites. She has conducted international collaborations at institutions like Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and Brunel University. With 25 Scopus-indexed publications, her work spans alkali-activated binders, bio-composites, and waste valorization. Notably, she received the L'ORÉAL-UNESCO Award for Women in Science (2022). Laura has supervised 8 bachelor’s and 1 master’s theses and maintains active roles in scientific councils and international projects. Her research trends highlight innovative uses of industrial by-products and agricultural waste in construction materials, with a focus on geopolymers, bio-composites, and sustainable alternatives to traditional binders. Articles often explore material characterization, thermal properties, and environmental impact. Grants and fellowships have supported her work in Lithuania, Spain, and the UK. Laura’s expertise extends to 3D printing materials and pore structure analysis via micro-CT scans. Education: PhD in Engineering & Technology (RTU, 2024) Key Projects: National/international projects on sustainable materials and waste utilization Grants/Funding: Supported by RTU and international collaborations Her lab, part of the Sustainable Building Materials team, focuses on 3D concrete printing and bio-based composites. Laura is a Latvian Science Council expert and actively contributes to conferences and scientific reviews.

Baiba MauriņaView profile

Academic

• Pharmacology
• Toxicology
• Pharmaceutical Science
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Baiba Mauriņa is a Vice-Dean and Acting Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Riga Stradins University. She actively contributes to pharmaceutical research, focusing on dosage forms, excipients, and phytochemical analysis. Riga Stradins University - Department of Applied Pharmacy Her research spans anthocyanin-rich plant extracts , antioxidant activity in wild flora , and standardization of extemporaneous formulations . Recent work explores surrogate modeling for dissolution testing and excipient optimization in tablet technology. Recent publications highlight collaborations with researchers like A. Brangule and O. Kiselova, emphasizing Latvian pharmacological practices and cross-national formulation comparisons . Expert, Latvian Council of Science (2017-2023) She supervises student projects on novel formulations and serves on the scientific committee for RSU Research Week. Her work aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through pharmaceutical quality assurance research.

Santa BormaneView profile

Associate Professor

• sustainable development
• marketing
• consumer behaviour
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. oec. Santa Bormane serves as a Lecturer and Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Rīga Stradiņš University. She is actively involved in research projects related to sustainable entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and consumer behavior. Her work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in education and business sustainability. Current projects focus on marketing tools in digital health literacy, sustainable higher education services, and SME sustainable entrepreneurship models. Key collaborations include the European Commission (Erasmus+), Eurasia Business and Economics Society , and internal RSU research initiatives. Her research appears in journals like Frontiers in Communication and conference proceedings for events such as the Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference . Santa Bormane's expertise spans sustainable marketing communication , consumer behavior analysis , and green business strategies . She supervises doctoral projects and contributes to policy development in Latvia's manufacturing and food production sectors.