معرفی
Velga Sudraba is an Assistant Professor at the Riga Stradiņš University in the Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy, actively contributing to psychology, health sciences, and addiction research. As a Latvian Council of Science expert (2016–2019, 2020–2023), she focuses on SDGs 3 (Health) and 5 (Education). Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and policy.
- Academic Roles: Assistant Professor at RSU, Supervisor for PhD projects, Project Leader for EU/Interreg and national grants.
- Research Themes: Substance abuse, stress coping, resilience, Type D personality, psychosocial functioning, and adherence in cardiovascular patients.
Her scientific output includes 91 publications, with recent work on resilience scales, adherence factors, and co-dependence in addiction. She organized international conferences like the 18th Society. Integration. Education (2024) and participated in media outreach (e.g., Latvijas Radio, 2021).
- Scientific Awards:
- Riga Stradiņš University Research Department Recognition (2022)
- Appreciation for Long-Term Contributions to Psychological Education (2024)
Grants & Projects include EU Structural Funds for OnBoard-Med (maritime medical coordination) and national initiatives on addiction treatment. She mentors PhD students and contributes to policy via expert roles.
