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RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Professional study program

AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT

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Riga, 2006 INDEX AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT EDUCATION...... 2

1. FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING...... 3 1.1. Short history of Faculty...... 3 1.2. Structure of Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering...... 3 1.3. Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering in Riga Technical University. 4 2. GOALS AND TASKS FOR AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT STUDY PROGRAM...... 4 3. INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAM ACCREDITATION APPLICANT...... 5 3.1. A short description of Automobile Transport institute (ATI)...... 5 4. PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAM “AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT” DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS..6 4.1. Bachelor professional studies: contents and analysis...... 6 4.2. Master professional studies: contents and analysis...... 11 4.3. Correspondence of study programs to the state standard for professional higher education...... 12 4.4. Comparison with study programs from universities of other countries...... 13 4.5. Practical placement for study programs...... 13 5. PROFESSIONAL STUDY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT...... 14 5.1. Collaboration of university departments in implementation of study program....14 5.2. Staff research activities...... 16 6. THE PRINCIPLES OF STUDY SUCCESS EVALUATION...... 16 7. ORGANIZATION OF LABORATORY WORKS AND THESIS...... 17 8. STUDY PROGRAM PROVISION...... 18 8.1. Methodological (didactical) provision...... 18 8.2. Material, technical and financial base...... 19 9. THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS IN STUDY PROGRAM REALIZATION...... 19 10. ADVERTISEMENT AND INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS REGARDING STUDY OPPORTUNITIES..20 11. ASSESSMENT OF STUDY PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN...... 21 12. CONCLUSION...... 22

Automobile Transport Education Transport is among main branches of Latvian economy. Very favourable location at Baltic See, ice-free ports and borders with Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belorussia create excellent opportunities for internal and international cargo and passenger transport development. Effective, accessible and competitive transport system is of vital importance for maintaining economic well-being of state. It creates infrastructure to improve competitiveness of Latvian businesses, facilitates economic development, employment rate and increase of life level of community. The development of Latvian transport is based on sustainable development principles. To constantly fulfil the needs of continuously increasing mobility demand, the Latvian transport system needs dynamic growth and complete integration into European transport system. Currently transport contributes for 17% of Latvian gross domestic product. Automobile transport by providing transport service within short time has very significant role. Automobile transport has the highest share of transportation market: up to 39 % of cargo and 64 % of passengers are carried by automobiles. Latvia has a developed transport infrastructure and main requirements for high qualification specialists education in automobile transport are set in the chapter “Higher Education and 2 Research” of “Latvian Transport Development National Program” approved by the cabinet of Ministers. Riga Technical University have educated transport engineers since 1977 and currently it is the only university in Latvia providing higher education in this speciality.

1. Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering 1.1. Short history of Faculty 1864 Department of Mechanics opened in Riga Politechnic 1874 First graduates of Department of Mechanics 1896 Riga Politechnic restructured in Riga Politechnical Institute (RPI). Department of Mechanics at that time had 275 students. 1919 Faculty of Mechanics based on RPI Department of Mechanics is opened in Latvian University. By then there have been 1108 graduates in mechanics. The total number of graduates between 1919 and 1939 is 445. 1944 Faculty of Mechanics restarts education in Latvian University, later renamed in Latvian State University. 1958 Riga Politechnical Institute is re-established and two faculties are formed from LU Department of Mechanics – Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Faculties. 1977 First students are enrolled in Automobile Transport speciality, having 46 graduates in 1982 from this enrolment. Similar number of students were enrolled yearly. 1984 Department of Automobile Transport is established in RPI Faculty of Mechanical Engineering having location on Ausekla Street 5 and 7. 2000 By Ruling number 447 of Riga Technical University Senate on February 28, 2000 faculty of Mechanical Engineering is renamed into faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering having 8 independent institutes, one professors group and Younger students department dealing with freshmen and sophomore students.

1.2. Structure of Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering is independent unit of Riga Technical University, providing all level higher education in 6 study programs. Corresponding to statutes (Satversme) of Riga Technical University in 1994 the council of faculty called “Dome” was established. It is the highest-level collegial legislative and managing institution awarding academic degrees, electing professors and heads of institutions. It consists of 46 members, 20% of them are faculty students. In between Dome assemblies, Council of Directors headed by faculty dean does managing of the faculty. There are the following subdivisions in the faculty:  Automobile Transport Institute  Aviation Institute  Manufacturing Technology Institute

3  Institute of Mechanics  Biomedical Engineering and Nanotechnology Institute  Railway Engineering Institute  Quality Engineering Institute  Transport Machines Technology Institute  Heat and Power Engineering professor group Faculty units provide education in corresponding subject areas and deliver study courses corresponding to syllabuses. 1.3. Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering in Riga Technical University With 1108 students on April 1, 2006, Transport and Mechanical Engineering Faculty is the third largest in RTU. This is 16.3 % from the total RTU student amount. There are 140 students in study program Automobile Transport corresponding to 12.6 % of the total number of students in Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering. 32 professors, 28 associated professors, 59 docents, 28 lecturers and 8 assistants not only participate in teaching for 6 study programs offered at faculty abut also deliver study courses for students from other faculties. There are seven faculty professors and heads of institutions that are members of RTU Senate that is collegial managing and legislative institution for university.

2. Goals and tasks for Automobile Transport study program The goals of the study program "Automobile Transport" are to ensure the development of the transport industry infrastructure and to supply it with the necessary number of qualified specialists, as well as to perform necessary scientific research. To serve these purposes, wide range specialists in engineering have to be prepared. For this, the following is necessary: - meeting the wish of the inhabitants of Latvia to gain education in engineering on a level compatible with study programs abroad, giving foreign students a chance to study in the TMF program on a satisfactory level compatible with other Automotive Engineering programs - to provide many-sided education, using the tools of teaching, consulting and research (for instance, the annual student scientific conference consists of 15 to 20 reports; - to use modern study quality control methods, paying attention to innovation in education (instruction, studying, knowledge, experience, science, technology, production); - to give students the chance to study using the funds provided by the state as well as their own funds in cases of greater competition for admission (for instance, when studying for the master's degree); - to satisfy the most important stakeholders (the society, students, faculty, clients, etc) paying much attention to the increase of quality of studies and the attraction of capable students from high schools and companies; - to pay great attention to the explanation of study programs, making clear the characteristics and requirements of each program (a program provides the possibility of studying in several areas picked by the student as favourite);

4 - to apply the experience and findings of European universities, using ideas of successful courses and their contents. This will: - let prepared specialists implement the integration of Latvian transport in Europe faster and with higher quality; - let students study abroad for a semester or a term with high study efficiency; - let the study diploma be recognized abroad.

3. Information about program accreditation applicant The professional study program “Automobile transport” was established by Riga Technical University Senate order No 405, December 13, 2004, see appendix 1, taking into account perspective directions of specialist professional bachelor and master education in Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering. On March 8, 2006 Automobile Transport study program management team was nominated (see appendix 2) including the following members: professor G. Liberts as chairman, professor A.Urbahs, associated professor M.Kleinhofs, associated professor P.Balckars, president of transportation company “Alfards Ltd” U.Irbenieks. Strategic program creation questions are discussed in TME faculty and Automobile Transport institute (ATI) meetings. Professional study program Automobile Transport is based on TMEF Automobile Transport institute, which is applicant for study program accreditation. 3.1. A short description of Automobile Transport institute (ATI) General information. ATI was created by Riga Technical University Senate ruling No 450 on May 05, 2000 when the institute's charter was formed. Incorporated in the institute are: - the Professor Group of Automobile Transport, - the Centre of Road Transport Ecology. Institute personnel: The staff of ATI consists of an academic personnel of 9 people and additional assistant personnel of 2 people. The professor group of Road Transport is headed by professor Gundars Liberts, who is the director of ATI, and the Centre of Road Transport Ecology is headed by lecturer Juris Kreicbergs. Educational and methodological work: ATI together with other RTU institutes provides education in professional study program “Automobile Transport” offering 9 study courses for undergraduate program and 12 study courses for professional masters program. ATI also provides specialization in road transport for academic master studies in study program “Transport” and doctoral studies in study program “Automobile transport and Road Haulage” Links with other organizations: For transport specialist education ATI maintains constant links with the following organizations:  In Latvia: LR Ministry of Transport Department of Road Transport, Latvian Road Haulage Association, Latvian Passenger Transporters Association, Transport Development and Education Association of Latvia, Latvian Freight Forwarder

5 Association, Road Traffic Safety directorate, LR State Road Police, Association of Latvian Transit Business, etc.  abroad: Mjadervi Science Park (Sweden), Road and Transport Research Institute (Sweden), Eurotechniki (Greece), Swedish National Road Administration (Sweden), Audatex (Germany), Technical Research Centre of Finland (Finland), Gothia Logistic Centre (Sweden), Wales Transport Research Centre (United Kingdom), etc  Universities abroad: Vilnius Technical University, Tallinn Technical university, Chalmers University of Technology, De Montfort University, University of North London, University of Glagorman (United Kingdom), etc The abovementioned organizations and universities are cooperated with in many areas, including coordinated scientific research, various projects, and gaining of modern equipment for the study process in the Transport study program.

4. Professional study program “Automobile Transport” description and analysis Professional study program “Automobile Transport” includes Professional Bachelor studies (4.5 years) and professional master studies (1.5 years). For admission, the applicants are required to have general 12-year school education or professional technical education. After 4.5 years of studies and defending of bachelor thesis with project part according to RTU Senate order on December 13, 2004, number 491 acquire professional bachelor degree in Automobile Transport and professional qualification of engineer in automobile transport. To start professional master program one of three possible degrees or qualifications are required with corresponding study length alternatives: 1. Professional bachelor degree from second level professional studies and/or fifth level professional qualification in Automobile transport or in Transport. 2. Academic bachelor degree in Automobile transport or in Transport 3. Bachelor professional degree in engineering or economics from second level professional studies and/or fifth level professional qualification in engineering or economics. After 1.5-year studies for the first alternative or 1.75-year studies for the third alternative, student obtains professional master degree in Automobile transport or after 2.5 years studies for the second alternative acquires engineering qualification in Automobile Transport and professional master degree in Automobile transport. 4.1. Bachelor professional studies: contents and analysis Bachelor professional study program Automobile Transport was approved on December 13, 2004 by Riga Technical University Senate order No 491, see appendix 1. The code for study program is 425201. Length of studies is 4.5 years, 180 credit points. Undergraduate study program operation conditions: Goal. The goal of the undergraduate professional study program “Automobile transport” is to provide basic professional education in core engineering study courses and automobile transport engineering area, to prepare graduates for professional work or further Master's study programs.

6 Tasks and planned results. The undergraduate study program by means of lectures, practical studies, literature studies and development of bachelor thesis with project part have to provide a fundamental knowledge in engineering sciences, general social sciences and humanities, theoretical, technical and economical knowledge in automobile transport. As a result of undergraduate studies, the student should have attained the following knowledge to be employed in engineering position in automobile transport or to continue studies in Master's studies: - knowledge of the construction of mechanisms, their structural analysis and synthesis, typical mechanisms and machine elements, and their computer-calculation methods; - ability to use theoretical knowledge to state and solve specific problems in automobile transport; - ability to use knowledge to design new machines, mechanisms and devices, taking into account static and dynamic loads and the influence of the environment; - basic research skills, including those of experimental research, literary analysis in the respective areas; - ability to use computers and relevant software; - basic knowledge of transport process quality control, automotive mechanics, maintenance and repairs, freight and passenger transportation and traffic safety. Basic professional education also provides the student with basic knowledge that forms a level of culture allowing the commencement of social activity and with knowledge, experience and ability to communicate with intellectuals both in Latvia and abroad. The contents of the program. The undergraduate studies program teaches the fundamental sciences – mathematics, physics, general chemistry, mechanics, material sciences and also applied and theoretical subjects, such as computer science, descriptive geometry, electricity and electronics, theoretical mechanics, strength of materials, materials, thermodynamics and heat transfer, general meteorology, fluid mechanics, mechanism analysis and synthesis. The undergraduate program also teaches speciality-specific courses such as road traffic safety, automobile theory, automotive electrical and electronic systems, vehicle construction, repairs and maintenance, road transportation, automotive materials, vehicle mechanics and automotive engines. Additionally, humanities and social sciences - languages, sociology, basic law, civil defence, communications and economical subjects – marketing in transport, logistics and small business management are taught. Amounts of each section of the program. The abovementioned split up in CPs as follows: (the study program is included in appendix 3)

A. Compulsory courses 122 CP including – general educational courses 16 CP - theoretical fundamentals 44 CP - professional specialization courses 62 CP B. Compulsory choice subjects 10 CP including – humanities and social management courses 2 CP - languages 4 CP - economics and management 4 CP

7 C. Free choice courses 6 CP D. Practical placement 26 CP E. Final tests – bachelor thesis with project part 16 CP Total 180 CP

Descriptions of study courses are given in appendix 4. Criteria for evaluation of education, forms and order of testing. The criteria for evaluation of study success are based on the achievement level in all areas of studies: fundamental sciences, theoretical and applied professional study courses as well as general educational courses.. Practical testing includes laboratory investigations, practical works, and study assignments. Theoretical testing includes tests and exams. The process of education includes development of practical works and projects, their defence, writing of tests and exams, the development and defence of an undergraduate Thesis. Student scientific research is reported at annual conferences of RTU in different sections. Exams are done in written form and the results of which are shown in the supplement of diploma. The Automobile Transport study program is taught at following departments: 1. The Institute of Humanities; 2. The Institute of Transport Economics Organization; 3. The Institute of Work Safety and Civil Defence; 4. The Institute of Mechanics; 5. The Institute of Technical Physics; 6. The department of General Chemistry; 7. The department of Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics; 8. The department of Electrotechnics and Electronics, etc

Professors: The main professors teaching students of Automobile Transport program with split according to scientific degrees and age structure are given in the following tables:

Study course Degree or Name qualification Mathematics doctoral Biezā Līga Economics doctoral Nešpors Viktors Communication fundamentals engineer Gudzuka Sandra Introduction to speciality master Juris Kreicbergs

8 Sports doctoral Tarnopoļska Raisa Basic Law doctoral Ķipsna Jānis Mathematics additional chapters doctoral Koliškins Andrejs Probability and mathematical statistics doctoral Buiķis Māris Physics hab. doctoral Knite Māris Computer Fundamentals doctoral Lavendels Jurijs Descriptive geometry and technical drawing doctoral Auzukalns Jānis Engineering Chemistry hab. doctoral Kampars Valdis Electrotechnics and electronics doctoral Nadežņikovs Ņikita Engineering materials doctoral Ozoliņš Jānis Quality systems basics hab. doctoral Salenieks Narimants Technical drawing hab. doctoral Salenieks Narimants Strength of materials doctoral Krasņikovs Andrejs Material science doctoral Ozoliņš Jānis Mechanism analysis and synthesis doctoral Rudņevs Jānis Fluid mechanics engineer Prīmanis Ēvalds Theoretical mechanics hab. doctoral Vība Jānis General metrology hab. doctoral Šīrons Edgars Road traffic safety doctoral Gundars Liberts Automobile theory master Juris Kreicbergs Automotive electrical and electronic devices master Gundars Zalcmanis Vehicle construction doctoral Valentīns Biķernieks Vehicle repairs engineer Jānis Rudzītis Vehicle maintenance master Gundars Zalcmanis Road transportation doctoral Gundars Liberts Computer graphics doctoral Januševskis Aleksandrs Work safety fundamentals hab. doctoral Kozlovs Viktors Work safety hab. doctoral Kozlovs Viktors Civil defence hab. doctoral Jemeļjanovs Anatolijs Electro pneumatic techniques doctoral Sudnieks Francis Electrotechnics and Electronics II doctoral Zītars Uldis Manufacturing technology doctoral Holodovs Boris Machine elements doctoral Upītis Gunārs Thermodynamics and heat transfer doctoral Nagla Jānis Transport economics hab. doctoral Sprancmanis Nikolajs Automotive materials master Gundars Zalcmanis 9 Vehicle mechanics master Oskars Irbītis Internal combustion engines doctoral Vitolds Arturs Šneps Šnepe Politology doctoral Ozolzīle Gunārs General sociology doctoral Ozolzīle Gunārs Management sociology doctoral Taraškevičs Ronalds English language doctoral Rotanova Anna German language Lauzniece Valentīna Marketing in transport doctoral Vasiļjeva Ludmila Business logistics fundamentals hab. doctoral Sprancmanis Nikolajs Small company creation doctoral Vasiļjeva Ludmila

Characteristics of academic personnel

1 Position Qty Assistant 1 3% Lecturer 4 10% Docent 15 38% Associated professor 7 18% Professor 13 33%

2 Scientific degree Qty No degree – engineering qualification 4 10% Master 3 8% Doctor 25 63% Habilitated doctor 8 20%

Not older 3 Age structure: Qty than 30 1 3% 35 3% 40 1 5% 45 2 10% 50 5 23% 55 4 33%

10 60 3 40% 65 8 60% 70 9 83% 75 6 98% 80 1 100% CV-s for academic personnel given in appendix 5. 4.2. Master professional studies: contents and analysis Professional master study program Automobile Transport was approved on December 13, 2004 by Riga Technical University Senate order No 491, see appendix 1. Goal. The goal of the professional master study program “Automobile transport” is to prepare specialists with higher professional education who will be able to apply their knowledge to freight and passenger transportation management, car and truck maintenance, repairs and sales, road traffic safety, road accident analysis and other similar engineering areas as well as who will be capable to work in education and research, will be knowledgeable and skilful transport system technical and technological manager and would be prepared for continuing education in doctoral program. Tasks and planned results. The master study program by means of lectures, practical studies, literature studies and development of master thesis with project part have to skills and knowledge in one of two study areas: - A2 vehicle maintenance and repairs - A3 road haulage Graduates receive professional education and knowledge that forms higher level of culture allowing the commencement of social activity and knowledge, skills and ability to communicate with intellectuals both in Latvia and abroad and by fulfilling requirements may extend their studies in doctoral program. The contents of the program. The professional master studies program requires to pass several mandatory study courses regardless the chosen study area: Research methods in automobile transport, Business management in automobile transport and Transportation systems and some mandatory courses depending on study area: for A2 vehicle maintenance and repairs or A3 road haulage. There is also choice of pedagogy and psychology courses and languages. Study program parts. The study program has the following parts with necessary credit points depending on previous education described in Chapter 4 on page 6 (full study program is given in appendix 6): A. Mandatory study courses: Alternative 1 7 CP Alternative 2 17 CP Alternative 3 16 CP B. Mandatory choice courses 27 CP C. Pedagogy and psychology courses 2 CP D. Languages 4 CP

11 E. Practical placement: Alternative 1 6 CP Alternative 2 32 CP Alternative 3 6 CP F. Final thesis: Alternative 1 20 CP Alternative 2 26 CP Alternative 3 20 CP Total: Alternative 1 60 CP Alternative 2 102 CP Alternative 3 69 CP 4.3. Correspondence of study programs to the state standard for professional higher education Study program “Automobile Transport” fully corresponds to requirements of the state standard for professional higher education. Required by standard Total in study program 1. The latest achievements in theory and praxis 7 CP 7 CP 2. Research, project and managerial courses 5 CP 5 CP 3. Pedagogy and psychology courses 2 CP 2 CP 4. Practical placement 6 CP 6 CP 5. Master Thesis 20 CP 20 CP 6. Master thesis with project part 20 CP 26 CP 4.4. Comparison with study programs from universities of other countries Professional master program has been compared to programs of Chalmers university in Sweden, Vilnius Gediminas University (VGTU) in Lithuania, several Great Britain universities: Bath, Birmingham, Sussex, Hertfordshire, London, Newcastle, Southampton. Study length in different universities for professional master programs is from one year to two. Master thesis volume is similar for all universities. Practical placement is not anticipated for all universities but for some UK universities even up to one year practical placements are foreseen. Language studies in master programs are usually required for foreign students only, but RTU program characteristic is that extensive work with foreign language literature is

12 essential. There are no pedagogy or psychology courses in other university programs, but this is requirement for RTU professional master programs. Apart from the mentioned variations, RTU program is similar to professional masters study programs from other universities. For comparison the following study programs from VGTU, University of Birmingham, Chalmers University of Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics were considered.. 4.5. Practical placement for study programs According to RTU professional masters study program in Automobile transport there are 6 CP of practical placement for alternatives 1 and 3 or 26 CP for alternative 2. Practical placement organizational principles are set by RTU vice rector in studies order number 61 from May 24, 2002: - Practical placement is managed by practical placement manager from RTU department - Three partner agreement is made between university, student and practical placement organization where each partners responsibilities and duties are described - Practical placement is performed according to plan which is developed by study program commission - Students receive individual tasks for practical placement Practical placement is made with existing ATI partner organizations: Volvo Truck Latvia, Scania Latvia, Musa Motors, Alkomtrans, CSDD, Auto Riga and others. There is agreement with “Auteko TUV Latvia Ltd” which has branches in all regions of Latvia. Each year some 10…12 students go to their practical placement there to check and research technical condition of cars and trucks. The main difference in master’s studies from bachelor’s studies is that each master student is linked to a research supervisor who assists in research projects and preparation of publications. Usually all master students participate in annual student research conferences. As weakness in master studies can be indicated that full time students are getting tired during the long study process since most of them also are employed by companies and preparing and submitting master thesis with project part is really challenging.

5. Professional study program management 5.1. Collaboration of university departments in implementation of study program Students learn in lectures, seminars and through doing practical and laboratory works. All the departments prepare methodical materials for studies; the faculty works at writing and publishing lecture notes and textbooks. The theoretical and specialized study courses are delivered by the following academic staff and departments:  Institute of Transport economics, professor Nikolajs Sprancmanis  Information technology Institute, professors Ģ.Vulfs and J.Merkurjevs  Institute of Humanities  Automobile Transport Institute, professor G.Liberts, docents V.Bikernieks, V.Šneps,

13 lecturers J.Kreicbergs, E.Vonda, G.Zalcmanis, assistants O.Irbitis, M.Staks, A.Skards. All mentioned staff have long time employment relations which are required for study program accreditation, 65% of them are active in methodological and research activities. The main professors teaching students of Automobile Transport professional masters program with split according to scientific degrees and age structure are given in the following tables: Research Methods in Automobile Transport doctoral Gundars Liberts Business in Transport habilitated Sprancmanis Nikolajs doctoral Transportation systems doctoral Gundars Liberts Vehicle Repair Technology engineer Rudzītis Jānis Vehicle Maintenance technology master Gundars Zalcmanis Mechanics and Dynamics of Internal doctoral Vitolds Arturs Šneps Combustion Engines Šnepe Road Traffic Safety doctoral Gundars Liberts Road Haulage doctoral Gundars Liberts Communication Fundamentals engineer Gudzuka Sandra Transport Economics habilitated Sprancmanis Nikolajs doctoral Advanced course of Road Traffic Safety doctoral Gundars Liberts Advanced course of Vehicle repairs engineer Rudzītis Jānis Technology Advance course of Vehicle Maintenance engineer Vonda Ēriks Technology Advanced course of Road Haulage doctoral Gundars Liberts Automotive Companies master Juris Kreicbergs Freight Forwarding doctoral Gundars Liberts Transport System Modelling habilitated Merkurjevs Jurijs doctoral Project Management doctoral Vulfs Ģirts Pedagogy doctoral Garjāne Beatrise Psychology doctoral Šteinberga Airisa Communication Psychology doctoral Reiters Jānis English language doctoral Rotanova Anna German language Siliņa Ilze

Characteristics of academic personnel

1 Position Qty

14 Assistant 0% Lecturer 4 27% Docent 7 47% Associated professor 1 7% Professor 3 20%

2 Scientific degree engineering qualification 4 27% Master 2 13% Doctor 7 47% Habilitated doctor 2 13%

Not older 3 Age structure: than 30 35 40 1 7% 45 2 20% 50 3 40% 55 2 53% 60 1 60% 65 3 80% 70 3 100%

5.2. Staff research activities Participation in three TEMPUS projects has been done within activities of Automobile Transport program: - JEP-4963-92 “ Engineering with a Business Perspective for the Baltic States”, contractor prof.G.Liberts; - CME-02514-96 “TransLog – Transport and Logistics”, contractor prof. G.Liberts; - JEP-14225-99 “International Transport and Trade Training in Latvia”, contractor prof. G.Liberts. Currently ATI staff is involved in following projects: - Latvian Science Council grant „Development of Intellectual Transport Systems in Latvia” : project from 2003 to 2006, coordinated and managed by president of Latvian Transport Development and Education association A.Gūtmanis; - Leonardo da Vinci program „Logis mobile”, managed by professor E.Ginters. 15 The progress of development of scientific work is discussed in scientific seminars, also in the annual Riga Technical University student scientific research conference results of which are published. The work of the students in the program is held in high regard. Every year several students receive scholarships from the Latvian Education Fund; scientific works have won competitions and prizes. The main publications are sent to international conferences in the West and in the East, if they are cheaply enough accessible. A part of scientific research is published in Riga Technical University publications, including in the publications of the conferences and symposiums organized by the Riga Technical University.

6. The principles of study success evaluation The performance of students is mainly evaluated by the results of finals. Tests are evaluated on a pass/fail basis, while on exams, the result is graded from 1 to 10, where 10 is the best grade and 1 is the worst (Riga Technical University Senate ruling No 402 of 24.04.1995). If the amount of credits (CP) in a subject is below 2, then usually a test only is necessitated, otherwise, an exam is a usual practice. The exams are prepared by faculty teaching the relevant subject, basing all questions on the curriculum. The number of questions for an exam usually does not exceed 75. The exam questions are formed so that, by being fully prepared to answer them, the student also is successful on a level that satisfies all the purposes of the study program. Exams are written, not oral, according to Riga Technical University Senate rulings of 26.01.98 and 30.03.98, instructions “Regarding examination system in Riga Technical University”. The defence of study work, undergraduate and master’s thesis, doctor’s dissertation is performed orally.

Table 1 Occurrences of oral testing (work remains archived) Study work Undergraduate Master's Doctor's - discussion Thesis Thesis dissertation with counsellor DEFENSE OF Description Description of Description of Description of THE WORK of work, work, work, work, counsellor’s counsellor’s counsellor’s information, presentation, report, discussion reviewer’s reviewer’s report, report, discussion discussion

16 7. Organization of laboratory works and thesis Laboratory works are organized according to study program. They are conducted in specialized laboratories of Automobile Transport Institute, some specific works, in road transportation companies of relevant area. The Automobile Transport has the following specialized laboratories: laboratory of engines, laboratory of vehicle construction, laboratory of electrical and electronic systems, laboratory of fuels and oils, laboratory of repair technology, laboratory of technical maintenance technology. Laboratory work consists of three phases: preparation for the laboratory work; conduction of the laboratory work in the laboratory; analysis of the results, writing and defence of the laboratory report. No more than three students work at the same-titled laboratory work at the same time. Special directions for laboratory work have been written in relevant areas (transport vehicle construction, transport vehicle maintenance technology, transport vehicle repair technology, etc). The rapid progress of automobile manufacturing and the insufficient funding of universities create hardship in organizing certain practical works, because not all necessary equipment is available. Therefore, cooperation with companies working in relevant areas is sought so that their resources may be used in the learning process. Although this also gives students a better view of the way a company works, it is not always possible for the students to get real hands- on experience in such cases. The writing of the bachelor Thesis with project part is the final part of undergraduate professional studies. The Thesis is developed in accordance with the Riga Technical University Senate ruling 'Regarding the Bachelor's Thesis' of 25.03.1996. The Bachelor's degree is awarded on basis of the success of the defence of this Thesis at Automobile Transport institute. The Bachelor's Thesis is an analytical work of research, the conclusions made in which are based on research of literature regarding a problem formulated within the boundaries of the undergraduate study program. The topic of the Thesis is chosen by students and confirmed by the supervisor. Topics and supervisors are approved by the Council of Automobile Transport institute. Guidelines for development of the Bachelor's Thesis ar available on internet. The fully finished and bound Bachelor's Thesis is signed by the student and supervisor and is given for review to Automobile Transport institute head, which chooses a reviewer for the work. The Bachelor's Thesis must be defended before a commission, the constitution of which is determined by the Dean of the faculty. The writing of a Master's Thesis is the final part of Master's studies. The Master's degree is awarded on basis of the success of the defence of the Thesis. The Master's students in Road Transport write the Thesis on a topic either offered by the Automobile Transport institute or chosen by the students themselves in a relevant area; the topic must be confirmed by the project supervisor and the head of the Institute. The Master's Thesis topics and supervisors are approved by the TMF Dean by written order. Master's Thesis supervisor may be either a member of the Automobile Transport institute faculty or a relevantly qualified employee in a production and transport. Upon beginning the development of the Master's Thesis, the Task of the Thesis is declared. The development of the Master's Thesis consists of the following phases: planning, collection of materials, analysis; practical work; reviewing of the Master's Thesis; defence of the Master's Thesis.

17 The reviewer of the Master's Thesis is chosen by the relevant institute head and confirmed by the TMF Dean with a written order. The Master's Thesis is defended before the Master's qualification committee, the constitution of which is approved by the TMF Dean. There have on occasion been problems formulating a topic for the Master's Thesis because of the lack of transport companies in LR ready to participate in long-term research and analysis activities.

8. Study program provision 8.1. Methodological (didactical) provision Methodical materials include textbooks, lecture conspectuses, technical literature, scientific magazines, laboratory reports and descriptions, problem sets, equipment catalogues, norms and standards, typical project descriptions, etc. The faculty of the Transport study program have written and published the much in the way of the abovementioned in their own respective areas. This is visible in the CVs of the faculty, added in appendix 5. Students have access to scientific literature in the Riga Technical University scientific- technical library, which has a wide range of books, magazines and other literature and sufficient reading space. Additionally, students and faculty are provided with access to the Internet and library of Automobile Transport institute. The supply of methodical material for the study program of Automobile Transport for students can be considered sufficient both in range and in accessibility. These positive items should be noted:  the terminology committee is working well and creating Latvian terms for technical terminology;  virtually all course faculty have prepared conspectuses of their lectures;  students have access to the Latvian Academy of Science library as well as the Riga Technical University libraries;  Consultants from the Automobile Transport program assist the choosing of periodicals and books to be ordered for the Riga Technical University libraries. However, there are several issues to be dealt with yet:  sometimes, lecture conspectuses are not available because of problems with photocopying or printing;  part of methodical material for project planning and laboratory work is outdated and should be updated as soon as possible;  the Riga Technical University library does not contain sufficient information on ISO and the dominant Western standards in technology (these have to be sought out in the State National Library or the Latvian National Meteorology Centre library). 8.2. Material, technical and financial base The material base for the study process in ATI consists of the following laboratories: 1. Internal combustion engines laboratory (with engine testing benches); 2. Automobile transmission laboratory;

18 3. Automobile engine construction laboratory; 4. Vehicle electrical and electronic systems laboratory; 5. Automobile technical maintenance and diagnostics laboratory; 6. Automobile repair technology laboratory; 7. Oils and fuel laboratory. The funding of studies in the program Automobile Transport is done by the state. According to Riga Technical University Senate ruling of 25.04.2000 No 449, tuition and scholarship consists of:

Study level Costs for one student, LVL Scholarship, LVL Undergraduate 645,- 70,- Master's 1231,- 70,-

Automobile Transport students of all levels may receive Riga Technical University Senate scholarships for excellent achievements in studies and active social work. Students are recommended for this scholarship by the student body council of Riga Technical University. Every semester, 4-5 students studying in the program receive such scholarships. Students in a financially hard situation may receive a one-time addition to the scholarship of up to LVL 20,-, confirmed by the Dean of the faculty. According to the legislation of the Republic of Latvia, students may receive a study loan from a bank. There are only a few students taking advantage of this opportunity in the study program "Automobile Transport".

9. The participation of students in study program realization The management of the study program, its democratic principles of realization are ensured by the Constitution of Riga Technical University and the rulings of its Senate. The Riga Technical University Constitution was passed by the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia on February 5 1998, and it was confirmed by the President of Latvia on February 18 1998. Paragraph 5 of the Constitution indicates that the government of Riga Technical University is the Senate, 25% of the membership of which consists of members elected by students. Students in Senate have postponing veto rights in questions which touch upon the interests of the students. Therefore, all questions which may touch the students' interests, including study program questions, are decided democratically and taking the students' opinions in account. All the study programs developed so far have been developed and discussed together with the students. TMF Dome has students constitute 25% of its membership. This ensures student interest representation in program creation, discussion, realization and management. When the Dome is not in session, the TMF Council of Directors manages TMF, and there are always at least two members of the student body council in it. During studies, students may make objections and suggestions to improve the study process and organize it operatively (changes of time, place and faculty for classes, etc).

19 10. Advertisement and information publications regarding study opportunities Every year, Riga Technical University organizes open-door or information days for high school and high special school students and graduates and other interested students. The events take place on Saturdays, giving students from all over Latvia a chance to participate. On information days, visitors are introduced to the study process organization in Riga Technical University, with members of the administration and the faculty, with the technical/material base for studies: classrooms, laboratories, library, etc. The faculty also teach in other places of transport education - the State Technical Gymnasium, study centre RIMAN, etc, in the meanwhile informing the students there of study possibilities in Riga Technical University. Members of the Automobile Transport Institute organize professional education of transport company employees for certificate of professional competence, freight forwarding, technical issues, in the meanwhile informing these students of study possibilities in Riga Technical University. The Automobile Transport institute has organized various automobile races and agility races - local and international economic driving competitions, driving skills competitions for students and potential students. Information material is regarding studies in the Riga Technical University is sent to high schools in the Republic in the first half of the year. Study opportunities in the Riga Technical University are popularized every year in the international exhibitions, such as "Auto 1997", "Auto 1998", "Viss tavam auto 1998", "Auto 1999", "Viss tavam auto 1999", "AutoTehnika 2000", “Autoexotica 2003”, “Motor Sports 2005”, “Auto 2005” etc by having special stand. As experience shows, the number of people showing interest in study opportunities during these exhibitions is no less than that on information days, and often the prospective students are with more specific and deeper interest. In 2002, a stand for TMF was displayed in the international exhibition "Transport and logistics 2002" (’Ķīpsala’). In 2000, TMF participated in the creation of the Riga Technical University admission committee video, creating a video overview of study opportunities in the area of transport. In 2005, a special advertisement video ’’Riga Technical University TMF graduates in exhibition Auto-2005’’ was created. Within last three years Automobile Transport institute has prepared materials for channel 7 of Latvian television in program “Auto Moto No 2” having it on broadcast on Tuesdays from march to June. Information about study opportunities in the Riga Technical University is also accessible on the Internet at http://www.rtu.lv.

11. Assessment of study program and development plan In the current stage of development of Latvian state the study program Automobile Transport is of high importance since in Automobile transport engineering specialists are very needed. Study program Automobile Transport provides with specialists in mentioned area. Now the greatest demand is for equipment maintenance specialists, because foreign machinery and technology is dominant almost in all areas (products produced abroad are generally of a

20 very much higher quality and productivity). However, because of joining EU and NATO and development of Latvia as transit country in future participation of Latvian specialists in international projects may increase. Development plan includes increase of student numbers, admitting of foreign students both from East and west, increase of professional competence of academic staff and training of new staff, renewal of infrastructure, procurement of modern computing equipment, publishing of methodological material, widening of research activities. Main stages for development plan are given in table 2. Data given in the table are based on experience in student education. This long term development plan is also determined by chapter 5.9 “Education and research” of “Latvian transport national development plan”. The main perspective problem to overcome is renewal of academic staff because existing staff is very elderly. Because of non-competitive salaries for academic staff during the last 10 years the staff has not had any essential changes since new specialists are not willing to choose academic profession. There is also lack of resources for educational infrastructure renewal. The main educational tool is computer with internet access, which only partly can compensate shortage of books. Nevertheless, there are four doctoral students in Automobile transport professor group. Almost all doctorates participate in educational process, which gives hopes that in future they can choose academic career. Table 2 Study program "Automobile Transport" long-term development plan Period of time Total Number of Number of Material base, Publication of Number of number of international associated computational theoretical scientific students students professors technology material articles and professors 2005 - 2008 170 - 20 Modernization +3 books 15 Accreditation 2009 – 2013 200 10 30 Replacement +5 books 25 Accreditation 2014 – 2018 250 20 40 Modernization +5 books 50 and replacement Accreditation

12. Conclusion The professional study program "Transport" prepares specialists of a combination of scientific areas, as is common practice in world professional education development. The program is based on the historical development of professor group scientific interests and specialist demand. Bachelors and Masters professional study programs are updated every year both because of Riga Technical University Senate rulings and because of adjustments to world transport and information area development.

21 There are equivalent programs in European Union universities, the program matches the varied constitution of the labour market in Latvia. The main problems to be faced are: - insufficient funding, which influences the material base used in the study process; - hardship with attracting new qualified staff; - The strengths of the program Automobile Transport: - the faculty has experience of many years and high qualification in teaching transport courses; - Automobile Transport" students are very much in demand in Latvia's labour market (both 4.5 year undergraduates and master studies graduates) – regular deficiency is 25…35 students; - several unique (in Latvia) transport system laboratory devices and software are being used in the education process; - computer laboratories are to a great extent up to modern standards; - the faculty does scientific research and works on international projects. The weaknesses of the program: - few Doctor's degree holders below 50 years of age participate in the teaching of the program; - students are not fully provided with sufficient up-to-date literature, especially in Latvian (although the main vital subjects are covered); - the laboratory equipment has, for the most part, been in use for five to fifteen years; - there is not enough cooperation with other Latvian universities in education of bachelors and masters students; - a notable number of students take part-time jobs because of their financial situation, which adversely affects their study success. Changes to be made: - cooperation to be organized with companies that would help raise faculty qualification and modernize laboratories; - motivate faculty staff in writing of lecture notes and textbooks to be used in the study process; - stimulate participation of faculty staff and students in international co-projects with similar universities abroad to increase funding and student/faculty qualification. Importance of running the Automobile Transport bachelor and masters study programs in RTU is determined by the rapid development of transport systems in Latvia and worldwide and also by the presence of unique equipment base in Riga Technical University. The academic study program "Transport" self-evaluation was prepared by the program management committee, which consists of ATI, AI, DzTI, and TTI representatives. The self-evaluation report was discussed and passed in the program management committee meeting March 24, 2006.

22 G.Liberts, professor, Dr.sc.ing. Director of Automobile Transport Institute, TMF, ------program chairman

23 Appendix 4

24 Professional study program „Automobile Transport” RMCU0 study courses

BTG131. Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics UOB; 2.00kr.( 0.0- 0.0- 2.0);D;I VeideGaļina, docent, doctor Theoretical basis of representation of spatial objects on the plane. Projection methods. Point, line and plane. Drawing transformation methods. Metric exercises. Intersection problems. Axonometric views. Complex drawing. Views, sectional views and sections. Dimensioning. Sketches and working drawings. Detail assemblies. Computer aided geometrical modeling of engineering objects.

DIM208. Supplementary Mathematics (for mechanical engineering) FOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);D;E KoliškinsAndrejs, professor, doctor Fourier series. Function theory of complex variable. Operational calculus.

DMF101.Mathematics UOB; 9.00kr.( 5.0- 6.0- 0.0);D;E,E Biezā Līga, docent, doctor Introductions. Analytical geometry: vectors, lines, surfaces. Linear algebra: matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations. Introduction to analysis: limits, continuity. Differential calculus: derivative, differential and their applications. Integral calculus: indefinite and definite integrals, their applications. Ordinary differential equations. Series. Double and triple integrals.

DMS212. Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics FOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I,E Carkovs Jevgenijs, professor ,Hab.doctor Classical definition of probability. Axiomatic definition of probability. Algebra of events. Bernully's schema. Formulas of full probability and Baijes. Continuous and discrete random variable. Distributive and density of functions. Large numbers law. Central limit theorem. Elements of mathematical statistics. Combinatorics. Test of hypothesis.

EEE204. Electrical Engineering and Electronics II FOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 2.0);D;E Zītars Uldis, docent, doctor Designs of transformers, alternating current and direct current machines. Semiconductor

25 diodes. Transistors. Thiristors. Electrical signals amplifiers. Operational amplifiers. Digital devices. Microprocessors. Rectifiers.

EEE209. Electrical Engineering and Electronics FOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 1.0);D;E Nadežņikovs Ņikita ,Asociētais professor, doctor Electrical quantities. Electric circuit elements. Direct current laws. Steady-state alternating current circuits. Direct current and alternating current machines, their operation and performances. Electronic and digital devices. Rectifiers. Microprocessors.

HFA101. Sport Activity UOB; 0.00kr.( 0.0- 4.0- 0.0);I,I Muižnieks Jānis, docent, doctor Swimming. Rhythmics. Weight-lifting. Sports Games. General Physical Training.

HPS120. Basics of Communication UOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Gudzuka Sandra, docent (practical) The subject of the course "Basics of Communication" suggests different contexts of communication in the fields of psychology, ethics, culture. Terminology and nature of communication. Verbal and nonverbal aspects. Interpersonal relationship in a group. Principles of human cooperation. Ethical regulation of human relationships. Influence of cultural norms. Conflict management. Communication style and behaviour etiquette at university. Nature of communicative competence.

HSP375. Sociology of Management UIB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Taraškevičs Ronalds , associated professor, doctor Social aspects of marketing. An industrial enterprise in social system. An individual in the system of social relations. Management of social processes. Social aspects in action and their organization.

HSP377. General Sociology UIB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Ozolzīle Gunārs, associated professor, doctor Society as a social system. Personality. Social structure. Groups. Social organizations. Social institutes. Social information, ways of gathering and applying it.

HSP378.Politoloģija

26 UIB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Ozolzīle Gunārs, associated professor, doctor The essence, structure and social role of politics. The major problems of political philosophy. Democratic government systems. Elections and the theories explaining the behaviour of the electorate. Political regimes. Political culture.

HVD101. The English Language UOB; 2.00kr.( 0.0- 4.0- 0.0);I,I Derkača Ludmila, lecturer Development of reading, listening, writing and communication skills.

HVD108. The German Language UOB; 2.00kr.( 0.0- 4.0- 0.0);I,I LauzinieceValentīna, lecturer Development of reading, listening, writing and communication skills.

ICA301. Civil Defence VOB; 1.00kr.( 0.5- 0.0- 0.5);D;I Jemeļjanovs Anatolijs, professor, hab.doctor The civil defense as a state system, its tasks, legal foundation. Requirements for this system. Preventive measures for stability of industrial object in case of ES. Organization and realization of rescue and other urgent measures in case of ES.

IDA102. General and Occupational Safety VOK; 1.00kr. (1.0- 0.0- 0.0);I Kozlovs Viktors, professor, hab. doctor The law of labour protection in Latvian Republic. The system of standards of occupational safety. The sanitation of production and technical equipment. Technical means of safety. The creation of labour protection policy, planning, of performance, introduction, management and control.

IDA117. Basics of Occupational Safety UOI; 1.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 0.0);I Kozlovs Viktors, professor, hab.doctor The policy of the state and labour protections requirements. Harmful and dangerous factors of working environment, their influence on a human body, principles of standardization. Measures for elimination or reduction of this influence. The bases of fire protection.

IET103. Economics

27 UOK; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);E,I NešporsViktors, professor, doctor The subject matter of the course of Economics. Demand and supply. Elasticity. Production, productivity. Production costs. Calculation of prime costs. Market structure: perfect competition; monopoly competition; oligopoly; perfect monopoly. Analysis of business performance of an enterprise. Basic indicators of macroeconomics. Money, inflation, credit. Banking system. Fiscal policy.

ITE306. Economics and Management of Transport VOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Sprancmanis Nikolajs, professor, hab.doctor Overview on the modes of transportation, specific economic, organizational and planning aspects. Level of privatization and relevance of state regulation concerning different modes of transportation. International agreements. Costs and tariffs, organization of transportation from the transport user's, third party and carrier's perspective. Prospects of development of the transport network.

ITE307. Fundamentals of Business Logistics VOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 1.0);D;I Sprancmanis Nikolajs, professor, hab. doctor Economics of procurement of raw materials and materials when organizing production to order in small batches and establishing commercial distribution channels. Motivation for decision making on optimum client-focused service, minimum transportation and inventory storage costs; methods of calculating costs, sales and mutual optimization.

ITE532. Transport Marketing VOM; 2.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 0.0);E Vasiļjeva Ludmila, associated professor, doctor Market research of transportation services. Classification and profile of services. Specifics of marketing of services. Transport fares and transportation tariffs. Calculation of competitiveness of transport rolling stock. Transport marketing research on the role of transport in product distribution channels.

IUE441. Launching of Small Business VOI; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Vasiļjeva Ludmila, associated professor, doctor Essence, functions and types of business. Types of business pursuant to the LR Commercial Law. Advantages of small business. Provision of production efficiency and product competitiveness. Crediting of a business and elaboration of a business plan. Fixing prices for goods and services. Economic substantiation of a small business. How to set up a small business in the Republic of Latvia.

28 IUV101. Fundamentals of Law UOB; 2.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 0.0);I Ķipsna Jānis, professor, doctor Basic terms of Law theory, terms of civil contractual relations, Family, Inheritance and Employment Law.

MAA012. Bachelor Thesis Including Project UOC; 16.00kr.( 0.0- 0.0- 0.0);BD Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor

MAA101. Introduction to specialty GOC; 1.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 0.0);I Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Study program. Continuous education in specialty. Employment for graduates. Studying technique. vehicle design, vehicle maintenance and repair technology and management, freight transportation and forwarding, traffic safety

MAA201. Vehicle Construction VOB; 4.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 2.0);I,I Biķernieks Valentīns, docent, doctor Vehicle general construction. Types of internal combustion engines. Engine mechanics. Cooling, lubrication and fuel systems for petrol, diesel and gaseous fuels engines. Automotive transmissions. Clutches, gearboxes, propeller shafts, axles.

MAA204. Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems VOV; 3.00kr. ( 2.0- 0.0- 1.0);E Zalcmanis Gundars, lecturer Charging systems. Batteries. Alternators. Voltage regulators. Engine starting systems. Ignition systems. Lightning and signaling systems. Electronic control systems. Instruments and sensors. Other equipment. Vehicle wiring cables and fuses. Testing and diagnostics.

MAA205. Research Methods in Road Transportation BIB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);D Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Features and characteristics of scientific research. Setting research goal, theoretical and empirical research. Planning experiments, analysis of results. Traffic flow, freight and passenger flow, driver and pedestrian behaviour research methods. Writing scientific report.

29 Presentation of research results.

MAA233. Vehicle Internal Combustion Engines VOP; 9.00kr.( 5.0- 2.0- 2.0);D;I,E Šneps-Šneppe Vitolds, docent, doctor Engine classifications. Engine parameters. Thermodynamic cycles. Engine constructions. Physical and chemical processes in the engine. Engine characteristics. Engine kinematics and dynamics. Engine fuel systems. Design and calculation of engine components. Engine development perspectives.

MAA315. Theory of Vehicle GIB; 4.00kr.( 2.0- 1.0- 1.0);D;E Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Vehicle characteristics. Vehicle dynamics and factors having influence on dynamics. Energy and fuel consumption, exhaust gas emissions at driving regimes. Vehicle steer-ability, stability, off-road driving and vibration characteristics. Racing, economical and daily driving.

MAA352. Road Transportation GOB; 2.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 0.0);E Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Characteristics of vehicles. Organisation of road transportation. Containers and pallets. Passenger transportation. Intercity and international transportation. Legislation and management in transportation. International agreements and conventions.

MAA353. Vehicle Fuels, Oils and Liquids GOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 1.0);E Biķernieks Valentīns, docent, doctor Production of fuels and oils. Petrol. Diesel fuel. Gas and alternative fuels. Motor oils and transmission oils. Plastic greases. Cooling liquid. Hydraulic brake fluids. Rubber. Sealants. Paints. Anti corrosion materials.

MAA354. Vehicle Mechanics GOB; 3.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 1.0);E LibertsGundars, professor, doctor Vehicle dynamics. Braking features. Stability. Free and forced oscillations. Steering features. Off road drive-ability. Vehicle operating conditions. Fuel consumption. Forces actuating on vehicle, calculation of forces.

MAA401. Vehicle Maintenance

30 VOI; 7.00kr.( 4.0- 0.0- 3.0);I,E Šneps-Šneppe Vitolds, docent, doctor Vehicle technical condition. Basics of vehicle diagnostics. Vehicle maintenance and repair. Vehicle maintenance infrastructure, equipment. Vehicle storage. Transportation companies supplies.

MAA416. Road Traffic Safety VOI; 2.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 0.0);I Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Road traffic accidents, statistics and analysis. Drivers behaviour. Vehicle active passive, post- accident, fire and ecological safety. Road traffic organization and management. Influence of road condition on traffic safety. Road traffic accident reconstruction.

MAA423. Automotive Repair Technology GOC; 5.00kr.( 2.0- 1.0- 2.0);D;I,E VondaĒriks, lecturer Necessity for vehicle repair. Repair Technology. Rebuilding methods, feasibility. Automotive parts repair technologies. Equipment for repair. Repair equipment design.

MAB215. General Metrology FOB; 3.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 2.0);D;E Rudzītis Jānis, professor, hab. doctor Basic terms, metrological characteristics of instruments, evaluation of measurements, errors, error types. Dimensions, their precision and fits.

MAB307. Electropneumatic Technique GOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 1.0);I FESTO-The energy effective progressive pneumo-equipment. Electro, pneumohydraulic elements of systems. Classification. Contruction, operation, selection, application. Programmed comand apparatus of the FESTO.

MAI485. Mechanical Engineering VOI; 4.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 2.0);I,E Holodovs Boriss, docent, doctor Projecting of mechanical working technical processes. Working precision guarantee. Machine composing technologies processing. NC technology.

MAT104. Structures and Properties of Engineering Materials UOB; 2.00kr.( 1.5- 0.0- 0.5);I

31 Ozoliņš Jānis, associated professor, doctor The role of engineering materials in technique. Types of materials: metals, polymers, ceramics, glasses and composites. Structural levels of materials. Interconnection of structure and properties. Mechanical testing. Engineering properties of materials and methods of processing. Recycling. Principles of materials selection.

MFB101. Physics UOB; 6.00kr.( 4.0- 0.0- 2.0);E,E Knite Māris, professor, hab. doctor Introduction to physics. Fundamentals of mechanical motion. Molecular physics and thermodynamics. Electrostatics. Direct current. Electromagnetism. Oscillations and waves. Optics. Quantum physics. Structure of solid state. Nuclear physics and elementary particles.

MKI124. Machine Drafting VIV; 2.00kr.( 0.0- 2.0- 0.0);D;I Upītis Gunārs, associated professor, doctor Design documents. Types of drawing. Indicating measures. Drawings and drafts of machine and device elements. Thread drawing. Dismountable and non-dismountable couplings. General drawings and a table of elements. Composed drawings and specification.

MKI290. Machine Component Design FOB; 3.00kr.( 2.0- 1.0- 0.0);D;E Upītis Gunārs, associated professor, doctor Basic criteria of calculations of machine elements. Friction drives. Belt drives. Gear drives. Bevel and worm gears. Chain drives. Shafts. Bearings. Joints. Riveted and welded joints. Threads. Press and shrink fits. Mechanical springs.

MKI339. Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms GOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);D;E Rudņevs Jānis, associated professor, doctor Methods of kinematical and dynamical analysis of linkages, cams and gear mechanisms. Reduction of masses and forces. Force of friction and criterion of efficiency. Balancing. Computer methods of synthesis and analysis of main types of mechanisms. Analytical kinematics of structural groups.

MKI350. Quality Systems (basics) UOB; 2.00kr.( 2.0- 0.0- 0.0);D;E Salenieks Narimants, professor, hab. doctor Quality control, assurance and management. Design quality of maintenance. Quality management and improvement. Quality audit and certification. Quality costing and

32 assessment. TQM. Production, process and product reliability and safety.

MMI308. Fluid Mechanics VOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);D;E PrīmanisĒvalds, docent Kinds of fluids, their properties. State equations. Forces acting in fluids. Pressure. Euler's static equations, their integrals. Lagrangian, Eulerian description. Velocities, accelerations. Continuity equations. Euler's dynamic's equation. Bernoulli, Bernoulli-SaintVenant energy equation. Laminar, turbulent flow. Flow similarity criteria. Poiseuille, Weisbach, Darcy- Weisbach formula. Adiabatic, isothermal, orifice calculation model.

MMM201. Material Science FOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 1.0);E Ozoliņš Jānis, associated professor, doctor Structure and properties of materials used in engineering and machine building. Forming and transformation of structure. Diagram of condition. Mechanical and technological properties of materials. Theory and technology of thermo treatment. Construction and instrument materials, non-ferrous metals, polymers and composites. Marks and its' principles of choice.

MMP101. Computer Science (basic course) UOB; 3.00kr.( 1.5- 0.0- 1.5);E Lavendels Jurijs, doctor Solving of mechanical tasks in MathCad program. Simple operations and calculations. Analysis of functions. Solving of linear and nonlinear equations and systems of equations. Operations with matrixes. Data handling: interpolation, extrapolation, and approximation. Symbolic operations. Solving of differential equations.

MMP216. Strength of Materials VOB; 5.00kr.( 2.0- 3.0- 0.0);D;I,E Krasņikovs Andrejs, professor, doctor Strength calculation. Strength theories. Torsion. Bending. Loadings combinations. Computer simulation. Displacements. Statically undeterminate systems. Buckling. Dynamic loadings. Fatique. Shells. FE method as a basis for automated design.

MSE201. Heat Study FOB; 2.00kr. ( 1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Nagla Jānis, docent, doctor Internal energy, entropy, specific heat. Processes and cycles. Carnot cycle. Water vapour. Throttling. Humid air. Engine cycles. Heat transfer. Convection. Radiation. Overall heat transfer. Heat exchangers calculation. Fuel. Burning theory. Burners. Boilers.

33 MTM119. Computer Graphics (Advanced course for Mechanical Engineering) FOB; 3.00kr.( 1.0- 1.0- 1.0);D;E Januševskis Aleksandrs, docent, doctor Input, representation, manipulation and display of geometric information. Two-dimensional display of three-dimensional objects: perspective, hidden line/surface, shading, and animation. Display and input devices. Issue in designing interactive graphics systems. Issue in building standard graphics packages. Interactive computer graphics and numerical methods applied to the solution of mechanical engineering design problems: 3-dimensional kinematics applied to robot manipulation, the finite element methods and its application to stress analysis problems, and optimal design of mechanical components. Emphasis on independent use of documentation.

MTM201. Theoretical Mechanics (for mechanical engineering) FOB; 5.00kr.( 3.0- 2.0- 0.0);D;I,E Vība Jānis, professor, hab. doctor Main Principles. Constraints. Forces and couples. Simplification of force systems. Equilibrium of forces and bodies. Friction. Centre of gravity. Tensor of inertia. Kinematics and dynamics of a particle. Types of motion of a body. Kinematics and dynamics in different frames of reference. Principal theorems of dynamics. Dynamics of body. Gyroscope. D`Alembert`s principle. Balancing. General equation of dynamics.

ĶVĶ115. Chemistry for Engineers UOB; 2.00kr.( 1.0- 0.0- 1.0) Kampars Valdis, professor, hab. doctor Reaction Rates. Detonation. Altering a Reaction Rate and Equilibrium. Gases, Liquids and Solids. Air. Critical Temperature and Pressure. Supercritical phenomena. Disperse Systems and Solutions. Water. Acids and Bases. pH. Water Treatment. Metals. Superconductors. Chemical Sources of Energy. Corrosion of Metals. Organic Compounds. Polymers. Fossil and Alternative Fuels. Molecular Electronic and Molecular Machines. Silicon. Semiconductors. Binders. Radioactivity.

34 Professional study program „Automobile Transport” RMGU0 study courses

DMI427. Modelling of Transport Systems (for mechanical engineering) VOM; 2.00kr. (1.0- 0.0- 1.0);D;E Merkurjevs Jurijs, professor, hab. doctor Basics of discrete systems statistical modeling: essence of statistical simulation, preparation of input data, generation of random variables, model coding, experimental design, analysis of results, graphical support (animation). Statistical modeling of transport systems. Use of transport models to control transport processes.

DOP402. Project Management VII; 3.00kr. (2.0- 0.0- 1.0);D;E Vulfs Ģirts, professor, doctor Projects in contemporary organizations. The project life cycle. Project evaluation and selection. Criteria for project selection models. Types of project selection models. Analysis under high uncertainly. The project manager. Project organization. The project team. Project planning. Project implementation. Budgeting. Scheduling. Resource allocation. Monitoring and Information systems. Project control. Project evaluation and auditing. Project termination.

HPS120. Basics of Communication UOB; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Gudzuka Sandra, docent (practical) The subject of the course "Basics of Communication" suggests different contexts of communication in the fields of psychology, ethics, culture. Terminology and nature of communication. Verbal and nonverbal aspects. Interpersonal relationship in a group. Principles of human cooperation. Ethical regulation of human relationships. Influence of cultural norms. Conflict management. Communication style and behaviour etiquette at university. Nature of communicative competence.

HSP446. Pedagogy UIM; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Lanka Anita, associated professor, doctor Pedagogy as a science. Its framework. Basic concepts of pedagogy. Education, pedagogical process. Studies, free, responsible and creative personality. Cognitive process in learning. Assessment, its forms. Life-long learning aspects in education.

HSP484. Psychology UIM; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I

35 Basic principles of psychology. Psychology as a science. Main scientific directions. Methods of research. Psychological processes. A person's behavior. Pedagogical communication.

HSP485. Communication Psychology UIM; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Gudzuka Sandra, docent (practical) Principal functions of communication. Process. Elements. Kinds of contacts. Communicative situation. Verbal and non-verbal communication. Pedagogical communication.

HVD414. The English Language VIM; 4.00kr. (0.0- 4.0- 0.0);I,I Iļjinska Larisa, associated professor, doctor Extended acquisition of English related to the chosen major and research. Aims of the course: 1) to introduce students into the English academic discourse; 2) to study different modes of academic text organization and development; 3) to master the skills of academic presentations; 4) to develop the skills of writing academic texts in English. Participants of the course should be representatives of one area of studies: economics, energy supply, logistics, telecommunications, mechanics, civil engineering, architecture, etc. Most of the classes are conducted in the form of student-centered workshops.

HVD415. The German Language VIM; 4.00kr. (0.0- 4.0- 0.0);I,I Siliņa Ilze, docent (practical) Extended acquisition of German related to the chosen specialty and research.

ITE306. Economics and Management of Transport VOB; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);I Sprancmanis Nikolajs, professor, hab. doctor Overview on the modes of transportation, specific economic, organizational and planning aspects. Level of privatization and relevance of state regulation concerning different modes of transportation. International agreements. Costs and tariffs, organization of transportation from the transport user's, third party and carrier's perspective. Prospects of development of the transport network.

ITE536. Transportation Business GOM; 2.00kr. (2.0- 0.0- 0.0);I Sprancmanis Nikolajs, professor, hab. doctor Specifics of business operations in freight and passenger transportation by different modes of transport and in the service and maintenance sector. Formation of demand and prices. Costs of a transportation company. The break even point in the volume of services. Planning of

36 operation. Business plan. Fundamentals of logistics.

MAA205. Research Methods in Road Transportation BIB; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);D Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Features and characteristics of scientific research. Setting research goal, theoretical and empirical research. Planning experiments, analysis of results. Traffic flow, freight and passenger flow, driver and pedestrian behaviour research methods. Writing scientific report. Presentation of research results.

MAA312. Internal Combustion Engine Mechanics and Dynamics VOV; 3.00kr. (2.0- 1.0- 0.0);D;E Šneps-Šneppe Vitolds, docent, doctor p-V diagrams. Improvement of economical and ecological characteristics. Engine dynamics improvement. Engine balancing. Methods of engine reliability improvement. Perspective engines.

MAA403. Freight Forwarding VOI; 3.00kr. (2.0- 0.0- 1.0);E Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor International contracts and conventions. Sea transport. Sea containers. Air transport. Road transport. Rail transport. Inland waterways transport. Customs procedures. Warehousing distribution. Liability insurance. Transport insurance.

MAA404. Vehicle Repair (advanced course) VII; 7.00kr. (4.0- 2.0- 1.0);D;I,I,I Vonda Ēriks, lecturer Repair technology. Selection of repair methods. Basic and specific vehicle details repair technology. Repair equipment. Vehicle deterioration. Repair decision making. Development and optimization methods of repair technology.

MAA405. Vehicle Maintenance (advanced course) VII; 7.00kr. (4.0- 1.0- 2.0);D;I,I,I Šneps-Šneppe Vitolds, docent, doctor Vehicle maintenance modes. The economic evidence of vehicle maintenance and repair. Vehicle maintenance and repair technology. Projects. Equipment and tools. Design of the equipment and tools. Safety. Vehicle maintenance and repairs investigation and optimization.

MAA406. Traffic Safety (advanced course)

37 VII; 7.00kr. (5.0- 1.0- 1.0);D;I,I,I Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Vehicle safety. Vehicle information systems. Drivers workplace. Vehicle speed. Traffic intensity. Traffic flow. Transport manoeuvres. Parking. Traffic control. Road characteristics. Information technology in traffic control. Road accident analysis. Vehicle crash estimates. International conventions. Administrative liability.

MAA409. Automotive Companies BII; 2.00kr. (1.0- 1.0- 0.0);D;I Vonda Ēriks ,Lecturer Automotive workshops. Technological planning. Equipment selection. Optimisation. Market and it's links with workshop management. Safety, energy management, ecology.

MAA412. Vehicle Maintenance VOI; 4.00kr. (2.0- 0.0- 2.0);E Šneps-Šneppe Vitolds, docent, doctor Vehicle maintenance technology. External vehicle maintenance. Lifting and transportation equipment. Vehicle diagnostics and tuning. vehicle repairs. Storing of vehicles. Technical provision for automotive company.

MAA413. Vehicle Repair VOI; 3.00kr. (2.0- 1.0- 0.0);D;E Vonda Ēriks, lecturer Necessity for vehicle repairs. Vehicle repair technology. Rebuilding methods and base for selection of technology. Repair technology for typical vehicle parts.

MAA414. Road Transportation VOI; 2.00kr. (3.0- 0.0- 0.0);D;E Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Single transport system. Cargos. Operating characteristics of the rolling stock of vehicular transport. Labour capacity of the vehicle and fleet. Freight traffic technology. Containers and pallets. Organization of road transportation. Freight loading, unloading. Passenger transportation. Intercity and international transportation. Legislation and management in transportation.

MAA416. Road Traffic Safety VOI; 2.00kr. (2.0- 0.0- 0.0);I Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Vehicle active passive, post-accident, fire and ecological safety. Road traffic organization and management. Influence of road condition on traffic safety. Road traffic accident 38 reconstruction.

MAA501. Transportation Systems VOI; 3.00kr. (2.0- 1.0- 0.0);E Liberts Gundars, professor, doctor Transport and economics. Transport and the user. Transport network. Mode of transportation. Highways. Railroads. Waterways. Terminals. Air carriers. Pipelines. International transport. Transport regulations. Future development of transportation.

39 Appendix 5

40 Līga Biezā Curriculum Vitae

Personal code: 200735-10633

Date and place of birth: 20.07.1935., Marciena, Latvia.

Permanent address: Slavu street 15-13.

Education: Latvian State University (1954 - 1959); Institute of Physics, Latvian Academy of Science (1970-73) - doctoral studies.

Scientific grade: Candidate of Physics and Mathematics (1975), Dr. math. (1992).

Research field: Qualitative theory of differential equations.

Employment history: Assistant (1962 – 1967) at The Riga Polytechnic Institute, Department of higher mathematics; Senior Lecturer (1967- 1978) Department of higher mathematics; Assistant professor (1978-1982) Department of higher mathematics; Head, Department of higher mathematics (1982-1987); Assistant professor (1987-) at the Riga Technical University Department of higher mathematics, Department of Engineering mathematics.

Publications: Scientific publications – 16, Teaching materials – 32, Academical course programs – 10.

41 Life and working activities

1. Name: Viktors Bonders 2. Personal code: 121254 – 12059 3. Birth-place: Latvia, Kraslava 4. Inhabitation: Zentenes str. - , Riga 5. Work place: Riga Technical University, Humanitaryan institute, Sports department 6. Diploma, speciality: Doctor of sports pedagogy, G – D Nr. 000037, spec. physical education 7. Practical activity: athletic trainer 8. Pedagogical work: associate professor of RTU 9. The target of scientific work: sports biomechanics 10. Taking part in making of scientific work (1998 – 2004.g.): 2 publications 11. Main international publications in last 6 years: 3 publications 12. Total number of scientific articles (1998 – 2004): 14 13. Language skills: Latvian (high, certificate Nr. 113942), Russian, German 14. Raising of qualification: 29.03. – 03.07. and 24. – 27.10.1998. in Tartu and Kaunas „Miometrical diagnostic” (certificate Nr. 1113) 15. Professional and public work: head of Sport department. Athletics councillor of Riga Council sports department. LVS member of the board. LASS member of the board.

42 CURRICULUM VITAE

Name Carkovs

First name Jevgenijs

Date of birth December, 8, 1935

Place of birth Rostov-on-Don (Russia)

Nationality Latvia

Address: ITI DITF RTU Meža, 1/4, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia Phone: 7089 517 E-mail: [email protected]

43 Degrees and Ranks 1967. – Candidate of Science in Physics and Mathemastics 1970. – Docent 1983. – Doctor of Science in Physics and Mathemastics 1984. – Professor 1992. – Dr. habil. math. 2000. – RTU professor 2005. – Honorary doctor of the Chernovtsy University

Speciality in Science Mathematics/ Differential equation, Probability and Statistics

Career of dates: 1959. Diplomloma in Mathematics from Chernovtsy University, Ukraine 1959.-1962. PhD-students of Mathematical Institute, Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia 1962.-1968. Senior researcher of Computer Center, Latvian University, Latvia 1968.-1972. Docent of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics Dpt. Chernovtsy University, Ukraine 1972.-1979. Head of Laboratory of Computer Center, Latvian University, Latvia

1979.-1995. Head of Applied Mathematics Dpt., Riga Technical University, Latvia 1995.-c.t. Professor in Priobability and Statiostics, Riga Technical University, Latvia

44 Professor’s Activity:

 Papers - 112  Lectur notes - 11  PhD Superviser –31  Leader of Latvian Scientific Concil Project “Asymptotic Analysis of Stochastic Stability” (LZP grant Nr. 05.1879)  An Ordinary Member of International Statistical Institute  Member of American Mathematical Society, Ukrainian Mathematical Society, Latvian Mathematical Society  Member of Editorial Board of International Journal “Random Operators and Stochastic Equations”

Monographs:

1. Царьков Е.Ф. Случайные возмущения дифференциально-функциональ- ных уравнений. – Рига: Зинатне, 1989. - 421 с. 2. Е.Ф. Царьков, В.К. Ясинский. Квазилинейные стохастические диффе- ренциально-функциональные уравнения. – Рига: ОРИЕНТИР. – 326 с. 3. М.Л. Свердан, Е.Ф. Царьков. Устойчисвость стохастических импульсных систем. – Рига:РТУ, 1994. – 300 с. Participation in International Conferences (1995.-2002):

 1-5 International Conferences APLIMAT (Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 2002-2006)  10th International Symposium ASMDA’2001 (Compiegne, France, 2001)  3rd European Congress of Mathematicians (Barcelona, 2000)  International Congress of Mathematicians (Berline, 1998; Curich, 1995)

45 XVII Specialty Conference on Probabilistic

1. Mechanicks & Structural Reliability

2. (Worchester, Massachusets, 1996) XVI Specialty Conference on Stochastic Structural

1. Dynamics (Porto Rico, 1995)

Invited Professor and Researcher:

Hong Kong University Science & Technology (Hong Kong, UK-China, 1995 - 1997) Michigan State University (East Lansing, USA, 1996) California Institute of Technology (Los Andgeles, USA, 1996) Linköping University (Sweden, 1994, 1995), Bremen University (Germany, 1993), Nish University, Belgrade University (Yugoslavia, 1989).

Educational Courses (angl., rus., lat., ukr.):

 Calculus  Algebra  Data Analysis  Probability and Statistics  Stochastic Processes  Markov Processes  Testing of Statistical Hyposeses  Stochastic Calculus  Martingales and Risk Insuarance  Financial analysis of Security Market

6th May, 2006

46 CURRICULUM VITAE

SANDRA GUDZUKA

Date of birth: 28.04.1958 Place of birth: Riga Citizenship: Latvia Identity No.: 280458-12753 Phone: 371-94120999, at work: 7089152 Civil status: single, 2 childrens

Education: Mg.Psychology

Diplomas, Institutions, Date: Latvian University – Master of Psychology, 1996; Leningrad (Russia) State University – Diploma of Psychology, 1984; Riga 49 secondary school, 1976

Professional experience: Riga Technical University, Institute for Humanities, Assistant professor, from 2001, courses: Communication Psychology; Psychology; Organizational Psychology

Riga Technical University, Institute for Humanities, lecturer, 1992-2001

Specific experience: Organizational Psychology – consultant, trainer

Publications: 8 articles (from 1999- 2006)

Sandra Gudzuka Riga, 2006

47 CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Name, surname: Boriss Holodov

2. Personal code: 240341-10555

3. Home address: Slokas str. 185-49, Riga, LV-1067

4. Working address: Riga Technical university

5. Scientific grade, diploma, specialty: scientific grade: the doctor of engineering science, the diploma B-D Nr. 000557;

6. Practical activities: -

7. Pedagogical activity: Teaches following subjects: The mechanical engineering; technology of repair of machines; the control of quality in mechanical engineering; thermal processes in technological systems; adaptability to manufacture of designs; technology of woodarrangement.

8. The direction of the scientific work: The mechanical engineering, the preciseness of machine arrangement.

9. Participation in realization of research work ( 1994 – 1999 ) : -

10. The main international publications: 1. Ergonomiskie aspekti metinātāja darba vietas projektēšanā. Starpt. konf. metināšanā, tehnoloģijā utt. Rīga, 1999. 2. Holodovs B., Doroshenko R. К анализу надежности технологического процесса обработки корпуса редуктора. Starpt. konf., Sevastopoļa, 2005. g.

11. The common amount of scientific works: 42

12. The language skills: Latvian, German, Russian

13. The raising of qualification: the professional studies

Professional and social work: consultations in economics

48 Curriculum Vitae Name, Surname: Alexander JANUSHEVSKIS Place and Date of Birth: Latvia, Sigulda; 23.09.1951. Work Place, Riga Technical University, Institute of Mechanics. Lecturer in Department of Position: Theoretical Mechanics and Strength of Materials, and Head of Machine and Mechanism Dynamics Research Laboratory. Contact Information: Phone: 7089396; Mobile phone: 6205117; Fax: 7089752; E-mail: [email protected] Address: RTU, Ezermalas iela 6, Rīga, LV-1006, Latvia Scientific Degree: Dr.sc.ing. (Diploma No. B-D 000326) Collaboration with Research projects, agreement works and consulting of enterprises and research Industry: institutions “Mekhanobr” - Saint Petersburg un “AvtoVaz“ – Togliati (Russia); “Kotzolt”–Lemgo (Germany); IU “Aumet”, SIA „Lima” un SIA “Velve –AE” (Latvia), etc. Scientific and From 1973 till now work in RTU as junior then senior research associate, lecturer, Educational Work: researcher. Lectures and practical training of RTU study subjects: Advanced Course of Computer Graphics for Mechanical Engineering, Computer Aided Analysis of Mechanical Systems, Automation of Strength Calculations for Structures of Mechanical Engineering, Analysis of Technical Systems and Optimization, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, etc. Field of Scientific Interests: Simulation of Machine Dynamics, Metamodelling and Optimization, CAD/CAE Participation in Latvian Science Council Grants (5 projects from 1991, current project No. 05.1668) and Research Projects: EU projects: AURORA, COCOMAT, POSICOSS, NAS – SANDWICH Last Publications: 1) Janushevskis, T. Akinfiev, J. Auzins, and A. Boyko. A comparative analysis of global search procedures. In: Proc. Estonian Acad. Sci. Eng., 2004, Vol.10, No.4, 235-250. 2) Auzins, J.; Janushevskis, A.; Rikards, R.: Software Tools for Experimental Design, Metamodelling and Optimization. // In: Book 5th Euromech Solid Mechanics Conference ESMC-5 .(Editor E.C.Aifantis), August 17-22, 2003, AUT, Thessaloniki, Greece. p. 182. 3) Auzins, J.; Janushevskis, A.; Rikards, R.: Software Tool EDAOpt for Optimization of Complex Systems // Book of Abstracts. XXXI International Conference “Advanced Problems in Mechanics” (APM’2003), June 22 - July 2, 2003, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, St. Petersburg, Russia, p. 24-25 4) Janushevskis, A., Akinfiev T., Auzins, J. & Boyko, A. Verification of Global Search Procedure for Response Surface Method. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference “Industrial Engineering – Innovation as Competitive Edge for SME”. 29-30th April 2004, Tallinn, Estonia. Editors J.Papstel / B.Katalinic. ISBN 9985-894-59-6. (CD-ROM ISBN 9985-894-69-3). Tallinn University of Technology. 2004. pp.237-240 5) Auzins, J.; Janushevskis, A.: New Experimental Designs for Metamodelling and Optimization, Proceedings of the Fifth World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM V), July 7-12, 2002, Vienna, Austria, Editors: Mang, H.A.; Rammerstorfer, F.G.; Eberhardsteiner, J., Publisher: Vienna University of Technology, ISBN 3-9501554-0-6, 10 pages 5) A.Janushevskis, O.Onzevs, J.Auzins, A.Boyko. “Verification of Tools of Random Vibration Calculations for Designing of Mechanical Systems". In: Proceedings of 3rd International DAAM Conference. Industrial Engineering – New Challenges to SME, (eds. J.Papstel & B.Katalinic) 25 - 27th April, Tallinn, Estonia. 2002. pp. 26-29. 6) A.Janushevskis, V.Putyatin. Calculations of Mechanical System Random Vibrations by ANSYS and IMITA. In: Scientific Proceedings of RTU. Transport and Engineering. Mechanics. Series 6, vol.7, pp. 39-48, Riga. 2002 7) A.Janushevskis. Comparative Analysis of Random Vibrations of MDOF Mechanical Systems by ANSYS and IMITA. In: Scientific Proceedings of RTU. Transport and Engineering. Mechanics. Series 6, vol.7, pp. 49-59, Riga. 2002. 8) A.Janushevskis, J.Auzins, A.Boyko. Accuracy Testing of Multibody Random Vibration Calculation by Ansys and Imita. Kaunas. Vibroengineering – 2001. October 15 –16. // Journal of Vibroengineering 2001. No.2 (7), pp. 41-45, Vilnius. 2001 9) A.Janushevskis, J.Auzins. Comparison of methods for Random Vibrations Calculations of Mechanical Systems. // In: Proceedings of 2nd European Conference on Computational Mechanics. Solids, Structures and Coupled Problems in

49 Engineering. Cracow, Poland, June 26 – 29, 2001, ECCM – 2001, CD-ROM, 11 pages. 10) Janushevskis, A., Lavendelis, E., Onzevs O. Method for Optimisation of Random Vibrations of Nonlinear Mechanical System. // In: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Vol. 73, p. 159-168. Dordrecht, Boston, London: Kluwer Academic Publishers. 2000. 11) O.Onževs, A.Januševskis, J.Auziņš. "Iekārta materiālu vibrotriecienpresēšanai" un "Automātiski vadāma iekārta materiālu vibrotriecienpresēšanai." Latvijas Republikas Patenti Nr.12477 un Nr.12478 no 20.08.2000. 12) J.Auzins, A.Janushevskis, K.Kalnins, R.Rikards. Sequential Metamodeling Techniques for Structural Optimization. // In: Collection of International Conference on CAE and Computational Technologies for Industry. 5-8 October 2005, Lecce, Italy, p.15-16, 2005. Number of Scientific Publications: More than 100, including 3 Patents. Language Skills: Latvian, English, Russian. Professional Probation in University of Wales Swansea (UK). Development: Scientific Conferences in Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, etc. Professional and From 1994 an active member of the New - York Academy of Sciences. From 1995, a Public Work member of Latvian National Mechanics Committee. From 1999, a member of the Promotional Council on Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering Sciences. 20/04/2006 /A.Janushevskis/

50 Curriculum Vitae

Personal data Full name: Anatolijs Jemeljanovs Position: Professor, Faculty of Engineering Economics Chair of Occupational Safety and Civil Defence Date of birth: July 30 1937 Sex: Male Place of birth: Latvia, Daugavpils District

Education 1960 - 1966 Industrial Engineer in Chemistry, Riga Polytechnic Institute 1955 - 1958 Fireman, Leningrad Firemen Technical School 1944 - 1955 Daugavpils Secondary School No.2

Academic Degrees 1998 Dr. sc. ing. 1993 Dr. habil. sc. ing. 1991 Prof. 1980 Assist. prof. 1976 Candidate of Technical Sciences

Language skills Russian - native Latvian - fluent (certificate of higher category)

Employment history 2004 - to present Professor, Chair of Occupational Safety and Civil Defence, Riga Technical University 1994 - 2001 Head of the Professor’s Group of Civil Defence, Riga Technical University

51 1989 - 1994 Head of the Chair of Civil Defence, Riga Technical University 1986 - 1989 Head of the Department, LR State Audit Office 1958 - 1986 Engineer, Experimental Laboratory of Fire Prevention, Deputy Head of Fire Prevention Board, Deputy Head, LR Civil Defence Fire Prevention Service

Participation in Projects 1. Project Manager of Research made for the LR Ministry of Internal Affairs: a) Development of the LR Standard ‘ Fire Safety. General Requirements’, No.6644, September 15, 2002; b) Research and the development of proposals for the LR Standard ‘ Fire Safety. General Requirements’, No.6566, October 19, 2001. 2.The project for the LR Ministry of Education and Science ‘Further Improvement of Education in Providing Life Protection’, No.6657, July 15, 2002. Publications Most recent publications: 1. A.Jemeljanovs, E.Palitis. The Concept of the Complete Safety System of Transit Goods in Latvia. The 5TH International Emergency Planning Conference, the Hague, October 12 - 14, 1999, pp.176 –179. 2. Innovative Approach to the Losses Incurred by Fires in the Countryside of Latvia. Proceedings of RTU ‘Economy and Entrepreneurship’, Volume 2, Riga, 2000, pp.44 - 50 ( co- author). 3. Fire Risk and Insurance. Proceedings of RTU ‘Economy and Entrepreneurship, Volume 6, Riga, 2003, pp.105 - 110 (co- author). 4. A.Jemeljanovs, I. Pushkina. Some Aspects of Assessing Fire Safety and Fire Risks. // Safety and Development of Nations: Proceedings of International Scientific Conference, Daugavpils, June 1 - 2, 2004, pp.1 – 6 (co-author). 5. Protection of Environment and Population of Latvia against Technogenic and Nature Disasters. // Safety and Development of Nations: Proceedings of International Scientific Conference, Daugavpils, June 1 - 2, 2004, pp.6 – 12 (co- author). 6. Forecasts of the Development of Technogenic Emergencies and their Management on the basis of the Theory of Specific Features of Reflections (Theory of Catastrophes). // Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific Conference ‘Ecology and Knowledge-based

52 Progress’, Perm, 2004, pp.6 -8 (co-author). 7. Pre-conditions for Implementing Technogenic Risks. // Risks in the Contemporary world: their Identification and Defence, St.Petersburg, International Academy of Ecology and Life Protection Sciences, UN, 2004, pp. 10 – 12 (co-author). 8. The Role of Engineering Economics in Providing Life Protection. // The Role of Engineering Economics in the Development of Entrepreneur- ship, Riga, RTU, 2000.

Participation in International Conferences 1. Prerequisites for Fulfilling the Requirements of Normative Documents in the Context of Technogenic Safety. Proceedings of International Conference Eco Balt’ 2003, Riga, May 15 – 16, 2003. 2. The Proposals for the Concept of the Complex Safety System of Transit Goods in Latvia. Proceedings of International Conference Eco Balt’ , Riga, May 26 – 27, 2000 (co- author). 3. The Concept of the Complex Safety System of Transit Goods in Latvia The 5th International Emergency Planning Conference, the Hague, the Netherlands, October 12 – 14, 1999.

4. New Approach to the Normative System of Water Supply in Fire Emergencies. Proceedings of International Scientific Conference ‘New Developments in Ecology and Life Protection’, St.Petersburg, June 16 – 18, 1998 (co-author). 5. Simulation Models for Provision of Good Fire Safety Services to the Community.Proceedings of International Symposium of Ecology, St.Petersburg, June 3 – 4, 2000. 6. Internationally Approved Performance of the Emergency Services. Proceedings of International Conference ‘Strategy for Managing the Global Ecological Crisis’, St.Petersburg, 2001. 7. The Rescue Services Stability in the Technogenic and Nature Disasters The 4th International Disaster and Emergency Readiness Conference, October 14 – 15, 2003, Kensington, London (co-author). 8. Some methodological Aspects for Identifying Nature Disaster and

53 Technogenic Risks. Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific Conference for Students, Postgraduates and Young Researchers ‘Ecology and Knowledge- based Progress’, Perm, Russia, 2004. 9. Prerequisites for Managing Technogenic Risks. // Proceedings of International Scientific Conference ‘Risks of the Contemporary World: Identification and Protection’, St.Petersburg, June 2 – 4, 2004 (co-author). 10. Systemic and Functional Approach to Decision-making in Emergency Situations using Forecasting Methods. // Scientific Readings, Publishers of the International Academy of Ecology and Life Protection Sciences, 2001 (co-author). 11. The Role of Voluntary Fire Units in Emergency Situations. // International Scientific Conference ‘Innovations in Ecology and Life Protection’, St.Petersburg, June 16 – 18 , 1998 (co-author). 12. The Concept on Minimizing Fire Risks in Latvia. // Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference “Innovations in Ecology and Life Protection,” St.Petersburg, 2001(co-author). 13. Explosivity of Ballast Waters Containing Oil Products. // International Scientific Conference, June 4 – 5, 2003, St.Petersburg (co-author). 14. Economic and Scientific Solutions for Treating Solid Household Waste.// International scientific conference, June 4 - 5, 2003, St.Petersburg (co- author).

Other Information

Membership of the Association of International Academy of Ecology and Protection. Owner of inventions. Director of the RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics, Consultancy and Training Centre of Technogenic Safety.

54 Valdis Kampars Professor, dean of Faculty of Material Science and Applied Chemistry Member of Latvian Academy of Sciences

Address: Azenes 14/24, LV-1048, Riga, LATVIA

Phone: +371 7089224, +371 9230958 Fax: +371 7615765 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.lza.lv/scientists/kamparsv.htm

Born: October 5, 1944, Priekule, Latvia

Interests:  Organic and Industrial Organic Chemistry  Domestic Raw Materials for Chemical Industry  Organic Compounds and Polymers for Photoelectronic and Information Storage  Fuels. Alternative and Renewable Fuels  Waste Recycling  Chemical and Chemical Engineering Education

Languages: Latvian, Russian, English, (German)

Education:  Riga Technical University (Faculty of Chemistry), cum laude, 1970  Dr.chem. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in Western Countries), Riga Technical University, 1974  Dr.habil.chem. (Doctor of Science in former USSR, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1983

Experience: Riga Technical University  Junior and senior Researcher, Faculty of Chemistry, 1970-1984  Associate Professor, Department of organic chemistry, 1984-1988

55  Head, Department of General Chemistry, 1988-2002  Professor, Department of General Chemistry, 1989-2002  Dean of Faculty of Chemical Technology, 1993-2003  Dean of Faculty of Material Science and Applied Chemistry, 2003-  Head, Department Chemistry, 2002-

Honours and Awards  Professor G.Vanags Medal, 1994  Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1994-1997  Full Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1997-  Professor of Riga Technical university, 2000- 

Professional Activities and Memberships  Vice-president, Latvian Association of university Professors, 1996-  Chairmen, Promotion Council (Chemistry) Riga Technical university, 2000-  Member of Board, Latvian Chemical Society, 1990-  Chairmen of Senate, Riga Technical university, 2000-  Editor-in-Chief, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Material Science and Applied Chemistry

Courses Riga Technical University  General Chemistry  Structure of Matter  Industrial Organic Chemistry  Fuels and Lubricants  UV/VIS Spectroscopy  IR Spectroscopy  Chemical Analysis

Recent/Representative publications V.Kampar, O.Neiland. Degree of Charge Transfer in - complexes.- Uspekhi Khimii, 1986, vol.55, n 4, pp.637-651 (in Russian). A.Ozols,V.Kampars, M.Reinfelde, V.Kokars. Hologram recording in azobenzene oligomers. 3rd Int. Conf.”Advanced Optical Materials and Devices , AOMD-3”, Riga, Latvia, 2002, pp.110-117.

56 В.Кокарс, А.Янишевский, В.Кампарс. Синтез производных 2-азастильбена с внутримолекулярным переносом заряда. ХГС, 2002, N7, c.911-917. V.Kampars, V.Kokars, A.Ozols, M.Reinfelde. Azobenzene polymer films for holographic recording in the red spectral region, Proceedings of Baltic Polymer Symposium, Jurmala, 2003, pp.264-268 Kampars V., Kronberga S. Iodine values estimation of vegetable oils by FTIR spectroscopy. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2003, vol.12/53, SI 2, pp.45-47 Kampars V. Spectroscopic investigation of degradation of rapeseed oil methyl esters, Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Material Science and Applied Chemistry, 2003, Nr 7, 170-176 Kampars V. Thermal stability of biodiesel. 16th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, Praha, 2004, CD-ROM of Full Texts, P.184, pp.1-4

Research projects V.Kampars (Head of Project). Light Sensitive Organic Substances for High Density Information Storage Materials. Latvian Council of Sciences 2001-2004. V.Kampars (Head of Project). Sorbents. Latvian Council of Sciences 2001-2004. V.Kampars (Head of Project). Alternative fuels. Contract 2001-2003. V.Kampars (Head of Project). Synthesis and Studies of Electroactive condensed Organic Systems. Latvian-Lithuanian-Taiwan joint project 2003-2006.

Signature

57 Personal Data

Name, Surname Jānis Ķipsna Info: Head of Professors Group of Entrepreneurship Management Age: 59 Date of Birth: 07 August 1945 Sex: M Place of Birth: Bērze, Latvia Address: Sesku iela 63, dz.-105, Rīga, LV-1082 Phone: mob.: 6113395

Education

Riga Polytechnical Institute: 1964.- 1969. Special Field: Engineer Economist of Machine-Building Economy and Organization

Riga Polytechnical Institute Post Graduate Studies

Ogre Secondary School No 1

Scientific Degrees and Posts

2004 – Professor 1999 – Associate Professor 1992 – Degree of Doctor of Economics

Languages English: can read special literature with a dictionary Russian: advanced Latvian: native longue German: speaking – colloquial - level, full understanding of special literature

Work Experience

58

Riga Technical University: from 1994 up to the present time Pos: Head of Professors Group of Entrepreneurship Management Director of Institute of Entrepreneur Activities

Riga Technical University: from 1988 till 1994 Position: Docent of the Chair of Scientific Organization of Work and Production Management of to Faculty of Engineering Economy

Riga Polytechnical Institute: from 1987 till 1988 Pos: Chief Scientific Associate of the Chair of Scientific Organization of Work and Production Management of the Faculty of Engineering Economy

Riga Polytechnical Institute: from 1987 till 1988 Pos: senior lecturer

Riga Polytechnical Institute: from 1979 till 1988 Pos: Head of the Chair of Scientific Organization of Work and Production Management of to Faculty of Engineering Economy

Riga Polytechnical Institute: from 1972 till 1979 Pos: senior lecturer, deputy docent, docent of the Chair of Scientific Organization of Work and Production Management of to Faculty of Engineering Economy

Work Obligations/Duties: 1. In accordance with the decision of the meeting of the Board of the Faculty of Engineering Economy. Head of the Supervising Committee and Self - Evaluation Committee of the study programs “ Entrepreneurship and Management” as well as study program “ Management of Human Resources. 2. Member of the Editorial Board of the thesis of reports of the 43 rd International Scientific Conference of RTU, Riga, October 10-14, 2002. 3. Member of the Editorial Boards of volume 2 of series 3 “ Economics and Entrepreneurship” of RTU Scientific Proceedings (2001) volume 5 (2002), volume 6 (2003) volume 8 (2004). 4. Member of two commissions of RTU Senate those of Study Quality Commission and Study Program Commission restrictively.

59 Participation in Important Projects

„Recommendations for Solving the Most Important Problems of Work Environment in Gas Supply and Safety Recommendations to Workers of Service Industry”. Commissioner: VSAA (State Social Insurance Agency). Number of Purchase Identification 2004/0787, RTU No 6839. The Agreement valid till 10.10.2004. Two brochures will be published in connection with this agreement.

Published Works

Published in recent years: 1.1. Scientific Publications 1.1.1. J. Ķipsna. Problems of Remuneration for Work of Information Technology Specialists. RTU Scientific Proceedings, Series 3, Volume 5. Entrepreneurship and Management. Riga, RTU, 2002, 8 pages. 1.1.2. J. Ķipsna. Development Problems of Small and Medium Size Enterprises of Latvia, RTU Scientific Proceedings, Series 3, Volume 6. Entrepreneurship and Management Riga, RTU, 2003, 5 pages. 1.1.3. J.Ķipsna, S. Kozlova. Internet Technologies and Means – in Entrepreneurship RTU Scientific Proceedings, Series 3, Volume 6, Entrepreneurship and Management Riga, RTU, 2003, 6 pages. 1.1.4. J.Ķipsna, N.Semjonova. Problems of Peoples Income Formation in Latvia Social Policy and Human Development. Collection of Scientific Works. Volume 2, Donetsk 2003, 6 pages. 1.1.5. J. Ķipsna. Work Remuneration and State Social Insurance. RTU Scientific Proceedings, Series 3, Volume 8, Entrepreneurship and Management Riga, RTU, 2004, 6 pages. 1.1.6. J.Ķipsna. Control of Possible Risks in Work Environment, Collection of Materials Scientific-Practical Conference “ Risks in Contemporary World. Identification and aversion” St.Petersburg, 2004, 1 page. 1.1.7. J. Ķipsna. Entrepreneurship and Work Environment. RTU 45 rd International Scientific Conference. Development Problems of National Economy and Entrepreneurship. Thesis of Report. Riga 14-17 October, 2004, 1 page.

1.2. Participation in Scientific Conferences. 1.2.1. International Conference at RTU “ Development of Industry in Transition Period” Riga, December, 1999. 1.2.2. International Conference in Rezekne “ Integration Problems of the Baltic Region Countries on Their Way to the EU” Rezekne, March 2000. 1.2.3. 43 rd RTU Scientific Conference, October 2002. 1.2.4. 44 rd RTU Scientific Conference, October 2003. 1.2.5. 45 rd RTU Scientific Conference, October 2004. 1.2.6. Participation at a Scientific Conference in Donetsk 32003. 1.2.7. Participation at a Scientific Conference in St.Petersburg, 2004.

1.3. Supervision of Contract Works and Direct Participation in Their Implementation:

60 1.3.1. Elaboration of Informative-Interpretive Material “On Demands of Work Safety and Health Protection When Moving Heavy Loads”. Commissioner: VSAA (State Agency of Social Insurance), Identification Number of State Order No 2000/130, RTU No 643/1359. 1.3.2. “ On Minimal Demands for Work Safety and Health Protection When Using Working Equipment”. Commissioner: VSAA. Identification Number of State Order 2001/50 RTU No 6516. 1.3.3. „ Elaboration of Work Safety Recommendations and Regulations for Railway Workers and Medical Specialists. Commissioner: VSAA. The Identification Number of State Order 2000/93, RTU No 6539. 1.3.4. „ Chart of Labour Protection System”. Commissioner: VSAA. The Identification Number of State Order 2001/201, RTU No 6578.

Published Results of Contract Works: 1. Work Safety and Health Protection Demands When Moving Heavy Loads. Riga, VSSA, 2000, 16 pages. 2. Recommendations to Railway Workers. Riga, 2001, 16 pages. 3. Recommendations to Specialists of Medicine. Riga, VSAA, 2001, 16 pages. 4. On Minimal Demands for Work Safety and Health Protection When Using Work Equipment. Riga, VSSA, 2001, 14 pages. 5. Chart of Labour Protection System. Riga, VSSA, 2001, 1 page.

Pedagogical Activities

1.4. Supervision of Doctoral Studies: Doctoral Student N.Semjonova is in her 2 rd year of Doctoral Studies. Doctoral Student T.Korsaka has finished work on her thesis to be submitted to the Board of Promotion (the appointed time – October). 1.5. Supervision of Master Thesis: From 2000 till 2004 – 31 Master Works have been supervised all the Works have been defended. 1.6. Supervision of Lectures and Seminars: Responsible for lecture courses, delivers lectures, holds seminars and gives practical classes connected with issues of management of entrepreneurship , work and human resources. IUV 229 Economy of Human Resources IUV 266 Theory of Management IUV 301 Management of Entrepreneur Activities IUV 302 Work Management IUV 440 Adoption of Management Decisions IUV 506 Modeling of Management of Entrepreneur Activities IUV 514 Management Organization IUV 516 Work Management IUV 613 Modeling of Management of Entrepreneur Activities

61 1.7. Elaboration of Study Course Programs Course programs have been elaborated in all nine study subjects mentioned in paragraph 2.3. The programs are regularly revised and improved.

1.8. Study Books and Aids: 1. H.Diderihs. Economy of an Enterprise Translation from German by M.Balashko, K.Didenko, J.Kipsna and others. Edition – in Chief R.Skapars – Riga. Zinatne, 2000 – 515 pages. 2. J. Ķipsna, J.Reiters. Regulations on Working Out and Defending Master Thesis in Economics for Students specializing in Management of Entrepreneur Activities – Riga, RTU Faculty of Engineering Economy, 2000, 19 pages. 3. J.Ķipsna, J.Reiters. Regulations on Working Out and Defending Diploma Work in the study field of Management of Entrepreneur Activities – Riga, RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economy, 2000, 16 pages. 4. Regulations on Elaboration and Defend of Bachelor Work in Social Sciences for receiving the Bachelor Degree/ worked out by K.Didenko, A.Magidenko, N.Lace, J.Kipsna, G.Gertners – Riga, RTU, 2004.

17.05.2006.

62 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL First name, surname Māris KNITE Date of birth April 2, 1955

Sex Male Place of birth Dobele, Latvia

Marital status Married, son Martins (1978, student)

Nationality Latvian

Place of work Riga Technical University, Faculty of Materialscience and Applied Chemy, Institute of Technical Physics

Position Professor

Address (office) 14/24 Azenes str., Riga, LV-1048, Latvia. Phone: +371 7089380 Fax: +371 7615765, E-mail: [email protected] http://www.lza.lv/scientists/knitem.htm

EDUCATION University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Physicist (1978) Degree of candidate of physics and mathematics (Ph.D.) (1989), Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia Dr.phys. (1992) (under Latvian law about equality and rehabilitation of the scientific degrees), University of Latvia Dr. habil. phys. (1999), Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

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2. PROFESSIONAL EXPIERENCE 1978.1990 Lecturer at Riga Technical University (RTU) 1990.1993 Senior Lecturer at RTU

63 1991-1992 Visiting Scientist at University of Vienna, Austria 1993.1999 Assistant Professor at RTU 3.1999.10.1999 Associate Professor at RTU 10.1999 - Professor at RTU 07. 1999 - Director of Technical Physics Institute, RTU 06.2003 - Chairman of Senate, RTU

3.

4. RESEARCH Phase Transitions in Ferroelectrics and Ferroelastics Electrooptical Properties of Ferroelectrics in the Infrared Laser Induced Phase Transitions and Structure Modifications in Thin Films of Ferroelectrics and Silicides Electroconductive Carbon Black - Polymer Nanocomposites as Sensormaterials and their Electrical and Mechanical Properties

5.

6. LAST RESEARCH PROJECTS:  Investigation of mechanism of laser induced phase transitions in silicides multilayer structures (Latvian Science Council Project No 96.538, 1997-2000).  Active polymer composites and multilayer structures: elaboration, properties and induced effects (Latvian Science Council Project No 01.0576, 2001-2003)  New generation of polymer, metal and ceramics matrix nanocomposites (Part of Latvian Science Council Program No 02.0003.4.4, 2002-2005)

MAJOR RECENT PUBLICATIONS: 1. M.Knite, V.Tupureina, A.Dzene, V.Teteris, A.Ķiploka, J.Zavickis. Chemical Technology, No2 (36), 2005, pp.5-10 2. M.Knite,Valdis Teteris, Aleksandra Kiploka, Jevgenijs Kaupuzs. Sensors and Actuators. A: Physical, V110/1-3, 2004 p.142-149. 3. M.Knite, V.Teteris, A. Kiploka, I.Klemenoks. Advanced Engineering Materials, V6, No9, 2004, p.742-746 4. M.Knite, V.Teteris, A.Kiploka. Materials Science & Engineering C, V23, 2003, p.781-790. 5. M.Knite, G.Mezinskis, L.Shebanovs, I.Pedaja, A.Sternbergs. Applied Surface Science, V208- 209C, 2003, p.378-381. 6. M.Knite, G.Mezinskis, L.Shebanovs, I.Pedaja, A.Sternberg. Ferroelectrics, V286, 2003, p.321-326 7. M.Knite, V.Teteris, B.Polyakov, D.Erts. Materials Science & Engineering C, V19, Iss.1-2, 2002, p.15-19. 8. M.Knite, L.Shebanovs, V.Snitka. Proc. SPIE , Vol.4157, 2001, p.208-211.

64 9. M. Knite, J.Blūms. Proc. of Second European International Conference on “Physics Teaching in Engineering Education”, (PTEE 2000), Budapest, Hungary, 2000, 4 pages, http://www.bme.hu/ptee2000/papers/knite.pdf 10. M.Knite, A.Krumins and D.Millers. “Defects and Surface-Induced Effects in Advanced Perovskites”, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Vol.77, 2000, p. 405-410.

7. PUBLICATIONS 138 scientific papers in journals and abstract papers in the proceedings of conferences, and 20 methodical works

8. MEMBERSHIP Since 1999 A Member of Latvian Physical Society Since 2000 A Member of Latvian Scientists Association Since 2000 A Member of Latvian Universities Professors Association Since 2001 A Member of Editorial Board of Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University “Material Science and Applied Chemistry” Since 2004 A Corresponding Member of Latvian Academy of Science Since 2005 A Member of Europian Materials Research Society Since 2006 A Member of Latvian Materials Research Society 8.1. 8.2. SKILLS & INTERESTS Languages: Latvian (native), Russian, German, English

15.05.2006. M.Knite

65 Prof. Andrejs Koliškins

Curriculum vitae

1. Date and place of birth: 25 October 1954, Tallinn, Estonia

2. Marital status: married with two children

3. Languages written and spoken: English, Latvian, Russian.

4. Education: Graduated in Applied Mathematics from Riga Polytechnic Institute (1971 – 1976), PhD in Differential Equations and Mathematical Physics from St-Petersburg (then Leningrad)University, 1981.

5. Employment history: 1. Research Assistant, 1979 – 1980, Laboratory of Nondestructive Testing at The Riga Technical University (then Riga Polytechnic Institute) 2. Assistant Professor, 1980 - 1983, at The Riga Technical University (then Riga Polytechnic Institute), 3. Senior Lecturer, 1983-1990, at The Riga Technical University, 4. Docent, 1990 -1999, at The Riga Technical University, 5. Associate Professor, 1999 - 2002, at The Riga Technical University. 6. Professor, 2002 - , at The Riga Technical University

6. Present positions: 1. Professor, The Riga Technical University, Department of Engineering Mathematics, 1 Meza St., Riga, Latvia LV 1048, 2. Associate Professor of Statistics, Riga Business School, 11 Skolas Str., Riga, Latvia 3. Adjunct Professor, Oct. 1, 1993 to June 30, 2002, Department of Mathematics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5

I am a member of American Mathematical Society and Latvian Mathematical Society. My name is mentioned in the book “Marquis Who’s Who in the World”, 12th edition, 1995.

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1. Name, surname: Victor Kozlov. 2. Identity No.: 070939 – 12713. 3. Place of birth: Ukraine, Zaporozje. 4. Residence: Riga, Latvia. 5. Organization: Riga Technical University, Institute of General and Civil Safety of

Ekonomik. 6. Academic degree: Doctor of technical sciences (1985), Doctor habil. of Economics

(1993), Actual member (academician) of Academy of Ecology and

Life protection sciences (1999). 7. Practical activity: Research problems of General Safety, Health and conditions of

Work. 8. Pedagogical activity: Teachig the University students the General, Occupational Safety

course;

1972 - docent;

1987 - professor; Chairman of Department of labaur

protection and Environment; 1993 - professor, Chairman of

Institute of General and Civil Safety. 9. Scientific work: Working and inveestigation of Methods, Models for

evaluation,prognose and increase Occupational, General Safety,

Conditions of work and ecology (Environmental Engineering). 10. Participation in the research works (1999 – 2002): Research of the General, Occupational Safety problems. (Investigation of Mathematical Metods, Models, Computer Programs for evaluation, prognose and increase Occupational, Civil Safety, working conditions and Environmental.

11. The last 5 years publications:

11.1. Эргономические аспекты при проектировании рабочего места сварщика.

67 Starptautiskā konference MET-99, Metināšana, Rīga. 1999. 11.2. Эргономические нормативы при проектировании и организации рабочего места сварщика. Сварочное производство № 5. М. 2000. 11.3. The concept of the complex safety System of transit goods in Latvia. Report, 5 th International Emergency Planning Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 1999. 11.4. Hypertext Data Base Projection in Economics. Proceedings of the Latvia university. Proceedings of the Latvia university of agriculture. Jelgava, 1999.

11.5. The proposals for concept of transit goods in Latvia. Report International Conference Eco Balt 2000. Rīga. 2000. 11.6. Hypertexts in Economics, – Report Intrnacional Conference “Ekonomika ir Vaduba – 2000”, Kaunas “Technologija”. 2000. 11.7. Hypertext Technology in the Models of Work – safety and Environment Protection Economiks. International Conference, Riga, 2000. 11.8. Ugunsgrēku izraisīto ekonomisko zaudējumu novērtēšanas metode. Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās. Konferences zinātniskie raksti, Rīga, RTU, 2000. 11.9. Эргономические нормативы при проектировании и организации рабочего места сварщика. Сварочное производство № 5. М. 2000. 11.10. Экономическая оценка эффективности затрат на обеспечение пожарной безоласности. Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences materiāli, Rīga, 2000. 11.11. Охрана труда и техника безопасности при проведении сварочных работ в странах Европейского Союзаю. Сварочное производство N 2. M. 2002. 11.12. Охрана труда и техника безопасности при проведении сварочных работ в странах Европейского Союзаю. Сварочное производство N 3. M. 2002.

12. Amount of the scientifie works: 152.

13. Languages: Latvian, Russian, English

68 Curriculum Vitae Juris Kreicbergs Private address: Kapseļu 4A-10 RĪGA LV 1046 Identity code 110661-10602

Education: 1979 - 1984 Riga Politechnical institute, specialty Automobiles and automotive companies, qualification acquired: mechanical engineering

1987 - 1991 Riga Politechnical institute – graduated from aspirantura (doctoral studies) in Automotive transport

1999 – 2002 Master of business administration program in Riga Business School: acquired Professional MBA degree

Employment: from 1984 - Riga Politechnical institute, Riga Technical university, department of Automobile Transport – assistant, senior teacher, lecturer

from 1995 – Autodati Ltd, CEO

from 1998 - AUTO RTU, managing director

Further education: 1993 (3 months) De Montfort University, Leicester, UK – Industrial Business Systems, as part of TEMPUS program

1996 (3 months) Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute (Statens Väg och Transportforksningsinstitut)

1997 - (1 week) Quality Engineering, University of Bolognue, Italy

Latest main 1. Grīslis A., Liberts G., Kreicbergs J. “Efficiency Improvement of publications: Road Haulage Using Long Vehicle Combinations”. Proceedings of the 9th International conference “Transport Means 2005”; October 20 – 21, 2005 Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania; ISSN 1822-296 X

Pedagogical work: The following courses developed and run in Department of Automobile Transport, RTU: lectures, seminars and laboratories in Automotive Engines, Automotive Companies, ENERGY AND Ecology in Automobile Transport, Vehicle mechanics, theory of Automobile.

Main projects: 1989 -1997 Emissions from cars in Latvia

1994, 1996, 1997 translations of automotive workshop manuals

1995 – engine workshops in Riga bus companies – project by

69 Danish Transport Ministry

1997 - CO2 emissions from transport in Latvia

1997 –new busses for Riga

1998 – Management in transport (TEMPUS project)

2000 – Transport Economics (TEMPUS project) 2000 – 2006 Professional training for Latvian road haulers 2003 – 2006 – road accident reconstruction 2004 – 2005 traffic safety lectures for drivers who have acquired penalty points for driving behavior 2005 – Standards for Emissions from non road vehicles Languages: Latvian, English, Russian

Private Information: Born 11.06.1961 Nationality Latvian Family status married, 2 children

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Name, surname Anita Lanka Identity No. 060250-13076 Born in: Riga Address: 48, Jurmalas, „Pinki”, village Babite, Riga region Telephone: 9275506 E-mail: [email protected] Languages: Latvian, Russian, English Education: University of Latvia Scientific Degrees: Doctor Pedagogy Education 1993

Work Experience: Present Situation: Since January, 2002 Head of Riga Technical University Institute for Humanities Since 2002 Associate Professor and Director of Institute for Humanities Teaching the following subjects: - Teaching Methodology - Didactics of Higher Educational Establishments - The History of Educational Ideas - The Teaching procedure - The Theory of Education - The Theory of Andragogy/ Adult Education

Previous Work Experience: 1995-1998 Assistant Professor in Department of Education and Psychology in Latvian University and Riga Technical University 1994-1995 Assistant Professor ,Chair of Primary Education 1992-1994 Headmaster’s Assistant in Educational and Scientific Research Work Rigas 1st Christian School 1990-1992 Assistant Professor, Chair of Nursery and Primary School 1983-1990 Scientific Assistant Institute of Scientific Research in Education 1977-1983 Teacher Riga Secondary School No 28 and No 49

II Scientific action and publications

71 1. The role of self- education in teachers’ adjustment to the changing environment. Collection of research papers, Riga, RTU HI, 1998. (2 p) 2. The ways of enhancing the process of studies. Personality. Time. Communication. The Papers of International Scientific Research Conference. 1.-2. March, 2001, Rezekne, Rezeknes Higher School, 2001. The report was delivered in Rezekne, 1.02.2001. ( 4 p) 3. The concept of Lectures at Higher School in Modern Didactics. The collection of Report. DPU 9th Scientific Conference. A 13 Daugavpils, DPU „Saule” 2001, (2p) 4. The Real Problems of Didactics at Higher Schools ( Scientific Papers of RTU Riga RTU, 2002, ( 6p) 5. Qualification of Vocational Teacher – a Key Indicator of VET System Quality”. The report was delivered at International Conference Vocational Education and Training. Research and Reality in the Vitautas Magnus University in Kaunas, a 25th April, 2002. 6. Mūsdienu tehniskās inteliģences izglītošanas teorētiskie avoti. The report was delivered at RTU 43th International Scientific Conference, Riga, October, 2002. 7. Arodpedagogu izglītības satura pilnveides dialektika. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, 8 vol., 4 ser., Riga, RTU, 2003. (pages from 41- 46 ). 8. Objektīvās pedagoģiskās likumsakarības, tradicionālie jēdzieni un mūsdienu pedagoģiskā realitāte. The report was delivered at RTU 44th International Scientific Conference, Riga, October, 2003. 9. Laboratorijas darbu pedagoģiskā lietderība (studentu un pedagogu skatījumā). The report was delivered at RTU 45th International Scientific Conference, Riga, October, 2004. 10. Vērtēšana procesorientētās studijās. The report was delivered at RTU 46 th International Scientific Conference, Riga, October, 2005. 11. Mūsdienu didaktika postmodernisma kontekstā. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, 8 vol., 8 ser., Riga, RTU, 2005. (6 p.) 12. Co-author. Intelligent System for Student Knowledge Assessment// Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical Unversity, 5th series, Computer Science, Applied Computer Systems, Riga, RTU, 2006. 13. Improvement of Assessment Methodology. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical College // Higer Professional Education in Theory and Practice. 4 vol., Riga, 2006, (4 p.) 14. A.Lanka, E.Murnieks:. Vocational Education and Training in Latvia: The Problems and Solutions. / The Transformation of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the Baltic States – Survey of Reforms and Developments . Series: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol.4. Springer, 2006

72 III Educational Work

Supervision of about 20 Masters Theses both at University of Latvia and Riga Technical University.

Supervision of 40 Bachelor’s Theses and 60 qualification works

Courses on the following subjects have been taught at University of Latvia: - „General Pedagogy” - „Theory of Education” - „A. Adler’s Psychological Concepts in Educationalist’s work” Courses on the following subjects have been taught at Riga Technical University - „ Pedagogical Process” - „Methodology of Studies” - „Theory of Education” - „The History of Pedagogy ” - “Didactics at Education Institutions”

The following courses have been devised and used in teaching: - „Vocational Education and Training” - „The Process of Education” - „Teaching Methodology” - „Theory of Education”

An active member in Senate of Riga Technical University Study Programm Board

Vocational Training Curriculum „Vocational Education”devised in cooperation with professor E. Murnieks.

A visity lecturer at further education courses at Växjo University, Sweden

Since September, 2000 Swedish – Latvian joint project of teacher trainign”Values of the Baltic Sea Perspectives”

Publications in Methodology

1. „Cooperation of the Teacher and Trainee in Education Environment”. RTU, HI 1999 (48 pages) 2. Methodical Advice to the Participants of Vocational Teachers Year – Long Basic Course. RTU HIO Chair of Sociology and Pedagogy, Riga 1999, (14 pages)

73 3. Co- author in the methodological Collection” Module as Element Joint the Basis and Further Essential Vocational Training Education”, Riga, 2000. 4. The ways of Mastery Language. The role of Communicativity in Mastery Language at Primary School” Riga LVAVO, UNDP, 2000, (27 pages) 5. Changing my Teaching style through experiential learning, the rope. Stories of Adult Education. Nordic Folk Academy, 2000, (3 pages) 6. The Latvian Language for the children in Latvia.1999, (3 pages) 7. Let the child feel good at school”. Teacher, 1999 No 3 ( pages from 43-46) 8. What students gain at lectures, Jaunais Inzenieries No 13, 2002, (3 pages) 9. Teaching Methodology. A Teaching Aid. Introduction to Studies. Riga RTU, 2002 (30 pages) 10. The Educational Process, RTU, HI 2003, (99 pages ) 11. Teaching Methodology. Riga, RTU, 2004. (55 pages)

IV Organizational work

A member of Educational Board of RTU Scientific work series „The Humanities and Social Studies”

Social Activities:

1. A lecturer, Latvian Adult Education association 2. A lecturer, consultant and co-author of books LVAVP (Government Program for Teaching Latvian) 3. Cooperation with the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology ( Reviewer of promotional works) 4. Cooperation with Ministry of Education, Vocational and Further Education Department, 5. Participation in the Leonardo da Vinci international Project „Module as an element joing the Basic and Further Professional Education. 10.2.1998- April, 2001 a visit to Iceland to study Vocational Training Experience there. 6. May, 2000 – July 2001. Participation in the international projects. „The change of assents and structure in the vocational educational education in Latvia and Lithuania, by reading lectures on the following topics: - The Development of Learning Theories - Contemporary Interpretation of Learning - Changing of Teachers Role in Contemporary Education 7. The International Scientific Conference „Development of Training of Traines network” Tessalonikos (Thessaloniki), October, 2004 8. The workshop„The Aims of Maastricht in Practice”, Wien, 29-30.06.2005 9. The workshop „Initiating VET TTNet in Latvia”, Riga, 23.03.2005

74 10. Research Project „Young engineers training and labour market in Latvia” financed by Latvian Council of Science (01.2003-12.2003)

75 C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name Valentīna Lauziniece Address Tīnūžu ielā 12 – 27, Rīga, Latvija Telephone 7175742 Fax +371 7089539 E-mail [email protected]

Nationality Latvian

Date of birth 25.11.1955

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Dates (from – to) 1979.-2005. • Name and address of Riga Technical university, Institute of Languages employer • Type of business or sector Education • Occupation or position held Lecturer of German language • Main activities and Teaching practical classes in German language for RTU DITF, NVSD responsibilities bachelor students and Institute of Languages for collage students

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Dates (from – to) 1996.-1998. • Name and type of University of Latvia, Institute of Pedagogy & Psychology organisation providing education and training • Principal History of pedagogy, Personality of J.G.Herdera and his role in the subjects/occupational history of Latvian culture and development of pedagogical skills covered approaches • Title of qualification MA degree in pedagogy awarded • Level in national Master classification • Dates (from – to) 1974-1979 • Name and type of University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Languages organisation providing education and training • Principal Linguistics, history of linguistics, lexicology, semantics, pragmatics, subjects/occupational translation skills covered • Title of qualification BA degree in German Linguistics awarded • Level in national Bachelor

76 classification

77 PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN

OTHER LANGUAGES GERMAN • Reading skills excellent • Writing skills excellent • Verbal skills excellent Russian • Reading skills excellent • Writing skills excellent • Verbal skills excellent English • Reading skills good • Writing skills basic • Verbal skills good

MAIN INTERNATIONAL Textbook “”Roboter im Blickpunkt”” RPI, 1987 PUBLICATIONS J.G.Herder and his role in development of pedagogical approaches. Published in “Laikmets un personība”, RAKA, 2000 Material of German for Part Time and Evening Study Department – compilation RTU, 2004

th QUALIFICATION INCREASING 2004 – 107 seminar for lecturers in Bonn and Brussels organized by European academy 2002, 2003 – Certificate of attendance from conference organized by Latvian Zonnenberg society 2000 – 2ndBaltic seminar of high school teachers of German organized by Gete`s Institute in Jurmala (certificate) 2000 – participating in the international conference in RTU “Teaching Foreign Languages for Special Purposes” 2000 – participating in the conference organized by Latvian University PPI “Age and Personality” 1998 seminar organized by Lineburg East centre of academically education “Development of Education and Society” (certificate) Defending of Master`s thesis 1997 informational and studying week of German social organization in Libek (certificate) 1996 LU Language centre “Minster – Riga ” informative seminar “Computer Application in Foreign Language Mastering” (certificate) 1995 – Informational week of German culture “Life GFR” in Sonnennberg (certificate) 1994 course of qualification increasing for Baltic and Scandinavian countries teachers in Libek (certificate) 1984-18 International course of high school teachers of German in Dresden TU

PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL Experts` Council member of IL, member of IL methodical council, WORK. coordinator of RTU scientific library and social coordinator

78 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION References by Ilze Siliņa Head of the professor group of German at the IL TU Riga, Phone 9274629, 7553893

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PERSONAL DATA: Surname: LAVENDEL Name: YURIS Year of Birth: 1952. Place of Birth: Riga, Latvia

SCIENTIFIC GRADE: Doctor of Engineer Science, Associated professor.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Associated professor of the Department of Informatics and Programming, Head of the Department of Informatics and Programming

CONTACT ADDRESS: Riga Technical University Department of Informatics and Programming Meza 1/4 , Riga LV-1048, Latvia. Tel. 7089575; 7089573

EDUCATION: 1985-1987. RTU Postgraduate school, Doctor of Engineer Science. Grade received in Riga Technical University. Thesis: “Automatization and adaptation of finite element’s calculations for applied tasks”. 1975-1987. Assistant in the Department of Informatics and Programming. 1975. Riga Technical University, Faculty of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Speciality: engineer-mathematician of applied mathematics.

RESEARCH AREA: Computational modelling of physical processes and simulation of the physical processes in technical objects - automatization of finite element method,Software for study of effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on human health, Real-time systems in communication technics. Liable partner of several scientific projects. Some of them are: “ Finite elements’ computer-aided system AutoFem”, “Telephone communication system on base of signal-processor and Intel processor” and so on.

PUBLICATIONS: Author of many publications. The most significant is: “Automatic system for finite element calculators” - Kiev, Visha Shkola, 1986. - 251 p. (co-authors A. Tshibenko, N. Vashenko, N. Krishuk, J.Lavendel). On problems of building up a multiprocessor architecture and organization of solving process. Boundary Field Problems and Computers. Proceedings of Latvian-Denish Seminar on “Groundwater and Geothermal Energy” Riga, 1994. – P. 337-343. J.Bleiers Experimental study of effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on animals with soft tissue wounds. Proceedings of international symposium “Millimeter

80 Waves on Non Thermal Intensity in Medicine”, Rome, 1995. I.Detlavs, L.Slutsky. Cooperation problems of control section and DSP multiprocessor for Wireless Telecomunication system. System Modeling and Control. Proceedings of international seminar on “Signal processing”. Zakopane, 1998. – P.306-313. J.Bleiers, A.Pumpurs Nowadays web-technology for inclusion of the young people with special needs to education and society. Proceedings of the International Conference "Knowlwdge Society Challenges for e-Learning”, May 26-27, 2005 Kaunas, Lithuania, 6. p V.Sitikovs E-collaboration as social event with unanticipated consequence Output from particular campaign. Proceeding of IADIS Virtual Multi Conference on Computer Science and information Systems (under e-Learning 2005)4p, V.Sitikovs Post-graduate e-training for teachers of informatics of rural secondary schools. Proceedings of international IST4Balt workshop “IST 6th Framework Programme – great opportunity for cooperation & collaboration”, RTU publishing house, ISBN 9984-32-178-9. Riga, 2005, 6 V.Sitikovs

PROFESSIONAL From 1992. Associated professor. EMPLOYMENT: From 1998 - Head of the Department of Informatics and Programming 1987-1992. Senior lecturer. 1975-1987. Assistant of the Department of Informatics and Programming. LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE: Latvian, English, Russian

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NAME Gundars Liberts

BORN IN 31.01.1943. Riga, Latvia

NATIONALITY Latvian FAMILY STATUS Married, 2 children PRESENT Director Institute of Road Transport, Riga Technical POSITION University, Professor EDUCATION Latvian Agriculture Academy, Road Transport, Engineer Diploma (1969), Moscow Automobile-Road Institute, Candidate of Technical Science Degree (1975)

MEMBER of Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders, PROFESSIONAL President, since 1994 SOCIETIES Latvian Association of Transportation Development and Education, Vicepresident, since 1996 Society Automobile Engineers, USA, Member, since 1993 LANGUAGES Latvian, Russian, English PRACTICE 1975 – 1977 Senior Research Worker, LLA 1977 – 1980 Lecturer, RTU 1980 – 1984 Assoc. Professor, RTU 1984 – 2000 Head Department of Automobile Engineering and Transport Management 1988 – 2005 Dean Faculty of transportation and Mechanical Engineering 1989 - Professor, Riga Technical University (Automobile Dynamics, Traffic Safety, Transportation) 2000 - Director Institute of Road Transport

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1. PERSONAL DATA

Name: Yuri Merkuryev (Jurijs Merkurjevs – in Latvian) Date and place of birth: April 30, 1954, Riga, Latvia Citizenship: Republic of Latvia Office Address: 1, Kalku Street, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia Phone: Office: +371-7089514, -7089508 Mobile: +371-9454253 1.1. Fax: +371-7089513, -7820094 1.2. Private: +371-7179792

E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.itl.rtu.lv/mik/ymerk.html

2. EDUCATION

1997 Habilitated Doctor of Engineering: Dr.habil.sc.ing., Riga Technical University 1992 Doctor of Engineering, Dr.sc.ing., Riga Technical University 1987.88 Sabbatical year in Finland: Abo Akademi (Turku) and Helsinki University of Technology (Helsinki) Candidate of Technical Sciences, Riga Technical University 1978.81 Doctoral student, Riga Technical University 1971.76 Engineer diploma in “Automation and Remote Control”, Riga Technical University 1963-71 Riga 20th secondary school 1961.63 Riga 89th school

83 1. ACADEMIC TITLES

2001 RTU professor 1991 Docent

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3. WORK EXPERIENCE

1997 to present Full professor, head of the Department of Modelling and Simulation, Riga Technical University 1998-2002 Professor, University of Rezekne (part time) 1993-97 Associate professor, head of the Department of Modelling and Simulation, Riga Technical University 1982.93 Teaching assistant, senior lecturer, associate professor, acting head of the Department of Automatic Control Systems, Riga Technical University 1981.82 Research assistant, Department of Labour Protection, Riga Technical University 1976.78 Research assistant of the Department of Automatic Control Systems, Riga Technical University

Areas of

professional interests:  Methodology of discrete-event simulation  Design of simulation experiments  Optimisation of simulation models  Practical applications of discrete-event simulation  Supply chains modelling and management  Education in the area of modelling and simulation  Education in the area of logistics management

84 Teaching experiences:  Programme director for a curriculum “Industrial Logistics Management” at Riga Technical University (at Master and Engineer levels, since 1998) and the University of Rezekne (at a Bachelor level, 1998-2001)  Teaches courses in: - Discrete-event simulation (both introductory and advanced) - Supply chains management  Participated in an intensive seminar at the University of Genova on Systems Modelling for Italian companies, in October 2000  Delivered an intensive course in Supply Chain Dynamics at Ljabljana University, Slovenia, in March 2005  Promoted 3 Doctoral and 39 Master theses

Participation in projects:  “ Development of a methodology of complex systems simulation” (a research grant from the Latvian Council of Science; 1992-1994) “Simulation and optimization of the manufacturing system at the Riga Radio Factory” (1995)  “Development of intelligent simulation tools” (a research grant from the Latvian Council of Science; 1994-1996)  “Development and implementation of intelligent simulation and optimisation tools for logistics systems” (a research grant from the Latvian Council of Science; 1997-2000)  “ Development and application of simulation-based tools for analysis and optimisation of logistics systems” (a research grant from the Latvian Council of Science; since 2001)  INCO-Copernicus Concerted Action Nr. 312 AMCAI "Application of modern concepts in the automated information- management in the harbours by using advanced IT-solutions" (1995-1997)  INCO-Copernicus Accompanying Measure PL976012 DAMAC- HP “Further development and practical application of harbour processes managing and controlling models, methods and techniques” (1998-2000)  Latvian State Research Programme “Optimisation of the Latvian transport system” (1997-2001)  Intensive courses in simulation of manufacturing, transport and logistics systems for Latvian companies and universities (in co- operation with Linköping University, Sweden; April and July, 1996)  Intensive course SIREN M&S in modelling and simulation for Italian companies (in co-operation with the University of Genoa, Italy; October 2-4, 2000)  TEMPUS Structural Joint European Project S_JEP-11064-96 “Industrial logistics management” (1997-1999)

85  INCO-Copernicus Network of Excellence 960026 AMETMAS “Advanced methodologies and tools of manufacturing systems” (1997-2000)  “ Competence network for simulation applications”, CONSA (supported by the Swedish Institute, Sweden; 1998-2003)  Leonardo da Vinci pilot project LV-PP-138.003 LOGIS “Long- distance tutorial network in “Logistics Information Systems” based on WEB technologies” (2000-2002)  IST-2000 Accompanying Measure IST-2001-33030 BALTPORTS-IT "Simulation and IT-solutions: Applications in the Baltic ports' areas of the newly associated states" (2001- 2003)  "Risk factors, risk assessment and risk management in Latvian agriculture" (a co-operation project from the Latvian Council of Science; since 2002) - a sub-project "Risk evaluation for production, transportation, storage and selling of agricultural products"  IST-2004 Coordinated Action 511285 ELOGMAR-M “Web- based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment with Logistics and Maritime Applications” (since 2004)  IST-2004 Coordinated Action 511331 IST4Balt “Information Society Promotion in Baltic States”(since 2004)  Leonardo da Vinci pilot project PP-172.013 LOGIS-MOBILE "Competence Framework for Mobile On-site Accelerated Vocational Training in Logistics Information Systems" (since 2004)

Participation in professional bodies:  Promotion council P-09 (1992-1993)  Habilitation council H-07 awarding “Dr.habil.sc.ing” doctoral degree in Information and Computer Technologies (1999)  Extended Habilitation council "Informatics" of Latvian University (1998-1999)  Promotion council P-07 awarding “Dr.sc.ing.” doctoral degree in Information and Computer Technologies (since 2000)  Promotion council awarding “Dr.sc.ing.” doctoral degree in Telematics and Logistics (since 2003)  Professors council "Information Technology" of Riga Technical University (since 1998)  Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, series “Computer Science”, volume “Information Technology and Management Science” – Editor in Chief (since 2002)  Editorial Board of Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research (Associate editor in Modelling and Simulation, since 2000)

86  Editorial Board Member of “International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling ” (IJSPM) (since 2004)  The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS): Senior member (since 2004), member of the Steering Committee of the SCS European Council (1991-1993 and since 1995), director of the Latvian Centre of the SCS McLeod Institute of Simulation Sciences  The Latvian Simulation Society (LSS): Vice-President (1990- 1991), President (since 1992)  Latvian National Organisation on Automation (since 1992): Board member (1992-1999)  Baltic Operations Research Society (since 1996): President (2000-2003), Board member (since 1996)  Simulation society "Liophant Simulation Club" (Genoa University, Italy, since 1996)  New York Academy of Sciences (1997)  National Geographic Society (1997-2000, since 2004)  Latvian Scientists Union (since 1998)  Latvian Association of University Professors (since 2000)  Latvian Transport Development and Education Association: Board member (since 2000)  Board member of the RTU Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology  Member of the RTU Academic Committee  Senate member of Riga Technical University (since 2001), Chairman of Finance Commission (since 2003)  Secretary of the task force “Transport Engineering and Management” of the BALTECH consortium of Baltic sea Technical universities (since 2004)  The British Computer Society: Chartered Fellow (since 2005)

Participation at international conferences: Regularly (since 1991) participates at international conferences in the field of computer simulation, and takes part in their organisation as well. Involvement into organisation of international conferences:  General Co-Chair at the First Joint Conference of International Simulation Societies (Zurich, Switzerland, August 22-25, 1994)  Chairman of the Organising Committee of the international conference "Simulation, Gaming, Training and Business Process Reengineering in Operations" (Riga, Latvia, September 19-21, 1996)  Program Chair for the track “Simulation of Socio-Economic Systems” at the 1997 European Simulation Multiconference (Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-4, 1997)

87  General Chairman of the SCSI international workshop “Modelling and Simulation within a Maritime Environment” (Riga, Latvia, September 6-8, 1998)  Coordinator of the international Technology Transfer workshop “Increasing Efficiency of Latvian Companies Through Computer-Aided Simulation” (Riga, Latvia, December 18, 1998)  Programme Chair of the SCSI international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Genoa, Italy, September 16-18, 1999)  Chair for the track “Simulation in Logistics” at the 1999 European Simulation Symposium (Erlangen, Germany, October 24-27, 1999)  Session Chair for the track “Simulation Tools” at the Nordic- Baltic Transport Research Conference (Riga, Latvia, April 13- 14, 2000)  Programme Chair of the SCSI international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Portofino, Italy, October 5-7, 2000)  General Chair of the Second International Conference “Simulation, Gaming, Training and Business Process Reengineering in Operations” (Riga, Latvia, September 8-9, 2000)  Chair of the track “Simulation in Transport and Logistics” of the 2001 European Simulation Multiconference (Prague, Czech Republic, June 6-9, 2001)  Programme Chair of the SCSI international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Marseilles, France, October 15-17, 2001)  Chair of the track "Methodology and Tools" of the 2002 European Simulation Multiconference (Darmstadt, Germany, June 3-5, 2002)  Programme Co-Chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation”, HMS2002 (Bergeggi, Italy, October 3-5, 2002)  Chair of the track “Simulation in Logistics, Traffic and Transport” of the 2002 European Simulation Symposium (Dresden, Germany, October 23-26, 2002)  Chair of the track “Simulation in Logistics, Traffic and Transport” of the 2003 European Simulation Symposium (Delft, The Netherlands, October, 2003)  General Chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation”, HMS2003 (Riga, Latvia, September 18-20, 2003)  Programme Chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation”, HMS2004 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 16-18, 2004)  Chair of the track “Simulation in Logistics, Traffic and Transport” of the 2004 European Simulation Symposium (Budapest, Hungary, October 17-20, 2004)

88  General Chair of the international conference "European Conference on Modelling and Simulation", ECMS'2005 (Riga, Latvia, June1-4, 2005)  Programme Chair of the international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation”, HMS2005 (to be held in Marseille, France, October 20-22, 2005)  Chair of the track “Discrete Event Modelling and Simulation in Production, Logistics and Transport” of the international conference "European Conference on Modelling and Simulation", ECMS'2006 (to be held in Bonn, Germany, June 2006)

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Honors and Awards  Corresponding member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2004  The Best Paper Award at the 1992 European Simulation Symposium (Dresden, October 1992, Germany)  The Annual Award of the Latvian National Organization on Automation, 1997  RTU Professor (2001)

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Listed in:  “Who’s Who in the World”, 18th ed., 2000, 19th ed., 2002, 20th ed., 2003, 21st ed., 2004 un 22nd ed., 2005, Marquis Who'sWho  “Who is Who in Latvia”, 1996, 1998, 2000  “Who's Who in Finance and Industry”, 32nd ed., 2001-2002 and 33rd ed., 2002-2003, Marquis Who'sWho  “ Who's Who in Science and Engineering”, 6th edition, 2002- 2003, Marquis Who'sWho

Scholarships:  From the USSR State Committee on Science and Technology: for a 10-months training period in Finland (November 1987 – October 1988, Abo Akademi, Turku – 8 months, Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki – 2 months)

89 2. LANGUAGES

 Latvian  Russian  English

3. PUBLICATIONS

3.1. Authors 233 publications, including 4 books and a 3.2. textbook (“Logistics Information Systems”), 180 3.3. scientific papers (including chapters in the books 3.4. “Bounding Approaches to System Identification” 3.5. (Plenum Press, 1996) and "Supply Chain Optimisation: Product/process design, facility location and flow control" (Springer Verlag, 2005), papers in journals Программные продукты и системы, Техническая кибернетика, Электронное моделирование> Информационные технологии и вычислительные системы International Journal of Control, Simulation, Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference, Studies in Informatics and Control and in proceedings of many international conferences) and 17 teaching publications, and editing 18 books as well.

90 Autobiography (CV)

1. Name, surname Jānis Nagla 2. Personal code 200129-11804 3. Birth place Tilža, Ludza region, Latvia 4. Address Slokas iela 48A-49, Rīga LV-1007, Latvia 5. Working place and position Riga Technical university, Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering, docent of group of professors of heat energy systems 6.Scientific degree, diplona nr., Dr.sc.ing., diploma G-D Nr.000059 speciality 7. Practical activities Deputy director in scientific work of Institute for Hydrotechnics, head of experimental mechanic workshop, junior science assistent (1956.-1962.) 8. Pedagogic activities Head of department of Heat and Power (Riga Technical university 1962. – 1973., docent from 1962.) 9. Field of scientific work Elaboration of ecological and economically effective energotechnologies. 10. Participation in scientific 1. Development of methodes of calculations for cogeneration power plants. research (1997. – 2003.) 2. Development of calculation methodes of atmosphere pollution with flue gases. 3. Comperative investigations in objects of heating effectiveness. 4. Elaboration of flue gas cleaning equipment. 5. Elaboration of combined cycle plants 11. Main publications of the last 1. Article and matherials for internetional seminaar (Ventspils 1998.) “Small steam 6 years turbines and it’s place in Latvia” 2. A.Vanags, J.Nagla, H.Vorps “Calculation for cogeneration power plant with internal combation engine with wood gas”. Riga – 1998. 3. Scientific editor for book “Heating of Private Houses”. Translation from sweedish language. “ Apgāds Norden AB” 2000., 206 pages 4. Dictionary of Science and Technology. Chapter for heat and power. Apgāds Norden AB” 2001., 754 pages a.o. 12. Number of scientific and 80 scientific and methodological publications,

91 methodological publications amond them: 1. J.Nagla, P.Saveļjevs, R.Ciemiņš. “Basic heat technics.” Riga, “ Zvaigzne”. 1981, 356.p. 2. 2. J.Nagla, P.Saveļjevs, A.Cars. “Calculations in heat technics in examples” Riga, “ Zvaigzne”. 1982, 310.p 13. Language skills Latvian, russian; german, english technical 14. Professional and social Council member Faculty of Transport and activities Mechanical Engineering

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1. First name, Last name: Ņiķita Nadežņikovs 2. Personal code: 080434-11229 3. Place of birth: Viesite, Latvia 4. Place of job: Associate professor, Riga Technical university (RTU), Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia, 1Meža str., phone +371 7089500 5. Home address: 222c Maskavas str. Apt. 12, Riga, LV-1019, Latvia, phone. +371 7145349 6. LR scientific degree: Dr. phys.Diploma E-D Nr. 000184 7. Professional experience: Foreman - electrician, plant “Kaija”, Riga,1957-59; Engineer, Institute of Energetics, Sc. Academia, Latvia 1959-61; Engineer, plant of Semiconductor Apparatus, 1961-63; Engineering manager, Institute of Physics, Sc. Academia, Latvia 1963-1966; Assistant, Riga Polytechnical institute (RPI), 1966-69. Post-graduate, Riga Polytechnical institute (RPI), 1969-1972. Assistant, lecturer, docent, RPI and RTU, Riga, 1972-1998; Associate professor, RTU, 1998 - present. 8. Educationl experience: Courses and laboratory: Theory of electrical engineering, Theory of electrical circuits, Electricity and magnetism, Electronics. Co-author of 1 text-books of basic electrical engineering. 9. Area of research activity: Research and calculation of electromagnetic field in electrical equipment. 10. Research activity: since 1975 have been supervisor of more than 16 scientific works and projects. 10.1. - 10.2. - 11. Main scientific publications durig the last 5 years: The features of MOSFET transistors application for covertion circuits. Scientific Prosceedings of Riga Technical University, 4 part Power and Electrical Engineering, 2 vol., R., RTU, 2001. (Kopā ar U.Zītaru un V.Hramcovu). Numerical modelling of the transformer in the regulated inverter-rectifiern block. Referātu tēzes. The 3rd Research Simposium of Young Scientists “Actual Problems of Electrical Drives and Industry Automation”. Tallinn Technical University, May, 2001. (Kopā ar A.Purviņu un V.Hramcovu). Science and technology dictionary. Publishing house “Norden AB”, 2001. (In the co- authorship) . Working Conditions Analysis of the Transformer in the Controlled Inverter Rectifier

93 Block. Scientific Prosceedings of Riga Technical University, 4 part Power and Electrical Engineering, 11 vol., R., RTU, 2004. (Kopā ar A.Purviņu un V.Hramcovu).

12. Total number of scientific publications: more than 64. 13. Languages used: Latvian, Russian, English. 14. Prolonged education

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1. PERSONAL DATE: 1.1. Name: Viktors Neshpors 1.2. Date of birth: February 22, 1943 1.3. Place of birth: Latvia, Daugavpils district

2. EDUCATION: 1994 – EU-PHARE Public Administration Reform Programme, the Course on Financial Management, Ronne, Denmark, November 1980 – Latvian State University, postgraduate 1974 – Riga Technical University, Faculty of Engineering Economics 1962 –Daugavpils Railway Technical School

3. QUALIFICATIONS 3.1. Doctor of economics (Dr. oec.) Doctoral research theses “The incentives of cost accounting of efficient utilization of manpower”, 1984. Institute of Economic of Latvian Academic of Sciences. 3.2. Notification: Riga Technical University 1992.

4. EXPERIENCE: 2003 - Present head of department of further education 2003 - Present head of division of microeconomics, professor of the Riga Technical University 1999 - 2003 head of division of microeconomics, associate professor of the Riga Technical University 1992-1999 vice director auditor and economic consulting firm ”Audit’’ 1984-1999 associate professor at the Riga Technical University, Chair of theory of economic 1977-1980 postgraduate at the Latvian State University 1974-1984 senior lecturer at the Riga Technical University 1968-1974 student of the Riga Polytechnic Institute 1966-1968 forman at the Riga Carriage Plant 1963-1966 serve in army 1962-1963 assistant of engine - driver

95 5. LANGUAGES

Fluent in written and oral Latvian, Russian and English with dictionary, Lithuanian conversational.

6. PUBLICIONS 57 publicions (1228pages)

14th February, 2006

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1. Name, surname: Janis Ozolins

2. Personal code: 010134-12771

3. Home address: Juglas str. 35-60, Riga, LV-1064

4. Working address: Riga Technical university

5. Scientific grade, diploma, specialty: Dr. sc. ing.; emer. prof.

6. Practical activities: Participation in different machine science projects.

7. Pedagogical activity: Teaches following subjects: the structure and analysis of the metal, the management of small companies, the studies of materials.

8. The direction of the scientific work: The studies and technology of materials.

9. Participation in realization of research work ( 1994 – 1999 ) : -

10. The main international publications: ″ Štanču tērauda X12 darba spējas ″ Republ. zinātn. konference Par instrumentu īpašību uzlabošanu. Rīga. 1990. g.

11. The common amount of scientific works: 45

12. The language skills: Latvian, German, Russian

13. The raising of qualification: the professional studies

Professional and social work: consultations in economics.

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GUNARS OZOLZILE

Date of Birth: the 30th of September, 1956 Talsi district

Education: 1986-1989 Moscow State University, graduate 1975-1980 State University of Latvia, faculty of history and philosophy, student

Academic degrees: 2000 RTU Associated Professor of Department of Sociology and Pedagogy 1995 RTU Docent of Sociology and Pedagogy Department 1992 Doctor’s Degree in Sociology 1989 Philosophy Science Aspirant Employment: Since 2000 RTU Associated Professor of Department of Sociology and Pedagogy, head of Department 1995-1999 RTU Docent of Sociology and Pedagogy Department 1991-1994 RTU Politology Department Senior Lecturer 1989-1991 RPI Assistant of Social Political Theories Department 1980-1989 RPI Research Associate of Sociologists’ Group

Academic qualification:

Publications: Ozolzile G. Higher education as value// presented for publication in the Pedagogical Academy of Liepaja, issue of articles, vol.8 Ozolzile G. (with co-authors) Students’ attitude to military career// RTU Documentary scientific publications (edition No.8), vol.8. Riga: RTU, 2005, p. 137-151 Ozolzile G. Democratic values and welfare state // Society and culture. Issue of articles, vol.7. Liepaja: LPA, 2005, p. 216-221 Ozolzile G. Welfare state and education// RTU Documentary scientific publicatios (edition

98 No.8), vol.6. Riga: RTU, 2004, p. 22-28 Ozolzile G. Social state in today’s society// LPoA issue of articles, vol.11. Riga, LPoA, 2004, p. 23-38 Ozolzile G. Once again about electoral system reform in Latvia// RTU Documentary scientific publications (edition No.8), vol.4. Riga: RTU, 2003, p.125-134 Ozolzile G. Institutional changes and stability of democracy in Latvia// RTU Documentary scientific publications (edition No.8), vol.1. Riga: RTU, 2002, p.115-121 Ozolzile G. Elections and democracy in Latvia// LPoA Issue of articles, vol.9. Riga, LPA, 2002, p. 59-78 Ozolzile G. Youth of broken mental age as social group and opportunities for their rehabilitation in Latvia// LPoA Issue of articles, vol.6. Riga, LPA, 2001, p. 57-66 Ozolzile G. Youth of broken mental age as social group and opportunities for their rehabilitation in Latvia// Personality. Age. Communication. (Materials of International Science Manual Conference, 1st-2nd of March, 2001), vol.2 – Rezekne: Rezekne University, 2001, p. 31-36 Ozolzile G. President elected by country: for and against// Daugavpils Pedagogical University 9th Annual Science Conference, Issue of articles. – Daugavpils: publishing office ”Sun”, 2001.-p. 105-107 Ozolzile G. Some premises for populism and extremism in Latvia// LPoA Issue of articles, vol.7. – Riga: LPA, 2000. – p. 75-86

Participation in Conferences: Ozolzile G. Analysis of students’ results. RTU 46th International Science Conference. Riga, 11th -15th of October, 2005 Ozolzile G. Higher education as value. 8th International Science Conference of Pedagogical Academy of Liepaja: Society and culture. Liepaja, 28th-29th of April, 2005 Ozolzile G. Students’ attitude to education. International Science Conference of Rezekne University: Society, integration, education. Rezekne, 25th-26th of February, 2005. Ozolzile G. Some tendencies of higher education in Latvia. RTU 45th International Science Conference. Riga, 14th -16th of October, 2004 Ozolzile G. Democratic values and social state. 8th International Science Conference of Pedagogical Academy of Liepaja: Society and culture - long-term development. Liepaja, 6th-7th of May, 2004 Ozolzile G. Young engineers training and labor market in Latvia. RTU 44th International Science Conference. Riga, 9th -11th of October, 2003 Ozolzile G. Elections and democracy in Latvia. RTU 43th International Science Conference. Riga, 10th -14th of October, 2002 Ozolzile G. Youth of broken mental age as social group and opportunities for their rehabilitation in Latvia: Personality. Age. Communication. Rezekne, 1st-2nd of March, 2001 Ozolzile G. President elected by country: for and against. Daugavpils Pedagogical University 9th Annual Science Conference. Daugavpils, 26th-27th of April, 2001 Ozolzile G. Institutional changes and stability of democracy in Latvia. RTU 42th International Science Conference. Riga, 11th -13th of October, 2001 99 Research Work: Project leader of research of LR Ministry of Defense “Students’ attitude to military education and opportunities of professional military career” (01.2004.-12.-2004.) Project leader of research “Young engineers training and labor market in Latvia” financed by Latvian Council of Sciences (01.2003.-12.2003.) Project leader of research “Youth of broken mental age as social group and opportunities for their rehabilitation in Latvia” financed by Latvian Council of Sciences (01.2001.-12.2001.) Project leader of research “Formation of political elite and stability of democracy” (01.1998.- 12.1999.) Project leader of research “Formation of Latvian political system: problems of efficiency and stability” financed by Latvian Council of Sciences (01.1998.-12.1999.) Project leader of research “Political orientations of new groups of interests” financed by Latvian Council of Sciences (01.1994.-12.1994) Project leader of research “Formation of new political systems and stability of democracy: the case of Latvia” financed by the Central Europe University and Soros Foundation (01.1993.- 12.1994.) Project leader of research “political culture and stability of political systems in Latvia” financed by Latvian Council of Sciences (01.1993.-12.1993.)

Pedagogical qualification:

Carrying out of lectures and seminars: since 1998 Democracy: theory and practice since 1995 Social politics since 1992 Sociology since 1989 Science of the politics Political system of Latvia

Development of the programmes of the study courses (subjects): Democracy: theory and practice Social politics

Sociology Science of the politics

Carrying out and development of the programmes of the study courses: Participation in the development of the programme of the professional first level higher education “Vocational pedagogy” (accreditation in 19.06.2002., decision of The Commission on Accreditation Nr.564)

100 The educational literature: Ozolzile.G. Sociology. Educational aid// RTU Documentary scientific publications 3 a.1. Ozolzile.G. The welfare state and industrial relationships// Industrial relationships. Educational aid. Riga: RTU, 2001, 133.-145.

Organizing duties: The head of the faculty of the sociology and pedagogy in RTU; The head of the RTU editorial board of the 8th part of the scientific work “The humanities and social science”; Chairman of the state examination board of the LAU faculty of Social science, the programme “Sociology of public management and organizations” (2003 – 2005).

International cooperation: Educational project between Latvia, Lithuania and Finland “Changes of features and structure of the vocational pedagogy in Latvia and Lithuania”. (02.2000 – 11.2001). Project between the government of Netherlands (programme “Marta”) and non-governmental organization “Sunflower” called “Sunflower Project for Mentally Handicapped Children” (03.1999 – 12.2000).

Additional education/courses: Courses at the RTU center of the Further education (38 hours): “Blackboard” materials. (07.2004).

Languages: latvian, russian, german

Riga,2006. G.Ozolzile

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14. Name, surname: Evalds Primanis

15. Personal code: 260942-11568

16. Home address: Uzvaras av. 1-14, Titurga, Riga reg.

17. Working address: Riga Technical university

18. Scientific grade, diploma, specialty: M. sc. ing., MMF council s. pr. Nr. 394 no 17.02.93

19. Practical activities: technical consultations

20. Pedagogical activity: The program supply of programming, computer studies, manufacturing equipment

21. The direction of the scientific work: The optimization of hydro equipment.

22. Participation in realization of research work ( 1994 – 1999 ) : -

23. The main international publications:

1. Dorošenko R., Bunga G., Primanis E. Conditions of cutting of wood. International Conference ″ Power Transmitions′03 ″. – Sofia, 2003. – P. 105-106. 2. Doroshenko R., Lincevics J., Primanis E. The problem of the linear parametrs stabilization of compositional boards International Conference ″ Power Transmitions′03 ″. – Sofia, 2003.– P. 340-342. 3. Doroshenko R., Primanis E. Determination of formcutter head geometry and angles of setup. XII International Science and Engineering Conference. Machine-Building and Technosphere of the XXI Century. – Sevastopol, 2005. – Pieņ. iesp.

24. The common amount of scientific works: 49

25. The language skills: Latvian, English, Russian

26. The raising of qualification: the professional studies

The professional and social work: development of program supply

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Personal data Name, surname: Janis Reiters Position: assistant professor Age: 61 Date of Birth: 25.05.1943. Gender: Male Country of Birth: Latvia Address: Brīvības 287-11, Rīga, LV-1006

Education Riga Technical University (RTU), 1992 Degree: Assistant Professor

RTU, 1992 Speciality: Economics Degree: Doctor

RTU, 1989 Degree: Assistant Professor

RTU, 1985 Speciality: Engineering Economics Degree: Professor candidate

Riga Polytechnical Institute (RPI): from 1980 until 1985 Speciality: Engineering Economics Degree: theoretical cource on doctoral studies

RPI, Faculty of Engineering Economics: from 1966 until 1972 Speciality: Engineering Economics Degree: Economist`s qualification

Selective Service in USSR Army: from 1963 until 1966

RPI, Faculty of Engineering Industry: from 1962 until 1963

103 Riga 1. secondary school: from 1953 until 1962 Riga 36. secondary school: from 1952 until 1959 Riga 10. primary school: from 1951 until 1954

Languages Latvian: excellent Russian: excellent German: basic knowledge

Work experience RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economics: from 1993 until present Position: assistant professor

RTU, Faculty of Engineering Economics: from 1988 until 1993 Positon: head of Work Scientific Organization and Production Management Department

RPI, Faculty of Engineering Economics: from 1975 until 1988 Position: head lecturer

Enterprise VEF: from 1969 until 1975 Position: engineer, manager of AMS project group

Publications Scientific publications: Reiters J. Mazo un nelielo uzņēmumu nozīme Latvijas Republikas politiskās stabilitātes veidošanā. Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences ref. tēzes, Rīga 1999. g. 10. dec. – R.: RTU, 1999. – 21. lpp. Reiters J., Vipule S. Bezdarba ierobežošanas un apdrošināšanas ekonomiskie aspekti. Zin. rakstu krāj.: Sociālie un ekonomiskie pētījumi uzņēmējdarbības vadīšanā. – R.: RTU, 1998. – 74. – 83. lpp. Reiters J., Krasta D. Ierobežoto darba resursu profesionālā atlase un iesaistīšana uzņēmējdarbībā Latvijas Republikā. Zin. rakstu krāj.: Sociālie un ekonomiskie pētījumi uzņēmējdarbības vadīšanā. – R.: RTU, 1998. – 90. – 95. lpp. Study aids: Reiters J., Lapiņa I., Maurāne G. Prakses atskaites un kvalifikācijas darba izstrādāšanas un aizstāvēšanas metodiskie norādījumi personāla speciālista kvalifikācijas iegūšanai. – R.: RTU, 2004., 36 lpp.

104 Ķipsna J., Reiters J. Nolikums par Uzņēmējdarbības vadīšanas virziena Maģistra darbu izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu ekonomikā. – R.: RTU, 2000., 19 lpp. Ķipsna J., Reiters J. Nolikums par Uzņēmējdarbības vadīšanas virziena Diplomprojektu izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu. – R.: RTU, 2000., 16 lpp. Ķipsna J., Reiters J. Nolikums par ekonomikas bakalaura uzņēmējdarbībā un vadīšanā darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu. – R.: RTU, 1999., 10 lpp.

Pedagogical and scientific activity Participation in scientific conferences: 7th annual International Conference on Total Quality Management with report „Effective management as driving force of development”: 21.11.2003., Riga International Scientific Practical Conference with report „Development of Industry in transiton period”: 10.12.1999., Riga, RTU

Pedagogical activity: Doctoral students’ dissertations supervision Governing 26 Masters’ thesis are protected New courses are developed: system analisys of management, personnel management modelling, strategic management, small business management, quality management

17.05.2006.

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Surname, name: Janis Rudnevs Identity code: 130337-10344 Address: Lokomotives street 76-114, Riga LV 1065, Latvia Current post: Vice director of Institute for Quality Engineering at Riga Technical University, professor Current employer: Riga Technical University Phone: (+371) 7089740, mob. (+371) 9215461, fax (+371) 7089782 E-mail: [email protected]

Education, qualifications: 1992. – Doctor of Sciences in Engineering (Dr.Sc.Ing.). Diploma Nr.B-D 000354. 1972. – Defended Doctoral Theses “Geometric relationships in arc shape profile winds of the ball- screw mechanism” at Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman 1965.–1968 Riga Polytechnical Institute, post-graduate studies 1957.-1962 Riga Polytechnical Institute (RPI), undergraduate engineering studies on automation of production processes. Mechanical Engineer Diploma Nr.417395.

Training courses, other activities: 2005. International conference “Agricultural engineering problems”. Latvia University of Agriculture, Jelgava. 2004. Teaching methodology workshop “Continuing education for continuing development of professional knowledge/skills”, RTU 2003. The 44th conference at RTU, October 10-11:  Presentation “Assessment of students’ knowledge and skills in professional study programmes” (co-author) 2002. The conference at Banking Institution of Higher Education, September 12-13:  Presentation “High School Development for Latvia’s Prosperity” (co-author) 2001. The 42nd research conference at RTU, October 11-13:  Presentation “Risk Management for Transport Traffic” (co-author)  Presentation “Education and Qualifications for proficient Economic Management in Latvia” (co-author)  Presentation “Assurance of food safety in food production process (co-author) 2001. Workshop for TEMPUS programme participants in Volos (Greece) 2000. TRANSPORT CHAIN RISK MANAGAMENT (Nordic-Baltic Transport Research Conference) April 13-14, presentation (co-author). 1998. Training course on Quality Management (EOQ programme), organized by the Latvian Society for Quality. 1985. - Training courses on proficiency in pedagogy, Riga Polytechnical Institute.

Relevant posts 1995………..Institute for Quality Engineering, Vice director for studies, 1974.-2004. Assistant Professor. Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering at RPI / RTU

106 1995.-1996. Riga Correspondence Study Department, Deputy Director 1991.-1995. Assistant Pro-Rector on evening and correspondence studies at RTU 1981.-1991. Head of Evening and Correspondence studies section, Ministry of Education of Latvia 1973.-1991. Dean of the Evening studies faculty at RPI 1968.-1974. Lecturer. Chair of Machine Elements, Faculty of Mechanics at RPI 1965.-1968. Post-graduate studies, Chair of Machine Elements, Faculty of Mechanics at RPI 1962.-1965, Assistant. Chair of Machine Elements, Faculty of Mechanics at RPI 1957.-1962. Udergraduate studies at Latvian State University and RPI. 1953.-1957. Worker at Riga Diesel Engine Factory, evening high-school studies Publications: Issued 64 research and methodical publications Languages: Latvian – native, Russian – fluent, German – basic.

107 22.03.2006. JANIS RUDNEVS

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1. Family name: Salenieks

2. First names: Narimants

3. Date of birth: February, 13, 1938

4. Nationality: Latvian

5. Civil status: Married

6. Education: Higher INSTITUTION DEGREE(S) OR DIPLOMA(S) OBTAINED: Riga Polytecnical Institute Diploma in Engineering / Design Riga Technical University MS Eng., Dr.Habil.Sc.Ing. 7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) LANGUAGE READING SPEAKING WRITING Latvian 1 1 1 English 2 3 3 Russian 1 2 2 8. Membership of professional bodies:

Latvian Society for Quality, President 9. Other skills: (e.g. Computer literacy, etc.)

Stochastical process Analysis, Quality Engineering, Technology and Management 10. Present position:

Professor, Director of Institute for Quality Engineering of Riga Technical University 11. Years within the firm: 40 years

12. Key qualifications: (Relevant to the project) Professor of Quality Systems, EOQ Quality Professional, EFQM Award Assessor, EC DG Research Expert-Evaluator

13. Specific experience in the region: COUNTRY DATE EC Tempus projects from 1992 EC DGQ VII, DGQ XIII RTD projects from 1997 EOQ, EFQM SME Q Award from 1995 14. Professional experience DATE LOCATION COMPANY POSITION DESCRIPTION from Latvia Riga Technical Professor Total Quality Management 1962 University from Latvia Latvian Society for President Quality Systems, consulting 1992 Quality from Latvia Latvian Transport Member of Quality in Transport 1995 Development & Board Education Association

109 from Latvia Latvian technological Member of National Innovation 1993 Center Board Programme 15. Other relevant information (eg, Publications) Lectures  Quality Systems for Transport Industry, International Exhibition Enterprise 2000, Riga  Quality - the Way to Prosperity of Latvia, LSQ Quality Forum 2000, Riga  Riga School for Quality and Reliability, International Workshop Aviation Reliability 2000, Riga  Integrated Process Monitoring, 44th EOQ Congress, Budapest, Hungary, 2000  Effective Management Methodology of Transport System Development for Latvia, Nordic-Baltic Transport Research Conference, Riga, 2000 Courses Riga Technical University:  Change Management, 2002  Six Sigma Management, 2001  Integral Process Monitoring, 2000  Integral Management Systems, 1999-  Conformity Assurance and Management, 1998  Total Quality Management, 1997  Technology Management, 1996  Quality Engineering, 1995  Quality Systems, 1994  Machine/Process Reliability and Monitoring, 1993  Machine/Process Accuracy, Precision and Efficiency, 1993  Sample Function Analysis, 1992  Applied Probability and Statistics, 1991

Recent/Representative Publications  J.Janauska, N.Salenieks. Engineering / Managerial Education for the Development of the Knowledge Economy in Latvia // Monach Engineering Education Series, Journal of the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education, Melbourne, 2002, p.123…125.  J.Janauska, J.Mazais, N.Salenieks. Integrated Performance and Measurement Conformity Monitoring. Proceedings of EOQ 46th World Quality Congress, Q2002, UK, 6 p.  M.Kehre, J.Mazais, N.Salenieks. Personnel and Human Resource Management for Small Innovative Business. Proceedings of the High-Tech Baltic’2001 International Conference “Baltic Dynamic”, September 14-16, Riga, 2 p.  A.Aizpurietis, E.Balcers, N.Salenieks. Integrated Process Monitoring. - Proceedings of the 44th EOQ Congress, June 12-16, 2000, Budapest, Hungary, vol.2, pp.145-149.  A.Maurans, N.Salenieks, J.Berzins. Integral management system for multifunctional seaports excellence. - Proceedings of the 44th EOQ Congress, June 12-16, 2000, Budapest, Hungary, vol.1, pp.36-39.  J.Mazais, G.Liberts, N.Salenieks. Business excellence for education and training. - Proceedings of the 44th EOQ Congress, June 12-16, 2000, Budapest, Hungary, vol.5, pp.296- 299.  A.Aizpurietis, E.Balcers, N.Salenieks. Quality and reliability monitoring. - Proceedings of International Workshop Aviation Reliability 2000, May 9-10, 2000, Riga, pp.12-14.  J.Berzins, G.Liberts, N.Salenieks, I.Verpakovska. Effective management methodology of transport system development for Latvia. - Proceedings of Nordic-Baltic Transport Research Conference, April 13-14, 2000, Riga, 4 p.  A.Aizpurietis, G.Liberts, J.Mazais, N.Salenieks. Advanced engineering education for Latvia: vission and mission. - Monach Engineering Education Series, Journal of the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education, Melnbourne, 1998, pp.42-46.  A.Aizpurietis, J.Mazais, G.Liberts, N.Salenieks. Integrated engineering education for international industry and transport. - Global Journal of Engineering Education, UICEE, Melnbourne, 1998, pp.153-156.  N.Salenieks, A.Aizpurietis, E.Balcers. Machine/process parameter monitoring using sample function analysis. - In: "Quality Engineering", Quality Effort in Europe, ASQC, Special Issue, 1996, vol.8, Nr.4, pp.553-563

110  N.Salenieks, E.Balcers. Sample function analysis for quality monitoring. - Proceedings of EOQ'93 World Quality congress, Helsinki, Finland, 1993, vol. 1, pp.279-285.

Research Projects  N.Salenieks (Project Coordinator). TEMPUS IB JEP International Transport and Trade; Education and Training (2000-2001).  N.Salenieks (Head of Subprogramme). Quality and Safety Management for Transport Industry (Programme “Development of Transport System in Latvia”) . Latvian Council of Science (1997 - 2000).  N.Salenieks (Head of Project). Machine/Process Reengineering, Technology Transfer for Business Exellence. Latvian Council of Science (2001 - ).  N.Salenieks (Head of Subprogramme). Human Resource Management for ITS (Programme “Transport Intelligent System Development in Latvia”). Latvian Council of Science (2002 - )  N.Salenieks (Member of Working Group notified by President of Ministers of Latvia). National Innovation Programme of Latvia.

Total Quality Culture is a strategy of my personal life and professional activities, where the Continuous Improvement principle implemented according to ''Murphy laws'' which totally conform to my hobby - fishing and understanding that .... today is yesterday's tomorrow.

Last update 30.04.2006

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name Ilze Siliņa Address Stūrīša iela 34, dz.1. Rīga, LV- 1006 Telephone 9274629, 7553893 Fax +371 7089539 E-mail [email protected]

Nationality Latvian

Date of birth 28.03.1958

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Dates (from – to) -2005 • Name and address of Riga Technical university, Institute of Languages employer • Type of business or sector Education • Occupation or position held Head of the professor group of German at the IL TU Riga • Main activities and Coordination of the professor group of German responsibilities • Dates (from – to) 1982-1993. • Name and address of The 2nd full-day school of Riga employer • Type of business or sector Education • Occupation or position held German language teacher and preceptor • Main activities and Teaching practical classes in German language for pupils and responsibilities breeding

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Dates (from – to) 1996-1998 • Name and type of University of Latvia, Institute of Pedagogy & Psychology organization providing education and training • Principal Pedagogy, Psychology, Presentation skills subjects/occupational skills covered • Title of qualification MA degree in pedagogy awarded • Level in national Master classification • Dates (from – to) 1976-1982 • Name and type of University of Latvia, Faculty of Foreign Languages organization providing 112 education and training • Principal German Linguistics, pedagogy, translation subjects/occupational skills covered • Title of qualification BA degree in German Linguistics awarded • Level in national Bachelor classification

113 PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

MOTHER TONGUE LATVIAN

OTHER LANGUAGES

GERMAN • Reading skills excellent • Writing skills excellent • Verbal skills excellent Russian • Reading skills excellent • Writing skills excellent • Verbal skills excellent English • Reading skills good • Writing skills good • Verbal skills basic

QUALIFICATION INCREASING 2003 – all seminars of level of language skills and intercultural communication for high school teachers of German organized by Gete`s Institute in Riga (certificates) 2001 – International congress for German teachers organized in Lucerne in Switzerland, working group for translators 1995 – course education “Deutsche Sprache in der Fachkommunikation und Fachsprachendidaktik” organized by Technical University of Chemniz-Zwikau 1995 - seminar for lecturers “Wirtschaftsdeutsch” organized by University of Duesseldorf

SOCIAL SKILLS open, argumentative, considerate, flexible, receptive to new ideas, hardworking, a team player AND COMPETENCES

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS Coordinator of studies and methodical work at LI of RTU, for students of doctoral German programme of all Faculties, AND COMPETENCES administrator of budgets of the professor group of German, head of EU project of level of language skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS Computer (Windows, Word), OHP AND COMPETENCES

DRIVING LICENCE(S) Category B

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1. Personal Data:

Name: Nikolajs Sprancmanis Date of Birth October 13, 1936 Citizenship: Latvian Academic Field: Economy Academic Title: Dr.Habil.oec.Professor University Address: International Business and Customs Institute Riga Technical University Kalku str., Riga, Latvia, LV 1658 Phone +3717089375 2. Education: 1966 – 1969 Ph.D.(ing.) Moscow Auto-Highway Institute 1958 – 1963 Engineer Latvian Academy of Agriculture 3. Raisin of Qualification: 1993 Norwegian Business School 1994 EU – PHARE Public Administration Reform Program 1997 Carlsrue Technical University 1998 University of Ghent 4. Academic Appointments: 1993 at present Professor, Economics Riga technical University 1971 – 1993 Associate Professor of Economics Institute of Post Graduate Education of Latvia 5. Administrative Appointments: 2004 - Director of Research and Education Centre for Business Logistics 2003 - Professor of Department of Internationals business, Transportation Economics and Logistics 1993 – 2002 Head of Business Logistics and Transport Economy professor group 1979 – 1993 Director of Department of Economics 115 Institute of Post graduate Education of Latvia 6. Professional experience: 1994 at present Member of presidium of Latvian Transport Development and Education Association 2002 at present Member of consulting Board of Latvian Public Services Regulation Commission 1996 at present Member of Editorial Board of Journal “Transportas” (Vilnius, Lithuanian Academy of Sciences) 1993 at present Consultant, Institute for Leading Managers and Specialists of National Economy 7. Publications: More than 100 scientific papers including 7 books Main publications 1) The Business logistics. Riga, Vaidelote, 2003. – 357 pp. 2)Economics and Management of Transport Services. Riga, RTU, 2001. – 280 pp. 3) Development Prospects for Passenger transport in Riga – Proceedings of 8th World Conference of Transport Research. Antwerpen, July 12th – 17th, 1998. 4) On Latvian Economic Policy in Domestic Transportation, Journal of Latvian Academy of Sciences. No. ¾, 1997. 5) Economics of Small Business and Decision Making (Microeconomics), Institute of Post Graduate Education, Riga, 1994. – 80 pp. 6) Improvement of Efficiency of the Trucking Company, Avots, Riga, 1988. – 140 pp.

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Name: Airisa Surname: Šteinberga Address: Priežu 9, Garciems „Mežcies”, Carnikava, LV – 2163, tel:6178824 Nationality: Latvian Identity No: 050368-10906

Education: Scientific Degrees

1. Latvian University Masters Course 1997 Dr. Psych 1994 Master of Pedagogy 2. Latvian University Department of Biology, Qualification: biology & chemistry teacher 1990

Work experience:

Since 1998 Assistant Professor Chair or Education & Sociology, Institute for Humanities, Riga Technical University 1994-1998 Lecturer Institute for Humanities, RTU 1990-1999 Teacher Riga Commerce School 1988-1990 Psychologist Adazi Secondary school 1986-1988 Teacher Riga shift-time secondary school No.9

Scientific publications: 14

International workshops/ seminars & projects: 7

Languages: Latvian, Russian, German

Scientific fields of interest: Development Psychology

Riga, 2005. A.Šteinberga

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Proposed role in the project: Chancellor of RTU

1. Family name:Taraskevics

2. First names: Ronalds

3. Date of birth: 23.11.1942

4. Nationality: Polish

5. Civil status: married

6. Education: high Institution Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: [ Date from - Date to ] Riga Technical Dr.oec. Associated professor University1999 Riga Technical Dr. oec. Assistant professor University 1992 RTU 1988 Assistant professor RTU 1983 Candidate of Economic sciences (equal to PhD) Riga Politechnical Engineer-economist Institute (RPI) 1971

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic) Language Reading Speaking Writing Russian 1 1 1 Latvian 1 1 1 Polish 1 1 1

8. Membership of professional bodies:

9. Other skills: (e.g. Computer literacy, etc.)

PC user (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

10. Present position: Chancellor of RTU, Associated professor

11. Years within the firm: 15

12. Key qualifications:

 Economics

 Economics of higher education

 Regional economics of personal development

118  Elaborating of finance plans

 Management

13. Specific experience in the region: Country Date from - Date to

14. Professional experience Date from Location Company Position Description - Date to 1971- Riga Riga Senior professor,  Education and 1987 Polytechnical The head of scientific research Institute educational  Official decision- department making Associated  Day-to-day professor management Senior lecturer  University Assistant of Vice administration including Rector of personnel policy and Education finance

1989- Riga RTU Chancellor  Education and at Assistant scientific research present professor  Official decision- Assistant of Vice making Rector of  Day-to-day Education management University administration including personnel policy and finance 15. Other relevant information (eg, Publications)

1991 Methodology of financing of educational System in Republic of Latvia and Scientific publications

Riga, 2006 Ronalds Taraskevics

119 1.1.1. Personal data Name, surname Gunars Upitis

2. Address Saldus street 3B-44, Riga, Latvia, LV-1007 Phone 7468272 Date of birth June 25, 1946

Education

1992 Doctor of Science (dr.sc.ing.) 1986 Candidate of technical sciences, thesis “Diagnostic Analysis of Rotating Machinery Technical Parameters’ Fluctuations”

1964 - 1969 student at Riga Polytechnical Institute, Faculty of Automation and Technical Appliances, speciality Apparatus and Fine Mechanics, graduation work “Manufacturing Process of Automobile Speedometer” 1953 - 1964 Riga 1st High-school

1.1.1. Work Experience 1972 till now associated professor, assistant professor, teacher, Faculty of Transport and Mechanical Engineering, provided study courses “Machine Elements”, “Lifting and Conveying Machines”, “Machine Design”, “Technical Drawing”

1969 - 1972 design engineer at Riga Automobile Electrical Equipment Factory Professional interests machine design, machine dynamics, vibrational diagnostics of machines, signal analysis, strength and vibration calculations of machines and constructions

120 1.1.2. Skills 1.2. Languages Latvian - native, Russian - fluent, English – 1.3. conversational speech basics, reading of technical texts

1.4. Programming languages Turbo Pascal, Fortran, C, Win32API

Computer software SolidWorks, AutoCAD + Mechanical Desktop, Matlab, MS Word etc.

Projects / applications / realizations:

 machine design : various technological appliances for manufacturing, specific test and measurement devices for scientific research works, teaching context design projects, e.g.: - machining, assembly and control devices for manometers, speedometers, fuel level indicators and other automobile control equipment, - conveying, packing and marking devices for food-stuff, - machinery rotational velocity measurement system, - gears, shafts, bearings, springs, joints,…, motorbike suspension optimization, torque inertial amplifier etc.  CAD : inculcating of the CAD technology (SolidWorks) into “Machine Elements” and “Technical Drawing” courses – 3D modeling of parts and assemblies, 2D drawing,

3D design of mounting and protective units for weight and balance system sensors of aerobus Ax00 (EC research project),

spatial model and mesh scheme for finite element analysis of hydroelectric power plant’s water-gate

 FEA : original computer programs for stress / deflection analysis of machine elements - beams, fillet welds, gear teeth,

121 press fits

 Failure analysis : investigation of 1500 HP, V10 motor driven, five cylinder gas pump crankshaft’s fatigue fracture via analysis of the dynamic excitations and stresses in corresponding mass- elastic torsional vibration system,

load / deformation / stress analysis of the casing bolting of 100 MW steam turbine in order to find out the reasons of bolt fracture,

analysis of low-cycle fatigue resulting into fracture of a ladder for anti-terrorist operations, based on computer simulation of dynamic loads and stresses in stringers

 Signal analysis and machinery diagnostics : computer program for 8-channel vibration signal analysis, intended for condition monitoring of turbines, generators and other power plant equipment, and performing signal filtration, decimation, differentiation / integration, demodulation, spectral / cepstral analysis, and evaluation of mutual characteristics - cross spectra, coherence functions and frequency responses,

computer program for diagnostic analysis of vibrations of electrical hand instruments (planes), performing control of vibration level and estimation of contribution from different physical sources, database for systematization and visualization of vibration parameters and spectral signatures of pumps and piping at underground gas repository

 Windows programming (C, Win32API) : demonstration programs for Machine Elements and Machinery Diagnostics courses – forming of gear teeth profile, elasto-plastic press / shrink fit analysis, FEA and signal analysis programs, decision making in multi-

122 parameter diagnostic space, modeling the response of dynamical systems (linear, non-linear, time-varying) etc.

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1.1. Personal data Full name : Ludmila Vasiļjeva Date of birth : 7 September 1944 Place of birth : Russia Address : Kr.Valdemāra iela 145/3-42 , Riga LV-1013 Telephone : 7373831

2. Education 1966 Riga Polytechnical Institute,mechanical engineer 2.1. 1972 Latvian State University , Candidate of Economic Sciences

1992 Riga Technical University , Dr.oec.

3. Scientific titles 1970 Latvian State University , Candidate of Economic Sciences Nostrification Riga RTU Habilitation Council H-09 Dr.oec., diploma No.000335, 27 October 1992

Language skills Russian native Latvian fluent English communication skills

Employment history

124 1966 Riga Electromechanical Works, engineer 1966-1970 Riga Polytechnical Institute , assistant 1970-1973 Riga Polytechnical Institute , senior lecturer 1973-1990 Riga Polytechnical Institute , assistant professor 1990 to present Riga Technical University , assistant professor

4. Professional advancement 1998 Seminar “Finance and Accounting Simulation Tool”, Riga 4.1. 2001 RTU International scientific conference,Riga 4.2. 2002 RTU Methodological seminar”Individual work of students” 2003 RTU Methodological seminar.

5. Participation in relevant projects

Project “Competition of students` research papers on Riga nature and environment protection burning problems”, member of competition Committee in Riga Council.

Publications (amount and scope) 10 publications – 24 pr. sheets Lectures on Transport Marketing,RTU,2000 ,131pp.

Text book – Economic fundamentals of environment Riga RTU ,2001 192 pp.

6. Trend of research Problems of economics of entrepreneurship

125 7. Teaching and scientific activities

Lectures for bachelor`s , engineers ,master`s programme students on “Business Economics and Planning of Small Businesses” , “Economics of Environment” , “Economics of Entrepreneurship”.

Additional activities: Deputy Head of the bachelor`s papers Defence Committee. Member of the students scientific conference Committee of the professor`s group of Production and Economics of Entrepreneurship

8. Records of Recognition 1. For training highly qualified specialists.Latvia Education Foundation and VAS “Latvijas Dzelzceļš , 2000 2. Record of esteem by the FEE Dean on the occasion of the FEE 35th jubilee , 2002. For training highly qualified specialists.Latvia Education Foundation and VAS “Latvijas Dzelzceļš” , 2002.

126 Prof. Janis Viba (CV)

Dr.habil.sc.ing., Director of Institute of Mechanics RTU, Head of Department of Theoretical Mechanics and Strengs of Materials. (http://www.lza.lv/scientists/vibaj.htm) Interests: Engineering Mechanics; Mechanical Engineering; Vibration and Shock; Optimal Control ; Car Crashes. Brief Description of Main Research: Development of methods of optimal control theory for impulse or shock systems, practical use of effects of vibration and shock, and protection against vibration, with a view to develop new systems for vibration transporters, vibration hammers, vibration instruments, impact dampers and start - stop drives with adaptive control. Languages: English, Latvian, and Russian. Education: Riga Technical University (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering), 1960. Postgraduate, Department of Strength of Materials, Riga Technical University, 1962-1965. Dr.sc.ing. (Candidate of Sciences in former USSR, Ph.D. in Western countries), Riga Technical University, 1968. Dr.habil.sc.ing. (Doctor of Sciences in former USSR), Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, Russia, 1983. Experience: Riga Technical University: Senior laboratory assistant, Assistant, Department of Production and Automation, 1960-1962. Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, Department of Theoretical Mechanics, 1965-1975. Head of Department of Theoretical Mechanics, 1975 – 2002. Professor of Department of Theoretical Mechanics, 1983- 2006. Director of Institute of Mechanics, 1998 – 2006. Honours and Awards: Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1992 - ; Latvian State Prize, 1989. Canders Prize, 2004. Professional Activities and Memberships: Member, Latvian Union of Scientists. Expert, Latvian Council of Science, 1990 - Member and Chairman of Workshop, Latvian National Committee of Mechanics, 1993 - Chairman, RTU Council for Professors' election in branch "Mechanics" Member, RTU Promotion Council (Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering) Chairman, RTU Students Scientifical and Technical Union, 1976 - Member of Presidium of Latvian Professors' Association, 1995 -

Recent/Representative Publications: 1. Cifanskis, S.; Armada, M.; Akinfiev, T.; Viba, J. & Jakushewich, V. HIGH VOLTAGE DISCHARGE SYSTEM FOR GRANULATING HARD MATERIALS. 4th International DAAAM Conference. "INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING  INNOVATION AS COMPETITIVE EDGE FOR SME". 29 - 30thApril 2004, Tallinn, Estonia. P. 185. - 188. 2. Gonca, V.; Grasmanis, B. & Viba, J. INVESTIGATION OF OBLIQUE IMPACT IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. 4th International DAAAM Conference "INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING  INNOVATION AS COMPETITIVE EDGE FOR SME". 29 - 30thApril 2004, Tallinn, Estonia. p. 23. - 26. 3. Mironovs, V.; Viba, J. LIFTING OF FERROMAGNETIC POWDERS. 4th International DAAAM Conference "INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING  INNOVATION AS COMPETITIVE EDGE FOR SME". 29 - 30thApril 2004, Tallinn, Estonia. P. 215. - 218. 4. Kononova, O.; Viba, J. & Akinfiev, T. IMPACT SYSTEM RESTITUTION COEFICIENT DEPENDENCE ON GEOMETRY. . 4th International DAAAM Conference "INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING  INNOVATION AS COMPETITIVE EDGE FOR SME". 29 - 30thApril 2004, Tallinn, Estonia. P. 43.- 46. 5. Viba, J.; Polukoshko, S. SIMULTANEOUS COLLISIONS OF RIGID BODIES IN MORE THAN ONE POINT. 4th International DAAAM Conference "INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING  INNOVATION AS COMPETITIVE EDGE FOR SME". 29 - 30thApril 2004, Tallinn, Estonia. p. 298. - 301. 6. Tamužs V., Viba J. Education in Mechanics in Latvia Higher Schools. 21 st International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. August 15 - 21, 2004. Warsaw, Poland. 7. J. Viba, B. Grasmanis, I. Tipans, J. Fontaine. JUMPING, FLAYING AND IMPACT MOTION OF AN OBJECT. Динамика виброударных (сильно нелинейных) системю XIV Международный Симпозиумю Росийская Академия Наук. Москва - Звенигород. 2003.

Research Projects: 1. E. Lavendelis, INCO - COPERNICUS Project 960054. Efficient Start-Stop Intelligent Drives with Adaptive Control. (Spain, France, Russia, Byelorussia, Latvia) (1997 - 1999). 2. J. Viba, Axiliary Climbing Robot For Underwater Ship HullCleaning of Sea Adherence And Surveyng (Nas-Aurora). Supplementary agreement No 1 to the contract No G3RD-CT-2000-00246 NAS - Proposal No GRD1-1999-11153. The EC ... and ..- CSIC IAI; - ALGOSYS.AR; - ULUND.DMEN.ROBOT; - SAIND; - KAL; - UNDB (collectively "the contracting parties") HAVING REGARDS TO contract No G3RD-CT-2000-00246 ... to extend ... : -An additional of one contractor (" TURIGA ME") . 3. J. Viba. (Head of Project). Investigation of Oblique Impact and Adaptive Control for High-Speed Machines. Latvian Council of Science (1994 - 1996). 4. J. Viba (Head of Project). Investigation of Collisions of Bodes in Start-Stop Systems with Adaptive Control. Latvian Council of Science (1997 - 2000). 5. J.Viba (Head of Project). Optimal Synthesis of Adaptive Controlled Intelligent Vibroimpact Systems with Line, Surface and Volume Interactions. Latvian Council of Science (2001 - 2004).

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1. Personal Data Name: Ģirts Vulfs Date and place of birth: August 10, 1943, Riga, Latvia Citizenship: Republic of Latvia Office Address: 1, Kalku Street, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia Phone: Office: +371-7089515, -7089509 Mobile: +371-9241358 1.1. Fax: +371-7089513

E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://iti.rtu.lv/

2. Education

1990 - Doctor of Engineering: Dr.sc.ing, Riga Technical University 1972 - Candidate of Technical Sciences, Riga Politechnical Institute 1969 – 1972 - Doctoral student, Riga Politechnical Institute 1962 – 1966 - Engineer diploma in “Automation and Remote Control”, Riga Politechnical Institute

3. Work Experience 1995 – to present Full professor, head of the Department of Management Information Technologies 1991 – to present Direktor of Information Technology Institute 1998 - to present Professor, University of Rezekne (part time) 1991 – 1995 Full professor, head of the Department of Computer Engineering 1976 – 1995 Dean of, Riga Politechnical Institute 1972 – 1991 Assist. Professor, Faculty of Computer Sciences and Automatic Control Systems 1966 – 1969 Research assistant, Faculty of Computer Sciences and Automatic Control Systems

128 Areas of

professional interests:

 Associative methods in Information Technology

Teaching experiences:  Programme director for the curriculum “Information Technology” at Riga Technical University  Teaches courses in: Operations Research, Operations Management, Project management, Operations Systems and Strategy  Promoted 2 Doctoral

Participation in projects:  Phare CBC Programme in the Baltic Sea Region in Latvia 2002, Small Project Fund Grant application for project “Galileo – a Constellation to Beacon the Way in the Baltics”  ESF Project “Restructuring of the Information Technology Study Programme at RTU”

Participation in professional societies:  Baltic Operations Research Society (since 1996)  Latvian Scientists Union (since 1994)

Participation at international conferences:  Minkevičs V., Vulfs Ģ. (2005), Modelling risk management for unified threat management systems, 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation "European Simulation Multiconference", ESM2005, June 1st - 4th, 2005 Riga, Latvia

 Matvejev Al., Matvejev An., Vulfs Ģ. (2005), Parametric Adaptations of Associative control, 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation "European Simulation Multiconference", ESM2005, June 1st - 4th, 2005 Riga, Latvia

1. Languages: Latvian, English, German, Russian

129 Last publications:

1. Minkevičs V., Vulfs Ģ. (2005), Modelling risk management for unified threat management systems, 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation "European Simulation Multiconference", ESM2005, June 1st - 4th, 2005 Riga, Latvia

2. Matvejev Al., Matvejev An., Vulfs Ģ. (2005), Parametric Adaptations of Associative control, 19th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation "European Simulation Multiconference", ESM2005, June 1st - 4th, 2005 Riga, Latvia

3. Minkevics V., Slihte J., Vulfs G. (2005). Modelling risk management system using neural networks. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Computer science, Vol.5, 66 – 73

Matvejevs Al., Matvejevs An., Vulfs G. (2005) Associative control based on the object parametric identification. Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Computer science, Vol.5, 73 – 82

130 CURRICULUM VITAE Gundars Zalcmanis

Education: 1980 - 1985, Riga Polytechnic Institute (from 1991 - Riga Technical University), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Speciality - Automotive Engineering. 1969– 1980, Riga Secondary School Nr.4.

Employment Riga Politechnical Institute (from 1991 - Riga Technical University), : Department of Automotive Engineering and Road Transportation: laboratory assistant from 1984 till 1986, assistant teacher from 1985 till 1990, lecturer since 1990 - Automotive electrical and electronic systems, Vehicle mechanics, Automotive workshops and vehicle maintenance, Automobile Diagnostics; Auto RTU Ltd. since 1993, Manager - Advanced education courses for automotive technicians and managers, Freight forwarding, Carriage of goods and passengers; Technical expertises; Education Centre ‘Riman’, since 1999 – special 2, 3 and 4-year education course Automotive Electrics and Electronics (2nd, 3rd professional level); Latvian Road Traffic Safety department – member of expert certification commission. Bowne Global Solutions Sweden AB, since 2005 – automotive technical literature, information and translations; Lionbridge Sweden AB, since 2006 - automotive technical literature, information and translations. Upgrading: 1993 - 1994, Riga Technical University - master studies in Automotive Engineering, M.Sc.; 1994 - EEC course: Productivity management, University of Trondheim, The Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH); 1994 - EEC course: Computer integrated manufacturing, University of Trondheim, The Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH); 2000 - Integrated Intermodal strategies for road, rail and water transport, PIARC, IHME, Helsinki; 2005 – Implementation of digital tachographs, IRU, Tallinn; 2005 – 2006, Riga Technical university, Humanitarian Institute, Pedagogic of Professional Training and Education. Special course. Main 1985-1989, Emissions from transport vehicles in urban traffic in Riga projects: (Projects Nr.1801&508); 1987-1988, Improvement of aerodynamic properties of trucks / Certificate

131 Nr.1418166/1988; 1993-1995, English - German - Russian - Latvian Automotive illustrated dictionary “Automobile in four languages”; 2001, Application of ADDINOL GmbH motor and transmission oil, ATF’s and cooling fluids in cars, vans and small buses/trucks; 1995-2004, Educational books for students and technicians: Gasoline injection systems, Injection systems - Diagnostics and Repair, Automotive ignition systems, Exhaust gas treatment and catalytic neutralisation, Anti-lock braking and Traction control systems, Wheels and tyres, Automotive Lighting systems, Freight Forwarding and Tachographs; 1996-2006, Advanced courses for road transport vehicle experts; 1996-2006, Advanced courses for automotive workshop technicians and managers, (individually and together with Statoil, Addinol GmbH, DTC Bosch Ltd and others – Automotive injection and ignition systems, Diagnostics, Fuels, Oils and greases etc.); 1997-2004, Automotive publications for weekly magazine LA ‘Praktiskais latvietis’; 1998-2006, English - Latvian translations of Volvo Truck technical manuals, launch and advertising materials, Addinol and STP special technical documents, specifications and others; 1993-2006 - Advanced courses for automotive technicians and managers, Freight forwarding & Carriage of goods and passengers; Technical expertises; 1995-2006, Normatives, educational programs and qualification exams for road transport vehicle experts together with Latvian Road Traffic Safety department (CSDD). 1999-2006, Automotive electricians – 2, 3 and 4-year education course (2nd, 3rd professional level) at e/c ‘Riman’; 1995-2006, member of expert certification commission of CSDD Latvia. 2005-2006, Automotive technical literature, information and translations together with Bowne Global Solutions Sweden AB and Lionbridge Sweden AB. Languages: Latvian, English, Russian. Private information: Date of birth 16.01.1962. Identity No. 160162-10624. Address Lubānas str. 14 fl. 46. Nationality Latvian. Family Married, 2 children. Signature

Data 16.05.2006.

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First name, Last name: Uldis Zītars

Personal code: 111135-10618

Place of birth: Riga

Place of job: Docent (Associate professor), RTU, Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Riga, Latvia, LV-1048, 1/1 Meza str., phone +371 7089502

Home address: 26 Bauskas str., Apt. 1, Riga, LV-1004, phone +371 7627675

LR scientific degree: Dr. sc. eng., Diploma B-D Nr. 000031

Professional experience: 1980 – present Docent (Associate professor), Riga Polytechnical Institute (Riga Technical University) 1973 – 1980 Chairman of Department of Electrical Engineering, RPI 1964 – 1973 Assistant professor, Docent (Associate professor), Riga Polytechnical Institute 1961 – 1964 Postgraduate studies, Moscow Power Institute 1958 – 1961 Assistant professor, Riga Polytechnical Institute, Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Educational experience: Courses - Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Electronic Devices Laboratory – Electricity and Magnetism

Area of research activity: Control of Technological Processes with Microprocessor Systems, Conversion Electrical Energy

Main scientific publications and patents during the last years: Hramcovs V., Nadežņikovs Ņ. MOSFET tranzistoru izmantošanas īpatnības pārveidotāju shēmās. Rakstu krājumā “Enerģētika un elektrotehnika”, Rīga, RTU, 2000.

133 Zinātnes un tehnoloģijas vārdnīca. Elektronika. “Apgāds Norden AB”, 2000.

Total number of publications: 32 scientific and 34 methodological publications

Languages used: Latvian, Russian, German, English

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