LATVIAN CHEMISTS (Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry)

Latvian Academy of Sciences

Latvian CHEMISTS (Inorganic &Nuclear Chemistry)

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Last updated: April,2007

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*Janis ASHAKS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

- analytical inorganic chemistry
- co-ordination compounds

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Ashaks, D.Zaruma, E.Silina. Synthesis of 5-methyl-8-selenoquinolines. - Latvian J.Chem., 2006, N 3, pp. 295.

Born: 1938, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7800773. Fax: +371 7 800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Raisa BELOUSOVA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

- metal corrosion inhibition mechanism

Recent/Representative Publication

R.Belousova, J. Schvartz. Synthesis of borates from local raw materials. - Latvian J.Chem., 2003, N 2, pp. 128-134.

Born: 1938, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7800773. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Tatjana BORISOVA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry

- Inorganic
- Physical
- Electrochemistry

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Popov, T.Borisova. Some possibilities of the drop volume method for determination of the extraction and colloidal properties of the complexing extractant dicyclohexane-18-crown-6. - Latvian J. Chem., 2003, N 2, pp. 145-153 (in Russian).

Born: 1958, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils-1, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7800772. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Laila CHERA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

- Plasma-processed fine alumina

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Grabis, Dz.Jankovica, M.Berzins, L.Chera, I.Zalite. Coating of plasma-processed nanosized powders. - J.Eur.Ceramic Soc., 2004, vol. 24, pp. 179-184.

Born: 1934, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7 800763. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Antonija DINDUNE, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic
- inorganic phosphorus compounds : synthesis, structure and use in production of ion-conducting materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Orliukas, A.Dindune, Z.Kanepe, J.Ronis, B.Bagdonas, A.Kezionis. Synthesis and peculiarities of electric properties of Li _1,3Zr_1,4 Ti_0,3(PO4)₃ solid electrolyte ceramics. – Electrochimica Acta, 2006, vol. 51, pp. 6194-6198.

Born: 1943, Jekabpils, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7800763. Fax: +371 7 800779
E-mail: tonija@nki.lv

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*Janis GRABIS, Dr.sc.ing.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

- plasma chemistry and technology
- refractory compounds

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Grabis, Dz.Jankovica, M.Berzins, L.Chera, I.Zalite. Coating of plasma-processed nanosized powders. - J.Eur.Ceramic Soc., 2004, vol. 24, pp. 179-184.
J. Grabis, I. Steins, Dz. Jankovica, A. Dulmanis, G. Heidemane. Preparation of nanosized powder by gas and liquid phase routes. - Latv. J. Phys. Techn. Sci., 2006, 2, part 1

Born: 1943, Trikata, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7 944711. Fax: +371 7 901257
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Zaiga KANEPE, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic
- inorganic phosphorus compounds : synthesis, structure and use in production of ion-conducting materials

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Orliukas, A.Dindune, Z.Kanepe, J.Ronis, B.Bagdonas, A.Kezionis. Synthesis and peculiarities of electric properties of Li _1,3Zr_1,4 Ti_0,3(PO4)₃ solid electrolyte ceramics. – Electrochimica Acta, 2006, vol. 51, pp. 6194-6198.

Born: 1942, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7 800763. Fax: +371 7 800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Janis LICIS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic
- separation of elements with similar chemical properties

Recent/Representative Publication

J.Licis, A.Dindune, A.Shishko. Study of the properties of electromembrane systems in a steady magnetic field. - Magnetohydrodynamics, 2003, vol. 39, N 4, pp. 493-495.

Born: 1935, Daugavpils, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7800772. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Talis MILLERS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

Recent/Representative Publication

T.Millers. Plasma, chemistry, and advanced materials. - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B, 2004, vol. 58, N 2, pp. 76-80.

Born: 1929, Jekabpils, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7944711 , 7228784. Fax: +371 7821153
E-mail: millers@lza.lv

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*Lucija PECS, Dr. chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic
- internal complexes of quinoline derivatives

Recent/Representative Publication

L.Pech, V.Belsky, A.Stash, J.Ashaks, E.Silina, Yu.Bankovsky. Structure of platinum and cadmium 8-hydroselenolquinolinates and comparative crystallochemical analysis. - Latvian J.Chem., 2003, N 3, pp. 237-246.

Born: 1919, Cesis, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils-1, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7800773. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Aleksandrs POPOVS, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry,

- Inorganic
- Physical
- Electrochemistry

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Popov. Electrodialysis through liquid ion-exchange membranes and the oil-water interface, In: Liquid-Liquid Interface: Theory and Methods, A.Volkov, D.Deamer (Eds.), CRC Press, 1996, N.Y.,L.,Tokyo, Ch.15, pp. 333-361.
A.Popov, T.Borisova. Some possibilities of the drop volume method for determination of the extraction and colloidal properties of the complexing extractant dicyclohexane-18-crown-6. - Latvian J. Chem., 2003, N 2, pp. 145-153 (in Russian).

Born: 1944, Moscow, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils-1, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7800772. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Janis RONIS, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic
- inorganic phosphorus compounds

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Orliukas, A.Dindune, Z.Kanepe, J.Ronis, B.Bagdonas, A.Kezionis. Synthesis and peculiarities of electric properties of Li _1,3Zr_1,4 Ti_0,3(PO4)₃ solid electrolyte ceramics. – Electrochimica Acta, 2006, vol. 51, pp. 6194-6198.

Born: 1955, Ventspils, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7 800763. Fax: +371 7 800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Elga SILINA, Dr. chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic
- internal complexes of 8-hydroseleno -, 8-mercapto-, 8- hydroxyquinoline and their derivatives

Recent/Representative Publication

E.Silina, V.Belsky, A.Sobolev, et al. Synthesis and structure of copper 5-ethylthio-2-methyl- -8-hydroxyquinolinate. - Latvian J.Chem., 2003, N 1, pp. 19-32 (in Russian).

Born: 1941, Aluksne, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils-1, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7800773. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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Arnis SUPE , Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic &Nuclear

Recent/Representative Publication

V.Mihasilovs, A.Supe, J.Tiliks. Thiosemicarbazide oxidation mechanisms by transition metals cations. - Latvian J.Chem, 2002, (in press).

Born: 1960, Balvi district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia, Faculty of Chemistry,
Kronvalda bulv.4, Riga LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 7323305. Fax: +371 7325595
E-mail: radchem@polaron.kfi.lu.lv

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*Jevgenija SVARCA, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

- boron chemistry

Recent/Representative Publication

E.Schvartz, R.Ignash, R.Belousova. Sorbents and sorption of boron from solutions (Review). - Latvian J.Chem., 2003, N1, pp. 3-18.

Born: 1929, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils-1, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7800773. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Arturs VIKSNA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Analytical

- detection of small quantities of microelements in water, air, soil and conifers

Recent/Representative Publication

A.Osite, A.Viksna, S.Pastare, S.Nulle, Z.Balcerbule. Annual and seasonal variation of some heavy metals in the Lakes Mazais and Lielais Baltezers. - Latvian J.Chem., 2006, vol. 51, Nr 2, pp. 183-188

Born: 1955, Sigulda, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1589, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 372579. Fax: +371 7 379302
E-mail: artvik@yahoo.com

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*Ingrida VITINA, Dr.habil.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Vitina, V.Belmane, V.Rubene, P.Pultraks, M.Lubane, I.Jansone, A.Krumina. Electrodeposition of nanostructured composite thin layers of Co-W; Co-Mo/hydroxylapatite on the metal alloys for implants. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2006, 5, pp. 29-36.

Born: 1934, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Miera iela 34, Salaspils-1, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7800772. Fax: +371 7800779
E-mail: nki@nki.lv

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*Nina ZAPORINA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

- surface film analysis on highly dispersed powders by the methods of analytical electron microscopy

Recent/Representative Publication

F.Muktepavela, N.Zaporina. Role of diffusion in superplasticity and brittleness of fine-grained binary eutectics. – Defect and Diffusion Forum, 2005, 237-240, pp.745-750.

Born: 1946, Ryazan, Russia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7 800771. Fax: +371 7 800779
E-mail: zaporina@nki.lv

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*Inara ZARINA, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

Recent/Representative Publication

E.Lagzdins, I.Sidraba, I.Vitina, I.Zarina. Protection of nonmetallic materials against corrosion. 12. Hydrophobization of limestone. - Latvian J.Chem., 2003, N1, pp.45-51.

Born: 1940, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7 800771. Fax: +371 7 800779
E-mail: zarina@nki.lv

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*Irena ZVIEDRE, Dr.chem.

Main interests:

Chemistry, Inorganic

- boron coordination compounds
- monocrystal synthesis

Recent/Representative Publication

I.Zviedre, S.Belyakov, A.Tokmakov. Synthesis and crystal structure of potassium bis(malonato)borate. - Proceedings of 23^rd European Crystallographic Meeting, Leuven, Belgium, August 6-11, 2006, p.291.

Born: 1938, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

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

Phone: +371 7 800773. Fax: +371 7 800779
E-mail: irena@nki.lv

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