FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Dean:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.sc.ing. ĒRIKS GERIŅŠ
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia
+371-7089721
+371-7089752
tmf@rtu.lv
1. INSTITUTE OF MECHANICS
Head:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. JĀNIS VĪBA
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia
+371-7089473
janis.viba@rtu.lv
1.1. DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL MECHANICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. JĀNIS VĪBA
+371-7089332
janis.viba@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of the dept.
Professor
Professor
Professor
Emeritus Professor
Emeritus Professor
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Jānis Vība
Bruno Grasmanis
Vladimirs Gonca
Mihails Zakrževskis
Egons Lavendelis
Olafs Kepe
Andrejs Krasņikovs
Igors Tipāns
Vitālijs Berešņēvičs
Sergejs Gluhihs
Ojārs Grāpis
Juris Kaļinka
Tatjana Novohatska
Ilmārs Vjaters
Vladislavs Jevstigņējevs
Svetlana Sokolova
Olga Kononova
E-mail:
janis.viba@rtu.lv
brgras@acad.latnet.lv
gonca@bta.lv
mzakr@latnet.lv
lavendel@parks.lv
janis.viba@rtu.lv
akrasn@latnet.lv
igors@latnet.lv
vitalijs.beresnevics@rtu.lv
janis.viba@rtu.lv
janis.viba@rtu.lv
juris@kubs.lv
tnn@inbox.lv
janis.viba@rtu.lv
vljevst@latnet.lv
svetlana@inbox.lv
olgako@inbox.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Collisions in Connected Body Systems (Prof. Jānis Vība)
• Optimization and Synthesis of Vibro-Shock Machines (Prof. Jānis Vība)
• Biomechanics of Muscle (Assoc. Prof. Igors Tipāns)
• Rotor Dynamics Simulation (Docent Ojārs Grāpis)
• Dynamics of Systems with Collisions (Assoc. Prof. Bruno Grasmanis)
• Dynamics, Vibrations and Impact (Docent Tatjana Novohatska, Docent Ilmārs Vjaters)
• Mechanics of Materials, Solid Mechanics (Docent Sergejs Gluhihs)
• Mechanics of Composite Materials, Application of Finite – Element Methods to Fracture
Mechanics (Assoc. Prof. Andrejs Krasņikovs, Assist.Prof. Juris Kalinka)
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Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos, Catastrophes and Control (Prof. Mihails Zakrževskis)
Rotor Dynamics (Prof. Mihails Zakrževskis)
Mechanics of Materials, Solid Mechanics, Mechanics of Continua (Prof. Vladimirs Gonca)
Identification of Vehicular Transport Accidents (Prof. Vladimirs Gonca)
Mechanics of Highly Elastic Materials (Emerit. Prof. Egons Lavendelis)
Dynamics of Machines and Mechanisms (Emerit. Prof. Egons Lavendelis)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Analysis, Optimisation and Synthesis of Self
Exciting Vibroimpact Macroscopic Systems by
Using Micro Interaction of Elements
Designing and Technology Production of Knitted
Fabric Compression Products for Therapy of Vena
Varicose Expansion
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
Latvian Council of
Science
Prof. Jānis Vība
Ministry of
Education and
Science
Prof. Jānis Vība
1.2. DIVISION OF PRODUCTION AUTOMATION
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Assoc. Professor, Dr.sc.ing. AIVARS ŠULCS
+371-7089357
aivars.sulcs@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Assoc. Professor, head of division
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Lecturer
Lecturer
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Dipl.art.
Dipl.ing.
Name, surname
Aivars Šulcs
Egils Cēders
Jānis Kaņeps
Ainis Kārkliņš
Gundis Lauža
Eduards Milašs
Elita Kaņepe
Ilmārs Krūzs
E-mail:
aivars.sulcs@rtu.lv
dec@rtu.lv
janis.kaneps@rtu.lv
ainis.karklins@rtu.lv
dec@rtu.lv
dec@rtu.lv
dec@rtu.lv
dec@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Production Automation and Treatment Technology (Assoc. Prof. Aivars Šulcs, Docent Ainis
Kārkliņš, Docent Jānis Kaņeps)
• Adaptive and Intelligent Start-Stop Control Systems (Prof. Jānis Vība, Assoc. Prof. Aivars
Šulcs, Docent Guntis Lauža)
• Product Design and Quality (Assoc. Prof. Aivars Šulcs, Docent Edvards Milašs)
• Automated Methods of Design Computations in Mechanical Engineering (Assoc. Prof. Aivars
Šulcs)
1.3. LABORATORY OF MACHINE AND MECHANISM DYNAMICS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Dr.sc.ing. ALEKSANDRS JANUŠEVSKIS
+371-7089396
janush@latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Head of laboratory
Leading researcher
Researcher
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Aleksandrs Januševskis
Jānis Auziņš
Aleksandrs Boiko
E-mail:
janush@latnet.lv
auzinsjp@latnet.lv
aleksandrs.boiko@rtu.lv
Researcher
Researcher
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Oskars Onževs
Pēteris Auziņš
oskars@rtu.lv
peteris.auzins@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Methods for Dynamic Identification and Optimization of Machines and Structures (Dr.sc.ing.
Jānis Auziņš)
• Methods and Software Tools for Investigation of Spatial Vibrations of Nonlinear Mechanical
MDOF Systems (Dr.sc.ing. Aleksandrs Januševskis)
• Experimental Designs for Metamodelling and Optimization (Dr.sc.ing. Jānis Auziņš, Dr.sc.ing.
Aleksandrs Januševskis)
• Optimization of Dynamics of Railway Rolling-Stock with Multi-Action Shock Absorbers
(Dr.sc.ing. Jānis Auziņš, Dr.sc.ing. Aleksandrs Boiko)
• Methods and Software for Prediction of Strength Changes of Composite Materials (Dr.sc.ing.
Jānis Auziņš, Dr.sc.ing. Aleksandrs Januševskis)
• Vibro Impact Pressing Technology and Equipment for Building Block Production (Dr.sc. ing.
Pēteris Auziņš, Dr.sc.ing. Jānis Auziņš, Dr.sc ing. Aleksandrs Januševskis, Dr.sc. ing. Oskars
Onževs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Development and application of
multidisciplinary methods and tools
for mechanical Engineering
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
Latvian Council of Science
Dr.sc.ing. Jānis Auziņš
1.4. LABORATORY OF NONLINEAR PHENOMENA OF VIBRATING SYSTEMS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. SEMJONS CIFANSKIS
+371-7089469
semjons.cifanskis@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of lab.
Leading researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Semjons Cifanskis
Vitālijs Beresņēvičs
Vladislavs Malgins
Mārtiņš Magone
Vladimirs Jakuševičs
E-mail:
semjons.cifanskis@rtu.lv
vitalijs.beresnevics@rtu.lv
malgin@dtc.lv
semjons.cifanskis@rtu.lv
java@junik.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• New Generation of Technological Vibromachines Operating in Nonlinear Resonance Regimes
(Prof. Semjons Cifanskis, Dr.sc.ing. Vitālijs Beresņēvičs, Dr.sc.ing. Vladislavs Malgins)
• Nonlinear Diagnostics and Identification of Technical Condition of Machines and Transport
Facilities (Prof. Semjons Cifanskis, Dr.sc.ing. Vitālijs Beresņēvičs, Researcher Mārtiņš
Magone, Researcher Vladimirs Jakuševičs)
• Electro Hydraulic Machines and Technologies. Cavitation Technologies (Prof. Semjons
Cifanskis, Dr.sc.ing. Vitālijs Beresņēvičs, Dr.sc.ing. Vladislavs Malgins)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Design of New Technological
Machines and Processes on the Base
of Application of High-Voltage
Plasma Discharging Effects
Source of funding
Latvian Council of Science
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Semjons Cifanskis
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (ESF SUPPORT)
Apparatus of analysis chemical structure of materials; Apparatus of control and analysis of high
voltage processes; Apparatus of control and measure; Vibro station with Computer control;
Subsonic wind tunnel; Large plotter; Large size screen for computer demonstration.
2. INSTITUTE OF QUALITY IN MANUFACTURING
Director:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. NARIMANTS SALENIEKS
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia
+371-7089707
lsq@latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, director
of institute
Deputy director
Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Narimants Salenieks
E-mail:
lsq@latnet.lv
Mg.sc.ing.
B.sc.paed.
B.sc.geogr.
Dipl.ing.
Jolanta Janauska
Solvita Grosberga
Ieva Janauska
Silvija Šauša
jolanta.janauska@rtu.lv
solvita.grosberga@rtu.lv
ieva.janauska@rtu.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
2.1. DIVISION OF QUALITY SYSTEMS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. NARIMANTS SALENIEKS
+371-7089707
lsq@latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Professor
Professor
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Lecturer
Docent
Docent
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Narimants Salenieks
Jānis Stabulnieks
Edvīns Karnītis
Jānis Miķelsons
Jānis Rudņevs
Guntis Tribis
Rita Briede
Silvija Zaharāne
E-mail:
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Innovation, Design Methodology
• Total Quality Management Methodology
• Integral Management Systems
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Intelligent Tranport System Development in Latvia
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
Latvian Council of
Science
Prof. Narimants Salenieks
2.2. DIVISION OF MACHINE/ PROCESS RELIABILITY AND QUALITY MONITORING
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.sc.ing. EDGARS BALCERS
+371-7089750
lsq@latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Assoc. Professor, head of division
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.chem.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Dipl.arch.
Name, surname
Edgars Balcers
Gunārs Upītis
Ilmārs Sekacis
Elita Jansone
Armands Ploriņš
Maira Sapata
Dzintra Upmace
E-mail:
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Performance Measurement, Conformity Assessment
• Process, Technology Management Methodology
• Quality, Reliability Improvement
2.3. IQE QUALITY TRAINING CENTER
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Mg.sc.ing. JOLANTA JANAUSKA
+371-7089706
jolanta.janauska@latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Head of center
Researcher
Researcher
Degree
Mg.sc.ing.
B.sc.geogr.
B.sc.paed.
Name, surname
Jolanta Janauska
Ieva Janauska
Solvita Grosberga
E-mail:
jolanta.janauska@latnet.lv
ieva.janauska@rtu.lv
solvita.grosberga@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Training for Reliability and Quality Engineers, Quality Managers, Quality Auditors and
Business Excellence Multiplicators and Assessors
2.4. IQE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Assoc. Professor JĀNIS MIĶELSONS
+371-7089750
lsq@latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Head of center
Assoc. Professor
Researcher
Head of measurement laboratoty
Degree
Dipl.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Jānis Miķelsons
Jānis Rudņevs
Silvija Šauša
Guna Čivčiša
E-mail:
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
lsq@latnet.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Development of Quality Assurance and Improvement, Performance Measurement and
Maintenance Methodology, Consulting Conformity Assessment Bodies
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (ESF SUPPORT)
MarVision Optical 3D Measuring Instrument – Multiscope 222.
3. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
Head:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. JĀNIS RUDZĪTIS
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia
+371-7089701
arai@acad.latnet.lv
3.1. DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUMENT ENGINEERING
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. JĀNIS RUDZĪTIS
+371-7089701
arai@acad.latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Degree
Name, surname
E-mail
Professor, head of dept.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Jānis Rudzītis
arai@acad.latnet.lv
Professor
Dr.sc.ing.
Juris Krizbergs
juris.krizbergs@rtu.lv
Professor
Dr.sc.ing.
Imants Matīss
arai@acad.latnet.lv
Assoc. Professor
Dr.sc.ing.
Francis Sudnieks
arai@acad.latnet.lv
Assoc. Professor
Dr.sc.ing.
Oskars Liniņš
arai@acad.latnet.lv
Assoc. Professor
Dr.sc.ing.
Andris Kamols
arai@acad.latnet.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Metrology of Surface Geometrical Parameters (Prof. Jānis Rudzītis)
• Statistical Mechanics of Contact Surfaces of Solid Bodies (Prof. Jānis Rudzītis)
• Measurement Techniques and Instruments (Prof. Juris Krizbergs, Imants Matīss)
• Tribology of Machine Parts (Assoc. Prof. Oskars Liniņš, Andris Kamols)
• Assembly Automation (Assoc. Prof. Francis Sudnieks)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Calibration Technique for Part Form
Error Measurement Instruments
Effect of Oil Film Parameter on
Machine Parts Wear Rate
Accuracy Improvement of NonDestructive Testing Techniques –
Frequency Dependent Signal
Processing Means
Source of funding
Latvian Council of Science
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Juris Krizbergs
Latvian Council of Science
Prof. Jānis Rudzītis
Latvian Council of Science
Prof. Imants Matīss
3.2. DEPARTMENT OF MATERIAL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Profesors, Dr.habil.sc.ing. RUSLANS DOROŠENKO
+371-7089713
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Professor
Assoc. Professor
Emeritus Professor
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Docent
Assistant
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing..
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Ruslans Dorošenko
Ēriks Geriņš
Guntis Bunga
Jānis Ozoliņš
Boriss Holodovs
Ēvalds Prīmanis
Elmārs Riekstiņš
Pēteris Lielpēters
Ingrīda Straume
Valentīna Markitānova
Guntis Pikurs
E-mail
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
gerins@inbox.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
ruslans.doroshenko@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Investigations of Iron Cutting and Production of Tools (Prof. Ruslans Dorošenko)
• Energy and Metal Capacity Reduction and Tribo-Technological Methods for Increasing the
Reliability of Machines and Mechanisms (Assoc. Prof. Boriss Holodovs)
• Tools for Wood Machining Development of Design and Theory, Technology and Quality
(Assoc. Prof. Guntis Bunga)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Source of
funding
Elaboration of Wood Processing Theory and Machining
Processes, Production Development and Quality
Latvian
Council of
Science
Project leader
(RTU)
Prof. Ruslans
Dorošenko
3.3. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH LABORATORY OF AUTOMATION OF WELDING PROCESSES
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Dr.sc.ing. ALEKSANDRS FIĻIPOVS
+371-7089701
arai@acad.latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Head of laboratory
Researcher
Researcher
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Aleksandrs Fiļipovs
Vladimirs Čudinovs
Irina Boiko
E-mail
arai@acad.latnet.lv
arai@acad.latnet.lv
arai@acad.latnet.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Development of Technological Processes, Machines and Devices for Contact Micro-Welding
(Dr.sc.ing. Aleksandrs Filipovs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Optimiztion of The Resistance Spot
Microwelding for One and
Multifilament Wires with Thin
Plates
Source of funding
Latvian Council of Science
Project leader (RTU)
Dr.sc.ing. Aleksandrs Fiļipovs
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT
3D Measuring machine Taylor-Hobson Intra (ESF support);
Wear test machine; Microwelding power units: Impuls – KM; Impuls – UKS.
4. INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND
NANOTECHNOLOGIES
Director:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.phys. JURIJS DEHTJARS
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia
+371-7089422
dekhtyar@latnet.lv
4.1. DIVISION OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.phys. JURIJS DEHTJARS
+371-7089422
dekhtyar@latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Assoc. professor
Assistant
Researcher
Engineer
Degree
Dr.habil.phys.
Dr.phys
Dr.ing
Dipl.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Name, surname
Jurijs Dehtjars
Aleksejs Kataševs
Tatjana Bogučarska
Nataļja Poļaka
Kristians Meissners
E-mail:
dekhtyar@latnet.lv
katashev@latnet.lv
bogucharska@yahoo.com
natalja.polaka@rtu.lv
kristian.meissner@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Physics of Electron Emission and Electron Spectroscopy of Biotissue and Biomaterials
(Prof. Jurijs Dehtjars)
• Structure, Electron Properties and Behaviour of Biotissue and Biomaterials (Prof. Jurijs
Dehtjars)
• Secular Trends-Depended Structural and Electronic Properties of Bone (Prof. Jurijs Dehtjars)
• Application of Electron Emission and Electron Spectroscopy for Spatially Resolved Radiation
Dosimetry (Assoc. Prof. Aleksejs Kataševs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Multifunctional Percolated Nanostructured
Ceramics Fabricated from Hydroxylapatyte PERCERAMICS
Electronic Properties of Hydroxylapatite
Nanoparticles Ensemble
Dosimetric Properties of Inorganic Solid Nanolayers
Informativity of Exoemission Analysis on
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
EC 6 FP
Prof. Jurijs Dehtjars
Latvian Council of
Science
Latvian Council of
Science
Latvian Council of
Prof. Jurijs Dehtjars
Assoc. Prof. Aleksejs
Kataševs
Prof. Jurijs Dehtjars
Paleopathalogical Changes of Bones Belonged to
Different Centuries
Science
4.2. DIVISION OF ELECTRONICS AND VACUUM
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. GENĀDIJS SAGALOVIČS
+371-7089383
sagalovics@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Assoc. Professor
Asistant
Head of laboratory
Engineer
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Name, surname
Genādijs Sagalovičs
Aldis Balodis
Vineta Zemīte
Lidija Sudjina
Kārlis Einiks
E-mail:
sagalovics@rtu.lv
balodisa@latnet.lv
vzemite@latnet.lv
lida.s@spektrs.lv
karlis.einiks@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Physics and Applications of Electron Spectroscopy of Organic and Inorganic Systems (Prof.
Genādijs Sagalovičs)
• Application of Emission Spectroscopy for Optimisation of Reliability Indices of Manufactured
Components (Prof. Genādijs Sagalovičs)
• Application of Emission Spectroscopy for Visualisation of Surface Peculiarities (Assoc. Prof.
Aldis Balodis)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Optimisation of the Component
Manufacturing Technology by
Means of Exoemission
Defectoscopy
Source of funding
Latvian Council of Science
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Genādijs Sagalovičs
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (ESF SUPPORT)
Near UV photoemission / exoemission spectrometer; Auger spectrometer (surface topography is
available); Equipment for electron emission measurement for loaded materials (strain); Equipment for
electron emission topography of the material surface (resolution 10 – 50 μm); Atomic force microscope
(Kelvin probe mode is available); Diamond saw microtome (30 – 100 μm).
5. AVIATION INSTITUTE
Director:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. MĀRTIŅŠ KLEINHOFS
Lomonosova iela 1/B – 103, Riga, LV-1019
+371-7089950
aviation.institute@rtu.lv; kleinhof@junik.lv
5.1. DIVISION OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. VLADIMIRS ŠESTAKOVS
+371-7089959
shestakov@inbox.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Professor
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Lecturer
Ph.D. Student
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Vladimirs Šestakovs
Sergejs Doroško
Vladimirs Labendiks
Muharbijs Banovs
Ilmārs Ozoliņš
Zigurds Lapinskis
E-mail:
shestakov@inbox.lv
semido2@yahoo.com
vladlabendik@junik.lv
muharbij@inbox.lv
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Flight Information Analysis of Aviation Incidents (Prof. Vladimirs Šestakovs)
• Soil Surrounding Noises Definition (Prof. Vladimirs Šestakovs, Prof. Vladimirs Gredins)
• Actual Fact Question in Transport Ecology (Prof. V.Birjukovs, Zigurds Lapinskis)
• Bioacoustical Systems for Guard Airports from Bird’s (Prof. V.Birjukovs, Zigurds Lapinskis)
• Study and Development of Nontraditional and Ecological Vehicles (Prof. Vladimirs Šestakovs)
• Non-Linear Vibration Diagnostics of Aircraft Power Plants (Prof. Sergejs Doroško)
• Acoustic Emission Diagnostics of Bridges and Pipe Lines (Prof. Sergejs Doroško, Prof.
Muharbijs Banovs)
• Mathematical Modelling of Aircraft Engine Performances (Assoc. Prof. Vladimirs Labendiks)
• Diagnostics by Operational Performances of Gaze-Turbine Engines (Assoc. Prof. Vladimirs
Labendiks, Dr.sc.ing. Ilmārs Ozoliņš )
5.2. DIVISION OF STRENGTH AND FATIGUE DURABILITY OF AIR CONSTRUCTION
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. VITĀLIJS PAVELKO
+ 371-7089961
aviation.institute@rtu.lv; vitaly.pavelko@hotmail.com
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Vitālijs Pavelko
Professor
Assoc. Professor
Docent
Lecturer
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Vladimirs Saņņikovs
Igors Pavelko
Vitālijs Koržovs
Ēriks Ozoliņš
E-mail:
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
vitaly.pavelko@hotmail.com
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
vkkorzov@tsi.lv
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Fatigue Crack Indication in Aviation Construction (Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko)
• Fatigue Cracks Research Method in Aviation Frames in Operating Condition (Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko)
• Stress State and Fatigue Durability of Rivet Connections (Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko, Assoc. Prof. Nikolajs
Zdanovičš)
• Airframe Elements Crack Resistance (Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko )
• Rod Finite Element with Crack and Rod System Calculation (Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko )
• Computer - Aided Design (Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko, Assoc. Prof. Vitālijs Korzovs)
• Malfunction Diagnosis (Dr. sc. ing. Vitālijs Korzovs)
• Simulation of Flight Dynamics and Identification of its Models (Prof. Vladimirs Saņņikovs)
• Aerodynamic Tests in the Wind-Tunnel (Prof. Vladimirs Saņņikovs)
• Investigation of Shaft Crack Resistance in Torsion (Dr.sc.ing. Igors Pavelko)
• Regularities of Elastic Waves Propagation in Thin Layer (Dr.sc.ing. Ēriks Ozoliņš)
• Simulation of the Fatigue Fracture of the Rivet-Joint (Dr.sc.ing. Ilmārs Ozoliņš)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Aircraft Integrated Structural Health Assessment
- AISHA
Structural Elements and its Joints
Diagnostic by Lamb’s Waves Method
Fracture Mechanics of Rod Systems
Source of funding
ES 6 FP
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko
Latvian Council of
Science
Prof. Vitālijs Pavelko
Latvian Council of
Science
5.3. DIVISION OF AIRCRAFT THEORY AND STRUCTURE
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Assoc. Prof. Igor s Pavelko
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. JURIJS PARAMONOVS
+371-7089970
rauprm@junik.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Professor
Lecturer
Engineer
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Jurijs Paramonovs
Mārtiņš Kleinhofs
Viktors Labendiks
Dmitrijs Titovs
E-mail:
rauprm@junik.lv
kleinhof@junik.lv
lvp@junik.lv
rauprm@junik.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Aircraft Fatigue Life and Reliability (Prof. Jurijs Paramonovs)
• Automated System Design for the Development of Aircraft Inspection Program Development (Prof. Jurijs
Paramonovs)
• Composite Material Strength Analysis (Prof. Mārtiņš Kleinhofs, Prof. Jurijs Paramonovs)
• Deductive Approach to the Kinematics of a Classical Mechanics (Mg. sc.ing. Viktors Labendiks)
• Simulation of Motion of a Rigid Body in Three Dimensional Space in Real Time Scale (Mg.sc.ing. Viktors
Labendiks)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Reliability of Fatigue-Pron Aircraft
Structure
Source of funding
Latvian Council of
Science
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Jurijs Paramonovs
5.4. DIVISION OF AVIONICS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. PETERIS TRIFONOVS - BOGDANOVS
+371-7089964
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor,
head of division
Professor
Docent
Lecturer
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Peteris Trifonovs Bogdanovs
Alberts Serebrjakovs
Oļegs Belavins
Igors Smirnovs
E-mail:
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
aviation.institute@rtu.lv
igor.smirnov@navigator.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• The Methods of Maintenance of Aircraft: on condition & condition monitoring (Prof. Mārtiņš
Kleinhofs, Assoc. Prof. Pēteris Trifonovs – Bogdanovs, Mg.sc.ing. Igors Smirnovs)
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•
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•
Aircraft Inertial Navigation Systems. Mathematicales Models of Errors and Correction (Assoc.
Prof. Pēteris Trifonovs – Bogdanovs, Mg. sc.ing. Stanislavs Lobašovs)
Aviation Control Systems. Algorithms. Optimisation (Assoc. Prof. Pēteris Trifonovs Bogdanovs)
Electrical Power System Structure Optimisation (Prof. Alberts Serebrjakovs )
Functional Correction of Aircraft Navigation Systems. (Assoc. Prof. Pēteris Trifonovs –
Bogdanovs, Mg. sc. ing. Tatjana Trifonova – Bogdanova)
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT
Instron 8081 (ESF support); Uuniversal testing machines URS 50/50, GRM-20, UMM-10,ZDM-10 for
the samples and full-scale test of aircraft components; Wind tunnel for aerodynamics tests; Vibration
bench for tests of small size samples at frequencies up to 40 kHz; Bench for repeated static and
dynamic tests of bulky aggregates of airframe (a power-floor 5x10 = 50 square meters);
Acoustic emission equipment AF-15 for research of fatigue damage and crack propagation.
6. INSTITUTE OF ROAD TRANSPORT
Director:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.sc.ing. GUNDARS LIBERTS
Ezermalas iela 6, Riga, LV-1006, Latvia
+371-7089712
auto@rtu.lv
6.1. DIVISION OF AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.sc.ing. GUNDARS LIBERTS
+371-7089712
auto@rtu.lv
6.2. CENTER OF AUTOMOBILE ECOLOGY
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Dr.sc.ing. JURIS KREICBERGS
+371-7089741
auto@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Lecturer, head of centre
Professor
Docent
Docent
Lecturer
Lecturer
Assistant
Assistant
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Name, surname
Juris Kreicbergs
Gundars Liberts
Valentins Biķernieks
Vitolds Šneps-Šneppe
Eriks Vonda
Gundars Zalcmanis
Oskars Irbītis
Māris Stāks
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Ecological Aspects of Automobile Transport (Prof. Gundars Liberts)
• Road Traffic Safety (Prof. Gundars Liberts)
• Transportation
E-mail:
juris.kreicbergs@rtu.lv
auto@rtu.lv
auto@rtu.lv
auto@rtu.lv
auto@rtu.lv
auto@rtu.lv
auto@rtu.lv
auto@rtu.lv
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
Development of Intelligent Transportation Systems
in Latvia
Latvian Council of
Science
Prof. Gundars Liberts,
Prof. Narimants Salenieks
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (ESF SUPPORT)
Internal combustion engine test bench with engine power and fuel consumtion measurement and
exhaust gas analyzer; Equipment for electrical signal measurements and computer analysis;
Vehicle two axis accelerometer.
7. INSTITUTE OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Director:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.sc.ing. PĒTERIS BALCKARS
Indriķa iela 8, Riga, LV-1004, Latvia
+371-7089666
dzti@dzti.edu.lv
7.1. DIVISION OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.sc.ing. PĒTERIS BALCKARS
+371-7089651
peteris@dzti.edu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Pēteris Balckars
Dijs Sergejevs
Aleksandrs Savickis
E-mail:
peteris@dzti.edu.lv
dijs@dzti.edu.lv
dzti@dzti.edu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Group Traction Drive of Diesel-hydraulic Locomotives (Prof. Pēteris Balckars)
• Diagnostics of Vibration for Diesel Locomotives (Prof. Pēteris Balckars)
• Working out the Standards in Field of Railways (Prof. Pēteris Balckars)
• Interaction of a Railway Way and Rolling Stock (Assoc. Prof. Dijs Sergejevs)
• Technology of Repair of Rolling Stock (Assoc. Prof. Aleksandrs Savickis)
7.2. DEPARTMENT OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT AUTOMATION AND TELEMATICS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Assoc. Professor, Dr.sc.ing. LUDMILA SERGEJEVA
+371-7089650
ludmila@dzti.edu.lv
STAFF
Title
Assoc. Professor, head of dept.
Professor
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Degree
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.phys.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Ludmila Sergejeva
Valentins Popovs
Anatolijs Ļevčenkovs
Mareks Mezītis
E-mail:
ludmila@dzti.edu.lv
popovs@latnet.lv
levas@latnet.lv
marek@dzti.edu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Information Support for Transportation Logistics Systems (Assoc. Prof. Ludmila Sergejeva)
• Computer non-Destruction Testing for Railway Transportation (Assoc. Prof. Ludmila Sergejeva)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Railway Transport Communication and Information Systems (Prof. Valentīns Popovs)
Transport Fiber Optics Networks and Systems (Prof. Valentīns Popovs)
Cellular Mobile Communication Systems (Prof. Valentīns Popovs)
Influence of Electromagnetic Fields on Human Organism (Prof. Valentīns Popovs)
Radio wave Propagation in Woodlands (Prof. Valentīns Popovs)
Logistics Group Decisions Support Systems (Assoc. Prof. Anatolijs Ļevčenkovs)
Safety of the Technical Means in the Trains Motion Control Systems (Assoc. Prof. Mareks
Mezītis)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
Radiowaves Propagation into Forest Investigation
(for cellural mobile communication systems)
Latvian Council of
Science
Prof.
Valentīns Popovs
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (ESF SUPPORT)
“Bruel & Kjaer” High Resolution Signal Analyser Type 2034; “Bruel & Kjaer” Portable Tape Recorder
Type 7007; “Bruel & Kjaer” Portable Balancing Set Type 3517; “Bruel & Kjaer” Level Recorder Type
2317; “Bruel & Kjaer” 1/3-1/1 Octave Filter Set Type 1625; “Bruel & Kjaer” Precision Integration
Sound Level Meter Type 2230; “Bruel & Kjaer” Calibration Exciter Type 4294; “Krautkramer”
Portable Hardness Tester Type MIC10; “Krautkramer” Thickness Gauges Type DM4 ; “Krautkramer”
Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors Type USM35;
“Siemens” Controler Type S7-222 and Analog Device EM-235; “Texas Instruments” Signal Procesor
with TMS320C30 Evaluation Module; Software: μ-Vision, Keil-Software, Maxima – Symbol
Arithmetic, SciLAB, LaTeX, Real Time Linux.
8. INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT VEHICLES TECHNOLOGY
Director:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. ALEKSANDRS URBAHS
Lomonosova iela 1V, Riga, LV- 1019, Latvia
+371-7089948
aleksandrs.urbahs@rtu.lv
8.1. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SIMULATION AND TECHNOLOGIES OF TRANSPORT
VEHICLES
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. ALEKSANDRS URBAHS
+371-7089948
aleksandrs.urbahs@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of dept.
Professor
Professor
Lecturer
Assistant
Assistant
Assistant
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Aleksandrs Urbahs
Valērijs Ušakovs
Anatolijs Kobcevs
Viktors Feofanovs
Uldis Grāvītis
Zoja Fiļipova
Karīna Savicka
E-mail:
aleksandrs.urbahs@rtu.lv
valerijs.usakovs@rtu.lv
anatolijs.kobcevs@rtu.lv
viktors.feofanovs@rtu.lv
uldis.gravītis@rtu.lv
zoja.filipova@rtu.lv
karina.savicka@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Logistics and Transport Systems (Prof. Aleksandrs Urbahs)
• Acoustic Diagnostics of Machinery (Prof. Aleksandrs Urbahs)
• Machine Design (Prof. Aleksandrs Urbahs)
• Automated Design of Special Robots (Prof. Aleksandrs Urbahs)
• Vacuum Technologies (Prof. Aleksandrs Urbahs)
• Mechanics of Liquids, Gas and Plasma (Prof. Valērijs Ušakovs)
• Technologies of Computer Experiment and Simulation in Transport Mechanical Engineering
(Prof. Valērijs Ušakovs)
• Dynamic of Transport Machines (Prof. Anatolijs Kobcevs)
• Designing of Transport Machines (Prof. Anatolijs Kobcevs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
Continuously CAD-integrated Reliability Analysis
and Optimization of Technical Systems
Latvian Council of
Science
Prof. Aleksandrs Urbahs
8.2. DIVISION OF THE MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF VEHICLES
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. JURIJS MARTINOVS
+371-7089953
jurijs.martinovs@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Docent
Docent
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Jurijs Martinovs
Valērijs Makārovs
Jurijs Boldirevs
E-mail:
jurijs.martinovs@rtu.lv
valerijs.makarovs@rtu.lv
jurijs.boldirevs@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• The Methodology of System Quality (Prof. Jurijs Martinovs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Continuously CAD-integrated Reliability
Analysis and Optimization of Technical
Systems
Source of funding
Latvian Council of
Science
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Aleksandrs Urbahs
8.3. DIVISION OF MATHEMATICAL SUPPORT OF MANAGEMENT FOR TRANSPORT
SYSTEMS
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. ALEKSANDRS ANDRONOVS
+371-7089980
aleksandrs.andronovs@rtu.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing
Mg.sc.ing.
Mg.sc.ing.
Name, surname
Aleksandrs Andronovs
Mihails Larins
Maksims Fiošins
Diana Santalova
E-mail:
aleksandrs.andronovs@rtu.lv
mihails.larins@rtu.lv
maksims.fiosinss@rtu.lv
diana.santalova@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Intensive Computer Methods of Data Analysis and Modelling (Prof. Aleksandrs Andronovs)
• Statistical Estimation and Verification of Information Process Models Based on Resampling
Approach (Prof. Aleksandrs Andronovs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Intensive Computer Methods of Data
Analysis and Modelling
Source of funding
Latvian Council of
Science
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Aleksandrs Andronovs
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (ESF SUPPORT)
Vacuum coater НHВ 6.6-И; Magnetron sputtering source «Magnetron 2»; Laser equipment «Квант-12» и
«Квант-16»; Scanning Electron Microscope РЭММА-200; Optical microscopes МБС-10, МЕТАМ -Р1;
X-ray diffractometer АДП-1; Microhardness measuring instrument ПМТ – 3; Galvanic equipment;
Analytical balance АДВ-200М; Electric stoves МП-2УМ, СШОЛ; Test setup ZDM; Microhardness
measuring instrument ПМТ-3; Universal ultrasonic flaw detector Krautkramer
USM35S; Eddy current inspection instrument HOCKING Locator2; Glossmeters PicoGloss MC;
Roughness measurement SurTest; Coating thickness measurement MiniTest™ 600FN; Coating
thickness measurement MiniTest™ 400W; Coating thickness measurement eXacto®.
9. COMPUTER - AIDED (conceptual) DESIGN CENTRE
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Professor, Dr.habil.sc.ing. VARAIDOTS ZARS
+371-7089705
zars@latnet.lv , napalkov@acad.latnet.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of centre
Sen. Researcher
Sen. Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing.
Dipl.ing.
B.sc.
Name, surname
Varaidots Zars
Eduards Napalkovs
Jevgēņijs Arājs
Ludmila Arāja
Aivars Mieriņš
Vladimirs Mišurinskis
Aleksejs Jerofejevs
E-mail:
zars@latnet.lv
napalkov@latnet.lv
ludmila_araja@elko.lv
ludmila_araja@elko.lv
aivars.mierins@e-apollo.lv
devel@delfi.lv
ajerofejev@gmail.com
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Universal Numerical Simulation System (Sen. Researcher Jevgēņijs Arājs)
• Computer-Aided Conceptual Design Systems (Sen. Researcher Eduards Napalkovs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Conceptual Design in Shared Informative
Environment
Source of funding
Ministry of Education and
Science
Project leader (RTU)
Prof. Varaidots Zars
10. DIVISION OF HEAT POWER ENGINEERING
Head:
Phone:
E-mail:
Profesors, Dr.habil.sc.ing. DANIELS TURLAJS
+371-7089703
daniel@telia.lv
STAFF
Title
Professor, head of division
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Professor
Researcher
Assistant
Degree
Dr.habil.sc.ing.
Dr.sc.ing
Dr.sc.ing.
Dipl.ing
Dr.sc.ing
Sc.ing.
Name, surname
Daniels Turlajs
Jānis Nagla
Dmitrijs Rusovs
Vairis Bergmanis
Inesa Barmina
Anna Ramata
E-mail:
daniels.turlajs@rtu.lv
sesi@rtu.lv
krus@navigator.lv
sesi@rtu.lv
sesi@rtu.lv
anna.ramata@rtu.lv
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Low Energy Consumption and Ecologically Pure Energy Technologies (Prof. Daniels Turlajs)
• Fuel Burning in the Electric and Electromagnetic Field (Prof. Daniels Turlajs)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title of project
Designing of District Heating System Renovating of
Cesis
Preparation For Designing of the District Heating
System Renovating of Bauska
Working out of the More Efficient and Ecological
Cleaner Heat Energy Production Technology
Source of funding
Project leader (RTU)
PHARE
Prof. Daniels Turlajs
PHARE
Prof. Daniels Turlajs
Latvian Council of
Science
Prof. Daniels Turlajs
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT
Software “Super Target” for modeling of energy systems (ESF support); Heat substation device;
Dekamatik type automatic district heating facility; Calorimetric device for solid fuel analysis;
Junker’s calorimeter device for gas and liquid fuels; Gas analyser “TESTO 330”; Burner facility gas
fuel combustion.