Curriculum Vitae
1. Jānis Šīre
Date of birth:
11.01.1981.
E-mail address:
janis.sire@lu.lv
2. Career
Education:
2005-2010
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences,
PhD studies
- obtained the diploma of the
doctor of sciences in
geography,
field – environmental sciences,
sub-field – nature protection
2003-2005
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences,
Master’s studies
- obtained the diploma of the
master in environmental
sciences
1999-2003
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography, Bachelor’s studies
- obtained the diploma of the
bachelor in environmental
sciences
Courses:
26.03.2008.-18.04.2008.
18.09.2006.-31.01.2007.
Certificate on The administration of the European Union
Structural Funds (No. 005401). University of Latvia
Certificate for participation in the training course "English
Grammar and Communication" (No. 002301). Language
Centre of the University of Latvia
20.02.-19.06.2006.
Certificate on Pedagogical Education at the Universities:
Theory and Practics" (No. 1124). University of Latvia
08.02.-08.02.2006.
Diploma on “Radiation safety” (Nr. 138-7). Faculty of
Chemistry, University of Latvia
09.2003.-01.2004.
Certificate for participation in courses "BTox - Human
Toxicology, Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment", 20 cr.p.,
Uppsala University, Sweden
Work experience, occupation at present:
08.2012.-
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences
- leading researcher
3. Academic work
Study courses:
1. Environmental Science (bachelor study programmes in environmental science and
geography, 1st study course) (from 2007 to 2012.)
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2. Solutions of Environmental Problems and Nature Conservation in Nowadays
(professional study program "Natural Science Teacher") (from 02.2010).
3. Environmental Science basics (bachelor study programmes in environmental science and
geography, 1st study course) (from 09.2012.).
Research directions:
1. Properties and structure of peat humic substances;
2. Methods for extraction of humic substances from peat;
3. Possible application fields of humic substances (agriculture, wood colors, etc.)
4. Effects of peat humic substances on plant growth and development;
5. Surface water quality and its influencing factors.
Supervision of Doctoral Thesis (number, themes) —
Supervision of Master Thesis —
Supervision of 2 Bachelor Thesis
4. Research work
Scientific qualification (monographs):
Šīre J. 2010. Composition and properties of rised bog peat humic acids. Doctoral Dissertation. Riga,
University of Latvia. 138 pp. ISBN 978-9984-45-188-6.
Text books:
Participation in research projects:
2006.–2007., “Research of pollution and its toxicity in military training areas”, Ministry of Defence,
environmental engineer
2005.–2006., "Research of water pollution in military training areas and development of nature
protection plans", Ministry of Defence, environmental engineer
2002.–2004., "Peat and sapropel-humic substances-containing products. "MainlandTECH Ltd.",
laboratory assistant
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Research publications (articles, books, reports, conference presentations):
Research articles:
Kļaviņš M., Šīre J., Eglīte L. (2004) Humic substances and their potential use in agriculture.
Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B., 58(2), pp. 39–49;
Kļaviņš M., Šīre J. (2007) Character of transformation of organic matter in peat and peat
humic substances. Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B., 61 (1/2), pp. 1–14;
Kļaviņš M., Purmalis O., Šīre J., Birjukovs P., Zicmanis A. (2007) Surface activity of humic
substances depending on their origin. Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B., 61 (3/4), pp. 73–82;
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M., Purmalis O., Melecis V. (2008) Experimental study of peat humification
indicators. Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B, 62(1/2), pp. 18–27;
Kokorīte I., Kļaviņš M., Šīre J., Purmalis O., Zučika A. (2008) Soil pollution with trace
elements in territories of military grounds in Latvia. Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci, B, 62(1/2), pp.
27–34;
Klavins M., Sire J., Purmalis O., Melecis V. (2008) Approaches to estimating humification
indicators for peat. Mires and Peat, 3, pp. 1–17;
Sire J., Klavins M., Kreismanis J., Jansone S. (2009) Impact of the process of isolating
humic acids from peat on their properties. Can. J. Civ. Eng, 36, pp. 345–355
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M. (2010) Influence of the humification process on the properties of peat
humic acids. Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci., B, 64(3/4), pp. 167–173
Patents, licences:
1. Kļaviņš M, Šīre J. (2007) Humusvielas saturošas, koksnes aizsargājošas krāsas sintēze LR
patents LV 13483 no 20.05.07.
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Issues of articles:
1. Klavins M., Sire J. (2004) Properties of peat humic substances form Latvia, depending on
their origin. In: „Wise use of peatlands” Proceedings of 12 th International peat
congress, June, Tampere, Finland, pp. 629–635;
2. Sire J., Klavins M. (2005) Intensive dispersion Technologies for extraction of humic
substances from peat. In: Proceedings of the Kalmar Eco–Tech 05 The second baltic
Symposium on environmental chemistry, Kalmar, SWEDEN, 2005, pp. 605–614;
3. Sire J., Klavins M. (2006) Intensive dispersion technologies for esxtraction of humic
substances from peat. In: Procedings of the 13th Meeting of the IHSS “Humic substances–
linking structure to functions” (Ed. F.H.Frimmel, G. Abbt–Braun), Karlsruhe, Germany, pp.
377–380;
4. Sire J., Klavins M. (2008) Characterisation of peat humic substances from Latvia. In: After
wise use–the future of peatlands (Ed. C.Farrell, J.Feehan). Proceedings of the 13th
International Peat Congress, Tullamore, vol. 1, Ireland, pp. 341–344;
5. Sire J., Klavins M. (2008) Humification indicators of peat In: After wise use–the future of
peatlands (Ed. C.Farrell, J.Feehan). Proceedings of the 13th International Peat Congress,
vol. 1, Tullamore, Ireland, pp. 344–347;
6. M.Klavins, O.Purmalis, J.Sire, D.Dudare (2012) Why humification so much differs in
different environments: genesis of properties of peat humic substances. In: Abstracts of
International conference „Humus forms and biologically active compounds as indicators of
pedodiversity”, Tartu, Estonia, 18
Reports in international conferences:
Kļaviņš M., Šīre J. (2004) Humusvielas bioloģiskajai lauksaimniecībai. Referātu tēzes.
Starptautiskā konference "Ecobalt 2004", http://www.ecobalt.lv/ ecobalt2004/tezes/2004/26_
klavins.pdf;
Sire J., Klavins M. (2005) Intensive dispersion technologies for extraction of humic substances
from peat. In: Abstracts of the second Baltic symposium on environmental chemistry Eco–Tech
`05. Hogland W. Broby T. (eds.) University of Kalmar, Sweden, pp. 605–613;
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M. (2005) Risk assessment of toxicity of humic substances. In: Abstracts of the 10th
EuCheMS–DCE International conference on chemistry and the environment. University of
Bologna, pp. 127;
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M. (2005) Humic based wood and paper colours. In: The abstracts of the 10th
Nordic IHSS symposium on character of natural organic matter and its role in environment.
University of Latvia, pp. 58;
Sire J., Klavins M. (2006) Intensive dispersion technologies for extraction of humic substances
from peat. In: Proceedings of the 13th meeting of the International Humic Substances Society.
Frimmel F.H., Abbt–Braun G. (eds.) University of Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 377–380;
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M. (2007) Approaches for characterization of peat humification degree. In: The
abstracts of the 11th Nordic IHSS symposium on Functioning of NOM in Environment. University
of Joensuu, pp. 40;
Šīre J,. Kļaviņš M. (2007) Methods For Isolation And Properties Of Peat Humic Substances.
Referātu
tēzes.
Starptautiskā
konference
"Ecobalt
2007",
http://www.ecobalt.lv/download.php?view.537;
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M., Eglīte L. (2008) Properties of peat humic substances and their changes
depending on the humification degree. Proceedings of the International conference Eco–Balt ‘2008,
Riga, Latvia, pp. 45–46;
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M. (2008) Characterization of peat humic substances from Latvia. Proceedings of
the 13th International Peat Congress, Tullamore, Ireland, pp. 341–343
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M. (2008) Humification indicators of peat. Proceedings of the 13th International
Peat Congress, Tullamore, Ireland, pp. 344–346;
Šīre J., Kļaviņš M.(2008) Humification of peat and characteristics of its humic substances
depending on their origin and age. Proceedings of the 14th Meeting of International Humic
Substances Society, Moscow–Saint Petersburg, pp. 303–306;
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5. Conferences: organization
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2006.–2007. member of the group of organizers of the International Conference “Climate
Change and Waters”;
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National manager of the group of organizers of the 10th International Conference of the
IHSS Nordic-Baltic section “The Character of Natural Organic Matter and Its Role in the
Environment”;
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2003.–2004. national manager of the Swedish government project “B-Toxicology”
6. Honours and awards:
2007 Environmental Science Award in the category "New environmental scientist";
2006 young scientist award of the Latvian Academy of Sciences;
2005 New Scientist Grant of the 10th EuCheMS international conference on poster “Risk
assessment of toxicity of humic substances”;
2005 Rector Appreciation for work in environmental science - master's thesis, “Study of the peat
humic substances and their application possibilities”;
2004 Fellowship of the Jāņa un Elfrīdas Rutku fund;
2004 Latvian Education Foundation Award for winning the contest of scientific works in
environmental sciences;
2003 Kristaps Morbergs scholarship holder;
2003 Second-degree Appreciation Award in the Student Research Competition in environmental
science, for work " application possibilities of humic substances containing peat processing
products";
2003 Encouragement prize of the Latvian Education Foundation Award in environmental science.
7. Professional activities and memberships:
2007.Member of the International Humic Hubstances Society (IHSS)
24.10.2012.
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