Curriculum Vitae
Olga Ritenberga
Date of birth: :
31.01.1985.
E-mail address:
Olga.Ritenberga@lu.lv
Education and Qualification
Education:
2010-
2008-2010
2004-2008
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences,
PhD studies
- PhD studies on Geography
(subfield –physical geography)
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences,
Master’s studies on Geography
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences,
Bachelor’s studies
- master in geography, diploma
with distinction
Training:
03.09.-07.09.2012
- bachelor in geography
Certificate of attendance “Fungal Spore Workshop”. European
Aerobiology Society. Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
29.08.-02.09.2011
Certificate of attendance “Field course on Micrometeorology and
Hidrology”. Devision of Atmospheric Science, Department of
Physics, University of Helsinki. Hyytiälä Forestry station, Finland
14.08.-18.08.2011
Certificate of attendance -Advanced Aerobiology course
„Measuring allergens and other aerobiological material”
International Association for Aerobiology. National Pollen and
Aerobiology Research Unit at the University of Worchester,
Worchester, England.
09.2011-
Attendance in doctoral school “Sustainable development of soil
and plants biological resources”. University of Latvia, Faculty of
Biology.
02.03.-17.06.2011
Certificate on “The Basics of Pedagogical Education of the
Universities Lecturers / Universities Didactics" (No. 014491).
University of Latvia.
2010-
Attendance in doctoral school “European Integration and Baltic
Sea Region Studies”. University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics
and Management.
09.08.-2.08.2010
Certificate on English grammar and communication. Intensive
course (Nr.012328). University of Latvia, language center.
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05.07.-15.07.2008
Certificate of attendance NetFAM (Nordic Network on Fine-scale
Atmospheric Modelling) summer school and workshop on
“Integrated Modelling of Meteorological and Chemical Transport
Processes / Impact of Chemical Weather on Numerical Weather
Prediction and Climate Modelling, Zelenogorsk (St. Petersburg),
Russia
12.07.-18.07.2007
Certificate of attendance 8th European Course in Aerobiology.
International Association for Aerobiology. Laboratory for
Palynology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad. Novi
Sad, Serbia
Work experience:
01.06.201203.2007-06.2009,
2011,
01.02.200612.08.2007
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences
Centre for research and treatment of
allergic disease in Latvia
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences
- researcher
- aerobiologist
- meteorologist
Teaching and administrative experience
Study courses:
1. Biometeorology and Microclimatology (Master study program in Geography 1-2
study year)
2. Field course in Meteorology (Bachelor study programmes in geography and
environmental science- 2 study year)
Supervision:
Supervision of Bachelor Thesis
Administrative experience:
11.06.2010.–
University of Latvia, Faculty of
Geography and Earth Sciences
13.08.2007University of Latvia, Faculty of
10.06.2010
Geography and Earth Sciences,
department of geography
- educationalist
- secretary
Research experience
Research directions:
1. Using of meteorological parameters for analysis of airborne pollen concentration in
the atmospheric boundary layer.
2. Local transport of pollen by airflow.
3. Influence of different parameters on the duration of pollen season and plant
flowering.
4. Impact on different geographical and environmental factors on the concentration of
aerobiological particles in the atmospheric boundary layer.
5. Studies and forecast of airborne pollen concentration in Latvia.
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Research projects:
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Participation in COST action Nr. ES0603 (“Assessment of production, release,
distribution and health impact of allergenic pollen in Europe (EUPOL)”), assistant
Most important publications:
Research articles:
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Ritenberga O., 2009. The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on Birch Pollen
Concentration in the Air. Scientific Papers University of Latvia. Volume 752. Earth and
Environmental Sciences. P. 127-132. Riga, Latvia
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Ritenberga O., Kalnina L., 2011. Development of aerobiological monitoring in Latvia.
Conference book European Integration and Baltic Sea Region: Diversity and
Perspectives. Pp390-397, Riga, Latvia
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Ritenberga O., Kalnina L., 2011.Airborne pollen concentration in Riga (Latvia) 20032010. The book of the 53th international scientific conference of Daugavpils University.
Daugavpils, Latvia
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Ritenberga O., Kalnina L., Gross K.A., Gudovicha M. 2012. Occurence of ragweed
plants and pollen in Latvia. In “Ambroisie, the First International ragweed review”
number 27. Saint-priest, France. ISSBN 1271-3341
Reports:
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Ritenberga O., Kalnina L., Gudovicha M. Influence of meteorological parameters on
Artemisia pollen concentration in Latvia in the period 2003-2011. Abstract. 5th
European Symposium on Aerobiology. Krakow, Poland. 3-7 September 2012.
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Kalnina L., Šauliene I., Ritenberga O. Variability of grass pollen concentration during
the 9 year period (2003-2011). Abstract. 5th European Symposium on Aerobiology.
Krakow, Poland. 3-7 September 2012.
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Ritenberga O., Kalnina L. Development of Aerobiological Monitorig in Latvia.
Abstract. The conference of European Integration and Baltic Sea Region: Diversity and
Perspectives. Riga, Latvia. 26th -27th of September 2011
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Ritenberga O., Kalnina L. Seasonal fluctuations of the airborne pollen concentration in
Latvia. Abstract. Pollen Monitoring Program (PMP) 8th International Meeting.
University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia. 20-22th of May 2011.
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Ritenberga. O. Aerobiology as geographier’s field of research. Abstract. Next
generation insights into geosciences and ecology. Tartu. Estonia. 12-15th May 2011.
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Ritenberga O. Airborne pollen concentration in Riga (Latvia) 2003-2010. Abstract. 53rd
International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils Universiy. Daugavpils, Latvia. 13-15th
April 2011.
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Ritenberga O. Does the Climate Change Impact the Start Day of Spring Pollen
Season? Abstract. 2nd Serbian Geographer’s Congress Geotrends International
Conference in Novi Sad, Serbia 10-11th December 2010.
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Kontkanen J., Backman J., Mei-Kuei Tu, Ritenberga O. (2011) Atmospheric profiles in
the first 100 meters. Turbulence. Field Course in Micrometeorology and Hydrology
(www.courses.physics.helsinki.fi/met/mikromet/FinalReport.pdf)
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Ritenberga O. The investigation of birch pollen concentration and its influencing
factors in Latvia. Abstract. Workshop: Towards integrated air quality services: about
joint impacts of air pollutants and bioaerosols on human well-being. Gothenburg
Atmospheric Centre. Gothenburg, Sweden 20 October 2010.
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Ritenberga O. Birch pollen concentration in Latvia and its relationship with
meteorological parameters (2003-2009). Abstract. Phenology 2010. 12-18th July 2010.
Dublin. Ireland
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Ritenberga O., Kalnina L., Kalvane G. Relationship among birch pollen concentration,
pollination season and meteorological parameters (2003-2009) in Latvia. Abstract. 9th
International Congress on Aerobiology 23-27th August 2010. Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Kalnina L., Lizuma L., Grisule G., Patlina O. 2008. Distribution of pollen in the
atmosphere and relationships with biometeorological parameters at Riga, Latvia.
Abstract. 18th International Congress of Biometeorology, 22-26th September 2008,
Tokyo, Japan.
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Kalnina L., Patlina O. and Lizuma L. 2008. Changes of pollen seasons and
concentration depending on meteorological conditions in Riga. Abstract. 8th European
Pollen Symposium 2008, Bad Lippspringe, Germany.
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Kalnina L., Patlina O., Silamikele I., Lizuma L. 2008. Relationship among pollen
concentration, production, surrounding vegetation and climatic conditions. Abstract.
ESA 2008 - European Symposium on Aerobiology, 12-16 August 2008, Turku, Finland
Additional information on professional activities:
2012-
member of IRC (International Ragweed Society)
2010-
member of LJZA (Young Scientist Society of Latvia)
2010-
member of GAC (Gothenburg Atmospheric Centre)
Honours and awards:
Master Diploma in Geography - with distinction. Appreciation of rector of University of
Latvia, because of outstanding master thesis.
01.11.2012.
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