Curriculum Vitae

Olga Ritenberga

Date of birth: : 31.01.1985.

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Education and Qualification

Education:

2010- / University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, PhD studies / - PhD studies on Geography (subfield –physical geography)
2008-2010 / University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Master’s studies on Geography / - master in geography, diploma with distinction
2004-2008 / University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Bachelor’s studies / - bachelor in geography

Training:

03.09.-07.09.2012
29.08.-02.09.2011
14.08.-18.08.2011
09.2011-
02.03.-17.06.2011
2010-
09.08.-2.08.2010
05.07.-15.07.2008
12.07.-18.07.2007 / Certificate of attendance “Fungal Spore Workshop”. European Aerobiology Society. Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Certificate of attendance “Field course on Micrometeorology and Hidrology”. Devision of Atmospheric Science, Department of Physics, University of Helsinki. Hyytiälä Forestry station, Finland
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.
Attendance in doctoral school “Sustainable development of soil and plants biological resources”. University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology.
Certificate on “The Basics of Pedagogical Education of the Universities Lecturers / Universities Didactics" (No. 014491). University of Latvia.
Attendance in doctoral school “European Integration and Baltic Sea Region Studies”. University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management.
Certificate on English grammar and communication. Intensive course (Nr.012328). University of Latvia, language center.
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
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:

01.06.2012- / University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences / - researcher
03.2007-06.2009, 2011, / Centre for research and treatment of allergic disease in Latvia / - aerobiologist
01.02.2006-12.08.2007 / University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences / - 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 / - educationalist
13.08.2007-10.06.2010 / University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, department of geography / - 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.

Research projects:

•  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:

•  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

•  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

•  Ritenberga O., Kalnina L., 2011.Airborne pollen concentration in Riga (Latvia) 2003-2010. The book of the 53th international scientific conference of Daugavpils University. Daugavpils, Latvia

•  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:

•  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.

•  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.

•  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

•  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.

•  Ritenberga. O. Aerobiology as geographier’s field of research. Abstract. Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology. Tartu. Estonia. 12-15th May 2011.

•  Ritenberga O. Airborne pollen concentration in Riga (Latvia) 2003-2010. Abstract. 53rd International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils Universiy. Daugavpils, Latvia. 13-15th April 2011.

•  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.

•  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)

•  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.

•  Ritenberga O. Birch pollen concentration in Latvia and its relationship with meteorological parameters (2003-2009). Abstract. Phenology 2010. 12-18th July 2010. Dublin. Ireland

•  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

•  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.

•  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.

•  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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