A
self-motivated and results-oriented Environmental Scientist with exceptional
organizational skills, and proven ability to combine project teamwork with
independent research. Extensive working experience includes a variety of
international projects on natural resources mapping, agriculture, soil
remediation, and archaeology using GIS, GPS, statistics, geophysics, remote sensing and
other methods. Expert in regional (CIS) and global ecological and economical
analysis of peat resources, their degradation, evolution, and usage as an
alternative fuel. Bilingual Russian-English.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Soil Science. University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
"Electrical properties of soils",
1999
Ph.D., Biology (Environmental Science). Moscow State University,
Moscow, Russia.
"Anthropogenic impact on agricultural wetland soils studied
with electrogeophysical methods"
1995
MS, Soil Science (Soil Physics and Reclamation). Moscow State
University, Moscow, Russia.
"Electrical resistivity of peat
soils" 1992
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS
RiceTec, Inc.
Development Scientist (Soils and GIS) 2005-present
Analyzed Genotype X
Environment interactions in rice hybrids and varieties to maximize yield
potential of rice through optimization of growing conditions.
Landviser, LLC President 2001-present
As a founder and president of
Landviser, LLC, developed
and internationally marketed proprietary geophysical equipment for measuring
electrical resistivity (LandMapperTM ERM-01 and VES) and potential
(LandMapperTM ERM-03) modified for quick and non-destructive
shallow environmental studies (outlining soil map units in landscape, mapping
soil stone and salt content, soil erosion and pollution, wetland delineation).
Organized and supervised
soil and geophysical field surveys worldwide.
Developed GIS service
packages and conducted spatial statistical analysis.
Other responsibilities included web
design, search engine optimization, and internet marketing.
ACADEMIC
Rutgers University, Chatsworth, NJ
Research Associate (Soil Scientist and GIS Specialist) 1999-2005
Interpreted soil GIS (STATGO
and SSURGO), created by USDA/NRCS, for the variety of New Jersey farms.
Analyzed satellite and air-born remote sensed imagery (IKONOS, CIR,
hyperspectral).
Performed statistical and
geostatistical analysis of farm spatial data, created and analyzed maps and
maintained databases with ArcView 3.x, ArcMap 8.x, Surfer, and MS Access
97/2000/XP.
Field mapping with variety
of Trimble DGPS units, laser-level, and non-destructive soil sensors (Dynamax
Soil Moisture Probe; RIMIK soil Penetrometer; LandMapperTM ERM);
installation and monitoring of piezometers and tensiometers). Laboratory soil
analysis.
University of Wyoming. Laramie, WY
Graduate Research Assistant1997-1999
Applied statistical and
geostatistical methods for achievement of accuracy and cost-efficient sampling
design in natural resources mapping.
Summarized previous research on
modification and application of electrical geophysical methods of vertical
electrical sounding, self-potential, and electrical profiling (DC and AC
methods) for fast non invasive soil mapping and monitoring.
Modeled water and contaminant
flow in vadose zone and groundwater system.
Central Peat and Bog Research Station, Dmitrov, Russia
Senior Research Scholar and Manager1994-1997
Modified and applied electrical
geophysical methods for surveying soils and groundwater systems: urban soils
non-destructive mapping, detection of subsurface discontinuity in soil layers;
location of burial wastes; mapping of soil pollution at petroleum production
sites, etc.
Performed ecological
characterization of natural and reclaimed peat lands.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
Successfully accomplished
subsurface imaging of soils and grounds to 80-100 m depth using SAS4000 with
LUND Imaging system to locate groundwater fluxes, subsurface strata and
disturbances, and to evaluate land capability for future development (New
Mexico and Philippines, 2004).
Corrected existing spatial soil
databases (STATGO and SSURGO) and developed best management precision
agriculture practices for various NJ farms via soil mapping based on
electrical resistivity with LandMapperTM ERM and different remote
sensing sources (2002-2004).
Used the DC methods of
electrical resistivity to outline soil strata and preferential water flow for
Univ. of Minnesota, St.Paul, USA (2001), to map soils under cranberry
production in Chile (2001), and to monitor soil remediation for Phytotech,
Inc. (1997).
Performed numerous consulting on soil and environmental GIS
developed by ESRI, TIGER, USDA NRCS, FAO UNESCO, etc. Compiling custom GIS on
local, state-wide, national, and global scales for general public, Harvard
Univ., MA, and Stevens Inst. of Technology, NJ (2001).
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS TAUGHT
Non invasive sensors for modern agriculture.
Invited keynote speaker at 3rd International Symposium on Intelligent
Information Technology in Agriculture, scheduled for Oct. in Beijing,
China. 2005
Applications of electrical geophysical methods in soil
science. Invited speaker at the meeting of NJ
Association of Professional Soil Scientists at NRCS office in Somerset,
NJ. 2003
Electro-geophysical methods for environmental studies.
Invited speaker at Environmental Sciences
Department, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. 2002
Soils of New Jersey Pine Barrens.
Invited Speaker in “Agriculture in Pine Barrens” class at Rutgers University,
New Brunswick, NJ 2001
Electrical geophysical methods for soil and environmental
studies. Invited to teach a seminar at Minnesota
State University, St. Paul, MN. February. 2001
Assessing quality and pollution of soils and groundwater.
Dmitrov Community College, Russia. 1995
The modern methods for soil monitoring.
Moscow State University, Russia. 1994 - 1995
Soils physics and reclamation.
Moscow State University, Russia. 1993
SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
More than 50 scientific
publications and presentations including 4 books, 8 peer-reviewed articles, 12
proceedings, and 27 abstracts in English and Russian
Excellent presentation and
communication skills: about 26 oral and poster presentation at various
environmental meetings world-wide
Principal and co-investigator
in 10 granted projects from government and private agencies in USA and Russia
that addressed ecological and economical analysis of peat deposits,
environmental and agricultural soil evaluation, remote sensing, GIS, soil
mapping and genesis, wetlands, and urban soils
Extensive experience with
electrical geophysical methods (vertical electrical sounding, self-potential,
electrical profiling, non-contact electromagnetic profiling) for shallow
subsurface non-destructive mapping and monitoring
Broad experience with
statistical (GGE Biplot, STATISTICA, SIGMA PLOT), geostatistical (GSLIB, GS+), geophysical
inversion (RES2DINV and RES3DINV), mapping (SURFER), GIS (ArcView 3.x, ArcGIS
9.x, GPS Pathfinder Office, IMAGINE), publishing (Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat)
and MS Office computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Front Page).
Fast leaning curve for new computer programs. Computer skills also include
some programming in Fortran, Basic, and HTML.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Soil Science Society of
America, 1997-present
Russian Soil Science
society 1988-present
AWARDS AND HONORS
Selected for 2006 60th
Diamond Edition of Marques’ “Who’s Who in
America”
2005
Williams' Prize for the Best Scientific Monograph on New
Frontiers in Science (Russian Agricultural Academy Award) for the book
"Stationary electrical fields in
soils" 2001
Award for Advanced Ph.D.
Students of Sigma-Delta Honor Society of Agriculture, WY chapter
1999
Selected for “Who’s Who among
students in Americans Universities & Colleges”
1998, 1999
University of Wyoming Research
Assistantship in Soil Science
1997-1998
Government Stipend for Advanced
Young Researchers of Russia
1997
Award of the Department of
Higher Education of Russia for Best MS Thesis
1992
GRANTS
Pozdnyakova, L.A., P.V.
Oudemans, and D. Schiffhauer. Co-PIs. “Integrated water management for
commercial cranberry production in New Jersey”. NJ Blueberry and Cranberry
Research Council Competitive Grants. $8,280 (May 2004 – Feb. 2005).
Oudemans, P.V., and L.A. Pozdnyakova.
Co-PIs. "Enhanced management of agricultural perennial systems (EMAPS) using
GIS and remote sensing". IFAFS grant program. $650,000 (Sep. 2001- Sep. 2005).
Pozdnyakova, L.A. PI. "World
peat deposits: energetic and ecological aspects of usage". John D. and
Catherine T. MacArtur Foundation. Program on Peace and International
Cooperation. Individual research grant. $14,955 (Feb 97-Feb 98).
Pozdnyakov, A.I., and L.A.
Pozdnyakova, Co-PIs. "Electromagnetic (non-stationary) fields in soil".
Russian Foundation for Fundamental Research Competitive Grants. 8,000,000
rubles. (1997-1999)
Pozdnyakov, A.I., and L.A.
Pozdnyakova, Co-PIs. "Electrical fields in soils and their role in soil
formation". Russian Foundation for Fundamental Research Competitive Grants.
7,000,000 rubles (1995-1999).
Pozdnyakov, A.I., and L.A.
Pozdnyakova, Co-PIs. "Evaluation of soil and groundwater pollution in North
Siberia petroleum production area using electrical methods". Institution of
Land Monitoring, Russia. 6,000,000 rubles (1995).
Pozdnyakova, L.A., and A.I.
Pozdnyakov, Co-PIs. "Detection of burial places in soil with electrical method
to help crime expertise". Scientific Center of Russian Internal Policy
Department. 3,000,000 rubles for 1 year. (1995)
Pozdnyakov, A.I., and L.A.
Pozdnyakova, Co-PIs. "Monitoring of groundwater rising in delta Volga and
Astrakhan City using electrical methods". Institution of Land Monitoring,
Russia. 15,000,000 rubles (1994).
Pozdnyakova, L.A., and A.I.
Pozdnyakov, Co-PIs. "Consulting expertise for usage of abandoned peat mines
and approaches to their reclamation". Russian Ministry for Protection of
Environment and Natural Resources. 2,500,000 rubles for 1 year. (1993-1994)
Pozdnyakov, A.I., and L.A.
Pozdnyakova, Co-PIs. "Rational usage of wetlands and peat soils to prevent
their degradation and environment pollution in the European part of Russia".
Russian Ministry for Protection of Environment and Natural Resources.
4,500,000 rubles for 1 year. (1993-1994)
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