Leading Scientist, Laboratory of Endogenous Geodynamics and Modern Tectonics, Sergeev Institute of Environmental Geoscience, Russian Academy of Sciences (IEG RAS), Moscow, Russia

Dr. Svalova graduated from the Mechanical-Mathematical Faculty, Moscow State University, earning a PhD in Physical-Mathematical Sciences (1975). Her thesis was titled, “Mechanical-Mathematical Modelling of the Lithosphere Geodynamics”.

Currently, she is Leading Scientist and Head of International Projects in the Department of Sergeev at the Institute of Environmental Geoscience, Russian Academy of Sciences. Her research interests include mechanical-mathematical modelling in geology, geothermal investigations, computer modelling, geothermal energy use, paleoclimate changes and reconstruction, sustainable development, environmental problems decision, natural hazards, landslides, risk analysis, and risk management.

Dr. Svalova has more than 300 scientific publications to her name, including one monograph, titled, “Landslide Risk: Assessment, Management and Reduction” and five edited books. She has presented her research at more than 100 international scientific conferences and congresses in more than 50 countries.

She has been a very active member in the field: she has been a member of the International and Scientific Organizations: International Geothermal Association (IGA); on the IGA Board of Directors; President of RUGA (Russian Geothermal Association) and the Geothermal Energy Society (GES) of Russia; Associate Member of the International Informatization Academy and IAMG (International Association for Mathematical Geosciences); Scientific Secretary of the Geothermal Council of Russia, Russian Academy of Sciences, and the ICL (International Consortium on Landslides); and on the Board of Representatives of the ICL. Further, in 2015, her paper, “Clean Energy”, was nominated for the International Best Paper Award “PRESSZVANIE”.