Personal profile
Research interests
University of Latvia graduate in physics. Currently researcher at the Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Latvia. When Latvia re-gained independence, got re-trained in environmental physics and sustainable development, which is my primary interest at present.
Strong in research management: undergone in-service training in a number of European research managing institutions as well as in USA. Have managed more than ten National and European-scale projects.
In addition to research at the university, has been involved in European Framework programmes for Research – acted as National Contact Point for around 20-years and National representative to the Programme Committees and Joint Technology Platforms. Also, experience in European Framework programmes’ proposal evaluations.
External positions
EU Research Framework Programmes NCP, different roof-organisations for NCP
1 Jan 2000 → 31 Dec 2017
OECD Fields of Science
- 1.5 Earth and Related Environmental Sciences
- 1.3 Physical Sciences
- 5.3 Education
Free keyword
- Sustainability
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Learning by doing. Case study: Education for sustainable development at the University of Latvia
Berziņa, D., 2019, In: Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences. 7, 1, p. 156-164 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Baltic - Nordic Universities in the EU Research and Innovation Programme Horizon 2020
Bērziņa, D., 2020, Head'20: 6th International Conference On Higher Education Advances. Domenech, J., Merello, P., DeLaPoza, E. & PenaOrtiz, R. (eds.). Vol. 2020-June. p. 255-263 (International Conference on Higher Education Advances; vol. 2020-June).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Education for Sustainable Development in Baltic Universities
Bērziņa, D., 2024, First International Conference on Sustainable Energy Education (SEED 2024), 3-5 July, 2024, Valensia, Spain : Book of Proceedings. Valencia: Universitat Politècnica de València, p. 501-509Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › Research › peer-review
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Graduate studies of global change at the University of Latvia
Ubelis, A., Abolins, J., Berzina, D., Blahins, J. & Bajars, G., 2010, Climate Change Management. Springer, p. 259-269 11 p. (Climate Change Management).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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A two-speed Europe in the area of research
Geske, A. & Bērziņa, D., 2017, WMSCI 2017 - 21st World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Proceedings. Gaile-Sarkane, E., Callaos, N. C., Sanchez, B., Hashimoto, S. & Lace, N. (eds.). International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, IIIS, p. 43-48 6 p. (WMSCI 2017 - 21st World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Proceedings; vol. 2).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)