Ramzaev Valeriy P., Doctor of Philosophical Science, PhD
Education: The First Leningrad Medical Institute,USSR (1970–1976).
Specialization: pathology (1976–1992), radioecology and radiation protection (since 1986).
Current employment: Leading researcher, Federal Scientific Organization "Saint-Petersburg Institute of Radiation Hygiene after Professor P.V. Ramzaev" of Federal Service for Surviellance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being, St-Petersburg, theRussian Federation.
Research: Field investigations at the sites contaminated as a result of nuclear explosions and accidents (specifically, theChernobyl accident). Participation in the expeditions to the sites of the accidental peaceful nuclear explosions Kraton-3, Crystall, Taiga and Globus-1. In 2011 and 2012, participation in expeditions to the North-Western Pacific and the Kuril islands to study the radioactive contamination of the marine and terrestrial environment after theFukushima accident. Laboratory studies of the environmental samples using methods of gamma-ray spectroscopy, radiochemistry, thermoluminiscence and optico-stimulated dosimetry. Evaluation of the current and cumulated doses to the population at the areas contaminated by the man-made radionuclides. Elaboration of national safety standards and norms as well as recommendations on management of the radioactivelly contaminated territories.
Other activities: a member of the Scientific Board of the journal “Radiation Hygiene”; a reviewer in the journal “Radiation Hygiene” and the Journal of Environmental Radioactivity.
Main publications:
Fogh, C., Andersson, K.G., Barkovsky, A., Mishine, A., Ponomarev, A., Ramzaev, V., Roed, J. Decontamination in a Russian settlement. Health Phys., 1999, Vol. 76, No. 4, P. 421-430.
Hille, R., Hill, P., Heinemann, K., Ramzaev, V., Barkovsky, A., Konoplia, V., Neth, R. Current development of the human and environmental contamination in the Bryansk-Gomel Spot after the Chernobyl accident. Radiat. Environ. Biophysics, 2000, Vol. 39, P. 99–109.
Ramzaev, V., Ishikawa, T., Hill, P., Rahola, T., Kaidanovsky, G., Yonehara, H., Hille, R., Uchiyama, M. Intercomparison of whole-body counters by using a subject who had incorporated 137Cs into the body. Radiat. Prot. Dosimetry, 2002, Vol. 98, No. 2, P. 179–189.
Ramzaev, V., Yonehara, H., Hille, R., Barkovsky, A., Mishine, A., Sahoo, S., Kurotaki, K., Uchiyama, M. Gamma-dose rates from terrestrial andChernobylradionuclides inside and outside settlements inBryanskregion,Russiain 1996–2003. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2006, Vol. 85, P. 205–227.
Roed, J. Andersson, K.G., Barkovsky, A. N., Fogh, C. L., Mishine, A.S., Ponomarjov A.V. Ramzaev, V.P. Reduction of external dose in a wet contaminated housing area in the Bryansk Region,Russia. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2006, Vol. 85, P. 265–279.
Ramzaev, V., Andersson, K.G., Barkovsky, A., Fogh, C.L., Mishine, A., Roed, J. Long-term stability of decontamination effect in recreational areas near the town Novozybkov, Bryansk Region, Russia. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2006, Vol. 85, P. 280–298.
Ramzaev, V., Göksu, H.E. Cumulative dose assessment using thermoluminescence properties of porcelain isolators as evidence of a severe radiation accident in theRepublicofSakha(Yakutia),Russia, 1978. Health Phys., 2006, Vol. 91, P. 263–269.
Ramzaev, V., Mishine, A., Golikov, V., Strand, P., Brown, J. Surface ground contamination and soil vertical distribution of 137Cs around two underground nuclear explosion sites in the Asian Arctic,Russia. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2007, Vol. 92, P. 123–143.
Ramzaev, V., Mishine, A., Basalaeva, L., Brown, J., Andersson, K.G. 137Cs and 90Sr in live and dead reindeer lichens (genera Cladonia) from the “Kraton-3” underground nuclear explosion site, 2002. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2007, 93, 84–99.
Ramzaev, V., Mishine, A., Basalaeva, L., Brown, J. Radiostrontium hot spot in the Russian Arctic: ground surface contamination by 90Sr at the ‘‘Kraton-3’’ underground nuclear explosion site. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2007, 95, 107–125.
Ramzaev, V., Bøtter-Jensen, L., Thomsen, K.J., Andersson, K.G.,Murray, A.S. An assessment of cumulative external doses fromChernobylfallout for a forested area inRussiausing the optically stimulated luminescence from quartz inclusions in bricks. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2008, Vol. 99, P. 1154–1164.
Рамзаев, В.П., Травникова, И.Г., Басалаева, Л.Н., Брук, Г.Я., Голиков, В.Ю., Мишин, А.С., Браун, Дж.Е., Странд, П. О влиянии подземных ядерных взрывов «Кратон-3» и «Кристалл» на радиационно-гигиеническую обстановку в близлежащих населенных пунктах. Радиационная гигиена, 2008, Том 1, № 2, С. 14–19. (Ramzaev, V.P., Travnikova, I.G., Basalaeva, L.N., Bruk, G.Ya., Golikov, V.Yu., Mishin, A.S., Brown, J.E.,,Strand, P. On influence of underground nuclear explosions “Crystal” and “Kraton-3” on the radiological situation in the nearest settlements. Radiatsionnaya Gygiena (Radiation Hygiene). 2008, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 14–19). (in Russian with English abstract).
Рамзаев, В.П., Барковский, А.Н., Мишин, А.С., Воробьев, Б.Ф., Андерссон, К.Г. Радиационно-гигиеническая оценка возможностей применения механической дезактивации в населенных пунктах Брянской области. Радиационная гигиена, 2008, Том 1, № 2, С. 23–27. (Ramzaev, V.P, Barkovsky, A.N., Mishin, A.S., Vorobiev, B.F., Andersson, K.G. Implementation of mechanical decontamination for reduction of external exposure at the territory of the Bryansk Region. Radiatsionnaya Gygiena (Radiation Hygiene). 2008, Vol.1, No. 2, P. 23–27). (in Russian with English abstract).
Ramzaev, V., Mishin, A., Golikov, V., Argunova, T., Ushnitski, V., Zhuravskaya, A., Sobakin, P., Brown, J., Strand, P. Radioecological studies at the Kraton-3 underground nuclear explosion site in 1978–2007: a review. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2009, Vol. 100, P. 1092–1099.
Рамзаев, В.П., Репин, B.C., Храмцов, Е.В. Мирные ядерные взрывы: проблемы и пути обеспечения радиационной безопасности населения. Радиационная гигиена, 2009, Том 2, № 2, С. 27–33. (Ramzaev, V.P., Repin, V.S., Khramtsov, E.V. Peaceful underground nuclear explosions: current issues on radiation safety for general public. Radiatsionnaya Gygiena (Radiation Hygiene). 2009, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 27–33). (in Russian with English abstract).
Никитин, А.И., Рамзаев, В.П., Осокин, В.М., Сергеев, А.С., Севастьянов, А.В., Алиев, Р.А., Артемьев, Г.Б., Брук, Г.Я., Ваганов, П.С., Вехов, Е.Н., Вяхирев, А.Ю., Титов, И.Н., Федорова, А.Н., Филиппов, И.Ю. Экспедиционные радиоэкологические исследования в Японском море и северо-западной части Тихого океана после аварии на японской АЭС «Фукусима-1»: предварительные результаты. Радиационная гигиена, 2011, Том 4, № 3, C. 14–35. ( Nikitin, A.I., Ramzaev, V.P., Osokin, V.M., Sergeev, A.S., Sevastyanov, A.V., Aliev, R.A., Artem’ev, G.B., Bruk, G.Ya., Vaganov, P.S., Vekhov, E.N., Vyakhirev, A.Yu., Titov, I.N., Fedorova, A.V., Fillipov, I.Yu. Radiological investigations in the Sea of Japan and the North-West part of the Pacific Ocean after the accident at the NPP “Fukushima-1” inJapan: preliminary results. Radiatsionnaya Gygiena (Radiation Hygiene). 2011, Vol. 4, No. 3, 14–35. (in Russian with English abstract).
Ramzaev, V., Repin, V., Medvedev, A., Khramtsov, E., Timofeeva, M., Yakovlev, V. Radiological investigations at the “Taiga” nuclear explosion site: Site description and current γ-ray dose. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2011, Vol. 102, P. 672–680.
Ramzaev, V., Repin, V., Medvedev, A., Khramtsov, E., Timofeeva, M., Yakovlev, V. Radiological investigations at the “Taiga” nuclear explosion site, part II: man-made γ -ray emitting radionuclides in the ground and the resultant kerma rate in air. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2012, Vol. 109, P. 1–12.
Рамзаев, В.П., Иванов, С.А., Гончарова, Ю.Н., Вишнякова, Н.М., Севастьянов, А.В. Исследование радиоактивного загрязнения морской биоты в связи с аварией на АЭС «Фукусима-1». Радиационная гигиена, 2012, Том 5, № 4, С. 5–11. (Ramzaev, V.P.,Ivanov, S.A., Goncharova, Yu.N.,Vishnyakova, N.M., Sevastyanov, A.V. A study of radioactive contamination of marine biota after theFukushimaaccident. Radiatsionnaya Gygiena (Radiation Hygiene). 2012, Vol.5, No. 4, P. 5–11). (in Russian with English abstract).
Ramzaev, V., Barkovsky, A., Goncharova, Yu., Gromov, A., Kaduka, M., Romanovich, I. Radiocesium fallout in the grasslands on Sakhalin, Kunashir andShikotanIslandsdue toFukushimaaccident: the radioactive contamination of soil and plants in 2011. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2013, Vol. 118, P. 128–142.
Ramzaev, V., Barkovsky, A., Mishine, A., Andersson, K.G. Decontamination tests in the recreational areas affected by theChernobylaccident: efficiency of decontamination and long-term stability of the effects. Journal of the Society of Remediation for Radioactive Contamination in the Environment, 2013, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 93–107.
Ramzaev, V., Nikitin, A., Sevastyanov, A., Artemiev, G., Bruk, G., Ivanov, S. Shipboard determination of radiocesium in seawater after theFukushimaaccident: results from the 2011–2012 Russian expeditions to the Sea of Japan and westernNorth Pacific Ocean. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2014, Vol. 135, P. 13–24.
Ramzaev, V., Barkovsky, A., Gromov, A., Ivanov, S., Kaduka, M. Epiphytic fruticose lichens as biomonitors for retrospective evaluation of the 134Cs/137Cs ratio inFukushima fallout. J. Environ. Radioactivity, 2014, Vol. 138, P. 177–185.
