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Bio Summary:

I am Liubov V. Golovanova, a dedicated archaeologist and researcher with a passion for uncovering the mysteries of prehistory. With a wealth of experience spanning decades, my academic journey has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to advancing the field of archaeology.

Education:

• PhD in Archaeology

  • Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences of USSR, 1986

• PhD Student in Archaeology

  • Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences of USSR, 1981-1984

• Graduate Student in Archaeology

  • Leningrad State University, 1975-1981

Research Focus:

My research primarily revolves around prehistory, delving into the material culture of ancient civilizations. I have a particular interest in unearthing insights into the lifestyles, technologies, and societal structures of early human societies.

Professional Journey:

• 1999 – Present:

  Leading Researcher, Autonomous Non-profit Organization (ANO) Laboratory of Prehistory, St. Petersburg, Russia.

• 1985 – 1998:

  Minor Researcher, Institute of History of Material Culture RAS, St. Petersburg.

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Title: The first identification of composite paints with proteinaceous binder in Upper Palaeolithic (31–23 ka) organic decorations

• Journal: Journal of Archaeological Science
• Publication Date: February 2024
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2023.105920

Title: New data on the formation of local variations in the Upper Paleolithic of the Caucasus

• Journal: VESTNIK ARHEOLOGII, ANTROPOLOGII I ETNOGRAFII
• Publication Date: March 15, 2023
• DOI: 10.20874/2071-0437-2023-60-1-1

Title: Armes de chasse dans l’Épipaléolithique du Caucase du Nord

• Journal: L’Anthropologie
• Publication Date: January 2023
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anthro.2022.103100

Title: Early ontogeny of humeral trabecular bone in Neandertals and recent modern humans

• Journal: Journal of Human Evolution
• Publication Date: May 2021
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2021.102968

Title: Long-distance contacts and social networks of the Upper Palaeolithic humans in the North-Western Caucasus (on data from Mezmaiskaya Cave, Russia)

• Journal: Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
• Publication Date: 2021
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2021.103118
• EID: 2-s2.0-85111285031
• Part of ISSN: 2352409X

Author Metrics:

• Citations: 6,061 by 4,358 documents
• Documents: 58
• h-index: 19

Research Timeline:

• 1975-1981:

  Undergraduate studies in Archaeology at Leningrad State University.

• 1981-1984:

  PhD student at the Institute of Archaeology, Academy of Sciences of USSR.

• 1985-1998:

  Minor Researcher at the Institute of History of Material Culture RAS, St. Petersburg.

• 1999-Present:

  Leading Researcher at the Autonomous Non-profit Organization (ANO) Laboratory of Prehistory.

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Bio Summary:

Dr. Rashid Mahmood is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Nature Resources Research, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. He holds a D. Eng. in Water Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, and an M. Eng. in Water Engineering and Management from the same institute. Dr. Mahmood earned his B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. His expertise lies in climate change impact assessment on water resources, hydrological modeling, statistical downscaling of meteorological data, and watershed management.

Education:

• D. Eng. in Water Engineering and Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (2013)
• M. Eng. in Water Engineering and Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (2009)
• B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2005)

Research Focus:

Dr. Mahmood’s research primarily focuses on:

• Climate change impact assessment on water resources
• Hydrological modeling and water resources assessment
• Statistical downscaling of meteorological data
• Reservoir simulation for hydropower generation
• Watershed modeling and management
• Short-term forecasting of meteorological data
• Extreme values analysis in climate data

Professional Journey:

• Assistant Professor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2013–2014)
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (2015–2017)
• Assistant Professor, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (2018–Present)

Honors & Awards:

• Postdoc fellowship by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) under President’s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) (2015–2017)
• Master leading to Doctor fellowship by the Government of Pakistan in the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (2007–2013)

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Dr. Mahmood has made significant contributions to the field with numerous publications, including but not limited to:

• “Evaluation of SDSM developed by annual and monthly sub-models for downscaling temperature and precipitation in the Jhelum basin, Pakistan and India” (2013)
• “Assessment of temporal and spatial changes of future climate in the Jhelum river basin, Pakistan and India” (2015)
• “Analysis of causes of Water Level Change and Water Resources Carrying Capacity in the Lake Chad Basin” (2017)

“Environmental flow assessment, evaluation, and suggestions for the dying riverine ecosystem of the transboundary Amudarya River, Central Asia”

• Journal: Ecological Indicators
• Publication Date: January 2024
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.111419

“A Comprehensive Approach to Develop a Hydrological Model for the Simulation of All the Important Hydrological Components: The Case of the Three-River Headwater Region, China”

• Journal: Water
• Publication Date: September 7, 2022
• DOI: 10.3390/w14182778

“Detection of Spatial Shift in Flood Regime of the Kabul River Basin in Pakistan, Causes, Challenges, and Opportunities”

• Journal: Water
• Publication Date: April 30, 2021
• DOI: 10.3390/w13091276

“A preliminary assessment of environmental flow in the three rivers’ source region, Qinghai Tibetan Plateau, China and suggestions”

• Journal: Ecological Engineering
• Publication Date: February 2020
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2019.105709

“Predicted and Projected Water Resources Changes in the Chari Catchment, the Lake Chad Basin, Africa”

• Journal: Journal of Hydrometeorology
• Publication Date: January 2020
• DOI: 10.1175/jhm-d-19-0105.1

Research Timeline:

• Ongoing Projects:

  • The e-rules development of flow regulation in the Amudarya River basin (2022–2023)
  • Water resources risk and countermeasure for sustainable development under changing environment in the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau (2023–2025)
  • The Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in the Indus River Basin and Adaptation Strategy to Cope with (2023–2024)

• Completed Projects:

  • Study on transformation among atmosphere water, surface water, soil water, and ground water in the Sanjiangyuan (2018–2019)
  • Estimation of Ecological Base Flow in Huangshui River Basin (2018–2019)
  • Analysis on the causes of Water Level Change and Water Resources Carrying Capacity in the Lake Chad Basin (2017)