I hold the PhD degree in chemistry (specializing in the technology of polymenrs) from the Leningrad Institute of Technology (USSR) and a Master of Public Administration (specializing in management of non-profit organizations and international development) from Harvard University (USA). 

I  have nearly 30 years of experience in environmental information management and communication, focusing on assessments and reporting. This includes integrated state-of-the environment reports and their adaptation for the general public, use of electronic and visual communication tools for environmental information management, in particular transboundary water resources. Climate change, environmental crime, building capacity of national and local environmental authorities and enhancement of public participation are also part of my work.