Tomas Saks
https://etis.ee/CV/Tomas_Saks/est
14.07.1979
+37126486363
tomas.saks@lu.lv
Teenistuskäik
Töökohad ja ametid
01.01.2012–...
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Applied Geology, Senior researcher
01.01.2011–31.12.2017
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Bedrock geology, lecturer (docent)
01.01.2009–31.12.2012
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Applied Geology, researcher
01.01.2003–31.12.2011
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Geomatics, assistant
01.01.2002–31.12.2007
University of Latvia, Faculty of physics and mathematics, Laboratory for Mathematical Modelling of Environmental and Technological Processes, research assistant
01.01.1999–31.12.2008
Centre for Processes and Analysis ("PAIC"), Ltd., hydrogeologist
Haridustee
2004–2010
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Doctoral degree in Geology
2001–2003
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Master's degre in Quaternary geology and geomorphology
1997–2001
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Bachelor's degree in geology
Lisainfo
Participant in the task works
1. 2000. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Fortum Engineering (Finland). Evaluation of the groundwater flow changes due to installation of the new abstraction wells in the Plavinas HPP. Report in Latvian. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
2.2003 – 2004. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SSC „Latvenergo” subsidiary „Daugavas hidroelektrostacijas”. Modelling of the stress-strain conditions under the Plavinas HPP. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
3. 2004 – 2005. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Pirkanmaa Environmental Centre (Finland). Development of the hydrological and transport of the biogenic elements mathematical models. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
4.2005 – 2006. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Ķemeri national park. Development of the groundwater flow and hydrogen sulphide resources mathematical models of the Ķemeri great bog (Lielais Ķemeru tīrelis) and evaluation of renewal of the hydrological regime project. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
5. 2007. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SIA „Enbiko”. Improvement of the groundwater flow model for the Plavinas HPP and evaluation of the water abstraction regime. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
1. 2000. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Fortum Engineering (Finland). Evaluation of the groundwater flow changes due to installation of the new abstraction wells in the Plavinas HPP. Report in Latvian. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
2.2003 – 2004. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SSC „Latvenergo” subsidiary „Daugavas hidroelektrostacijas”. Modelling of the stress-strain conditions under the Plavinas HPP. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
3. 2004 – 2005. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Pirkanmaa Environmental Centre (Finland). Development of the hydrological and transport of the biogenic elements mathematical models. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
4.2005 – 2006. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Ķemeri national park. Development of the groundwater flow and hydrogen sulphide resources mathematical models of the Ķemeri great bog (Lielais Ķemeru tīrelis) and evaluation of renewal of the hydrological regime project. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
5. 2007. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SIA „Enbiko”. Improvement of the groundwater flow model for the Plavinas HPP and evaluation of the water abstraction regime. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
Kvalifikatsioon
Teaduskraadid
Teadustöö põhisuunad
ETIS KLASSIFIKAATOR: 4. Loodusteadused ja tehnika; 4.2. Maateadused; CERCS KLASSIFIKAATOR: P510 Füüsiline geograafia, geomorfoloogia, mullateadus, kartograafia, klimatoloogia ; TÄPSUSTUS: 2005.-2008. Proglacial and subglacial sedimentation and landforming processes in Latvia during Weichselian glaciation. Latvian Council of Science. Project Nr. 05.1498. Scientific assistant. Project leader prof. Vitālijs Zelčs
ETIS KLASSIFIKAATOR: 4. Loodusteadused ja tehnika; 4.2. Maateadused; CERCS KLASSIFIKAATOR: P510 Füüsiline geograafia, geomorfoloogia, mullateadus, kartograafia, klimatoloogia ; TÄPSUSTUS: 2007- 2008. Improving the chronology of the Scandinavian ice sheet southern margin inner zone during the Late Weichselian. Nr. 2007/ZP-87. Scientific assistant. Project leader prof. Vitālijs Zelčs
ETIS KLASSIFIKAATOR: 4. Loodusteadused ja tehnika; 4.2. Maateadused; CERCS KLASSIFIKAATOR: P470 Hüdrogeoloogia, geoplaneering ja ehitusgeoloogia ; TÄPSUSTUS: 2010 - 2012. European Social Fund project „Establishment of interdisciplinary scientist group and modelling system for groundwater research”. Project contract Nr. 2009/0212/1DP/1.1.1.2.0/09/APIA/VIAA/060. University of Latvia registration Nr. ESS 2009/81. Researcher. Scientific director: Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers
Klass
Aasta
Publikatsioon
1.1.
2013
5.2.
2013
5.2.
2013
5.2.
2013
1.1.
2012
1.1.
2012
1.3.
2012
3.2.
2012
5.1.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
3.1.
2011
2.3.
2010
3.4.
2010
3.4.
2009
3.5.
2009
5.2.
2009
5.2.
2009
1.1.
2008
1.1.
2007
5.2.
2007
5.2.
2007
5.2.
2006
5.2.
2005
17.04.2019
Tomas Saks
https://etis.ee/CV/Tomas_Saks/eng
14.07.1979
+37126486363
tomas.saks@lu.lv
Adress: Kojusalas str. 20, 21. Riga, Latvia. LV-1019
Career
Institutions and positions
01.01.2012–...
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Applied Geology, Senior researcher
01.01.2011–31.12.2017
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Bedrock geology, lecturer (docent)
01.01.2009–31.12.2012
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Applied Geology, researcher
01.01.2003–31.12.2011
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Department of Geomatics, assistant
01.01.2002–31.12.2007
University of Latvia, Faculty of physics and mathematics, Laboratory for Mathematical Modelling of Environmental and Technological Processes, research assistant
01.01.1999–31.12.2008
Centre for Processes and Analysis ("PAIC"), Ltd., hydrogeologist
Education
2004–2010
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Doctoral degree in Geology
2001–2003
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Master's degre in Quaternary geology and geomorphology
1997–2001
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, Bachelor's degree in geology
Additional information
Participant in the task works
1. 2000. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Fortum Engineering (Finland). Evaluation of the groundwater flow changes due to installation of the new abstraction wells in the Plavinas HPP. Report in Latvian. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
2.2003 – 2004. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SSC „Latvenergo” subsidiary „Daugavas hidroelektrostacijas”. Modelling of the stress-strain conditions under the Plavinas HPP. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
3. 2004 – 2005. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Pirkanmaa Environmental Centre (Finland). Development of the hydrological and transport of the biogenic elements mathematical models. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
4.2005 – 2006. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Ķemeri national park. Development of the groundwater flow and hydrogen sulphide resources mathematical models of the Ķemeri great bog (Lielais Ķemeru tīrelis) and evaluation of renewal of the hydrological regime project. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
5. 2007. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SIA „Enbiko”. Improvement of the groundwater flow model for the Plavinas HPP and evaluation of the water abstraction regime. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
6. 2012. University of Latvia. Contractor: AS Latvenergo. Futher investigations at the Plavinas HPP - tracer tests. Responsibility: Leading researcher. Project leader Dr. Geol. Andis Kalvāns.
1. 2000. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Fortum Engineering (Finland). Evaluation of the groundwater flow changes due to installation of the new abstraction wells in the Plavinas HPP. Report in Latvian. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
2.2003 – 2004. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SSC „Latvenergo” subsidiary „Daugavas hidroelektrostacijas”. Modelling of the stress-strain conditions under the Plavinas HPP. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
3. 2004 – 2005. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Pirkanmaa Environmental Centre (Finland). Development of the hydrological and transport of the biogenic elements mathematical models. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
4.2005 – 2006. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: Ķemeri national park. Development of the groundwater flow and hydrogen sulphide resources mathematical models of the Ķemeri great bog (Lielais Ķemeru tīrelis) and evaluation of renewal of the hydrological regime project. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
5. 2007. PAIC Ltd. Contractor: SIA „Enbiko”. Improvement of the groundwater flow model for the Plavinas HPP and evaluation of the water abstraction regime. Responsibility: Hydrogeologist. Project leader Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
6. 2012. University of Latvia. Contractor: AS Latvenergo. Futher investigations at the Plavinas HPP - tracer tests. Responsibility: Leading researcher. Project leader Dr. Geol. Andis Kalvāns.
Qualifications
Academic degrees
Fields of research
ETIS CLASSIFICATION: 4. Natural Sciences and Engineering; 4.2. Geosciences; CERCS CLASSIFICATION: P510 Physical geography, geomorphology, pedology, cartography, climatology ; SPECIFICATION: 2005.-2008. Proglacial and subglacial sedimentation and landforming processes in Latvia during Weichselian glaciation. Latvian Council of Science. Project Nr. 05.1498. Scientific assistant. Project leader prof. Vitālijs Zelčs
ETIS CLASSIFICATION: 4. Natural Sciences and Engineering; 4.2. Geosciences; CERCS CLASSIFICATION: P510 Physical geography, geomorphology, pedology, cartography, climatology ; SPECIFICATION: 2007- 2008. Improving the chronology of the Scandinavian ice sheet southern margin inner zone during the Late Weichselian. Nr. 2007/ZP-87. Scientific assistant. Project leader prof. Vitālijs Zelčs
ETIS CLASSIFICATION: 4. Natural Sciences and Engineering; 4.2. Geosciences; CERCS CLASSIFICATION: P470 Hydrogeology, geographical and geological engineering ; SPECIFICATION: 2010 - 2012. European Social Fund project „Establishment of interdisciplinary scientist group and modelling system for groundwater research”. Project contract Nr. 2009/0212/1DP/1.1.1.2.0/09/APIA/VIAA/060. University of Latvia registration Nr. ESS 2009/81. Researcher. Scientific director: Dr. Phys. Uldis Bethers.
Category
Year
Publication
1.1.
2013
5.2.
2013
5.2.
2013
5.2.
2013
1.1.
2012
1.1.
2012
1.3.
2012
3.2.
2012
5.1.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
5.2.
2012
3.1.
2011
2.3.
2010
3.4.
2010
3.4.
2009
3.5.
2009
5.2.
2009
5.2.
2009
1.1.
2008
1.1.
2007
5.2.
2007
5.2.
2007
5.2.
2006
5.2.
2005
17.04.2019
Publikatsioon | Autorid | Aasta | Väljaande pealkiri | Klassifikaator | Fail | Asutused | |
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Groundwater residence time and palaeohydrology in the Baltik Artesian Basin isotope geochemical data | Gerber,C.;Jiang,W.;Lu,Z._T.;Zappala,J.;Mueller,P.;Weissbach,T.;Mokrik,R.;Babre,A | 2015 | Book of Extended Synopses,Oral Presentations | 5.2. | Tallinna Tehnikaülikool; Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, TTÜ Geoloogia Instituut | ||
Hydrogeological model of the Baltic Artesian Basin | Virbulis, Janis; Bethers, Uldis; Saks, Tomas; Sennikovs, Juris; Timuhins, Andrejs. | 2013 | Hydrogeology Journal | 1.1. | |||
Automatized algorithm to geometrical modelling of sedimentary basins: Examples of Baltic Basin | Popovs, Konrads; Jatnieks, Janis; Saks, Tomas. | 2013 | 5.2. | ||||
Geochemistryand groundwater flow in the Lower Devonian aquifer system, Baltic Baisn – a study of glacial metwater intrusion | Saks, Tomas; Sennikovs, Juris; Babre, Alise; Kalvans, Andis; Timuhins, Andejs; Delina, Aija. | 2013 | 5.2. | Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, Geoloogia osakond | |||
Groundwater dynamics in the Baltic Basin as a response to glacial and interglacial cycles | Saks, Tomas; Sennikovs, Juris; Timuhins, Andrejs. | 2013 | 5.2. | ||||
OSL dating evidence of Middle Weichselian age of shallow basin sediments in Western Latvia, Eastern Baltic | Saks, T.; Kalvāns, A.; Zelčs, V. | 2012 | Quaternary Science Reviews | 1.1. | |||
Subglacial bed deformation and glacial dynamics of the Apriķi glacial tongue, Western Latvia | Saks, T.; Kalvāns, A.; Zelčs, V. | 2012 | Boreas | 1.1. | |||
Augšējā devona Gaujas ūdens horizonta filtrācijas koeficentu novērtējums | Pērkone, Eleonora; Klints, Ilze; Saks, Tomas; Dēliņa, Aija; Bikše, Jānis; Jātnieks, Jānis. | 2012 | Scientific Papers University of Latvia | 1.3. | |||
Groundwater flow beneath the Scandinavian ice sheet in the Baltic Basin | Saks, Tomas; Seņņikovs, Juris; Timuhins, Andrejs; Marandi, Andres; Kalvāns, Andis. | 2012 | Highlights og groundwater research in the Baltic Artesian Basin | 3.2. | Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut, Geoloogia osakond | ||
Reconstructing the groundwater flow in the Baltic Basin during the Last glaciation | Saks Tomas, Senņikovs Juris, Timuhins Andrejs, Kalvāns Andis. | 2012 | Geophysical Research Abstracts | 5.1. | |||
Estimation of hydraulic conductivity of the sandstones in the central Baltic Artesian Basin | Pērkone, Eleonora; Klints, Ilze; Saks, Tomas; Dēliņa, Aija; Bikše, Jānis; Jātnieks, Jānis; Raga, Baiba; Retiķe, Inga. | 2012 | 5.2. | ||||
Genetic approach to reconstruct complex regional geological setting of the Baltic basin in 3D geological model | Popovs, K.; Saks, T.; Ukass, J.; Jatnieks, J. | 2012 | Geophysical Research Abstracts | 5.2. | |||
Hydraulic conductivity of sandstones in the Baltic Basin - a comparative study of pumping tests and grain size distribution | Pērkone, E.; Bikše, J.; Jātnieks, J.; Klints, I.; Dēliņa, A.; Saks, T.; Raga, B.; Retiķe, I. | 2012 | Geophysical Research Abstracts | 5.2. | |||
Lithological Uncertainty Expressed by Normalized Compression Distance | Jatnieks, J.; Saks, T.; Delina, A.;Popovs, K. | 2012 | Geophysical Research Abstracts | 5.2. | |||
Scalable Generalization of Hydraulic Conductivity in Quaternary Strata for Use in a Regional Groundwater Model | Jatnieks, J.; Popovs, K.; Klints, I.; Timuhins, A.; Kalvans, A.; Delina, A.; Saks, T. | 2012 | Geophysical Research Abstracts | 5.2. | |||
Studies and projections of hydraulic conductivity of Devonian Plavinu and Daugava carbonate aquifers in Latvia | Pērkone, E.; Dēliņa, A.; Saks, T.; Raga, B.; Jātnieks, J.; Klints, I.; Popovs, K.; Babre, A.; Bikše, J.; Kalvāns, A.; Retiķe, I.; Ukass, J. | 2012 | Geophysical Research Abstracts | 5.2. | |||
Pleistocene Glaciations In Latvia | Zelčs, Vitālijs; Markots, Aivars; Nartišs, Māris; Saks, Tomas | 2011 | Developments in Quaternary Science | 3.1. | |||
MIDDLE AND LATE WEICHSELIAN PARAGLACIAL AND SUBGLACIAL ENVIRONMENTS IN THE COASTAL PLAINS OF WESTERN LATVIA | Saks, Toomas | 2010 | 2.3. | ||||
The spatial distribution of microfabric around gravel grains – indicator of till formation processes | Kalvāns, A.; Saks, T. | 2010 | 3.4. | ||||
The Oldest Dryas last significant fluctuation of the Scandinavian Ice sheet margin in Eastern Baltic and problems of its regional correlation | Saks, T.; Zelčs, V.; Nartišs, M.; Kalvāns, A. | 2009 | 3.4. | ||||
OSL dating evidence of Middle Weichselian age of shallow basin sediments in Western Latvia, Latvia | Saks, T.; Zelčs, V.; Kalvāns, A. | 2009 | 3.5. | ||||
A glacial dynamic study of Apriki tongue: implications for deglaciation history | Saks, T., Zelčs, V., Kalvāns, A. | 2009 | 5.2. | ||||
Carbonate precipitates within glaciofluvial complexes in Latvia | Lomp, P.; Rattas, M.; Saks, T. | 2009 | Extent and timing of the Weichselian Glaciation southeast of the Baltic Sea: Abstracts & Guidebook | 5.2. | Tartu Ülikool, Bioloogia-geograafiateaduskond, Geoloogia instituut*; Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Ökoloogia- ja Maateaduste Instituut | ||
Two dimensional apparent microfabric of the basal Late Weichselian till and associated shear zone: case study from Western Latvia | Kalvans, A.; Saks, T. | 2008 | Estonian Journal of Earth Sciences | 1.1. | |||
Structure and micromorphology of glacial and non-glacial deposits in coastal bluffs at Sensala, Western Latvia | Saks, T.; Kalvans, A.; Zelčs, V. | 2007 | Baltica | 1.1. |