Соломина Ольга Николаевна (original) (raw)

Olga Solomina

Responsibilities

Scientific leader of the faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology

Education, Degrees and Academic Titles

2003

Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences

1987

Candidate of Sciences* (PhD)

1981

Degree
Lomonosov Moscow State University

* Candidate of Sciences
According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011, Candidate of Sciences belongs to ISCED level 8 - "doctoral or equivalent", together with PhD, DPhil, D.Lit, D.Sc, LL.D, Doctorate or similar. Candidate of Sciences allows its holders to reach the level of the Associate Professor.

* Doctor of Sciences
A post-doctoral degree called Doctor of Sciences is given to reflect second advanced research qualifications or higher doctorates in ISCED 2011.

Professional Interests

Awards

2017 web of Science Diploma as one of the most cited Russian authors 2007 Nobe l Pea c e p riz e as a m ember of the intergovernmental panel on climate change 1995 Rus s ian P re side nt's Scho lar ship for yo un g sci e ntists

‘The Goal of Modern Geography Is To Digitise Expert Knowledge and Integrate It with Big Data’

The importance of geographical science is increasing, as is the demand for education in this field. Since 2020, application numbers for Bachelor’s programmes at HSE University’s Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology have climbed by 30%, while interest in Master’s programmes has also expanded, with applications up 10–15%. Nikolay Kurichev, Dean of the Faculty, spoke about this at a press conference hosted by MIA Rossiya Segodnya.

‘The “Butterfly Effect” Is no Longer an Abstract Idea, but a Reality that You Constantly Observe’

The bachelor’s programme ‘Geography of Global Changes and Geoinformation Technology’ is offered by the Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology, one of the newest at HSE University. One year ago, Yulia Kuznetsova came on as the programme’s academic supervisor. In this interview for the HSE News Service, Yulia Kuznetsova explains her job duties, where HSE geography students do their field work, and why geography itself can make you happy.

‘Modern Geography Is a High-Tech Area of Science and Practice’

In cooperation with the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), HSE University will now offer a bachelor’s degree in Geography of Global Transformation and Geoinformation Technology. Olga Solomina, the new undergraduate programme’s Academic Supervisor, and Nikolay Kurichev, Dean of the Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology, discuss the programme’s curriculum and the exciting opportunities that await new students.

HSE University to Open Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology

HSE University is opening a Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technology in partnership with the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IG RAS). The Faculty, which will focus on global climate change, geoinformatics, and social geography, plans to launch its first bachelor’s programme in 2020.