Basic Information

Name: Olga Muter
(Jul 1962–）

Birth
Location: Unknown

Title: Dr.Biol.

Affiliation: University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology, Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology

Honor: Unknown

Researcher’s unique identifier(s): ORCID: 0000-0002-7667-2327; SCOPUS Author Identifier: 16166798800.
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Since 2022-on-going Docent, Senior Researcher, University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology, Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Riga, Latvia. Main responsibilities: Research in area of environmental biotechnology and microbiology, supervision of PhD and MSc thesis, lecturing on topics related to environmental biotechnology,
Since 1995-2022. Researcher, Senior Researcher, Institute of Microbiology & Biotechnology, University of Latvia. 2011-2018 – vice-director. Main responsibilities: Research in area of environmental biotechnology and microbiology, supervision of PhD, BSc and MSc thesis, head of the Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology, www.lu.lv/en/mbi/laboratories/laboratory-of-environmental-microbiology/

Managed projects:

• The use of microorganisms in biodegradation of exlposives. 2005-2006, 2009-2010. (Ministry of Defence, Republic of Latvia AĪVA 2008/220).
• Investigation of solid state and submerged fermentation processes. 2009-2012. (Latvian Council of Science LZP 09.1177).
• Interdisciplinary Team of Young Scientists for Assessment and Restoration of Soil Quality and Usage Potential in Latvia (ESF 2013/0020/1DP/1.1.1.2.0./13/APIA/VIAA/066, 2013-2015) (Head of a sub-group of the Project).
• State Research Program Y3-26493-270, sub-project „Novel biotechnological products and technologies based on ceramics” (2010-2013) ResProd (2014-2017).
• Development of environmentally friendly surface cleaning compositions with emphasis on their potential applications. (ERDF 2DP/2.1.1.1.0/14/APIA/VIAA/016) 2014-2017. (Head of a sub-group of the Project).
• Establishing of the scientific capacity for the management of pharmaceutical products residues in the environment of Latvia and Norway. (NFI/R/2014/010) 2014-2017. (Head of a sub-group of the Project).
• Development and introduction of innovative methods in clinical practice for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors using molecularly targeted radionuclides produced in Latvia. (Funded by University of Latvia donor “Mikrotikls” Ltd. Donation) 2018-2019. (Head of a sub-group of the Project).
• Climate responsible agriculture in Latvia.(LIFE16 CCM/LV/000082). Quantification of the activity of soil microorganisms in agricultural soils, sub-contractor of the Institute for Environmental Solutions. 2019-2023.
• Research and development of bioremediation-based indoor air biofiltration system”, in cooperation with Lafivent Ltd., funded by the agreement with Competence Center of Energy and Transport Ltd., Latvia. (2.1.1./18/A/001) 2019-2021.
• Antimicrobial resistance ecosystem in hospitals and environmental objects (WP3 of the State Research Project in the field of biomedicine, medical technologies and pharmacy) (VPP-EM-BIOMEDICINA-2022-1-0001) 2023-2024. (Head of a sub-group of the Project)
• Multidimensional characterisation of plastic waste biodegradation mechanisms in the municipal solid waste landfill (Latvian Council of Science LZP2022/139) 2022-2024. (Head of a sub-group of the Project)

Participated in projects

• Development and automation of microturbulence intensifying systems and biosynthesis conditions in bioreactors (Latvian Council of Science LZP 05.1558) 2005-2008. 
• Changes of soil biological activity during cultivation of grain in different agricultural systems (Latvian Council of Science LZP 09.1047) 2009-2012. 
• EUExNet – European Explosives Network (503572-LLP-1-2009-1-SE-LEONARDO-LNW) 2009-2011.
• Biochar as option for sustainable resource management. Management Committee. (COST Action TD1107) 2011.-2015.
• Anti-Microbial Coating Innovations to prevent infectious diseases (AMICI). Management Committee. http://www.cost.eu/COST_Actions/ca/CA15114 (COST Action 15114) 2016-2020.
• Development of new approaches for waste-less simultaneous production of bioethanol, furfural and other valuable products from local agricultural waste material . (1.1.1.1/16/A/113) 2017-2020.
• Application of modified cellulose fiber sorbents for concentration of radioactive hydrogen (tritium) and other radionuclides from contaminated environments and evaluation of toxic properties: approbation of the method for purification of water residues from nuclear reactors stored in Latvia. (Latvian Council of Science LZP2020/2-0213 (LZP2020/87)) 2020-2021.
• Selection of chemical biomarkers for the risk assessment of exposure to food contaminants using wastewater samples (Latvian Council of Science LZP 2020/2-0128 (LZP2020/84) 2020-2021.