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Shalunc Liana
Lecturer
About
Education
Irkutsk State Transport University (IrGUPS)
• Degree: Environmental Engineer (2013, with honors)
• Major: Technosphere Safety | Specialization: Environmental Protection Engineering
Postgraduate Studies, IrGUPS (2013–2016)
• PhD in Technical Sciences
• Specialization: 03.02.08 – Ecology
• Dissertation Focus: 05.17.08 – Processes and Equipment of Chemical Technology
• Work included patent research and experimental studies of sorbent materials
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)
• Program: Fundamentals of Public Administration and Civil Service (2021)
Humanitarian-Technical University
• Program: Psychology (2023)
Professional Development & Certifications (Selected, 2015–2024)
• Environmental Safety in Industry (Russian Railways, Environmental Protection Center)
• Environmental Management and ISO 14001 Internal Auditing
• Legal Framework for Handling Waste of Hazard Classes I–V
• Business Process Modeling and Automated Management Systems (ASU BM)
• Intergenerational Communication, Facilitation, and Moderation (RZD Corporate University)
• Anti-Corruption Measures in Public Authorities
• Fundamentals of Eco-Urbanism and Ecotourism
• Protection of Flora and Fauna
• WIPO Academy Courses (World Intellectual Property Organization)
Languages
• Armenian – Native
• English – Upper-Intermediate
• Russian – Native
Professional Experience
1. Title of Project / Programme: LLA Single Country
Country of Implementation: Republic of Armenia
Project Title: Armenia National Adaptation Financing Mechanism
Type of Implementing Entity: National Implementing Entity
Implementing and Executing Agency: "Environmental Project Implementation Unit" State Agency of the Ministry of Environment, Armenia
Project Duration: 2025–2028
Position: Environmental Risk Assessment Expert
Key Functions and Responsibilities:
• Conducting comprehensive environmental and climate risk assessments within climate change adaptation projects
• Analyzing the vulnerability of ecosystems, territories, and project interventions to climate-related impacts
• Developing and substantiating measures to mitigate environmental risks and enhance the resilience of project activities
• Providing expert evaluation of project compliance with national legislation and international environmental and climate standards
• Preparing analytical conclusions, technical reports, and expert recommendations
• Participating in interagency coordination and consultations with key stakeholders
• Supporting project decision-making to ensure long-term environmental sustainability and climate adaptation
2. Project: Transition Towards Electric Mobility in Armenia
(GEF Project ID: 10280)
Project Duration: 2021–2025
Implementing Agency: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Beneficiary: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia
Project Executing Agency: "Environmental Project Implementation Unit" State Agency of the Ministry of Environment, Armenia
Position: Monitoring and Technical Monitoring Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitoring the implementation of project activities related to electric mobility development
• Conducting technical monitoring of implemented solutions and infrastructure components
• Collecting, analyzing, and systematizing data on project performance indicators
• Contributing to the preparation of technical reports and analytical documentation
• Coordinating with government authorities and project stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance of project activities with environmental requirements and project objectives
3. Lecturer, Russian-Armenian University (2025 – Present)
Institute of Economics and Business, Department of Tourism and Services
Teaching and curriculum development in sustainable tourism. Author and lecturer of the course Ecotourism, focusing on sustainability principles, environmental protection, and responsible management of tourist destinations.
4. Ministry of Environment, Republic of Armenia (2023 – Present)
Position: Expert, Department of Specially Protected Natural Areas and Biodiversity Policy
• Drafting of environmental legislation and sustainable development strategies
• Support in fulfilling Armenia’s international obligations (CBD, GBIF)
• Work with national parks and state nature reserves
• Development of ecotourism recommendations (e.g., Sevan National Park)
• Cooperation with international programs and organizations
• Participation in interagency working groups and expert evaluation
• Research on international best practices in conservation
5. JSC Russian Railways – East-Siberian Railway (2014–2024)
Center for Environmental Protection
Position: Lead Environmental Engineer
• Oversight of environmental safety at 115+ infrastructure facilities
• Preparation of environmental documentation (e.g., waste limits, sanitary protection zones)
• Reporting to regulatory authorities
• Implementation of environmental management systems
• Conducting audits, inspections, and staff training
• Contribution to sustainable development initiatives
• Innovation in environmental technologies (e.g., recycling, modernization)
• Leadership in youth and volunteer ecological initiatives
• Participated in infrastructure modernization projects involving sustainable transport systems, including technical specification review for electric fleet adaptation and charger placement assessment
• Contributed to environmental and operational planning of pilot programs involving electric transport implementation and associated procurement documentation
• Engaged in data collection processes related to vehicle energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and lifecycle analysis
Scientific & Inventive Activity
• Patent No. 2624319 (Russia) – "Method for Producing Sorbent for Extraction of Heavy Metal Compounds from Wastewater"
• 21 Scientific Publications, including:
– 6 Articles in Russian VAK-listed Journals
– Participation in international conferences (e.g., Russian Railways, Ministry of Education, Baikal Forums)
• Research Areas:
– Ecotechnologies, Sorption Materials, Chemical Safety
– Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Biodiversity
– Participated in expert discussions on electric vehicle integration as part of state environmental modernization strategies
Grants, Competitions & Leadership Programs
• Rosmolodezh Grants (eco-social projects, up to 200,000 RUB)
• Finalist, “New Link” National Project (Russian Railways)
• “Trees of Kindness” Project – Volunteer initiative involving retired railway workers
• iGorts Program (2023–2024), DiasPro Program (2024–2025) – Diaspora engagement initiatives
• Awards from the Governor of Irkutsk Region and Ministry of Youth Policy
• Listed in the Talent Registry of Irkutsk Region (since 2018)
• Initiator of an internal proposal for EV pilot project integration at transport infrastructure facilities (Russian Railways, 2022)
Civic Engagement & Leadership
• Member and Moderator, Youth Council of East-Siberian Railway (2015–2023)
• Secretary, Public Council under the Ministry of Youth Policy, Irkutsk Region
• Organizer and Speaker at major youth forums: Baikal, Professional, EcoMOVE, Youth of Siberia
• Ecovolunteer – Initiator and Coordinator of tree planting, clean-up drives, and eco-education
• Trainer and Participant in Soft Skills and Sustainable Leadership Programs
Additional Skills & Competencies
• Environmental documentation development and project support
• Industrial environmental monitoring systems
• Regulatory reporting and compliance
• Expert analysis and technical assessments
• Proficient with IT tools: MS Office, PDF editors, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
• Public speaking, scientific and professional writing, presentation development
• SMART project planning and management
• Facilitation, mentoring, community engagement
• Supportive, open leadership style
• Strategic thinking and goal orientation
• Familiarity with electric vehicle (EV) technologies, infrastructure planning, and sustainable transport procurement programs
• Experience contributing to technical and environmental specifications for public procurement in the field of eco-transportation
• Practical knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to environmental and financial efficiency monitoring
Irkutsk State Transport University (IrGUPS)
• Degree: Environmental Engineer (2013, with honors)
• Major: Technosphere Safety | Specialization: Environmental Protection Engineering
Postgraduate Studies, IrGUPS (2013–2016)
• PhD in Technical Sciences
• Specialization: 03.02.08 – Ecology
• Dissertation Focus: 05.17.08 – Processes and Equipment of Chemical Technology
• Work included patent research and experimental studies of sorbent materials
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)
• Program: Fundamentals of Public Administration and Civil Service (2021)
Humanitarian-Technical University
• Program: Psychology (2023)
Professional Development & Certifications (Selected, 2015–2024)
• Environmental Safety in Industry (Russian Railways, Environmental Protection Center)
• Environmental Management and ISO 14001 Internal Auditing
• Legal Framework for Handling Waste of Hazard Classes I–V
• Business Process Modeling and Automated Management Systems (ASU BM)
• Intergenerational Communication, Facilitation, and Moderation (RZD Corporate University)
• Anti-Corruption Measures in Public Authorities
• Fundamentals of Eco-Urbanism and Ecotourism
• Protection of Flora and Fauna
• WIPO Academy Courses (World Intellectual Property Organization)
Languages
• Armenian – Native
• English – Upper-Intermediate
• Russian – Native
Professional Experience
1. Title of Project / Programme: LLA Single Country
Country of Implementation: Republic of Armenia
Project Title: Armenia National Adaptation Financing Mechanism
Type of Implementing Entity: National Implementing Entity
Implementing and Executing Agency: "Environmental Project Implementation Unit" State Agency of the Ministry of Environment, Armenia
Project Duration: 2025–2028
Position: Environmental Risk Assessment Expert
Key Functions and Responsibilities:
• Conducting comprehensive environmental and climate risk assessments within climate change adaptation projects
• Analyzing the vulnerability of ecosystems, territories, and project interventions to climate-related impacts
• Developing and substantiating measures to mitigate environmental risks and enhance the resilience of project activities
• Providing expert evaluation of project compliance with national legislation and international environmental and climate standards
• Preparing analytical conclusions, technical reports, and expert recommendations
• Participating in interagency coordination and consultations with key stakeholders
• Supporting project decision-making to ensure long-term environmental sustainability and climate adaptation
2. Project: Transition Towards Electric Mobility in Armenia
(GEF Project ID: 10280)
Project Duration: 2021–2025
Implementing Agency: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Beneficiary: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia
Project Executing Agency: "Environmental Project Implementation Unit" State Agency of the Ministry of Environment, Armenia
Position: Monitoring and Technical Monitoring Specialist
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitoring the implementation of project activities related to electric mobility development
• Conducting technical monitoring of implemented solutions and infrastructure components
• Collecting, analyzing, and systematizing data on project performance indicators
• Contributing to the preparation of technical reports and analytical documentation
• Coordinating with government authorities and project stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance of project activities with environmental requirements and project objectives
3. Lecturer, Russian-Armenian University (2025 – Present)
Institute of Economics and Business, Department of Tourism and Services
Teaching and curriculum development in sustainable tourism. Author and lecturer of the course Ecotourism, focusing on sustainability principles, environmental protection, and responsible management of tourist destinations.
4. Ministry of Environment, Republic of Armenia (2023 – Present)
Position: Expert, Department of Specially Protected Natural Areas and Biodiversity Policy
• Drafting of environmental legislation and sustainable development strategies
• Support in fulfilling Armenia’s international obligations (CBD, GBIF)
• Work with national parks and state nature reserves
• Development of ecotourism recommendations (e.g., Sevan National Park)
• Cooperation with international programs and organizations
• Participation in interagency working groups and expert evaluation
• Research on international best practices in conservation
5. JSC Russian Railways – East-Siberian Railway (2014–2024)
Center for Environmental Protection
Position: Lead Environmental Engineer
• Oversight of environmental safety at 115+ infrastructure facilities
• Preparation of environmental documentation (e.g., waste limits, sanitary protection zones)
• Reporting to regulatory authorities
• Implementation of environmental management systems
• Conducting audits, inspections, and staff training
• Contribution to sustainable development initiatives
• Innovation in environmental technologies (e.g., recycling, modernization)
• Leadership in youth and volunteer ecological initiatives
• Participated in infrastructure modernization projects involving sustainable transport systems, including technical specification review for electric fleet adaptation and charger placement assessment
• Contributed to environmental and operational planning of pilot programs involving electric transport implementation and associated procurement documentation
• Engaged in data collection processes related to vehicle energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and lifecycle analysis
Scientific & Inventive Activity
• Patent No. 2624319 (Russia) – "Method for Producing Sorbent for Extraction of Heavy Metal Compounds from Wastewater"
• 21 Scientific Publications, including:
– 6 Articles in Russian VAK-listed Journals
– Participation in international conferences (e.g., Russian Railways, Ministry of Education, Baikal Forums)
• Research Areas:
– Ecotechnologies, Sorption Materials, Chemical Safety
– Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Biodiversity
– Participated in expert discussions on electric vehicle integration as part of state environmental modernization strategies
Grants, Competitions & Leadership Programs
• Rosmolodezh Grants (eco-social projects, up to 200,000 RUB)
• Finalist, “New Link” National Project (Russian Railways)
• “Trees of Kindness” Project – Volunteer initiative involving retired railway workers
• iGorts Program (2023–2024), DiasPro Program (2024–2025) – Diaspora engagement initiatives
• Awards from the Governor of Irkutsk Region and Ministry of Youth Policy
• Listed in the Talent Registry of Irkutsk Region (since 2018)
• Initiator of an internal proposal for EV pilot project integration at transport infrastructure facilities (Russian Railways, 2022)
Civic Engagement & Leadership
• Member and Moderator, Youth Council of East-Siberian Railway (2015–2023)
• Secretary, Public Council under the Ministry of Youth Policy, Irkutsk Region
• Organizer and Speaker at major youth forums: Baikal, Professional, EcoMOVE, Youth of Siberia
• Ecovolunteer – Initiator and Coordinator of tree planting, clean-up drives, and eco-education
• Trainer and Participant in Soft Skills and Sustainable Leadership Programs
Additional Skills & Competencies
• Environmental documentation development and project support
• Industrial environmental monitoring systems
• Regulatory reporting and compliance
• Expert analysis and technical assessments
• Proficient with IT tools: MS Office, PDF editors, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
• Public speaking, scientific and professional writing, presentation development
• SMART project planning and management
• Facilitation, mentoring, community engagement
• Supportive, open leadership style
• Strategic thinking and goal orientation
• Familiarity with electric vehicle (EV) technologies, infrastructure planning, and sustainable transport procurement programs
• Experience contributing to technical and environmental specifications for public procurement in the field of eco-transportation
• Practical knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to environmental and financial efficiency monitoring