FRUITFUL SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY OF DOCTOR IN BIOLOGY S. A. OSTROUMOV (TO 60th ANNIVERSARY) Sergey A. Ostroumov, Ph.D., Dr.Sci.

(Biology), a member of the Editorial Board of Bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Life Sciences (Buletinul Academiei de Stiinte a Moldovei. Stiintele Vientii; ). S.A.Ostroumov was born on 21 June, 1949 in the city of Korsakov, Russia. He has graduated from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University with the highest honors, had postdoctoral experience in the U.S.A. (several universities, and the National Science Foundation), and U.K. (Plymouth Marine Laboratory, ex-Visiting Royal Society Fellow). S. A. Ostroumov is a full Member of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, author of a scientic discovery (Certicate and Diploma No. 274). He has discovered new bioeffects of surfactants and detergents and experimentally proved their ecological role as hazardous factors to water self-purication, discovered the component of the ecological mechanism of water self-purication that is most vulnerable to water pollution, proposed new fundamental concepts and terms of ecological chemoregulators, ecological chemoeffectors, chemical ecoregulators, the polyfunctional role of biota in water self-purication (Hydrobiologia, 2002, 469: 203-204), the level-block system of principles for the analysis of ecological hazards from man-made impact on the biota, synecological synergism of man-made impact (Doklady Akademii Nauk, 2001, 380: 714-717; DAN, 2001, 380: 847-849; DAN is the abbreviation for the title of the authoritative scientic edition, Reports of the Russian Academy of Sciences), inhibitory analysis in ecology (DAN, 2000, 375: 847), ecological repair and remediation, ecological clusters, proposed new parameters that characterize the role of organisms in ecosystem. S.A.Ostroumov has proposed a modern conceptualization of ecosystem (DAN, 2002, 383: 571), and of the ecosystems boundaries of (Vestnik [=Bulletin] of Moscow University. Ser. Biol. 2003, 3: 43). He introduced new fundamental concepts of the principle of ecological uncertainty (Ecol. Stud. 2004, 7: 138), new typology of elements migrations and integrated abiotic-biotic regulation of biogeochemical processes (Vestnik of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences 2002, 2 (No.3): 50), formulated the functions of biota as a stabilization factor of the environment and climatic system of the Earth (Vestnik of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences 2003, 3 (No.2):

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59), discovered new types of hazards from chemical pollution. He formulated the theory of biotic self-purication of water and water quality improvement (DAN 2004, 396: 136-141). In his books Introduction to Biochemical Ecology and Introduction to Issues of Biochemical Ecology he laid the groundwork and formulated basic principles of the new science of biochemical ecology at the interface between ecology and biochemistry. S.A.Ostroumov has developed new methods for measuring of xenobiotics sublethal effects, and quantitative measuring of their effects on the efciency of the suspended matter removal from water by lter-feeders; proposed the concepts of synecological cooperation and ecological taxation in biological communities, a new approach to monetary assessment of the ecological services of aquatic ecosystems. He applied the Liebigs law to science of human nutrition, which led to elucidation of new links between biochemical ecology and human nutrition science and to new application of ecological science in terms of human health strengthening. He extended the scientic approaches of E. Schrdinger and I. Prigogine by applying them to aquatic ecosystems (Ecol. Stud. 2004, 7: 122-126; Sibirsky Ecological Journal. 2006. No. 3. P. 339-343). In order to study phytoremediation he proposed a new method of recurrent additions . S.A.Ostroumov authored and co-authored over 300 publications including over15 books. He was an invited lecturer and visiting scientist in the USA, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and other countries. He has elaborated several new lecture courses, published educational textbooks on general ecology, biochemical ecology, nature conservation and protection of biodiversity, water self-purication. He also published new academic programs and curricula on ecological mechanism of water self-purication, quantitative hydrobiology (aquatic ecology), environmental policy, ecology and ecophysiology of plants, and biochemical ecology. After additional training at Central European University (2002) he developed a new course curriculum on environmental policy and sustainable development (published). After getting additional training and experience under the IREX program Contemporary Issues at the University of Georgia (GA, USA) and National Science Foundation (Washington, D.C.) he developed a lecture course on ecological bioengineering. S.A.Ostroumov is a Member of Scientic Council of the Ichthyologic Commission of Russian Federation. He is the Chairperson of the Moscow Branch of Eco-Ethics International Union. He is a member of the International Association of Theoretical and Applied Limnology (SIL, 2004), American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO, 1999, 2005), American Association for the Advancement of Science (1996), member of the International Academy of Authors of Scientic Discoveries and Inventions, member of Academy of Aquatic Sciences, and International Academy of Ecology and Life Protection Sciences (IAELPS, since 2007). As well he serves as a chairperson of the organizing committee for series of scientic conferences and sessions. In 1999 2008, S.A.Ostroumov aided in organization of 12 conferences and sessions in the USA, Denmark, and Russia. He is current and past member of the editorial boards of a number of scientic editions (Russia, USA, Ukraine, India, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Kazakhstan), as well as Editor-in-Chief of the series Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions and Science. Education. Innovations. He is an active member of the editorial or advisory boards of International Journal of Phytoremediation (U.S.A., since

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2005), International Journal of Oceans and Oceanography (India, since 2005), Water and Ecology (Russia, since 2004), Environment Ecology and Safety of Life Activity (Ukraine, since 2004), Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management (Canada, since 2006), Problems of Biogeochemistry and Geochemical Ecology (zakhstan, since 2006), Ecological Chemistry (Russia, since 2007), Water: Technology and Ecology (Russia, since 2007), Ecologica (Serbia, since November, 2007). He is involved in the committee that makes decisions on the honorary awards in ecology and environment, including the honorary title Aquatic Ecologist of the Year. Doctor Ostroumov is actively collaborating with the scientists from the Institute of Zoology of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, participating in several joined projects, including one supported by Russian Foundation for Basic Research. He got some awards and certicates of merit: Scientic Discovery Diploma No. 274 The ability of synthetic surfactants to inhibit the ltration activity of bivalves [the priority of the discovery August 9, 2000, according to the date of publishing the book: S.A. Ostroumov Biological Effects of Surfactants in Connection with the Anthropogenic Impact on the Biosphere (2000)]; The Kapitza Medal for scientic discovery; The Medal of the 250th Anniversary of Moscow State University; Diploma of the National Ecological Award 2004 (for contribution to ecological security and sustainable development of Russia); Award of the Center of Anticorruption Studies and Initiatives of Transparency International (Russian Branch), Diploma of the First Degree for the books entitled Biological Effects of Surfactants in Connection with the Anthropogenic Impact on the Biosphere and Biological Effects of Surfactants on Organisms, the books were displayed at the exhibition of new books at the conference on Aquatic Ecosystems and Organisms (2004); Diploma awarded by the editorial board of the journal Ecology and Life, Diploma from the Academy of Water Sciences for the series of publications on the theory of water self-purication (2006); Certicate of Registration of Authors Rights No. 4791 for conceptual formulation of the foundations of the new scientic discipline biochemical ecology, new concepts of ecological chemomediators, ecological chemoregulators, chemical ecoregulators. His biographical prole was included in: Whos Who in the World, 24th Edition, 2007 (Publisher: Marquis Whos Who, USA); the encyclopedia of successful persons Who is Who in Russia published by the Swiss publishers as part of the series Hubners Who is Who. Some publications about S.A.Ostroumov and his works: Innovative approaches to remediation and restoration of polluted aquatic systems. Water: Technology and Ecology. 2007. No. 4. p. 69-73. Establishing the fundamental principles for the theory of the apparatus of the biosphere. Problems of Biogeochemistry and Geochemical Ecology. 2007, No. 2 (4), p. 1-4. New concept in the development of the theory of water self-purication: ecological repair. Problems of Biogeochemistry and Geochemical Ecology. 2007, No. 2 (4), p.45-46. New advances in remediation and restoration of polluted aquatic systems. Problems of Biogeochemistry and Geochemical Ecology. 2007, No. 2 (4), 98-100. Searching phytotechnologies to treat water - Problems of Biogeochemistry and

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Geochemical Ecology, 2008, No.3 (7), p.155-156. Toderash I. On the 40th anniversary of S.A.Ostroumovs professional creative activity. Buletinul Academiei de Stiinte a Moldovei. Stiintele Vientii (Bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Life Sciences; , ), 2007, No. 1 (301), p.186-190. Some publications by S.A.Ostroumov (selected): Books: Ostroumov S.A. Introduction to Bio-Chemical Ecology. 1986. Moscow. Moscow University Press. 176 p. Telitchenko M.M., Ostroumov S.A. Introduction to Problems of Bio-chemical Ecology: Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment. 1990. Nauka Press, Moscow. 288 p. Conservation Biology: An Evolutionary-Ecological Perspective (Ed. M. Soule, B. Wilcox) 1980, 395 pages (Translated from English into Russian by S.A.Ostroumov). Russian edition: 1983, 430 pages. Yablokov A.V., Ostroumov S.A. Nature Conservation: Problems and Prospects. M., Lesprom press, 1983. 272 p. Yablokov A.V., Ostroumov S.A. Conservation of Living Nature and Resources: Problems, Trends, Prospects. 1991. Springer Verlag. Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Budapest. 271 p. (in English). Yablokov A.V., Ostroumov S.A. Levels of Living Nature Conservation. 1985. Nauka Press. 176 p. Yablokov A.V., Ostroumov S.A. Conservacion de la Naturaleza Viva (in Spanish). 1989. Vneshtorgizdat Press. 238 p. Yablokov A.V., Ostroumov S.A. Opaznavate na Zhivata Priroda (Conservation of living nature). Zemizdat press. Soa. 1989. (in Bulgarian). Ostroumov S.A. Uvod v Biokhimichna Ekologia (Introduction to biochemical ecology). Nauka i izkusstvo press. Soa. 1990. 155 p. (in Bulgarian). Jablokov A.V., Ostroumov S.A. Ochrana Zive Prirody. Praha. Academia. 1991. 345 p. (in Czech; the book was recommended as a textbook for universities). Ostroumov, S.A., 2000. Biological effects of surfactants in connection with the anthropogenic impact on the biosphere. MAX Press, Moscow. 116 p. Ostroumov, S.A., 2001. Biological effects of surfactants on organisms. MAX Press, Moscow. 334 p. Ostroumov, S.A., Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p.(in English). Ostroumov S.A. Aquatic organisms in water self-purication and biogenic migration of elements. Moscow. MAX Press. 2008. 200 p. (see a Review: Ecologica, 2009. V.16. No. 53 (March). P.8). Articles: Inhibitory analysis of top-down control: new keys to studying eutrophication, algal blooms, and water self-purication // Hydrobiologia. 2002. vol. 469. P.117-129. Polyfunctional role of biodiversity in processes leading to water purication: current conceptualizations and concluding remarks // Hydrobiologia. 2002. v. 469 (1-3): P.203-204. Studying effects of some surfactants and detergents on lter-feeding bivalves //

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Hydrobiologia. 2003. Vol. 500. P. 341-344. Some aspects of water ltering activity of lter-feeders // Hydrobiologia, 2005. Vol. 542, No. 1. P. 275 286/ Inhibition of mussel suspension feeding by surfactants of three classes. // Hydrobiologia. 2006. Vol. 556, No. 1. Pages: 381 386. (co-authored: Ostroumov S.A., Widdows J.).
Academician Ion Toderas director of the Institute of Zoology, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Professor Eugene A. Kriksunov corresponding member of RAS, Professor Gennadii Rozenberg corresponding member of RAS, director of the Institute of Ecology of Volga Basin, Russian Academy of Sciences; Professor Vadim V. Ermakov head of the Laboratory of Biogeochemistry of Environment of the V.I.Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences.

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