Rector of the University of Tartu Volli Kalm
Date and place of birth:
Vändra, Estonia, February 10, 1953
Education:
1988 - 1989 postdoc, University of Alberta
1980 - 1984 PhD in geology, Institute of Geology, Estonian Academy of Sciences
1971 - 1976 diploma in geology, University of Tartu
1964-1971 Vändra Gymnasium
Degree:
PhD in geology, 1984
Professional career:
Since 2012 - Rector, University of Tartu
Since 1992 - Professor, University of Tartu
2012 Chairman of Board, Estonian Research Council
1998-2003 Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Tartu
1995-1998 Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Geography, University of Tartu
1992-1995 Head of the Institute of Geology, University of Tartu
1988-1992 Senior Lecturer, University of Tartu
1986-1988 Lecturer, University of Tartu
Dissertations supervised:
6 MSc and 7 PhD dissertations have been defended under his supervision.
Main fields of research:
Paleoclimatology, paleogeography and chronology of glaciations, sedimentology, geoarchaeology
Administrative and other duties:
2011-... Journal "Oil Shale", Member of Editorial Board
2009-... Estonian Research Policy Committee
2009-2012 Estonian Research Council, Chairman
2005-2011 Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn (SEI Tallinn), Member of the Council
2004 - 2006 Estonian Science Competence Council, Chairman
2004 - ... Journal "Boreas", Member of the Board
2004 - ... Estonian National Committee of INQUA (ESTQUA), Chairman
2002 - ... "Estonian Journal of Earth Sciences", Member of the Board
1999-2003 Tartu University Hospital, Member of the Council
Decorations:
Fourth Class Order of the White Star of Estonia
Contacts:
rektor [ät] ut [dot] ee, (+372) 737 5600
Rectors Office
University Government