IntechOpen Book Series Earthquakes Volume 1

Dr. Valentina Svalova graduated from the Moscow State University, Mechanical-Mathematical Faculty, and obtained her PhD degree in Physical-Mathematical Sciences in 1975. Her thesis was titled "Mechanical-Mathematical Modeling of the Lithosphere Geodynamics." She is a leading scientist and the head of the International Projects Department at the Sergeev Institute of Environmental Geoscience, Russian Academy of Sciences. Her

scientific research fields include mechanical-mathematical modeling in geology, geothermal investigations, computer modeling, geothermal energy use, paleoclimate changes and reconstruction, sustainable development, environmental problems decision, natural hazards, landslides, and risk analysis. She has published more than 400 scientific publications. The results of her research were presented at more than 100 international scientific conferences and congresses in more than 50 countries. Her membership in international and scientific organizations includes the following: the board of directors of the International Geothermal Association (IGA); the president of the Geothermal Energy Society (GES) of Russia; an associate member of the International Informatization Academy; a member of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG); a scientific secretary of the Geothermal Council of Russia; a fellow of the Russian Academy of Sciences; and the board of representatives of International Consortium on Landslides (ICL). She received the International Best Paper Award "PRESSZVANIE," nomination for "Clean Energy," in 2015.

**Book Series Editor and Editor of Volume 1:** Valentina Svalova Institute of Environmental Geoscience RAS, Russia
