Vladislav Shevchenko
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Vladislav Vladimirovich Shevchenko is a Russia
n astronomer
specialized in lunar exploration. He is the Head of Department of Lunar and Planetary Research, Sternberg State Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University
Positions in Professional Organizations:
Russia
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n astronomer
Astronomer
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars and galaxies.Historically, astronomy was more concerned with the classification and description of phenomena in the sky, while astrophysics attempted to explain these phenomena and the differences between them using...
specialized in lunar exploration. He is the Head of Department of Lunar and Planetary Research, Sternberg State Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University
Moscow State University
Lomonosov Moscow State University , previously known as Lomonosov University or MSU , is the largest university in Russia. Founded in 1755, it also claims to be one of the oldest university in Russia and to have the tallest educational building in the world. Its current rector is Viktor Sadovnichiy...
Positions in Professional Organizations:
- 1978 - present time - Chairman of the Lunar Task Group of the International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature, member of the Working Group.
- 1991-1995 - member of the Task Committee on Lunar Base Structures of American Society of Civil EngineersAmerican Society of Civil EngineersThe American Society of Civil Engineers is a professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. It is the oldest national engineering society in the United States. ASCE's vision is to have engineers positioned as global leaders who strive toward...
. - 1978-1997 - Chairman of the Lunar and Mercury Working Group of Astronomical Council, Russian Academy of SciencesRussian Academy of SciencesThe Russian Academy of Sciences consists of the national academy of Russia and a network of scientific research institutes from across the Russian Federation as well as auxiliary scientific and social units like libraries, publishers and hospitals....
. - 1989-1993 - member of International Design for Extreme Environment Association (IDEEA).
- 1993-1997 - Editorial Board member of Solar System research (Periodical of Russian Academy of Sciences) .
- 1990-1997 - Editorial Board member of The Earth and the Universe (Periodical of Russian Academy of Sciences).
- Member of International Astronomical UnionInternational Astronomical UnionThe International Astronomical Union IAU is a collection of professional astronomers, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy...
(Commission 16). - Member of Astronomical societyAstronomical societyThere are numerous groups devoted to promoting astronomy research and education. See, for example:* Amateur Astronomers Association Delhi * Amateur Astronomers Association of New York * Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh...
(International). - Member of International Union of Geodesy and GeophysicsInternational Union of Geodesy and GeophysicsThe International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the scientific study of the Earth using geophysical and geodesic techniques. The IUGG was established in 1919. Some areas within its scope are environmental preservation, reduction of the effects of...
. - Member of COSPARCOSPARThe Committee on Space Research was established by the International Council for Science in 1958.Among COSPAR's objectives are the promotion of scientific research in space on an international level, with emphasis on the free exchange of results, information, and opinions, and providing a forum,...
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