Education:

• Dr. Sc. (Habilitation): 1989, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology, Moscow M.V. Lomonosov State University, Russia.
• Ph.D.: 1974, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology, Odessa I.I.Mechnikov State University, Ukraine.
• Postdoctoral Appointments: 1978 and 1980, Moscow M.V. Lomonosov State University, Russia.
• MSc: 1970, Mineral Prospecting and Marine Geology, Odessa I.I.Mechnikov State University, Ukraine.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Prof. Yanko has held various academic positions, demonstrating her commitment to education and research throughout her career.

Professional Experience:

• Full Professor: Since 1990; Head of the Department of Physical and Marine Geology (renamed in 2020), ONU.
• President and Head: Department of Environmental Micropalaeontology, Avalon Institute of Applied Science, Canada.
• Senior Research Scientist: Institute for Nature Conservation Research, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
• Associate Professor: 1979–1990, Department of Physical and Marine Geology, ONU.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Prof. Yanko's research interests span marine geology, geoarchaeology, and paleontology, with a focus on Quaternary environmental dynamics in the Caspian-Black Sea-Mediterranean Corridors. Her work is categorized into four main areas:

Research Areas:

1. Quaternary Biostratigraphy and Paleoenvironment:
   • Notable publication: "Quaternary Foraminifera of the Caspian-Black Sea-Mediterranean Corridors."
2. Foraminifera as Environmental Indicators:
   • Investigation of foraminifera as indicators of environmental stress and hydrocarbon reservoirs.
3. Spatial Distribution of Methane and Hydrocarbon Gases:
   • Exploration of methane's influence on foraminifera and meiobenthos in the Black Sea.
4. Sea-Level Change and Human Adaptive Strategies:
   • Research on the impact of sea-level change on human adaptive strategies in the Black Sea region.

SELECTED SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS:

• Lead roles in projects on sea-level change, pollution indicators, and environmental dynamics.

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SHORT COURSES ATTENDED

Prof. Yanko's dedication to education is evident in the courses she has taught:

• Undergraduate Courses: General Geology, Historical Geology & Paleontology, Micropaleontology, and more.
• Graduate Courses: Actual Problems of Geology & Marine Geology.
• PhD Courses: Marine Micropaleontology, Advanced Topics in Paleontology, Micropaleontology, and Paleoecology (taught in English).

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Memberships:

• Prof. Yanko is affiliated with prestigious organizations, including the European Geosciences Union, Geological Society of America, and others.

Awards and Recognition:

• Multiple awards for excellence in science, student education, and contributions to scientific programs.

ACADEMIC CITES

• Over 400 publications, including 12 monographs, showcasing the depth and breadth of Prof. Yanko's scholarly contributions.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Yanko V. Quaternary Foraminifera of the Caspian-Black Sea-Mediterranean Corridors: Volume 1 Ponto-Caspian Foraminifera. 2022. Switzerland, Springer, 419  p.

Yanko V.V., Kondariuk T.O.2020. Origin and taxonomy of the Neopleistocene-Holocene Ponto-Caspian benthic foraminifera. Geological Journal 1:17–33.

Esin, N.V., Yanko, V., Esin, N.I. 2018. Evolutionary mechanisms of the Paratethys Sea and its separation into the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. Quaternary International 465(A):46–53.

Yanko, V., Kislov, A. 2018. Late Pleistocene-Holocene sea-level dynamics in the Caspian and Black Seas: Data synthesis and paradoxical interpretations. Quaternary International 465(A):63–71.

Esin, N.V., Yanko-Hombach, V., Kukleva, O.N. 2010. Mathematical model of the Late Pleistocene and Holocene transgressions of the Black Sea. Quaternary International 225: 180–190.

Esin, N.V., Yanko-Hombach, V., Kukleva, O.N., Esin, N.I. 2010. Main regularities of the Late Pleistocene-Holocene transgression of the Black Sea. Proceedings Earth Sciences 430(2): 194–197.

Yanko-Hombach, V., Koral, H., Avşar, N. et al. 2006. Geomorphological, depositional and foraminiferal indicators of Late Quaternary tectonic uplift in Iskenderun Bay, Turkey. In: Y. Dilek, S. Pavlides (eds), Post-collisional Tectonics and Magnetism in the Mediterranean Region and Asia. Geological Society of America Special Paper 409, pp. 591–614.

Yanko, V., Kennett, J., Koral, H., Kornfeld, J. 1999. Stable isotopic evidence from Holocene Sea of Marmara sediments for two-way watermass interchange between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Southern African Journal of Sciences, 95, p. 201–204.

EXPERIENCE

• Prof. Yanko brings decades of experience in academia and research, marked by leadership roles and significant scientific contributions.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

• Prof. Yanko's legacy is characterized by her impact on the understanding of Quaternary environments and her role in shaping the field of marine geology and paleontology.

HIGHLIGHT

• Prof. Dr. Valentina Yanko stands as a prominent figure in the geological and paleontological community, with a rich academic history and an enduring commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Her multidisciplinary contributions have left a lasting legacy in the study of environmental dynamics and human adaptation over geological time scales.