Janis Viba – Head of Mechanics Expertise Centre, Riga Technical University (Riga, Latvia), Doctor of Science (Engineering), Professor, Corresponding Member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences.

Practice in technical school, practice in university, consultations in production and expertise in mechanics and mechanical engineering, as well as the introduction of new technology. Cooperation with insurance companies and judicial authorities in the field of complex expertise. Management of Riga Technical University Mechanics Expertise Centre.

From 1960 – after graduation – work at Riga Technical University (assistant, senior lecturer, docent, professor).

Developed a unique academic study program in the field of mechanics "Engineering, mechanics and mechanical engineering". The program is also implemented at Riga Technical University in English. It is the only program in the Baltic States that is similar to the famous academic program in basic sciences in the world called "Engineering Mechanics".

Supervision of more than 25 doctoral theses, of which about 15 are defended today. Supervision of more than 40 bachelor and master's theses.

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