Dr. Kirilenko is an Associate Professor in the department of Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota. He received his M.S. in Applied Mathematics, a Ph.D. in Computer Science, and held research positions at the Center for Ecology & Forest Productivity in Russia, European Forest Institute in Finland, US Environmental Protection Agency laboratory in Oregon, and at Purdue University. His research interests are concentrated around environmental modeling and sustainability issues, especially the impacts of climate change on forests, water resources and agriculture. In the IPCC 4^th Assessment Report, Dr. Kirilenko was a lead author of the chapter on climate change impact on forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and ranges.

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