Dr. Vadim Rygalov

Education

• Ph.D. 1987, Physical-Mathematical Sciences, Ecological Biophysics & Environmental Design, thesis: "Theoretical - Experimental Analysis of Sea Macro-Algae Growth", Institute of Biophysics, Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences & Pacific Research Institute of Oceanography & Fishery Sciences, Ministry of Fishery Industry of USSR
• M.S. 1976, Biophysics, Artificial Environmental Analysis and Design, thesis: "Spatial Distribution of Oxygen in Artificial Ponds During Daytime and Night", Krasnoyarsk State University & Institute of Biophysics, Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences
• B.S. 1974 Biophysics, thesis: "Dynamics of Oxygen in Micro-Algae Cultivator During Light-Dark Period", Krasnoyarsk State University & Institute of Biophysics, Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences

Bio

Vadim Rygalov, a biophysicist, has worked in the area of closed ecological systems and bio-regenerative life support since 1989. His Ph.D. for "System analysis of environment - macro-algae growth and development interaction" was earned in 1986 from the Institute of Biophysics Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences (Krasnoyarsk, Russia) and Pacific Research Institute of Fishery Sciences & Oceanography Ministry of Fishery Russian Federation (Vladivostok, Russia). Vadim is interested in investigation of principles of closure for ecological systems functioning and its applications for life support in different areas. His research is strongly based on mathematical approach to experimental data description and interpretation.

Professional Career

• 2010-Present
  Associate Professor, Space Studies Department, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota. Professional activity: Life Sciences/Life Support in Space and Human Factors in Extreme Environments: variety of performance under extreme environmental conditions (specific consideration is given to free fall from stratosphere); Closed Ecological Systems for Life Support (specifically for space applications), Altered Pressure Greenhouses Project (Space Greenhouses): investigating altered-pressure physical fundamentals and environmental engineering, artificial climate design based on the interaction between inside-outside greenhouse environments and altered-pressure plant physiology (evapo-transpiration).
• 2004-2010
  Assistant Professor, Space Studies Department, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences University of North Dakota. Professional activity: Life Sciences & Life Support in Space and Human Factors in Extreme Environments; Closed Ecological Systems for Life Support (specifically for space applications), Altered Pressure Greenhouses Project (Space Greenhouses): investigating altered-pressure physical fundamentals and environmental engineering, artificial climate design based on the interaction between inside-outside greenhouse environments and altered-pressure plant physiology (evapo-transpiration).
• 1999-2004
  Research Associate and consultant to the University of Florida at NASA Kennedy Space Center, Department of Life Sciences Advanced Life Support Systems, Martian Greenhouse Project. Investigated low pressure environmental engineering, artificial climate design based on the interaction between inside-outside greenhouse environments and low pressure plant physiology.
• 1998-1999
  Vice-Director for the Ecological Research Department and Professor of Ecology and Physiology, Department of Ecology, Ulyanovsk State University, Russian Federation.
• 1991-1998
  Vice Director for Science and Research at the Institute of Biophysics in Krasnoyasrsk (Siberia, Russia), Executive Director of the International Center for Closed Ecological Systems Study (ICCESS) in Krasnoyasrsk (BIOS - 3 M closed ecological system for life support), Scientific Council member of Biophysics Chair and Professor of graduate level courses in Biophysics at Krasnoyarsk State University, Russian Federation.
• 1989-1991
  Lead Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Higher Plants Controlled Cultivation (Closed Ecosystem Project: control and management of artificial environments for plant cultivation & closed ecosystem plant physiology; long-term bio-regenerative Life-Support System functioning), at the Institute of Biophysics Siberian Brunch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in Krasnoyarsk (Russia, Siberian region).
• 1986-1989
  Senior Researcher, in the same laboratory of cultivation of Sea Algae-Agarophytes at the Pacific Oceanography Institute (Algae Estuarine Aqua-Culture Project: cultivation of algae-agarophytes in estuarine zones of Amursky Bay of Japan Sea, Far East of Russia).
• 1979-1986
  Junior Researcher, Laboratory for Cultivation of Algae-Agarophytes at the Pacific Oceanography Institute. Cultivation Project: (Algae Estuarine Aqua-Culture Controlled Cultivation Project: cultivation of algae-agarophytes in estuarine zones of Amursky Bay of Japan Sea, Far East of Russia).
• 1976-1979
  Engineer for General Physics Chair, Krasnoyarsk State University, Russia.

Recent Publications

• Patrick Stoffel, Vadim Rygalov, Deployment of A Greenhouse for Long-Term Luna Base, Chapter in the Collective Monograph ‘Luna Settlements’, Rutgers University Press, ISBN 978-1-4200-8332-3, 2009, www.crcpress.com
• K. L., Rygalov V. Ye., and Johnson S. B. Minimal Support Technology and in SITU Resource Utilization for Risk Management of Planetary Spaceflight Missions; Advances in Space Research, 43 (2009), pp. 1275-1284.
• Rygalov V. Y., Holubnyak Y. I., Material Turnover Rate in Closed Ecosystems (CES) & Functional Similarity Between CES of Different Size, ICES Proceedings , July 2010
• Y. Holubnyak, and V. Rygalov, UND, ‘Theoretical Analysis of Stability for Hybrid Life Support Systems with Catalytic Incineration of Deadlock Products (Experiences with Russian BIOS-3 Project)’, Manuscript # 2009-01-2579, Proceedings of 39th International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 12-16, 2009, Savannah, GE, USA.
• Y. Holubnyak, and V. Rygalov, UND, ‘Theoretical Analysis for Long-Term Space Life Support Reliability’, Manuscript # 2009-01-2494, Proceedings of 39th International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 12-16, 2009, Savannah, GE, USA.
• Y. Holubnyak, and V. Rygalov, UND, ‘Theoretical Analysis of Stability for Hybrid Life Support Systems with Catalytic Incineration of Deadlock Products (Experiences with Russian BIOS-3 Project)’, Manuscript # 2009-01-2579, Proceedings of 39th International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 12-16, 2009, Savannah, GE, USA.
• Yevhen Holubnyak and Vadim Rygalov, 2008, Contribution of Buffer (Absorption) Capacities to Stability of Closed Ecological Systems with Accelerated Treatment of Plant Biomass, Manuscript 2008-01-1978; Proceedings of 37th ICES Conference.
• Mekinda S. Marsh, Vadim Y. Rygalov, and David M. Livingston, Life Support Systems Functional Stability and Human Control Limitations – An Astrosociological Approach, Proceedings of AIAA Conference, San-Diego, CA, September 2008.
• Melinda S. Marsh and Vadim Y. Rygalov, 2008, Conceptual Approach for Stress Estimates Among Astronauts and Cosmonauts, Manuscript 2008-01-2109; Proceedings of 37th ICES Conference.
• M. Allner, V. Rygalov, Group dynamics in long-term blind endeavor on Earth: An analog for space missions (Lewis & Clark Expedition group dynamic analysis), Advances in Space Research, 42(12), Dec. 15, 2008, pp. 1957-1970.
• Y. I. Holubnyak, and V. Y. Rygalov, ‘Human Population Growth and Excess Consumption: Understanding Limits of Stable Functioning and Algorithms of Control Utilizing CELSS Technologies & Developments (Integrated Applied Modeling), Proceedings 0f HEEE, Turkey, July 2007.
• M. A. Ask, J. J. Prenger, D. Rouzan-Wheeldon, V. Rygalov, J. Norikane, and H. G. Levine, Investigating Local Impact of Heat - Pulse Sensor for Media moisture Content; Gravitational and Space Biology, 19 (2), August 2006.
• 1.Rygalov Vadim, Mark Nelson, and William Dempster ‘Human Control & Closed Ecosystem Stability’, Habitation, V. 10, N ¾, February 2006, p. 240.
• 1.Rygalov Vadim Y., Fowler Philip A., Wheeler Raymond M., and Bucklin Ray A. Water Cycle and Its Management for Plant Habitats at Reduced Pressures, Habitation, Vol. 10, pp. 49-59, 2004.