As a research scientist with the
Atmospheric Scientific Research Institute, Mr. Zaitsev is responsible for
developing models for the study of air pollution. Prior to his current position,
he researched air pollution control at the Institute of Natural Protection. Mr.
Zaitsev earned his master's degree in physics from Leningrad State University
and received additional training in international relations associated with
environmental problems at the UNEP's regional office for Europe. In May 1994, he
participated in the Third International Task Force for Integrated Modeling in
Bilthoven, the Netherlands. He is interested in the linkage between the
environmental sciences and government to achieve sustainable development.