AGU member since 1996. Research scientist at the Haystack Observatory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Major areas of interest are ionospheric-thermospheric coupling, dynamics and electrodynamics of the ionosphere and thermosphere, with emphasis on processes in the lower thermosphere. Undergraduate and graduate education in physics (Honors), 1988, Kharkov National Polytechnic University, Kharkov, Ukraine. Research positions in Kharkov National Polytechnic University (1988–1996) and Haystack Observatory (visiting scientist, 1994–1995; postdoctoral position, 1996–1997; research scientist, 1997 to present). Recipient of MIT Excellence Award (2003). Author/coauthor of 25+ refereed publications, 12 in AGU journals. Regular service on NSF and NASA proposal reviews and review panel. AGU service as reviewer for AGU journals and convener of number of sessions at AGU meetings and Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) meetings.