Arnolds ALKSNIS
(30.04.1932 - 02.09.2004)
Born: April 30, 1932, Talsi district, Latvia
Departed: September 02, 2004, Riga, Latvia
Interests:
- Polymer Chemistry
- Polyurethanes
- Polymers and their Biodestruction
Languages: Latvian, Russian, German
Education
- University of Latvia (Faculty of Chemistry), 1956
- Dr.chem. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in Western countries),
Institute of Wood Chemistry, Riga, Latvia, 1964
- Dr.habil.sc.ing. (Doctor of Science in former USSR), Institute of Chemistry and
Technology, Moscow, Russia, 1989
Experience
- Lecture Assistant, Latvia University of Agriculture, 1956-1959
Institute of Wood Chemistry:
- Senior Engineer, 1959-1964
- Senior Researcher, 1964-1972
- Head, Laboratory of Polymers, 1972-1987
- Vice-director, 1987-1996
- Head of the Institute, 1996 - 1998
- Professor, 1998
Honours and Awards
- Full Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1996
- Corresponding Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1992
- Full Member, Latvian Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science, 1992
- State Emertitus Scientist, 2000
- Diploma of the USSR Federation of Cosmonautics , 1988
- Latvian SSR State Prize, 1987
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Member of the Editorial Board for Wood Chemistry, 1987-1995
- Member, Latvian Council of Science Expert Committee for
Material Technology, 1993-1996
- Member , Habilitation and Promotion Councils (Institute of Wood Chemistry, Latvia
University of Agriculture),
- Member of the Scientific Council, Institute of Wood Chemistry
Courses
Recent/Representative Publications
- A.Alksnis. Oxal Acid Polyesters, 1975, Riga: Zinatne, 233 pp. (in Russian).
- A.Alksnis, V.Karlivans, G.Zaikov. Chemical Properties of Polyesters, 1978, Riga:
Zinatne, 222 pp.(in Russian).
- A.Alksnis. Polyurethanesters, 1997, Moscow: Nauka, 180 pp. (in Russian).
Research Projects
- A.Alksnis (Head of Project). Biodegradable Rigid Polyurethane Foams. Latvian Council of Science (1993-1996).
- A.Alksnis (Head of Sub-Programme). New Materials of Wood and Plant Origin. Latvian
Council of Science (1995 -2000).
Hobby
Arnolds Alksnis: akvarelists, kimikis,
izgudrotajs, akademikis
Last update 08.09.2004