Background
Surowiak, Zygmunt was born on November 26, 1932 in Bazanöwka, Poland. Son of Stanislaw and Genowefa (Ciupka) Surowiak.
materials science educator researcher
Surowiak, Zygmunt was born on November 26, 1932 in Bazanöwka, Poland. Son of Stanislaw and Genowefa (Ciupka) Surowiak.
Master in physics, Pedagogical University, Katowice, Poland, 1958. Doctor in physics, Pedagogical University, Katowice, Poland, 1967. Doctor in materials science, Academy of Mining and Metallurgy, Cracow, Poland, 1990.
Assistant, Pedagogical University, 1956-1967; Adjunct Professor, Silesian University, Katowice, 1968-1970; assistant professor, Silesian University, Katowice, 1970-1994; associate professor, Silesian University, Katowice, 1994-1995; professor, Silesian University, Katowice, since 1995. Deputy of rector Silesian U., 1970-1974, director Institute Physics, 1976-1979, Institute Engineering Problems, since 1986, head section of non-metallic materials physics, since 1980.
Member Polish Physics Society, Polish Ceramic Society (board directors since 1990), American Ceramic Society, Polish Acoustical Society.
Married Irena Jalowiecka, May 12, 1940. Children: Ewa, Hanna, Wojciech.