Background
Baecker, Albin Alexander Wladyslaw was born on May 26, 1950 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of Wladyslaw Edward and Letitia Mary (Hughes) Baecker. arrived in South Africa, 1984.
microbiologist Biotechnology company executive
Baecker, Albin Alexander Wladyslaw was born on May 26, 1950 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of Wladyslaw Edward and Letitia Mary (Hughes) Baecker. arrived in South Africa, 1984.
Bachelor of Science, Dundee Institute of Technology, 1974. MIBiol, Dundee Institute of Technology, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Dundee Institute of Technology, 1981.
Lecturer microbiology, Dundee Institute Technology, 1983-1984; lecturer microbiology, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1984-1986; senior lecturer microbiology, U. Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 1986-1989; professor, head department microbiology, U. The University of Durban-Westville, Durban, South Africa, 1989-1992; director, Baecker Research, Durban, since 1987; director, Biotrans International, Johannesburg, since 1993. Consultant in field, since 1984. Board directors Timberquest International, Johannesburg, Sustim International, Durban.
Member South African Wood Preservers Association (honorary professor), International Research Group on Wood Preservation, South African Council for Natural Scientists, Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Jockey Club of Southern Africa.
Married Teresa McRae, December 27, 1983. 1 child, Catherine Anne Letitia.