Björn Johan Åkermark

Background

Åkermark, Björn Johan was born on December 19, 1933 in Teheran, Iran. Son of Torbjörn Johan and Margit (Lundquist) Åkermark. arrived in Sweden, 1934.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 1957. Master of Science, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 1962. Doctor, Docent, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 1967.

Doctor (honorary), University d'Aix, Marseilles, France, 1997.

Career

Assistant professor organic chemistry, Royal Institute Technology, Stockholm, 1967-1972; associate professor, Royal Institute Technology, Stockholm, 1972-1980; professor, Royal Institute Technology, Stockholm, since 1980; dean undergraduate studies, Royal Institute Technology, Stockholm, 1984-1987; prodean faculty chemistry and chemical engineering, Royal Institute Technology, Stockholm, since 1994. Consultant Nobel Industries, Stockholm, since 1971, member research board, 1985-1990. Associate professor Colorado State University, Fort Collins, since 1985.

Achievements

• Björn Johan Åkermark has been listed as a noteworthy Organic chemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member European Academy Arts, Sciences and Humanities, Society Living Pedagogues.

Interests

• Avocations: opera, classical music, tennis, long-distance skiing, skating.

Connections

Married Gunilla Margareta Åkermark, November 7, 1959. Children: Kurt, Agneta, Anne-Marie, Torbjörn Junior.

Father:

Torbjörn Johan Åkermark

Mother:

Margit (Lundquist) Åkermark

Spouse:

Gunilla Margareta Åkermark

child:

Kurt Åkermark

child:

Agneta Åkermark

child:

Torbjörn Junior Åkermark

child:

Anne-Marie Åkermark