Edgar Bortel

Background

Bortel, Edgar was born on July 8, 1927 in Katowice, Poland. Son of Vincent and Maria (Laby) Bortel.

Education

Master of Science, Jagellonian U., Krakow, Poland, 1952; Doctor, Jagellonian U., Krakow, Poland, 1958; Doctor habilitation, Jagellonian U., Krakow, Poland, 1968.

Career

Deputy director Institute Chemistry, Jagiellonian U., 1971-1979; professor of chemistry, Jagiellonian U., since 1981; head chemistry department, Jagiellonian U., since 1991. President science board chemical plant Oswiecim, since 1984.

Achievements

• Edgar Bortel has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Polish Academy Sciences (award 1976, member science board Institute Polymers since 1970).

Interests

• Avocations: lawn tennis, hatha yoga, swimming.

Connections

Married Barbara Sobik, February 5, 1971. 1 child, Gisela.

Father:

Vincent Bortel

Mother:

Maria (Laby) Bortel

Spouse:

Barbara Sobik

child:

Gisela Bortel