Background
Sedmale, Gaida Maruta was born on January 13, 1936 in Rezekne, Latvia. Daughter of Peteris Juris and Erna Pauline Salzirnis.
materials scientist chemistry educator
Sedmale, Gaida Maruta was born on January 13, 1936 in Rezekne, Latvia. Daughter of Peteris Juris and Erna Pauline Salzirnis.
McSc chemical technical, Latvian University, 1958. Doctor of Science, Technical University Riga, 1970. Doctor habilitatus chem in Latin language, Technical University Riga, 1989.
Laboratory head Porcelan Factory, 1958—1961. Junior science associate Technology University Riga, Department of Silicate Technology, 1962—1970, senior science associate, 1971—1988, supervisor and consultant of doctor and master degree students, 1971—1988, leading researcher, 1989—1990, assistant professor, 1990—1999, professor, 1992—1998, associate professor, since 1998. Supervisor of State Finance Theme Technology University Riga, Institute of Silicate Materials, 1991—1993, consultant/supervisor of special project, 1994—2002, 1994—2002.
Member Council of Promotion Technology University Riga, since 2001.
Fellow: Students Corporation Zinta. Member: American Ceramic Society, Latvian Science Society, Latvian Research Society.
Married Uldis Janis Sedmalis. Children: Brakovska Jnara, Sedmalis Andris.