Background
Jansson, Jan-Erik was born on May 22, 1921 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of August Evert and Tekla Karolina (Pehrs) Jansson.
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Jan-Erik Jansson
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Education
Diploma in Engineering, Helsinki University of Technology, 1944. Master of Science in Naval Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951. Licence in Technology, Helsinki University of Technology, 1953.
Doctor in Technology, Helsinki University of Technology, 1955.
Career
From shipbuilding manager to naval architect Wartsila Shipyards, Helsinki, 1946-1953. Head department mechanical engineering Helsinki Technology College, 1953-1955. Professor naval architecture Helsinki University of Technology, 1955-1977, dean, vice president, 1971—1976.
Director general Finnish Board Navigation, 1977-1988. Managing director Marconsult, since 1988. Chairman Scandinavia American Bureau Shipping, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1987—1993.
Visiting professor Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, 1955, University New South Wales, Sydney, 1973. Head delegate general assembly International Maritime Organization, London, 1979—1987. Lieutenant Artillery Finnish Army, 1941-1944.
Achievements
Membership
World president International Cargo Handling Cooperative Association, London, 1979-1981. Shipyard expert United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Cyprus, 1977-1985, Tanzania, 1989-1990. Chairman Finnish Academy, Engineering Council, Helsinki, 1974-1976.
President Finnish Academy Technology, Helsinki, 1977-1980. Lieutenant Finnish Artillery, 1941-1944. Fellow Royal Institute Naval Architects.
Member Society Naval Architects of Japan, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (United States of America), The Finnish Technology Academy, HVS Tennis Club, Swedish Club.
Interests
Connections
Married Brita Ann-Mary Lindfors. Children: Ann-Christine Syvanen, Kim, Tom.
Awards
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Decorated Commander Order of Finnish White Rose, Finnish Lion, German Cross of Honorary with Star, First Class Commander North Star, The King of Sweden.Decorated Commander Order of Finnish White Rose, Finnish Lion, German Cross of Honorary with Star, First Class Commander North Star, The King of Sweden.