Background
Leun, Jan Cornelis van der was born on June 14, 1928 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Son of Cornelis and Johanna (Kroon) van der Leun.
Leun, Jan Cornelis van der was born on June 14, 1928 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Son of Cornelis and Johanna (Kroon) van der Leun.
Bachelor in Mathematics and Physics, University Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1948. Master of Science in Experimental Physics, University Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy in Biophysics, University Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1966.
Biophysicist, Institute Dermatology University Utrecht, 1953-1966. Assistant professor physics in medicine Cornell University Medical College (New York ), 1966-1967. Photodermatologist University Utrecht, 1967-1980, professor dermatology and biophysics, 1980-1993, emeritus professor, since 1993.
Chairman effects sessions coordinator committee on ozone layer United Nations Environmental Porgramme, 1980—1986, chairman international panel on environmental effects of ozon depletion, since 1988, editor reports, 1989, 91, 92, 94, 98, 2002—2006. Chairman commission on risks of Ultraviolet radiation Health Council The Netherlands, 1984—1986, 1993—1994. Member The Nettherlands Health Council.
1st Lieutenant Meteorologist, Royal Dutch Air Force, 1949-1951. Member of Dutch Photobiology Group (chairman 1986-1993), European Society Dermatological Research, American Society Photobiology, American Society Photobiology, European Society Photobiology, Association International Photobiology (Finsen medal 1996, medal for scientific contributions 2003, Knight in the Order of The Dutch Lion), Norwegian Dermatological Society (correspondent).
Married Jannie Florence Goedhart, August 30, 1957. Children: Cornelis Jan, Christine Florence, Joanne Pauline, Gera Elisabeth.