Background
Kristek, Jiri was born on July 18, 1942 in Ivancice, Czechoslovakia. Son of Josef and Marie (Wirthova) Kristek.
Kristek, Jiri was born on July 18, 1942 in Ivancice, Czechoslovakia. Son of Josef and Marie (Wirthova) Kristek.
Degree in chemical engineering, Institute Chemical Technology, Pardubice, Czechoslovakia, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Institute Chemical Technology, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1972.
Researcher Single Crystals Research Institute, Turnov, Czechoslovakia, 1966-1974. Scientist National Research Institute Materials, Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1975-1992, now department head. Managing director Huettenes-Albertus, Brno.
Chairman Refractory Sands Committee, Prague, since 1984, Foundry Ecology subcommittee, since 1988. Secretary International Committee Silicate Binders, Zurich, since 1989.
Member Czech Foundry Society, Mountaineering Club, Traveller Club.
Married Jarmila Zdarska, November 29, 1968. Children: Jan, Camille.