Johan Vilhelm Silén

Background

Silén, Johan Vilhelm was born on November 18, 1951 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Åke and Brita (Eklund) Silén.

Education

Master of Science, University Helsinki, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Helsinki, 1978. Doctorate, University Helsinki, 1990.

Career

Assistant University Helsinki, 1972-1977. Project scientist European Incoherent Scatter Facility, Sodenkyla, Finland, 1978-1984. Industrial researcher Rosenlew Automation, Pori, Finland, 1984-1986.

Scientist Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, since 1986.

Achievements

• Johan Vilhelm Silén has been listed as a noteworthy physicist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Premier lieutenant Finnish Military, 1977. Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Geophysical Union.

Interests

• Music, sailing, science, religion.

Connections

Married Vivica Antell, July 28, 1975. Children: Niklas, Kim.

Spouse:

Vivica Antell

child:

Niklas Silén

child:

Kim Silén