Leo Kristjansson

Background

Kristjansson, Leo was born on July 26, 1943 in Isafjordur, Iceland. Son of Kristjan Leos, Halla Einarsdottir.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors in physics, University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1966. Master of Science in Geophysics, University Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics, Memorial University Newfoundland, Canada, 1973.

Career

Research scientist University Iceland, Reykjavik, 1969—1987, senior research scientist, 1987—1991, professor geophysics, 1991—1994, research professor, since 1994. Committee member CODEST, European Union, 1992—1994.

Achievements

• Leo Kristjansson has been listed as a noteworthy geophysicist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American Geophysical Union. Member: Society Scientiarum Islandica.

Connections

Married Elin Olafsdottir, May 24, 1969. Children: Kristjan, Margret.

Father:

Kristjan Leos Kristjansson

Spouse:

Elin Olafsdottir

child:

Kristjan Kristjansson

child:

Margret Kristjansson