Marek W. Urban

Background

Urban, Marek W. was born on October 3, 1953 in Cracow, Poland. Son of Ludwig and Wieslawa Urban. came to the United States, 1979.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Materials Science, U. Mining and Metallurgy, Cracow, 1979; Master of Science in Physical Inorganic Chemistry, Marquette U., 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Polymer Chemistry, Michigan Technology U., 1984.

Career

Teaching assistant, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1979-1980; research assistant, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1980-1981; teaching assistant, Michigan Technology U., Houghton, 1981-1984; research associate department macromolecular science, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1984-1986; assistant professor polymers and coatings, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1986-1989; associate professor polymers and coatings, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1989-1994; chair polymers and coatings department, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1994-1996; professor polymers and coatings, North Dakota State University, Fargo, since 1994. Director National Science Foundation Industry/University Research Center. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Marek W. Urban has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry and polymers educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society (book editor, polymer chemistry and polymeric materials, science and engineering division), American Physical Society, Northwestern Society for Coatings Technology, Society for Applied Spectroscopy (Minnesota chapter chairperson 1988-1989).

Connections

Married Kasia Bernecka, April 21, 1979. 1 child, Anna.

Father:

Ludwig Urban

Mother:

Wieslawa Urban

Spouse:

Kasia Bernecka

child:

Anna Urban