Background
Auweraer, Mark Germaine Jozef Van Der was born on October 1, 1955 in Mechelen, Belgium. Son of André Leopold and Lucienne Remy (Maurissens) Van der Auweraer.
Auweraer, Mark Germaine Jozef Van Der was born on October 1, 1955 in Mechelen, Belgium. Son of André Leopold and Lucienne Remy (Maurissens) Van der Auweraer.
Bachelor of Chemistry magna cum laude, Catholic U. Leuven, Belgium, 1975; licensed in chemistry summa cum laude, Catholic U. Leuven, Belgium, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Science summa cum laude, Catholic U. Leuven, Belgium, 1981; habilitation, Catholic U. Leuven, Belgium, 1990.
From senior research assistant to research associate, NFWO, Belgium, 1982-1990;
onderzoeksleider, FKFO, Belgium, 1990-1994;
research director, FWO, Belgium, since 1994. Professor K.U. Leuven, since 1993. Secretary Executive Committee UPS6 Conference, Leuven, 1993, ECME96 Conference, Leuven, 1996.
Visiting professor Ecole Normale Superior, Cachan, France, 1994. Chairman organizing committee Eurolights II, Hengelhoef, Belgium, 1995.
Second lieutenant Belgian Army, 1981-1982, captain, 1993.
Married Lutgart Maria Elisabeth Minne, May 31, 1986. Children: Veerle, Greet.