Background
Helgason, Oern was born on March 17, 1938 in Copenhagen.
Helgason, Oern was born on March 17, 1938 in Copenhagen.
Degree in science, University Copenhagen, 1965.
Researcher, Science Institute, Reykjavik, 1965-1966; teacher, Gramms School, Reykjavik, 1966-1969; associate professor physics, U. Iceland, Reykjavik, 1969-1987; professor physics, U. Iceland, Reykjavik, since 1987; also board directors Science Institute, U. Iceland, Reykjavik. Visiting professor Technology U. Denmark, 1977, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1984, Open U., United Kingdom, 1993.
Member American Physical Society.
Parents Helge Peter and Helga (Hjalmarsdottir) Gandil. Married Bjarney Kristjansdottir. Children: Ivar Orn, Hordur Hinrik, Ludvik.