Background
Balek, Vladimir was born on March 16, 1940 in Kvá+368novice, Czech Republic. Son of Edouard and Bozena (Sádlová) Balek.
educator materials scientist Nuclear chemist
Balek, Vladimir was born on March 16, 1940 in Kvá+368novice, Czech Republic. Son of Edouard and Bozena (Sádlová) Balek.
Master of Science, Technology University, Prague, Czech Republic, 1961. Doctor of Science in Materials Science, Technology University, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Moscow State University, 1967.
Assistant professor, Charles U., Prague, 1961-1964, 68-72; head department solid state research, Nuclear Research Institute, Rez, Czech Republic, 1973-1979; senior staff member, research project manager, Nuclear Research Institute, Rez, since 1987; member science directorate, Ministry Education, Prague, 1979-1987.
Author, co-author 5 books and 15 inventions. Editor Proceedings of Thermal Analysis Meetings, 1985, 91. Member editorial board Thermochim.
Acta, 1972-1991; regional editor Journal Thermal Analysis, since 1991. Contributor over 300 articles to professional journals. Member International Confederation Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (councillor 1982-1990).
Married Karla Cyrusová. 1 child, Denisa.