Background
Kalnin, Yuris Robert was born on January 28, 1942 in Riga, Latvia. Son of Harald and Elza (Lúse) Kalnin.
Latvian state official physicist
Kalnin, Yuris Robert was born on January 28, 1942 in Riga, Latvia. Son of Harald and Elza (Lúse) Kalnin.
Bachelor of Science, University Latvia, Riga. Master of Science, University Latvia, Riga, 1965. Habilitation, University Latvia, Riga, 1991.
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga, 1972. Doctor of Science in Physics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga, 1983.
Scientist Institute Physics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1965-1993. Group leader Center Microelectronics, Riga, 1993-1996. Senior scientist University Latvia, since 1996.
Deputy state secretary Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Riga, since 1996.
Member Association Latvian Scientists (president since 1992), Latvian Research Council, Rotary International.
Married Rúta Svalbe, December 29, 1992. Children: Guntis, Rasma, Máris, Jánis.