Background

Kalnin, Yuris Robert was born on January 28, 1942 in Riga, Latvia. Son of Harald and Elza (Lúse) Kalnin.

Education

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.

Career

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.

Works

• Other Work

  • Contributor reviews, numerous articles to science publications.

Membership

Member Association Latvian Scientists (president since 1992), Latvian Research Council, Rotary International.

Interests

• Other Interests

  Avocations: music, jazz, art, painting.

Connections

Married Rúta Svalbe, December 29, 1992. Children: Guntis, Rasma, Máris, Jánis.

father:

Harald Kalnin

mother:

Elza (Lúse) Kalnin

spouse:

Rúta Svalbe

child:

Máris Kalnin

child:

Rasma Kalnin

child:

Guntis Kalnin

child:

Jánis Kalnin