Davorin Dolar
Davorin Dolar (1921 - 2005) was a Slovenian chemist at the University of Ljubljana.[1] He was a physical chemist whose research was in the field of polyelectrolyte solutions. He is regarded as "a founder of modern physical chemistry teaching in Slovenia".[2]
He was a member of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Education and Career
In 1939 Dolar began studying chemistry at the University of Ljubljana and then graduated in 1944. In 1947 he matriculated to the University of Leningrad and continued studying physical chemistry. In 1952 he became an assistant professor of physical chemistry in Ljubljana. In 1954 he moved to Brookyln, New York, USA to work under Professor Greogr at the Polytechnic Institute. In 1957, after returning to Ljubljana, he obtained his PhD. Then in 1960 he was given the title associate professor, and then finally professor in 1965. Also in 1960, while working at the Chair in Physical Chemistry, he started doing research in thermodynamic and transport properties of polyelectrolytic solutions, eventually gaining notoriety in the field. In 1978 he became a full member of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. He was given the Boris Kidric award in 1979 and then was given the Order of the Slovenia in 1988. After retiring from Ljubljana in 1989 he was dubbed Professor Emeritus and received a golden plaque from the university in 1993. In 2004, he was given the Zois Award for Lifetime Achievement.[2]
Personal Information
When deciding what to study at University he was torn between mathematics, physics and chemistry,[3] he ended up choosing chemistry because he wanted to stay near the mountains and there was a factory nearby in need of chemical engineers. Known in his prime as a master mountain climber and mountain rescuer, he continued to hike his whole life. His father was Dr. Simon Dolar, a popular mathematics professor, who was responsible for inspiring Davorin's love of the sciences.[3] From his retirement in 1989 to his death in 2005 Dolar remained highly active in the academic community, continuing to mentor aspiring chemists till the end of his life.[3]
References
- ↑ "Two professors at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology awarded Zois awards for 2004". University of Ljubljana. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "In Memory of the Academician, Prof. Dr. Davorin Dolar (1921-2005)". University of Ljubljana. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "In Memory of the Academician, Prof. Dr. Davorin Dolar (1921 – 2005)". Acta Chimica Slovenica. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
