Marian Ryszard Grodel

Physicist

Born Vilno, Poland, Jan. 5, 1936; son of Bronislaw (born Jakientany, Poland) and Waleria G. (born Braslaw, Poland); married Wanda Anna; child: Julia Waleria (born Oct. 18, 1983 in Gdansk, Poland).

Education: Master of Arts (M.A.), Physics, Stefana Batorego University, Vilno, Poland; Ph.D,. Technical University in Gdansk.

Languages: English, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian.

Author: Over 40 publications in world - known scientific periodicals on molecular spectroscopy and laser technology.

Member: President of the Polish Art Association of Santa Barbara, 1992-.

From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association. California 1995.