Dr. Stanisław Andrzej Hodorowiczis the Professor of Cheimstry in Jagiellonian University. He graduated with a Ph.D. and a habilitation degree from Jagiellonian University. He completed his Postdoctoral studies in crystallography, Leningrad from State University and in inorganic chemistry from Michigan University, USA. Appointments: Head of the Department of Crystal Chemistry and Crystal Physics, 1979–1981, 1984–90; Deputy Head of the Institute of Chemistry, 1980–81; Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, 1981–86, 1987–93; Vice-Rector of the Jagiellonian University, 1993–2000; Rector of the Podhalańska State Higher Education Vocational School, Nowy Targ, 2001–present. Memberships: IUPAC International Committee; The Board of the Polish Chemical Society (former); Vice-President of the Committee of Crystallography of the Polish Academy of Sciences; President of the Polish Crystal Growth Society (former); President of the Foundation of the Jagiellonian University (former); President of the Polish Crystallo graphic Association.

Solid State Chemistry, Crystallography