Gunther Kletetschka

Current Affiliations:
1.                                                                                           
Charles University in Prague, Dept Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Applied Geophysics,
Albertov 6, Prague, Czech Republic
Research Scientist,
Head of Extraterrestrial Geology and Geophysics Group           
(+420) 734802049, gk@natur.cuni.cz                  

2. 
Institute of Geology
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Laboratory of paleomagnetism
Rozvojová 269, 165 00, Prague, Czech Republic - Europe
tel.: +420272690115

Education:
University of Minnesota, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Minneapolis, USA, geophysics, 1998 Ph.D.
University of Minnesota, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Minneapolis, USA, geophysics, 1994 M.S.
Charles' University, School of Math and Physics, Department of Geophysics and Meteorology, Prague, Czech Republic, Geophysics, 1989 RNDr (RNDr - Rerum Naturalium Doctoris corresponds to M. S)

High School
 Joseph Jungmann's High School (gymnazium Josefa Jungmanna), Litomerice, Czech Republic, Natural sciences, 1983,High school graduate

WORK HISTORY:

Dec 2013-present: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Nuclear Science [NSIP28], Affiliate of Dr. Basunia and Dr. R. Firestone, Guest researcher
Jun 2011-present: Charles University in Prague, Dept Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Applied Geophysics, Research Scientist
Aug 2011-Nov 2013: NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, Magnetic group lead by Bob Shull, Guest researcher
Jan 2005-February 2011: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Solar System Exploration,, Contractor
July 2003-May 2011 Catholic University of America: Institute of Astrophysics and Computational Sciences: Research Professor
Feb 2003-July 2003: University of Delaware: Bartol Research Institute: Research Scholar
Jan 2003-present, Academy of Science in Czech Republic, Institute of Geology, Researcher
Apr 2002-Jan 2003: Howard University: Department of Physics and Astronomy: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Feb 2002-July 2002: Montgomery College: Physical Sciences Department: Lecturer
Oct 2000-March 2002: Catholic University of America: Chemistry Department: Research Associate
Oct 2000-Dec 2004: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Laboratory of Extraterrestrial Physics, Contractor
Oct 1998-Oct 2000: National Research Council: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Oct 1998-Oct 2000: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Laboratory of Terrestrial Physics, Contractor
Sep 1991-Sep 1998: University of Minnesota: Department of Geology and Geophysics: Teaching/Research assistant
Jan 1987-June 1991: Charles University: Department of Geophysics: Research/Teaching assistant

Grants and Contracts

20. (Jan 1 2013-Dec 31, 2015)  MSMT LK21303, Navrat, Traces of Catastroph that Caused Megamammal Extinction 12900 years ago, via Charles University in Prague, 80, PI Gunther Kletetschka, Czech Republic.
19. (Mar 1 2012-Dec 31, 2015)  MSMT LH12079, Contact II, Simulation of Space Weathering - Effect of nano iron particles on reflectance spectra of asteroids, via Institute of Geology AS CR, 20, PI Tomas Kohout, Czech Republic.
18. (Jan 1 2010-Dec 12, 2014)  GACR P210/10/2351, 210-Paleomagnetism and Geochemistry of Volcanic Rocks: Implication for paleoposition and develepment of Prague's basin (upper Ordovic - lower Devon), via Institute of Geology AS CR, 10, PI Petr Pruner, Czech Republic.
17. (July 10 2009-Oct 9, 2010) NASA NNX09AO56G (363420): Development of High Performance Magnetic Materials for Fluxgate Magnetometers, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
16. (May 27 2009-May 26, 2012) NASA NNX09AN02G (363419): Material Lifted from Anodize and Iridite Conversion Coating on Aluminum After Bakeout thermal Cycling, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
15. (May 27 2009-May 26, 2012) NASA NNX09AN03G (363416): Flight Array Inspection and Testing for Integration in the James Web Space Telescope Microshutter, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
14. (November 1 2008-October 31, 2011) NASA NNX09AB08A (363399): Development and Testing of the Integrated Microelectronics Systems for Tuning of Optical and Electrical Parameters of Bolometric Arrays, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
13. (April 29 2008-April 30, 2009) NASA NNX08AJ57G (363387): Robust Materials for Intergrated Circuit Components with precision Impedance Values for Tuning of OPT, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
12. (March 5 2008-March 4 2009) NASA NNX08AI58G (363380): Magnetic Testing of Praseodymium Permanent Magnets for Microshutter Arrays for the   James Web Space Telescope, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
11.  (January 10, 2008-January 9, 2011) NASA NNX08AF44G (363374): An Electrically Nanostructured Silicon FET Array for DNA Diagnostics, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
10. (Jan 30 2007-Jan 29 2009) NASA NNX07AG63G (363343): Magnetomechanical actuation and cpacitance behavior of microshutter arrays for the  James Web Space Telescope, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
9.  (July 1 2006-Jun 30 2009) NSF EAR-0609609 (363323): Collaborative research: Testing a new empirical law relating the efficiency of thermoremanent magnetization (TRM) and saturation magnetization (Ms). PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
8.  (May 1 2006-Sep 30 2009) NASA NNG06GF24G (362388): Magnetic Functionality, Stiction, and Microscopy Research of Microshutter Arrays for the  James Web Space Telescope, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
7.  (Nov 1 2004-Oct 31 2006) NASA NNG05GA35G (363284): Mechanical performance of Magnetically-Actuated Microshutter Arrays for the James Web Space Telescope, PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
6.  (May 1 2004-April 30 2006) NASA NNG04GH77A (363274): Cryogenic testing of Micro Shutters for James Web Space Telescope , PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
5.  (May 1 2003-April 30 2005) NASA NAG5 - 13405 (363252): Magnetic Characterization of Micro Shutters for James Web Space Telescope , PI Gunther Kletetschka, via Catholic University of America
4.  (Apr 1 2002-May 14 2003) NASA NAG5 - 12110: Magnetic Properties of Primitive Chondrites, PI Peter Wasilewski, via Howard University
3.  (Nov 1 2001-March 31, 2002) NASA NCC5-452, Paleomagnetism of Mars, PI Mario Acuna, via Catholic University of America
2.  (Nov 1 2000-Oct 31 2001) NASA NCC5-452, Mars Global Surveyor Magnetic Data Analysis, PI Mario Acuna, via Catholic University of America
1.  (Nov 1 1998-Oct 31 2000) Solid Earth and Natural Hazards: SENH 98-0134: Geological Interpretation of Satellite-Altitude Crustal Magnetic Anomaly Data, PI Patric Taylor, via National Research Council of America

Memberships:

2011-2013 Czech Cosmic Agency, Czech Republic
2005-today  Supercentenarian Research Foundation, USA
2003-today Geological Society of Washington, USA
2001- 2002 The Planetary Society, USA
2005-2008 The International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life
1996-1997 Graduate student representative at faculty meetings, University of Minnesota, USA
1995-today The Geological Society of America , USA
1993-1994 Library committee, University of Minnesota, USA
1992 - today American Geophysical Union, USA
1992-1997 Student Christian organization (FOCUS - U of M organization), USA
1991-1998 Institute for Rock Magnetism, USA
1991-1997 Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative - student housing, Saint Paul, MN, USA

Published biographies:
Biography in news
2009 

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