Born on June 7, 1936 in Hungary. During the Hungarian Revolution in 1956 participated in the drafting of the 16 Points, which defined the goals of that fight for independence. After escaping from Soviet jail entered the United States as a refugee. At Bard College in 1957 was elected to be the president of the American Hungarian Student Association.

Worked as department head at C&R, later John Brown, was adjunct professor at Yale University and course director at the Center for Professional Advancement before staring own consulting firm. Also, published twenty six technical books. These include the Environmental Engineers™ Handbook and four editions of the multi-volume Instrument Engineers' Handbook. Also published a volume titled Testament of Revolution. Presently working on the solar-hydrogen technology, which will replace and solve the problems caused by our present oil based economy. Listed in Who Is Who of American Scientists and Engineers. Received the Control Hall of Fame award in 2001 and the Life Time Achievement award of ISA in 2005.

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