Jerzy Werner

Jerzy Werner (22 April 1909 Krosno, Galicia – 8 October 1977 Łódź) was a professor at the Technical University of Lodz, the constructor of the first Polish lorries, the Star 20 and Valentina, a builder of chassis for trucks at PZInż (National Industry Works) prior to World War II, and a Pawiak prisoner.

From 1962-1968, Werner was rector of the Technical University of Lodz; from 1965-1972, he was a Member of Parliament for the 4th and 5th terms of the Sejm of the Polish People’s Republic (as an independent politician).

Between world wars, Werner was a constructor of a truck chassis for the PZInż 703 and 713, which were much ahead of their time. He was also a constructor of the first Polish torque converter, and a creator of his own scientific school in the field of automotive engineering.

Decorations and Awards

Order of the Banner of Labour 2nd Class
Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Order of Polonia Restituta
Medal of the 10th anniversary of Polish People's Republic
Medal of the National Education Commission
State Scientific Award of the second degree
The City of Łodz Award

Bibliography

Ewa Chojnacka; Zbigniew Piotrowski; Ryszard Przybylski (2006). Profesorowie Politechniki Łódzkiej 1945–2005 (in Polish). Łódź: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Łódzkiej.
"Werner Jerzy (1909-1977)". bs.sejm.gov.pl (in Polish).

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