Timeline of Dr. Karl’s Life

By Chris Bradley
  • Born in Sweden

    Born in Sweden

    Karl Sven Woytek Sas Konkovitch Matthew Kruszelnicki was born in Sweden to his Jewish parents from Poland.
  • Immigrated to Australia

    Immigrated to Australia

    Moved to Australia at age 2 with his parents.
  • Migration Camp

    Migration Camp

    On arrival was transferred to the Bonegilla migration camp where he stayed for 3 years.
  • Edmond Rice College

    Edmond Rice College

    Was accepted at Edmond Rice College in Wollongong, NSW.
  • University

    University

    Dr Karl has a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in physics a Master of Biomedical Engineering degree and completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from Sydney University.
  • Quantum TV Show

    Quantum TV Show

    Starts writing the first series of Quantum science television show on the ABC
  • Ig Nobel Prize

    Ig Nobel Prize

    Dr Karl awarded the prestigious Ig Nobel prize awarded by Harvard University for his ground-breaking research into Belly Button Lint.
  • Australian Father of the Year

    Australian Father of the Year

    Awarded Australian Father of the Year
  • Order of Australia

    Order of Australia

    For service to the community through promoting greater understanding and knowledge of the application of science to daily living as an author and science commentator on radio and television.
  • UNESCO Kalinga Prize

    UNESCO Kalinga Prize

    Awarded the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for The Popularisation of Science