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Buslovich Solomon Leibovich (1932)

Personal data
SurnameBuslovich
NameSolomon
PatronymLeibovich
Birth year1932
Birth placeBobruisk
SexM

Buslovich Solomon Leibovich (1932, Bobruisk) — electrical engineer, specialist in the automation of technological processes and control systems.

In 1956, Solomon Buslovich graduated from the Leningrad Electrotechnical Institute named after Ulyanov-Lenin. From 1956 to 1993, he worked at the VEF plant (Valsts elektrotehniskā fabrika) in Riga, serving as an engineer, bureau chief, and head of the integrated automation division.

He led the development of a computerised public catering system, the “Gymnast” judging equipment for the 1980 Olympics, the scoreboard system for the Riga Sports Palace, and other major integrated control systems. He is the author and co-author of 53 inventions, many of which focus on automating the soldering of printed circuit boards used in the production of radio-electronic equipment.

In 1976, Solomon Buslovich was awarded the Latvian SSR State Prize; in 1985, he was honoured with the title of “Merited Engineer of the Latvian SSR”; and in 1988, he was named an “Honoured VEF Worker.” In 1987, he received the honorary ribbon “Best Inventor of the VEF Production Association.” In 1997, he emigrated to the United States.