摘要：Francisco Munizaga graduated as a geologist from Universidad de Chile in 1968. He led a lifelong continuous academic career at the Geology Department, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Universidad de Chile, Santiago. He was promoted to Full Professor (Profesor Titular), the highest academic rank at that University. This prolonged and brilliant career was built upon his exceptional ability as a scientist, work ethics and dedication to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and international collaboration; Munizaga (Pancho or Muni to his friends) excelled in all fronts. .
