Gregory Kowalczyk (Dr. K.) has a Ph. D. in Chemistry and is Professor Emeritus having taught Chemistry for 21 years at a public state university, much of which was General Chemistry. Prior to entering academe, he worked in the electric power industry for 20 years as an environmental analyst. Although he is not a professional baker, he has been making his own breads for 35 years. He lives with his wife, Jan, who is also a chemist and enjoys making bread.