Background
Scharifker, Benjamin Ruben was born on September 21, 1953 in Buenos Aires. Arrived in Venezuela, 1957. Son of Gregorio and Sarah (Podolsky) Scharifker.
Scharifker, Benjamin Ruben was born on September 21, 1953 in Buenos Aires. Arrived in Venezuela, 1957. Son of Gregorio and Sarah (Podolsky) Scharifker.
Degree in chemistry, Simon Bolivar University, Caracas, Venezuela, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Southampton, England, 1979.
Associate professor chemistry Simon Bolivar University, 1980-1984. Senior scientist Texas Advertising & Marketing University, College Station, 1984-1986. Professor chemistry Simon Bolivar University, since 1987, head chemistry department, 1987-1989, dean research, 1992-1996.
Board directors National Research Council Venezuela, since 1994. Coordinator Research and Development National Council of Universities, Venezuela, 1994-1996. Member council Institute Advanced Studies, Caracas, since 1996.
Vice president Friends of the Air Foundation, Houston, 1984-1988. Member International Society Electrochemistry (Tajima prize 1986, Geneva), Royal Society Chemistry United Kingdom, Electrochemical Society, Venezuelan Society Electrochemistry (president 1991-1994), Galilean Society (president 1987-1989).
Children: Julieta, Diego, Alex.