Background
Zahnd, Hugo was born on May 16, 1902 in Bern, Switzerland. Arrived in United States, 1920, naturalized.
emeritus biochemistry educator
Zahnd, Hugo was born on May 16, 1902 in Bern, Switzerland. Arrived in United States, 1920, naturalized.
Came to the United States, 1920, naturalized 1932. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, New York University, 1926. Master of Arts in Chemistry, Columbia University, 1929, Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, 1933.
Tutor Brooklyn College, 1930-1933, instructor chemistry, 1933-1936, assistant professor, 1936-1947, associate professor, 1947-1955, professor, 1955-1972, professor emeritus, 1972.
Consultant in history of chemistry and food and nutrition, 1950.
Tutor Brooklyn College, 1930—1933. Instructor chemistry, 1933—1936. Assistant professor, 1936—1947.
Associate professor, 1947—1955. Professor, 1955—1972. Professor emeritus, since 1972.
Consultant history chemistry and food and nutrition, since 1950.
Fellow American Institute Chemists (certified), American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member of New York Academy Science, American Chemical Society, Isis-History of Science Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Rose Theresa Genovese, June 23, 1926 (divorced 1968). Children: Rosemarie, Richard Hugo. Married Ranka Bekic, October 28, 1968.