Otto Haas

Background

Haas, Otto was born on January 23, 1942 in Solothurn, Switzerland. Son of Paul and Anna Haas.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Fachhochschule Burgdorf, Switzerland, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry summa cum laude, University Fribourg, Switzerland, 1976.

Career

Research chemist Ciba Photochemistry, Marly, Switzerland, 1967—1977. Postdoctoral fellow Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1967—1977. National science project leader University Fribourg, 1977—1981.

Head electrochemistry Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland, 1981—2002, project leader sychrotron applications, 2002—2006. Principal, owner Doctor Otto Haas Energy and Material Research Consulting, Minusio-Locarno, Switzerland, since 2006. Member panel Hermes fuels cell technical European Space Agency, 1989—1991.

Leader program electrochemistry Swiss Federal Office Energy, Bern, Switzerland, 1989—1995. Lecturer electrochemical energy storage Fachhochschule Burgdorf, 1990—2000.

Achievements

• Otto Haas has been listed as a noteworthy chemist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of International Society Electrochemistry (officer division 1995-1999).

Interests

• Bicycling, cross country skiing, inline skating.

Connections

Married Elisabeth Rutz, October 30, 1965. Children: Karin, Mirjam.

Father:

Paul Haas

Mother:

Anna Haas

Spouse:

Elisabeth Rutz

child:

Karin Haas

child:

Mirjam Haas