Urs Baltensperger

Background

Baltensperger, Urs was born on April 7, 1955 in Bulach, Zurich, Switzerland. Son of Heinrich and Hanna (Holliger) Baltensperger.

Education

Diploma in chemistry, University Zurich, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, University Zurich, 1985.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow, EIR, Wurenlingen, 1985-1987; group leader, Paul Scherer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland, 1987-1989; group leader, Paul Scherer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland, 1990-1994; department deputy, Paul Scherer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland, since 1994. Visiting associate California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1989-1990. Chairman working group on chemical behavior and analysis European Aerosol Assembly, since 1993.

Chairman science advisory group aerosol/optical depth Global Atmosphere Watch, since 1997.

Achievements

• Urs Baltensperger has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain Swiss Military, 1975-1993. Member American Association Aerosol Review, American Geophysical Union, Gesellschaff fùr Aerosolforschung.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, jogging.

Connections

Married Rosmarie Binder, June 11, 1982. Children: Philipp, Rahel, Eveline.