Background
Zakharov, Vasilii was born on January 2, 1931 in London. Son of Viktor Nikiforovich and Varvara Semyenovna (Krzak) Zakharov.
Zakharov, Vasilii was born on January 2, 1931 in London. Son of Viktor Nikiforovich and Varvara Semyenovna (Krzak) Zakharov.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics 1st class, London University, 1951. Bachelor of Science with honors in Physics, London University, 1952. Master of Science, London University, 1958.
Doctor of Science, London University, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Royal College of Science, London, 1960. Diploma, Imperial College, London, 1960.
Head computer systems and electronics division, directorate member Science Research Council Daresbury Laboratory, England, 1965-1978. Director, professor University London Computer Center, 1978-1980. Senior associate European Organization of Nuclear Research, Geneva, 1981-1983.
Invited professor informatics Geneva University, 1984-1987. Director information proceedings International Standards Organization, Geneva, 1989-1995. Private consultant, since 1996.
Demonstrator Birkbeck College, others, London, 1953-1956. Research fellow Imperial College, London, 1957-1960. Visiting professor physics Queen Mary College, London University, 1968, Westfield College, London University, 1974-1978.
Consultant Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, engineering, 1965. Visiting scientist Joint Institute Nuclear Research, Dubna, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, 1965. Consultant, member international, government and university committees.
Invited lecturer international schools. Consultant United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Educational, others.
Married Jeanne Hopper, 1959. Children: Oleg, Anna.