Memoirs of the Scientific Sections of the Romanian Academy (Nov 2023)
Petru Bogdan – A Life Dedicated to Romanian Science and Education
Abstract
The paper highlights the personality of the prestigious scientist of Iași, chemist professor Petru Bogdan (1873–1944), being dedicated to the 150th celebration of his birth. As a student and collaborator of the scientist Petru Poni, in 1913, professor Petru Bogdan taught the first physical chemistry course in Romania and published the first specialized books in this field. The paper presents the research activity within the University of Iași, aspects regarding his family life, and the publishing activity of this tireless supporter of cultural life.
