Schwan, Herman P., 1915-
Oral history interview with Herman P. Schwan, 1987.
The interviewee reviewed his research and teaching career at the University of Pennsylvania. He described the development of the bio-physics program at the medical school of the University, his study of mechanic and electric properties of life, and the history of bio-medical engineering.
Herman P. Schwan (1915- ). Ph.D., biophysics, University of Frankfurt (Max Planck Institute) with a Ph.D. (1940P. Assistant professor of physics in medicine at the School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania (1950-1963). Professor, Moore School of Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1952- ); Chairman, Biomedical Engineering department, University of Pennsylvania (1961-1973). Edison Medal, 1983; honorary degree of Doctor of Science, University of Pennsylvania (1986); founder, Biomedical Engineering Society.
Biomedical engineering -- Study and teaching -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Biophysics -- Study and teaching -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Biophysicists. lcsh
Schwan, Herman P., 1915-
University of Pennsylvania. School of Engineering and Applied Science -- Faculty.
University of Pennsylvania. School of Medicine -- Faculty.
Messmer, Lydia. interviewer
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University of Pennsylvania. Archives. North Arcade, Franklin Field, Philadelphia PA 19104-6320, USA