Böer, K. W. (Karl Wolfgang), 1926-

Physicist, engineer, and educator. Pioneer in solar cells, solar energy systems, and solid state physics. Faculty member of Humboldt University from 1949 to 1961 when he immigrated to the United States and in 1962 became a faculty member of the University of Delaware. Fellow of the American Physical Society (1965), the American Solar Energy Society (2000) and the Institute of Electrical Engineers (2001). In 1972 founded and directed the Institute of Energy Conversion; in 1972 also founded Solar Energy Systems (SES), Inc. In 1973 founded and directed the Institute of Energy Conversion.

From the description of Karl Wolfgang Böer papers 1945-2003 1961-1986. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 54472649

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