In the Footsteps of Alfred Werner: The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Zurich

Abstract

Inorganic chemistry has a long-standing tradition at the University of Zurich starting with Carl Jacob Löwig, the first professor of chemistry. The influence of Nobel Prize winner Alfred Werner in coordination, organometallic, and bioinorganic chemistry extends right up to the present day as can be seen in many of the research fields of the current professors and young research scientists. With all due respect for the long tradition in inorganic chemistry the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry is also looking forwards to define its role to meet the challenges of the future.