George O. Zimmerman

George O. Zimmerman, Ph.D., born in 1935 in Katowice, Poland, was a scientist, researcher, inventor, professor emeritus of physics and former physics department chair at Boston University. He achieved his PhD in solid state physics in 1963 at Yale University and came to Boston University in the fall of 1963.

His major contributions in physics include discoveries in Condensed Matter and Solid State Physics, phase transitions at ultra low temperatures, magnetically intercalated graphite compounds, Jahn-Teller materials, and applied superconductivity and modeling. He was also well known for his popular lectures on physics, hands-on advanced laboratory lectures and a Summer Research Internship Program for High School students which he developed and still exists.

He enjoyed classical music, photography and was a source of wisdom and support for his colleagues and his friends. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Isa.

Funeral service will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon Street, BROOKLINE, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.