Hans R. Pruppacher
1930–2020 (age 90)
Biography
Hans R. Pruppacher was a distinguished physicist whose contributions to atmospheric science and cloud physics advanced our understanding of precipitation processes. His research and publications earned him recognition as a leading figure in his field, with a career spanning several decades of scientific inquiry and innovation.
Pruppacher's legacy extends through his influence on subsequent generations of scientists and his lasting impact on the study of meteorological phenomena. He was laid to rest at Fluntern Cemetery, where his memory is preserved among other notable figures of Swiss intellectual life.