This paper presents a brief account of some striking aspects of Professor Hans Stammreich's life. We present in particular the highlights of his contribution to Raman spectroscopy, the contribution made to the development of molecular spectroscopy in Brazil, and details of his personal life. We also report the international recognition of his pioneering work and the legacy he left through the creation of the Molecular Spectroscopy Laboratory at the University of São Paulo.
Keywords:
Hans Stammreich; Raman spectroscopy; molecular spectroscopy