Isaac Herbert Boas

Isaac Herbert Boas (20 October 1878 – 16 October 1955) was an Australian chemist, geologist and forester.[1]

Boas was born in Adelaide in the then self-governing colony of South Australia and educated at the University of Adelaide. He was later a lecturer at the University of Western Australia where he was awarded a Master of Science degree.[2]

Boas was as appointed to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in 1928.[2]

During World War 2, Boas was a member of the Department of Supply and Development.[1]

Isaac Herbert Boas was the son of rabbi Abraham Tobias Boas, and the brother of Western Australian political and sporting person Lionel Boas.[2]

Boas died in Hawthorn, Victoria in 1955.

Authority abbreviation

The standard author abbreviation I.H.Boas is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Boas, Isaac Herbert (1878 - 1955)". Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. Swinburne University of Technology. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Rosenthal, Newman. Isaac Herbert Boas (1878–1955). Australian National University. ISBN 0522841856. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  3. ^ International Plant Names Index.  I.H.Boas.