ECS Masters Series: Charles Tobias by ECS published on 2016-09-15T16:36:14Z Often referred to as the "father of electrochemical engineering," Charles Tobias took a field that deals with the effects of electricity produced by chemical reaction and gave it a sound footing. Through his years at Berkeley, Tobias influenced the lives of many students and faculty members. He was not only a scholar, but a role model and a friend to many -- especially at ECS where he served as the Society's president from 1970-71. Genre Science