CV
Birth: 16.02.1949 in Osnabrück, Germany
Scientific Education:
Physics and Mathematics
1968-70 Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität, Frankfurt/M
1970-72 University of Regensburg, Diploma in Solid State Physics
1972-78 University of Regensburg, Thesis on High Pressure Spectroscopy Scientific
Career:
1972-78 University of Regensburg, Assistant Lecturer in Physics
1978-79 University of Regensburg, Postdoc in a DFG-Project
1979-88 Battelle Institute Frankfurt/M., Projectleader Gasexplosions in Industrial Sites
1988-90 Battelle Institute Frankfurt/M., Senior-Scientist Gas-, Dust-Explosions & Fire
1991-92 Battelle Institute Europe, Groupleader Industrial & Environmental Risks
1992-93 Self-employed Consultant for Safety and Environmental Audits
93-2002 Deputy Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
2002-05
Deputy Department Head Integrated Systems Analysis,
and Head Regional
Research
2005-07 Acting Department Head Integrated Systems Analysis, and
Head Regional Research
2007 Appointment as Honorary Professor for Climate Change at the
University of Applied Sciences in Eberswalde
2007-09
Acting Head of Research Domain II "Climate Impacts & Vulnerabilities"
(together with Wolfgang Lucht)
now Chief Advisor of PIK for regional strategies
