English Version - Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Curric ulum Vitae
1941 born in Berlin
1958 -1961 Apprenticeship as a mechanic at the manufacturing plant of AEG-Fabriken Kassel
1961 -1963 Skilled tradesman at the AEG-Fahrkartendruckerfabrik Kassel (transportation ticket printing plant)
1962 Internships at Henschel Kassel (forge), Wegmann Kassel (casting house), Westinghouse Garrard Ticket Machines
(mechanic) Chippenham/England
1959 - 1963 Evening continuing educations for adults: Abendgymnasium fur Berufstätige Kassel
1963 School leaving examination
1963 – 69 Studies at the Technische Universität Berlin, Dipl.-Ing. (Mechanical Engineering)
1969 – 71 Research assistant at the Forschungsinstitut mit Prüfs elle für künstliche Glieder an der Technischen Universität
Berlin [research institute for artificial limbs at the Berlin University of Technology]
1971-75 Research assistant at the Institut für Feinwerktechnik und Biomedizinische Technik mit Prüfstelle für orthopädische
Hilfsmittel der Universität Berlin [institute for precision engineering and bioengineering with testing centre for
orthopedic aids of Berlin University of Technology]
1975 Conferral of a doctorate – Dr.-Ing.
1975 - 77 Deputy Director Prüfstelle für orthopädische Hilfsmittel am Institut für Feinwerktechnik und Biomedizinische
Technik, Technische Universität Berlin [institute for precision engineering and bioengineering with testing centre for
orthopaedic aids, Berlin University of Technology]
1969 -77 Member of the technical committee Orthopedic Technology in the German Institute for Standardization DIN
1970 -76 Member of the advisory board Standards Committee Precision Engineering and Optics (NAFuO) in the
German Institute for Standardization DIN
1970 -76 Consultant in the advisory council for orthopedic technology of the Bundesminister für Arbeit und
Sozialordnung (Federal Ministry of Work and Social Affairs) Bonn
1977 Konrad-Biesalski-Award of the German Society for Orthopedics and Traumatalogy (DGOT) in recognition of
his scientific achievements in biomechanics
1977-78 Lecturer in Mechanics and Materials in Technology of Medicine, Fachhochschule [University of Applied Sciences]
Gießen
1978 Professor for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Fachhochschule Gießen-Friedberg [University of Applied Sciences] in
Gießen
1982 - 2010 Member of the technical committee Orthopedic Technology in the German Standard Organization DIN
1982 – 2010 Member of ISO/TC 168 WG3 Prosthetics and Orthotics – Testing
1991 – 2010 Convenor of the technical committee Orthopedic Technology in the German Standard Organization DIN
1993 -2010 Member of CEN/TC 293 WG5 Prosthetics and Orthotics
1993 -94 Vice-Dean of the department Technical Health, Fachhochschule Gießen-Friedberg [University of Applied
Sciences] in Gießen
1994 – 96 Dean of the department Technical Health [since 1995 Hospital and Medical Techniques, Environmental- and
Bio-Technology (KMUB)], Fachhochschule Gießen-Friedberg [University of Applied Sciences] in Gießen
1996 – 97 Vice-Dean of the department Hospital and Medical Techniques, Environmental- and Bio-Technology,
Fachhochschule Gießen-Friedberg [University of Applied Sciences] in Gießen
1998 -2005 Initiator of the first academic study course Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology in Germany and its
head in the department Hospital and Medical Techniques, Environmental and Bio-Technology,
Fachhochschule Gießen-Friedberg [University of Applied Sciences] in Gießen
1998 – 2005 Chairman of the examination board of the Federal Academy of Orthopaedic Technology (BUFA), Dortmund
2004 10 Chairman of ISO/TC 168 Prosthetics and Orthotics
2006 Emeritus Professor Fachhochschule Gießen-Friedberg [University of Applied Sciences] in Gießen
Since 2006 Lecturer in Mechanics and Materials in Technology of M dicine, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen [University of
Applied Sciences] Gießen
2011 Award of Beuth-Denkmünze (Beuth-Medal) by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) for merits in
standardizations

2012 Appointment to an expert for medical testing laboratories in Zentralstelle der Länder für Gesundheitsschutz bei
Arzneimitteln und Medizinprodukten (ZLG) (Central Authority of the Länder for Health Protection regard to
Medicinal Products and Medical Devices)
2012 Appointment to an expert for medical testing laboratories in Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS)
(national accreditation body for the Federal Republic of Germany