Born 30. November 1951 in Dennheritz (Germany)Married, two children
Studied Mathematics 1969-1973, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Diploma in Mathematics 1973, TU Freiberg
Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat) 1977, TU Freiberg
Habilitation (Dr. sc. nat.) 1982, TU Freiberg
1973 - 1983 Scientific Assistant, TU Bergakademie Freiberg1979/80 Stay at the Warsaw Technical University
1983 - 1988 Dozent, Technische Universität Chemnitz
1988 - 2000 University Professor, TU Chemnitz
Since October 2000 University Professor, Technische Universität Berlin