Diploma in physics; Ph.D. in physics; at the time of his selection for the Spacelab-1 team at the Max-Planck-Institut for extraterrestrical research in Garching (Germany) employed; from 53 European candidates for the 1977 ESA Spacelab-1 selection one of six candidates from Germany, semi finalist (on the shortlist of 12); scientific work at the German solar satellite Helios; hobbies: Bavarian popular music, volleyball, mountain climbing, skiing.