Background
Thiess, Alfred Michael was born on October 3, 1921 in Grossau, Sibiu, Romania. Son of Michael and Sofia Thiess.
Toxicologist occupational medicine physician
Thiess, Alfred Michael was born on October 3, 1921 in Grossau, Sibiu, Romania. Son of Michael and Sofia Thiess.
Doctor of Medicine, J.W. Goethe University, Germany, 1951. Doctor of Medicine habilitatus, J.W. Goethe University, Germany, 1968. Doctor of Medicine honoris causa, University Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 1995.
Physician, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik, Ludwigshafen, Germany, 1951-1963;
medical director, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik, Ludwigshafen, Germany, 1963-1986;
founder, Medichem, Ludwigshafen, Germany, 1972;
chairman, Medichem, Ludwigshafen, 1972-1986;
honorary president, Medichem, since 1986. Professor of University Heidelberg, since 1973. Lecturer Acads. Occupational Medicine Berlin, Munich, Ulm.
Member expert advising committee on occupational health World Health Organization, 1975-1985.
With German Army, 1943-1945. Fellow Society Argentina, da Trabalho, Brazil (correspondent). Member Occup. Health Association Germany (board directors 6 years), American Occ.
Medicine Association, American Academy Occupational Medicine, Conseille Europen Federation Industry Chemique, Brussels, International Commission Occupational Health (honorary)., Rotary Club (president Ludwigshafen 1972-1973, First Saphir 1997, Paul Harris fellow 1990, Service Above Self award 1995).
Married Gisela Helwert, August 20, 1949. Children: Andrea, Michael.