Background
Macherauch, Eckard was born on September 30, 1926 in Stadtilm, Germany.
Macherauch, Eckard was born on September 30, 1926 in Stadtilm, Germany.
Diploma in physics, University Stuttgart, Federal Republic Germany, 1953. Doctor rerum naturalium (Doctor in Sciences), University Stuttgart, Federal Republic Germany, 1955. Certified assistant professor, University Stuttgart, Federal Republic Germany, 1959.
Doctor of Engineering E. h. (honorary), Technology University Darmstadt, Federal Republic Germany, 1984. Doctor of Engineering E. h.
(honorary), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Germany, 1993. Doctor of Engineering E. h. (honorary), Technology University Bergakademie, Freiberg, Germany, 1998.
Doctor honoris causa, University Bremen, Germany, 2004.
Head department Max Planck Institute Materials Science, Stuttgart, 1960-1966. Professor material science Institute Materials Science and Engineering, University Karlsruhe, Federal Republic Germany, 1966-1994. Member Academy of Sciences Heidelberg, 1985, German Science Council, 1985-1990.
Fellow American Society Metals. Member German Society Testing Materials (Erich Siebel medal 1979), Academy Science Heidelberg, German Society Materials Science (trustee, Emil Heyn medal 1985), Fraunhofer-Institute Applied Material Research, Fraunhofer-Institute Mech. Materials, Chr.-Doppler Society (international county), Foundation Institute Material Technology, German Association Material Science.
Married Margret Dehlinger. Children: Christoph-Andreas, Walter-Ulrich.