Background
Broch, Einar was born on May 1, 1938 in Arendal, Norway. Son of Jens Petter and Signe (Fløystad) Broch.
administrator geological engineering educator
Broch, Einar was born on May 1, 1938 in Arendal, Norway. Son of Jens Petter and Signe (Fløystad) Broch.
Diploma in civil engineering, Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim, Norway, 1961. Master of Science in Engineering, Imperial College of Science & Technology, London, 1971. Doctor of Engineering, University Trondheim, 1977.
Research assistant, Norwegian Institute Technology, 1962-1965; lecturer, Norwegian Institute Technology, 1965-1972; professor, Norwegian Institute Technology, since 1972; dean Faculty Applied Earth Sciences, Norwegian U. Science and Technology, Trondheim, since 1996. Member panel experts World Bank, Nepal, Lesotho, China, since 1990. Consultant, adviser tunnel, hydropower projects in 12 countries.
Member Norwegian Academy Technology Sciences, Norwegian Society Professional Engineers, International Tunnelling Association (president 1986-1989).
Married Ingrid Elise Helgemo, July 20, 1963. Children: Jens Petter, Hanna Rachel.