Background
Uken, Ernst August was born on January 18, 1937 in South Africa. Son of Rohlf and Elisabeth (Winterhoff) University.
Uken, Ernst August was born on January 18, 1937 in South Africa. Son of Rohlf and Elisabeth (Winterhoff) University.
Master of Science, University Natal, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1970. Master of Science in Engineering, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1981.
Master of Arts, University Cape Town (South Africa), 1985.
Research group leader Mintek, Johannesburg, 1963-1970. Professional secretary Science Advisory Council, Pretoria, South Africa, 1970-1973. Director National Road Safety Council, 1973-1979.
Executive director Federated Hotel Association South Africa, 1979-1982. Assistant director Council for Science and Industrial Research, 1982-1987. Director research and development Cape Technikon, Cape Town, since 1987.
Chairman Western Cape Tourism Board, Cape Town, 1994-1997. Chairman South African Energy institute (Cape Branch), since 1995.
Chairman South African Youth Hostels Association Lieutenant Colonel Command Information, Pretoria, 1962-1987.
Married Rhoda Sylvia Hambrock, September 18, 1982. Children: Wolfgang, Siegfried.