Background
Hensler, Gerhard was born on June 15, 1950 in Rudolstadt, Thruingia, Germany. Son of Heinz and Elfriede (Schenk) Hensler.
Hensler, Gerhard was born on June 15, 1950 in Rudolstadt, Thruingia, Germany. Son of Heinz and Elfriede (Schenk) Hensler.
Diploma, Technology University, Berlin, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, University Göttingen, Germany, 1981. Habilitation, University Munich, 1989.
Research assistant observatory University Munich, 1983-1989, assistant professor, 1989-1990. Professor, director University Kiel, Germany, since 1990, dean faculty physics, 1993-1995. Director DPG School, Bad Honnef, Germany, 1993.
Deputy chair Astronomische Gesellschaft, 1990-1993.
Married Sigrid Brückner. Children: Daniel, Ana-Sophie, Svenja-Viola.