Background
Braun, Hans-Joachim was born on October 6, 1943 in Koenigsberg, Germany. Son of Walter G. and Gertrud M. Braun.
Braun, Hans-Joachim was born on October 6, 1943 in Koenigsberg, Germany. Son of Walter G. and Gertrud M. Braun.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Bochum, Germany, 1971. Dr.phil.habil., University Bochum, Germany, 1979.
Assistant professor University Bochum, 1971-1978, senior lecturer, 1979-1981. Professor University German Armed Forces, Hamburg, since 1982.
Fellow Royal Society Arts. Member Association German Engineers (president history committee 1992-1996), Society History Technology (member executive committee 1993-1995), International Committee History Technology (executive committee 1981-1992, secretary-general 1993-2005, president, since 2005), Georg-Agricultural Society (president science council), Academy International d'Histoire des Sciences (correspondent), Hans Schimank Foundation (president).
Married Kathleen Iddon, September 17, 1971. Children: Bianca, Salina, Christian.