Background
Wopfner, Helmut was born on June 26, 1924 in Innsbruck, Austria. Arrived in Germany, 1973. Son of Otto and Berta (Hoellrigl) Wopfner.
Wopfner, Helmut was born on June 26, 1924 in Innsbruck, Austria. Arrived in Germany, 1973. Son of Otto and Berta (Hoellrigl) Wopfner.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Innsbruck, 1953.
Researcher Austrian Forestry Ministry, Innsbruck, Austria, 1951—1956. Senior geologist Geosurveys of Australia, Adelaide, 1956—1960. Supervisor geologist petroleum division Department Mines South Australia, 1960—1973.
Professor applied geology University Cologne, Germany, 1973—1989, professor emeritus, since 1989. Consultant Western Mining Corporation, Adelaide, 1973—1985. With German Air Force, 1942-1945.
Member of American Association Petroleum Geologists, Petroleum Exploration Society Australia.
Married Ingeborg Wagner, January 22, 1955. Children: Klaus Georg, Helen Christine, Barbara Irene.