Background
Jehn, Hermann Alfred was born on December 29, 1937 in Köln, Germany. Son of Rudolf and Sofie (Bothner) Jehn.
Jehn, Hermann Alfred was born on December 29, 1937 in Köln, Germany. Son of Rudolf and Sofie (Bothner) Jehn.
Diploma in physics, Technology University, Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany, 1963. Doctor in Natural Science, Technology University, Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany, 1970.
Research scientist Max Planck Institute Metallforschung, Stuttgart, 1964-1970, senior scientist, 1970-1982. Head hard coating group Max Planck Institute Metallforsohuug, 1983-1987. Vice director Forschungsinstitut Edelmetalle Metallchemie Schwâbisch, Gmûnd, Germany, 1988-1995, director Germany, 1995-2000.
Private consultant, since 2001. Board directors Center Surface Technology Schwäbisch Gmünd, European Academy Surface Technology Schwäbisch Gmünd. Member science council Canadian National Railways Institute TEMPE, Milan, since 1998, Society Production Technology and Development, Schmalkalden, Germany, since 1994.
Lecturer College Engineering, Aalen, Germany, since 1991. Advisory/editorial board Z. Metallk., surf. Coat. Technological; visiting professor Milan, Italy, 1969, Sao Carlos, Brazil, 1979, Ames, Iowa, 1981.
Vice president Evangelical Church Community Stuttgart-Degerloch, 1978-1989. Member German Physical Society, German Materials Society, American Vacuum Society, Metallurgical Society of American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, Materials Research Society, German Vacuum Society, German Electroplating and Surface Finishing Society.
Married Annemarie Neuner, August 18, 1966. Children: Karin, Joachim.