Background
Groth, Klaus was born on December 8, 1923 in Doemitz, Mecklenburg, Germany. Son of Guenther and Jenny (Plaene) Groth.
Groth, Klaus was born on December 8, 1923 in Doemitz, Mecklenburg, Germany. Son of Guenther and Jenny (Plaene) Groth.
Diploma in Engineering, Hannover U., Federal Republic Germany, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Hannover U., Federal Republic Germany, 1953; Habilitation, Hannover U., Federal Republic Germany, 1958.
Scientific assistant University Hannover, 1950-1953, senior engineering assistant, 1953-1960, private dozent, 1958-1960. Senior engineer, chief engineer M.A.N. Corporation Diesel Department, Augsburg, Federal Republic Germany, 1960-1965, head diesel design and development Federal Republic Germany, 1965-1967. University professor, director Institute Reciprocating Engines University Hannover, 1967-1991.
Member consultant board Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg, since 1985, Institute Motorbau Huber, Munich, 1978-1990. Scientist Industrial Research Bd. Professor honorary University Zhenjiang, China, 1991, University Beijing, 1991.
Senior Lieutenant German Navy, 1941-1945. Member Verein Deutscher Ingenieure, Academy Fliegergruppe, Verein Deutscher Studenten, Braunschw. Wissenschaften Gesellschaft, Navy Officers Club, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club.
Married Ruth Plack; children: Jens Peter, Uwe.