Background
Thoma, Martin Franz was born on July 4, 1943 in Turnau, Germany. Son of Joseph and Hildegard Thoma.
Thoma, Martin Franz was born on July 4, 1943 in Turnau, Germany. Son of Joseph and Hildegard Thoma.
B.Chemistry, Technology University, Munich, 1965. M.Chemistry, Technology University, Munich, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Technology University, Munich, 1974.
Head research team Michigan Technological University Motoren and Turbinen-Union, München, 1977-1985. Head chemical laboratory Munich Technology University, 1985-1990, head surface treatment and coating development, 1990-1997. Director technical Praxair, Munich, since 1997.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Metals, DGO.
Married Ingrid Maria Pertschy, Jan.7, 1970. 1 child, Sybille.