Background
Ohain, Hans Joachim P. von was born on December 14, 1911 in Dessau, Germany. Son of Wolf and Katherine L. (Nagel) von Ohain. came to the United States, 1947.
Ohain, Hans Joachim P. von was born on December 14, 1911 in Dessau, Germany. Son of Wolf and Katherine L. (Nagel) von Ohain. came to the United States, 1947.
Doctor of Philosophy in physics and aerodynamic, University Goettingen, Federal Republic of Germany, 1935. Doctor of Science (honorary), University West Virginia, 1982.
Head jet proplusion development division, Heinkel Aircraft Corporation, Rostock, Federal Republic of Germany., 1935-1945; consultant, United States Navy, Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany., 1945-1946; chief scientist, United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio., 1947-1979; with Aerospace Research Laboratory, United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio., 1963-1975; with Propulsion Laboratory, United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio., 1975-1979; now aerospace research consultant, U. Dayton Research Institute.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (honorary, Goddard prize 1966, Daniel Guggenheim Medal award 1991). Member National Academy of Engineering (Charles Stark Draper prize 1991). Clubs: Wings (New York City).
Married Hanny Lemke, November 26, 1949. Children: Stephen, Christopher, Catherine, Stephanie.
