Rudolf Latz

Background

Latz, Rudolf was born on August 7, 1953 in Wadern, Saarland, Germany. Son of Nikolaus and Hedwig (Schirra) Latz.

Education

Matura, Keppler-Gymnasium, Lebach, Federal Republic of Germany, 1972. Diploma in physics, University Heidelberg, Federal Republic of Germany, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, University Frankfurt, Federal Republic of Germany, 1984.

Career

Research associate, U. Frankfurt, 1978-1984; research scientist, Oak Ridge (Tennessee) National Laboratory, 1980; research associate, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1980; manager Research and Development, Leybold, AG, Hanau, Federal Republic Germany, 1985-1994; group leader sputter processes and equipment for display and applications, Leybold, AG, Hanau, 1992-1994; professor physics and thin film technique, Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen, since 1994; leader department physics and mathematics, Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen, since 1984.

Achievements

• Rudolf Latz has been listed as a noteworthy Physicist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Physical Society, German Physical Society.

Interests

• Avocation: flying.

Connections

Father:

Nikolaus Latz

Mother:

Hedwig (Schirra) Latz