● Studies: Horticulture U Hannover (Dipl. Ing. Agr.)
● Doctoral studies: U Hannover and U Göttingen (Dr. sc. agr.)
● Post Doc: Purdue University, Agron. Dept., West Lafayette IN USA
● Visiting Scientist: U Georgia, Environ. Sci. Griffin Campus GA USA
● Appointed Professor of Plant Nutrition: U Rostock