Studies: B.A.: City Univ. of New York; M.A., Ph.D. (1980) Political Science - State Univ. of New York at Buffalo.

1976-1982: Mannheim (DE) - Z.U.M.A.; Uni Mannheim (Assistant Prof.) . Political Science and Sociology

1982-2013: Florence (IT): European University Institute - Computing Services (ICT) Unit (Administrator)

2013: Retired: - resident in Mannheim. Studies at Uni Heidelberg (Geogr. Institut) - focus on cartography and geoinformatics

2006-2016: various projects for educational development in Larabanga, Ghana. Beginning 2016 support for local project for economic development (sustainable tourism). Organized local workshops 2018, 2019 and 2023.

Since 2016: collaboration (volunteer) with CartONG - Chambéry, FR): Served 2017-2020 as member of board

Since 2018 - Chairperson of German non-profit Mannheimer Mapathons e.V.. Organization of mapathons with participants “recruited” from differing cultural and religious backgrounds.

Current projects:

1. Sustainable tourism development in Larabanga, Ghana
2. Organization of mapathons in Rhein-Neckar area (DE)
3. Participation in, and cartographic support for, regional (Rhein-Neckar) projects and organizations active in the areas “culture of remembrance” (Erinnerungskultur) and support for democratic institutions.