Studies of Physics at Leibniz University of Hanover

PhD Graduation

Doctoral Thesis at Institute of Physical Chemistry of TU Clausthal

Professional career

1997-2005:

• Research Fellow at Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e.V. (DIK), Hanover

• microrheology, polymer filler network, dynamic mechanical properties

2005-2015:

• Computational Engineer at Henniges Automotive GmbH, Rehburg-Loccum

• research coordination, material law development, mechanical design of automotive parts, mould filling optimization

since 01.05.2015:   

• Head of Department Elastomer Physics at DIK

• main topics: mechanical structure properties relationship in mixtures and vulcanizates, with focus on fracture mechanics, fatigue, life time prediction, processing rheology

Memberships

• Member of the German Rubber Society e.V. (DKG)

• Member of the German Physical Society e.V. (DPG)