Field of activity

• Science and technology of metallic materials
• Joining and Interface technology

Special knowledge (equipment / devices)

• High performance metallic materials in energy production
• Manufacturing engineering and medical implant technology
• Influence of microstructure, surface and interface properties on mechanical performance of metallic materials
• Computer assisted materials optimization and development
• Strength and long term stability of metallic materials under complex loading conditions (esp. fatigue, corrosion fatigue and fracture mechanics)

Member of National and International Committee

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde (DGM)

Curriculum Vitae

• Scientific assistant and staff member, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany (2000-2005)
• Scientist and project manager, Laboratory of Joining and Interface Technology, EMPA Dübendorf, Switzerland (2005-2007)
• Head Metals and Interface Technology Group, Laboratory of Joining and Interface Technology, EMPA Dübendorf, Switzerland (since 2007)

Vocational education

• Undergraduate studies in materials science and physics, University of the Saarland, Germany (1994-2000), graduated as Dipl.-Ing. (MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering
• Undergraduate studies in materials science and engineering, Luleå Tekniska Universitet (Sweden) (1997-1998)
• PhD studies, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany (2000-2004), graduated as Dr.-Ing (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering

Languages

• German, English, Swedish, French