Research Associate·Institute of Mineral Engineering (GHI) - RWTH Aachen

Worked on the ZeroCO₂-Glass project, contributing to a holistic approach for CO₂ reduction in container glass production. Within the project team, I contributed to automated measurement systems, process data pipelines, analytics, and a simulation-based prediction workflow for glass forming, while also supporting pilot-plant commissioning, a central data platform, and a digital documentation system for safety briefings alongside supervision of student assistants and thesis projects. The ZeroCO₂-Glass project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK, grant number 03EN2075B), was conducted in partnership with IPGR, IOB and the Glass-Ceramics Chair of RWTH Aachen University, HORN Glass Industries AG, and Wiegand-Glashüttenwerke GmbH. External project coverage by neue verpackung / interpack News describes the pilot plant, forming measurements, and digital-model workflow.

Student Research Assistant·University of Koblenz-Landau

Supervised laboratory practicals, including student onboarding and experiment execution. Evaluated lab protocols and provided technical feedback on procedures and analysis. Topics included dilatometry.

Student Research Assistant·University of Koblenz-Landau

Master thesis research: Investigating the reoxidation potential of regenerated MgO-C materials using carrier gas hot extraction. Developed methodology, conducted sample preparation, SEM/EDX analysis, and statistical evaluation with JMP and gnuplot.

Student Research Assistant·Forschungsgemeinschaft Feuerfest e.V.

Wet processing and sample preparation of refractory materials: sawing, drilling, milling, grinding. Conducted basic tests like water absorption and open porosity. Supported SEM work and developed an Excel tool for automated Weibull distribution analysis with automatic test report generation.

Student Assistant·Koblenz University of Applied Sciences

Migrated course content to OpenOLAT, including formatting corrections and applying style guidelines. Quality assurance of course presentation in coordination with the OpenOLAT team.

Working Student·MAGMENT Dynamic Wireless Charging

Developed and evaluated Ni-Zn ferrites as magnetic additives for high-frequency power transfer applications. Focused on the entire process chain from powder preparation to sintering, measuring key magnetic properties including inductivity and initial permeability.

Working Student·Koblenz University of Applied Sciences

Semester-long supervision of a chemistry laboratory basics course. Onboarded students in procedures, work methods, and laboratory safety. Supervised experiments and supported students with practical questions.

Production Assistant·KNÖLLINGER Keramische Verschleißteile GmbH

Short-term production support in ceramic wear parts manufacturing.

Doctoral Researcher·RWTH Aachen University

Materials Engineering

Doctoral research at the Institute of Mineral Engineering (GHI), focusing on sustainable container glass production and simulation-based prediction models for glass forming.

Master of Engineering·University of Koblenz-Landau / Koblenz University of Applied Sciences

Ceramic Science and Engineering

Non-metallic inorganic materials and technologies. Master thesis on investigating the reoxidation potential of regenerated MgO-C materials using carrier gas hot extraction.

Bachelor of Engineering·Koblenz University of Applied Sciences

Materials Engineering - Glass & Ceramics

Foundation in materials science, processing, and characterization techniques for glass and ceramic materials.

Bachelor of Science (incomplete)·University of Bonn

Chemistry

Initial studies in chemistry before transitioning to materials engineering.

DGG Best Poster Award·1st Place

Awarded by the Deutsche Glastechnische Gesellschaft e.V. (DGG) at the 99th Glass-Technology Conference in Würzburg, 2-3 June 2026.

Poster: A Structured Measurement and Data Processing Framework for Generating Validation Ready Datasets in Container Glass Forming