Engineer by day, physicist by night.
Education 🎓
At TU Ilmenau, I completed my academic journey from a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Applied Physics to a PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Fluid Mechanics. This progression deepened my expertise in physical modeling, numerical simulation, and data-driven analysis — forming a strong foundation for my interdisciplinary work across science and industry.
| PhD in Fluid Mechanics (Dr.-Ing.) | TU Ilmenau |
08/2020 – 02/2024 |
| M.Sc. in Applied physics | TU Ilmenau |
10/2017 – 08/2020 |
| B.Sc. in Applied physics | TU Ilmenau |
10/2014 – 03/2018 |
Find my PhD-thesis “Reduced order modeling of thermal convection flows: a reservoir computing approach” here.
Professional Career 💼
From modeling turbulence with machine learning in academia to assessing AI risk in finance and now optimizing industrial processes in the energy and converting sector, my career reflects a strong analytical foundation applied across domains. This diverse experience equips me to tackle complex, interdisciplinary problems with both technical depth and strategic insight.
| Position | Company | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics Process Engineer (Converting & Energy Sector) |
Jagenberg Converting Solutions GmbH |
07/2024 – Present |
| Credit Risk Controller (Model Validation & AI Risk Assesment) |
TeamBank AG |
11/2023 – 06/2024 |
| Researcher (Machine Learning in & of Turbulence) |
Institute of Thermo- & Fluid Dynamics TU Ilmenau |
08/2020 – 10/2023 |
Skills 🛠️
Over the course of my academic and professional journey, I’ve developed a diverse and interdisciplinary skill set — spanning everything from process and quality management to advanced simulations and machine learning. Whether it’s optimizing workflows with Lean principles, modeling complex physical systems using OpenFOAM or Nek5000, or applying Deep Learning techniques to time-series data, I bring a systems-thinking mindset to every challenge. My background in programming (Python, C++, and more) and hands-on communication training further enables me to translate technical insights into actionable strategies. If you’re facing a tough problem — technical, computational, or process-related — I’d be excited to help you find a solution.
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Process & Quality Management | Lean & Kaizen Practitioner, Six Sigma Yellow Belt |
| Communication Skills | Rhetorics Training, |
| Multiphysics Simulations | OpenFOAM, Nek5000 |
| Machine Learning | GANs, Time-Series Prediction via PyTorch/TensorFlow |
| Programming | Python, JavaScript, Fortran, C++ |
Languages 🌍
- German (native)
- English (C1)
- Swedish (B1)
- French (B1)
Publications 📘
Find my published articles here.