Publications (elib)

Education

Doktor in Engineering Science (Dr-Ing.)
Technische Universität Berlin, May 2008

Diplom in Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering
Concentrations: fluid mechanics, vibrations, mathematical methods in engineering,
Technische Universität Berlin, November 2002

Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan (USA), August 2001

Vordiplom in Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering
Concentrations: engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, mathematical methods, design,
Technische Universität Berlin, April 1999

Abitur, Willi-Graf Gymnasium in Berlin-Lichterfelde, June 1995

Experience

Research Associate at German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Propulsion Technology,
Division of Engine Acoustics, Head of the Combustion-Chamber-Acoustics-Group, in Berlin, since July 2008

Research Associate at German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Propulsion Technology,
Division of Engine Acoustics, FlameLab-Group, in Berlin, since November 2002

Assistant Engineer at “Bombardier Transportation” in the division “Global Center of Competence
for Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics (CoC ATh)” in Hennigsdorf, July 2002 – October 2002

Research Assistant at “Hermann-Föttinger-Institut für Strömungsmechanik, Technischen Universität
Berlin” in the “Boundary-Layer-Laboratory”, April 1998 – August 2000 and September 2001 – June 2002

Basic Military Service at the “Deutsche Bundeswehr”, July 1995 – April 1996

Honors

Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (HGF) and Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 2006
“Visit KIST Award 2006”: Full Scholarship for a two-week stay at the KIST, South Korea,
consisting of travel grant and stipend

Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI), 2003
Award in recognition of an outstanding final degree (diploma)

Technische Universität Berlin and Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD),
Full Scholarship for a year at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / USA,
consisting of tuition fees, travel grant and stipend, August 2000 – August 2001

Personal Interests

Kimura Shukokai Karate Deutschland, since November 1992
2nd Dan (black belt), since February 2004
World-Cup participation, May 2000
Board member of Kimura Shukokai Karate Potsdam e.V., since October 1998
1st Dan (black belt), since September 1998

Black-and-white Photography,
First place in the Canon-Powershot-Photo-Competition, September 2001
Documentation “Fraktale in der Chemie”, June 1995
Exhibition about the architect Gustav Lilienthal, May 1991

Research Area

Aerodynamics and Acoustics in Combustion Systems.