Curriculum Vitae

Since 2012	Deputy director at the Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems of the German Aerospace Centre
Since 2009	Head of the Department Multifunctional Materials at the Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems of the German Aerospace Centre
2009	PhD in Smart-Structures Technology, “Development of Piezocomposites for Adaptive Systems”, Technical University of Braunschweig
Since 2007	University teaching position for material technology at private University of Applied Science Göttingen
2003-2008	Deputy Head of the Adaptive System Department at the Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems of the German Aerospace Centre
Since 1998	Scientist at DLR Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems of the German Aerospace Centre, project manager in research projects
1991 - 1998	Diploma in Mechanical Engeneering, Technical University of Braunschweig

Research areas

• multifunctional materials and material systems
• actuators and sensors
• development and characterization of piezocomposites, manufacturing technologies for pioezocomposites
• morphing structures, active helicopter technologies, Active Twist Blade (ATB)
• active noise and vibration control

Awards

• DLR-sabbatical with Carleton University Ottawa, Canada, 2004

Publications

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