Research Field:

Space Physiology - Bone and Muscle

Topic:

Peripheral perfusion, peripheral fatigue, and their interaction in the control of muscle growth and fiber type composition during strength training using a robotic controlled device

DLR Supervisor:

PD Dr. Jochen Zange

University Supervisor:

Prof. Joachim Mester, German Sport University Cologne (DSHS Köln), Cologne

Education:

• PhD student (SpaceLife-scholarship holder of the DLR)
• Degree: Diploma in Sports Science, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne
• Study of Sports Science, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne

Professional Experience:

• Student assistant in the department of Space Physiology, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne
• Diploma (thesis) in the department of Space Physiology, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne, Title of my diploma thesis: “Acute effects of a 5-day whole body vibration training on the skeletal muscles and the hormone status - A contribution to possible training concepts against the effects of weightlessness”
• Doctoral candidate (SpaceLife scholarship holder) in the department of Space Physiology, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Cologne

Research Interests:

• Physiology of the human skeletal muscle
• Non-invasive examinations on muscle contractility, energy metabolism, and perfusion
• Development and validation of countermeasures against muscle loss and cardiovascular deconditioning using training