EDUCATION:
- 2017 - 2020: University of Freiburg (MSc)
- MSc programme in geology, with the focus areas rock mechanics, geodynamics and geological hazards
- Master's degree obtained in August 2020. Total grade: 1.1
- MSc thesis "Investigating rock pulverization in naturally and experimentally deformed carbonates"
- 2018: University of Tromsø (MSc)
- Erasmus+ semester in northern Norway
- Focusing on marine and structural geology
- 2013 - 2017: University of Freiburg (BSc)
- BSc programme in geosciences
- Bachelor's degree obtained in 2017. Total grade: 1.6 (1.0 being the best and 5.0 being failed)
- BSc thesis "Peak-ring formation in large impact craters: insight from analogue modelling"
- 2004 - 2012: Holbein Gymnasium Augsburg
- general qualification for university entrance obtained in 2012
- Final grade: 1.6
- chief editor for the award winning student newspaper "Irrational" (2009 - 2012)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
- 2016 - present: Research assistant at the University of Freiburg
- Lab work involving the following instruments
- Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar
- Uni- and triaxial rock press
- White light interferometer
- Lab work involving the following instruments
- 2016 - present: Student assistant at the University of Freiburg
- Correcting students homework in the classes:
- Modelling & Data analysis
- Geophysics
- Giving an introductory tutorial in MATLAB programming
- Correcting students homework in the classes:
- 2016: Two-week paid internship at Terratec Geophysical Services
- working on a EU-funded project (HiTech AlkCarb)
- fieldwork at the Kaiserstuhl volcano near Freiburg involving geoelectric measurements
- 2013 : Work & Travel in western Canada
- Four months of exploring mostly British Columbia
- 2012 - 2013: fulltime work in the office of a local cinema
- low level administrative work to earn money for the abovementioned travel to Canada
SKILLS & INTERESTS:
Languages:
- German (native)
- English (C2)
- French (B1+)
- Norwegian (B1)
Computer Skills:
- Industry relevant: ArcGIS, ImageJ, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Autodesk Fusion 360 (CAD)
- Programming languages: MATLAB (excellent knowledge), Python (intermediate), C# (basics), C++ (basics)
- Webdesign: WordPress, HTML, CSS, a bit of PHP
- Operating systems: Windows 7 & 10, Mac OS, Debian
- Other PC-skills: Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, GoogleEarth Pro, LaTex, Davinci Resolve (video editing), PowerShell, FTP, SSH, task scheduler, IT security
- Electronics: µ-Processors (e.g. Arduino), soldering, basic circuitry, Raspberry Pi
- proficient in 10-finger writing
- I can build PCs and possibly fix them
Volunteer engagement:
Helper at the THW (Federal Agency for Technical Relief)
Personal interests:
Creative writing, archery, video production for YouTube, swimming, hiking & camping, reading, science, philosophy, photography