About Me

I grew up in a small village in the Hannover region of Germany. While I did well in school—especially in the sciences—I didn’t yet see myself pursuing a scientific career. It felt natural to me and my family to start with a vocational path. Still, I wanted to keep my academic options open and decided to complete my Abitur after secondary school.

I then chose to specialize in “Economics and Administration” at a vocational school to build a foundation in business-related subjects. This was followed by an apprenticeship as an Environmental Protection Technical Assistant, where I was able to explore my growing interest in chemistry. Over time, my fascination with scientific topics—especially sustainable materials—kept growing, which ultimately led me to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Technologies of Renewable Resources.

During my Bachelor’s, I completed a six-month internship at Volkswagen, where I worked on the development of a biobased sustainable foam system for automotive applications.
You can read more about this project in this article (German).

I also wrote my Bachelor’s thesis in collaboration with Volkswagen, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of monoethylene glycol based on ethylene. Another formative experience during this time was receiving a Fulbright Scholarship, which enabled me to attend the Leaders in Entrepreneurship summer program at Virginia Tech. There, I broadened my understanding of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration.

In April 2024, I began the joint Master’s program in Polymer Science, offered by the University of Potsdam, Humboldt University, Technical University of Berlin, and Freie Universität Berlin. The program allows me to deepen my expertise in polymer chemistry within a dynamic and international academic environment. I’m currently working toward my Master’s thesis, which I plan to complete by May 2026, focusing on polymers in medicine—a field where I can combine my interest in materials science with real-world health applications.

Looking ahead, I am actively seeking a PhD position starting mid-2026 in the areas of biomaterials, sustainable materials, or bio-based plastics. I am excited to contribute to cutting-edge research that addresses both environmental and technological challenges.

Outside of academics, I enjoy cooking and baking, as well as kayaking and exploring nature. I also love designing functional objects with CAD software and 3D printing—whenever I have time, I hope to share some of these projects here.

I’m excited to keep learning, creating, and contributing to the future of materials and sustainability.