Michael Lorenz currently works as a scientific researcher and doctoral student at the Institute of Mechanism Theory, Machine Dynamics and Robotics (IGMR), RWTH Aachen University. Between 2005 and 2011 he studied mechanical engineering as well as economics receiving his graduate degrees at RWTH Aachen University in February/ December 2011. His main research interests are in motion design of parallel kinematic manipulators, efficient trajectory planning, actuator redundancy of robot manipulators and human-robot interaction. Michael Lorenz gained his teaching experience through basic courses in Machine Design and additionally, is involved in projects concerning industrial robotics and automation.