2013 Dr. degree in Mechanical Engineering, thesis on friction of pneumatic seals, Leibniz University of Hannover. 2004 M.Sc. degree Mechanical Engineering, Leibniz University of Hannover. Since 2013, Assistant Director of Institute of Dynamics and Vibration Research (IDS) at Leibniz University of Hannover. 2012–2013 Advanced Product Development Engineer at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Germany 2005–2011 PhD student and scientific assistant at IDS, Leibniz University of Hannover 2004–2005 Systems Engineer on manned space missions at Airbus Defence & Space Tire-road and tire-snow contact, friction and wear of dynamic seals, functionalised surfaces in seals, 3D printing of functionalised surfaces. The Tire Society.