Rebecca Richstein is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Lightweight Design at RWTH Aachen University. She earned her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering before pursuing a master's degree in aerospace engineering, completing her academic journey in 2019. Since then, Rebecca has been contributing her expertise as a research assistant, focusing on topics in structural mechanics. Her primary research interests lie in the realm of Digital Twins, exploring their applications in structural mechanics. Additionally, she is actively involved in advancing the field of structural health monitoring, particularly in the context of strain-based approaches for lightweight components.