- Abitur (1988)
- Physics studies (1990 – 1994)
- Doctoral studies in natural sciences (1994 - 1998)
- Scientific employee at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, France (large-scale research facility for using the synchrotron radiation), 1995 – 1998
- With focus on polariszation-dependent x-ray spectroscopy (XMCD), magnetism, reflectometry, synchrotron radiation
- Robert Bosch GmbH (automotive supply industry, production plant in Blaichach), 1996 - 2006
- Management expertise: hHead of department in different areas, focus on quality controlling and management, process and product development, EFQM, project management, balanced score card (BSC)
- Lecturer at the University Kempten, lecture in quality management at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering (2003 – 2006)
- Professor at the UAS Kiel since 2006
Additional qualifications
- European Excellence Assessor at the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) in Brussels/Belgium
- Kepner-Tregoe Program Leader for problem- solving and decision-making (PSDM)
