Curriculum Vitae
Professional experience and qualifications.
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Education
M.Sc. in Cognitive Science
Ruhr University, Bochum | October 2023 - Ongoing
Qualification: Master of Science in Cognitive Science
Focus Areas: Robotics & AI, Consciousness Research, Non-invasive Brain Imaging & Stimulation
Master's Thesis: Neural-Autonomic Synchrony and Embodied Integration
B.Sc. in Molecular Biology
Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Recklinghausen | September 2017 - March 2022 | Grade: 2.9
Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology
Focus Area: Life Science Informatics
Bachelor's Thesis: Einfluss des Proteininhibitors Leupeptin auf funktionelle Inhibitoren der sauren Sphingomyelinase im Rahmen der Angiogenese | Grade: 2.6
Apprenticeship as Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA)
Technische Berufliche Schule 1, Bochum | August 2014 - June 2017 | Grade: 2.8
Qualification: State-certified Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA)
Focus Area: Chemical and Natural Sciences Laboratory Work
Vocational Thesis: (Title to be added)
Academic Research Experience
Project Lead (Master's Thesis)
Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo), Dortmund
March 2024 - Ongoing
- Led end-to-end research project on neural correlates of emotion, managing full lifecycle from experimental design and ethical approval (GDPR, IRB) to final analysis
- Supervised two student assistants throughout project execution
- Developed custom Python toolbox for robust processing, feature extraction, and statistical analysis of multimodal physiological data (EEG, fNIRS, ECG)
- Applied advanced signal processing and statistical methods to quantify neural-autonomic synchrony, linking prefrontal brain activity with autonomic nervous system dynamics
Scientific Research Assistant
Department of Ergonomics, IfADo, Dortmund
February 2023 - Present
- Operated complex experimental setup for socio-technical interaction studies ("Walking and Seeing" project), including data acquisition and preliminary analysis
- Provided versatile research support across multiple departmental projects, from participant screening to data management
Student Research Assistant
CardioScienceLab, University Clinic, Essen
April 2023 - March 2024
- Acquired patient medical records and prepared corresponding blood samples for transport to collaborating institution (ISAS)
Industry Experience
Intern in Quality Assurance
ista SE, Essen
June 2022 - October 2022
- Analyzed internal workflows and developed automation scripts to improve data integrity and efficiency
Student Worker in Organisation & IT
Bank11, Neuss
July 2019 - August 2019
- Assisted with daily operations in Organisation and Information Technology department, contributing to workflow management and IT support tasks
Teaching Experience
Private Tutor
Station Lernen, Essen
January 2019 - October 2022
- Taught primary and secondary school students in STEM subjects in group settings
Academic Tutor
Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, Recklinghausen
September 2017
- Completed pedagogical training and delivered foundational STEM instruction to pre-university students
Core Competencies
Theoretical Neuroscience
Focused academic study in Systems Neurology, Consciousness Research, and principles of embodied cognition and neural-autonomic integration
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
Foundational knowledge in robotics and AI concepts from specialized graduate coursework
Physiological Signal Processing
Python (NumPy, SciPy, MNE, Statsmodels) for processing and analyzing multimodal physiological data streams (EEG, fNIRS, ECG)
Scientific Software Development
Custom Python toolboxes for automating analysis pipelines, feature extraction, and statistical modeling
Human-Centered Research Methods
Designing and conducting experiments with human participants, including data acquisition and ethical compliance (IRB, GDPR)
Biochemical & Wet-Lab Techniques
Molecular biology and wet-chemical analysis from formal apprenticeship and undergraduate studies
Technical Skills
Programming & Data Analysis
Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, MNE, NeuroKit2, Statsmodels) · MATLAB (EEGLAB) · LaTeX · R · C#
Physiological Methods
Data acquisition & analysis for EEG, fNIRS, ECG, PPG, EDA, and fMRI (FSL)
Operating Systems
Proficient with Windows and Linux environments
Laboratory Skills
Biochemical & molecular biology techniques · Wet-chemical analysis · Laboratory safety & protocols
Languages
German (Native) · English (Fluent)
Thesis Documents
Master's Thesis
Neural-Autonomic Synchrony and Embodied Integration
M.Sc. Cognitive Science, Ruhr University Bochum (2024)
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Bachelor's Thesis
Einfluss des Proteininhibitors Leupeptin auf funktionelle Inhibitoren der sauren Sphingomyelinase im Rahmen der Angiogenese
B.Sc. Molecular Biology, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences (2022) | Grade: 2.6
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Vocational Thesis
(Title to be added)
CTA Apprenticeship, Technische Berufliche Schule 1, Bochum (2017)
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Community and Engagement
Volt Europa — Policy & Data Analytics
January 2026 - Present
Active member focused on policy development and data-driven decision-making for progressive, evidence-based European policy:
Policy Roadmap Development
- Developing comprehensive policy roadmaps towards open infrastructures that promote accessibility, economic equality, and knowledge democratization
- Working on frameworks for transparent, accessible, and community-driven systems that reduce monopolistic barriers and enable broad participation
- Researching and drafting policies that foster open innovation, combat gatekeeping, and support startup ecosystems around collaborative, open models
- Addressing challenges in the Economy and Innovation sector with particular emphasis on accessibility and economic equality
- Policy documents and proposals (Coming soon - pending approval for public transparency)
Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Policy
- Conducting quantitative data analysis to support evidence-based policy decisions
- Building analytical frameworks to evaluate policy impacts and inform strategic planning
- Collaborating with teams across Volt Europa to translate data insights into actionable policy recommendations
Focus Areas: Open governance, accessibility, economic equality, innovation infrastructure, knowledge democratization, evidence-based decision-making
Chaos Computer Club (CCC) — Supporting Member
Supporting membership in Europe's largest hacker association focused on digital rights, privacy, and technological transparency. Alignment with CCC values is reflected in policy work promoting open infrastructure and ethical technology use.
Philosophy
I am committed to open and transparent science, believing that the most profound advancements emerge from collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches. My background spanning molecular biology to cognitive science has instilled a multi-scale perspective on complex problems, emphasizing the value of integrating insights across different levels of analysis and fields of study.
Personal Interests
Climbing & Bouldering — Recreational rock climbing and bouldering for physical balance and problem-solving
Music — Amateur multi-instrumentalist with piano training and experience across guitar, harmonica, drums, and folk instruments