Education

1993-1997
PhD in physics from the Max Planck Institute of Polymer Science in Mainz, Germany, on the simulation of pattern-forming liquid crystals. Use of super computers like Cray T3E and Dec Alpha Servers. Numerous publications in global physical journals.

1987-1993
Study of physics at the universities of Stuttgart and Essen, Germany. Degree of Diploma with “sehr gut” in 1993.

Hobby:
Motorcycle (KTM Adventure), Skiing, Home Automation, Electronics.