Resume

current

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

PhD Candidate

User centered development of VR scenarios for stress training in the ICU context. Analysis of several physiological responses to virtual replications of typical stressors from the nursing profession. Also researching influence of immersion on the severity of the stress response.

2014

Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

Master of Science (Medical Systems Engineering)

Masters program focused on the physical principles behind medical imaging techniques, such as MRI and ultrasonic imaging. Self chosen topics included 3D interaction and research methods. Thesis title: A Mobile Augmented Reality Application to Improve Patient Education in Urology

2012

Jade Hochschule Wilhelmshaven

Bachelor of Engineering (Medical Engineering: Information Technology)

Medical devices with a focus on information technology. Courses included electrical engineering, measurement technology, operating systems, databases, and basics in anatomy and physiology. Strong focus on practical work. Thesis title: Development and in vivio validation of an accelerometer based gait monitoring system for iOS devices.

2023-current

OFFIS Institute for Information Technology

Senior Researcher

Responsibility for students and prospective Ph.D. students. Grant poposal writing. Finishing own Ph.D. as well as additional project work.

2017-2023

OFFIS Institute for Information Technology

Scientific Researcher

Project related work to the PIZ project (www.pflegeinnovationszentrum.de). Working with AR / VR technologies to improve relations of nursing stakeholders. Responsible for the in-house Mixed Reality Laboratory.

2016 - 2017

DZNE Magdeburg

Technical Lead

Developing VR software for experiments in the field of neuroscience. Close work with psychologists, neuroscientists, and a development team consisting of four members.

2015-2016

self employed

Freelance iOS Developer

Developing app prototypes and bug fixing in existing applications.

2012-2014

ICT

Junior iOS Engineer

Project engineer, tasked with development of car-related iOS applications in the infotainment sector.