| Curriculum Vitae |
| 1994 |
Diploma in Chemistry, University of Karlsruhe, Germany |
| 1997 |
PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of Heidelberg, Germany |
| 2000 |
Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, USA, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Ronald K. Hanson |
| 1997-2004 |
Head of group "Laser Diagnostics in Combustion" at University of Heidelberg, Prof. J. Wolfrum |
| 1997-2004 |
Technical Manager Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Heidelberg
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| 2002-2004 |
Consulting Associate Professor, Stanford University |
| 2002 |
Venia legendi for Physical Chemistry at University of Heidelberg
Habilitationthesis: Abbildende Laserspektroskopische Verfahren zur Messung von Konzentrationen, Temperaturen und Geschwindigkeiten in Verbrennungsprozessen und chemisch reagierenden Strömungen |
| since Juli 2004 |
Full Professor, Institute for Combustion and Gasdynamics, Universitaet Duisburg-Essen |
| Professional Activities |
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CeNIDE, Center for Nanointegration, Duisburg-Essen: Director |
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NETZ, NanoEnergieTechnikZentrum: Scientific Director |
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IUTA, Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology, Duisburg, Department for Specific Nanoparticle Synthesis: Scientific Director |
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Combustion Institute, Germany: Member of the Board of Directors |
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CCSS, Center for Computational Sciences and Simulation, University of Duisburg-Essen: Member of the Scientific Board |
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Progress in Energy and Combustion Science: Member of Editorial Board |
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German Research Foundation, DFG, elected member of review board „Energieverfahrenstechnik” |
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ConRuhr: Member of the board |
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ZBT, Zentrum für Brennstoffzellentechnik, Duisburg, Member of Scientific Advisory Committee |
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VEU, Verein zur Förderung der Energie und Umwelttechnik, Member of Scientific Advisory Committee |
| Scholarships and Awards |
| 1991 |
Scholarship Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
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| 1991 |
Award of Jubiläums-Staatsstiftung des Landes Baden-Württemberg (University of Karlsruhe)
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| 1995 |
Scholarship Dr. Sophie-Bernthsen Stipendium, (University of Heidelberg)
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| 1999 |
Freudenberg Award (Akademie der Wissenschaften, Heidelberg) |
| 1999 |
BMW Scientific Award |
| Memberships |
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Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft, DPG
Verein deutscher Ingenieure, VDI
The Combustion Insitute
Optical Society of America, OSA
Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE |
