Curriculum Vitae

1989
Diploma (Chemistry): "Sintering and characteristics of AlN ceramics", University of Münster/Technical University of Darmstadt
1993
PhD in Inorganic Chemistry: "Investigation of the electronic properties of antimonates, layered with Ag-Clusters, by means of impedance spectroscopy", University of Essen
1993–1998
Post-Doc, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Essen
1998–2001
Senior Scientist, Institute for Combustion and Gasdynamics, University of Duisburg
since 2001
Head of Group "Nanoparticle Synthesis" at University of Duisburg-Essen

Research Activities

• Nanoparticle formation from the gasphase in flame reactors, wall- plasma- and laser- heated reactors; Synthesis of pure, doped and composite materials with high purity and tuned properties
• Kinetics and in-situ diagnostics of nanoparticle formation and growth
• Devices based on immobilized functional nanoparticles
• Sensor technology based on nanoparticles
• Electrical characterization of nanomaterials

Memberships & Functions

• DECHEMA
• Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen
• Materials Research Society
• Scientific Advisor at Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology e.V. (IUTA)