Doctoral Students

I completed my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Bayreuth in 2023 and 2026, respectively. During my studies, my interests gradually shifted towards biomaterials and the development of sustainable processing technologies. In both my theses, I focused on recombinant spider silk as a promising bio-based material. My work involved spinning of protein-based fibers, characterization of protein gels and fibers, and cell culture experiments to evaluate material–cell interactions.

Since June 2026, I have been a PhD student at the Professorship of Particle and Fiber Technology for Bio-based Materials. My research focuses on the processing of cellulose into sustainable high-performance fibers, with a particular emphasis on dry-jet wet-spinning and the relationship between processing, structure, and material properties.

I completed my Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in 2025. My work has been centered on materials processing and characterization, with a particular interest in structure–property relationships. In my Master’s thesis, I investigated laser processing of Li-ion electrode, focusing on selective material removal and the preservation of structural integrity during reprocessing.

To gain practical experience in polymer-based material systems, I also completed a research internship at InnovationLab GmbH, where I worked on the formulation and optimization of UV-crosslinkable polymer inks.

Since March 2026, I have been part of the Professorship of Particle and Fiber Technology for Bio-based Materials and pursue my PhD within the ERC project LaserCell. My research focuses on the interaction of infrared laser irradiation with cellulose-based materials in the context of advanced manufacturing technologies.

I completed my Bachelor’s in Nanotechnology at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg in 2021 and finished a consecutive Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering there in 2024. My studies focused on biomaterials, polymers, and glass and ceramics. For my Bachelor’s and Master’s theses I worked on developing biomaterials for tissue engineering and biofabrication.

To gather practical experience, I spent one semester in industrial polymer quality control and completed an international research exchange at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, where I worked on spark plasma sintering of ceramics.

Since February 2025, I have been part of the Professorship of Particle and Fiber Technology, where I contribute in the set-up of a materials and laser processing laboratory and pursue my PhD within the ERC project LaserCell. My research explores how infrared laser irradiation interacts with cellulose-based materials, aiming to develop advanced manufacturing technologies.