Staff   Education: - Studies of Physical Technologies (1992-1996) at the Fachhochschule of Münster Specialization in optical measurements; Graduation: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Diploma thesis: Development of a fourier-optical FIR-system for surface roughness measurement metals (in cooperation with the Krupp development centre Essen) - Studies of Electrical Engeneering (2004-2008) at the Fernuniversität of Hagen Specialization in Photonics; Graduation: M.Sc. Master thesis: Development of a VCSEL-Transceivermodul for optical Datacommunication Professional experience: - Apprenticeship energy electronics technician at Siemens AG in Dortmund (1986-1990) - Work experiences in Engeneering at several companies: BMW, Swissair, Lödige und Lasab in the fields of optical measurements and automation (1996-2001) - Softwaredevelopent and Project Management at Infineon in Dresden and Siemens AG in München (department of central development) in the Field of optical measurement and machine vision (2001-2002) - technical coordination for IT systems (since 2003) Areas of Research: Since 2005 project work at the Optical Information Technology group: - Simulation and Modelling of opto-electronical datacommunication, Optical Computing - Optical system integration - Implementation of optical connections, active and passive components. Membership: - Member of VDI (Area: promotion of young) - Consultant for optical communication systems - Member of OSA - patent engineer