About me

An engineer with a passion for finding simple solutions for complex problems. Currently working as a research scientists at Varian Medical Systems. Furthermore a DIY, Linux, and open source enthusiast.

🧑‍🏭 Work experience

Senior Research Scientist

05/2022 to Now, Varian Medical Systems

• Development of image reconstruction algorithms for cone beam computer tomography
• Monte Carlo simulations and scatter correction algorithms
• Acceleration of computations through CUDA
• Guiding software from conceptualization to product readiness

Research Assistant

04/2017 to 10/2017 - ETH Zurich

• Design and characterization of an actuation system for an exoskeleton
• Comparison of actuation options and selection of best fitting solution
• Motor control using microcontrollers and self-made electronics
• Scientific writing incl. two journal papers

Affiliation

Prof. R. Gassert
Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory
D-HEST, ETH Zurich

Bachelor thesis in development

03/2014 to 06/2014, Stryker Trauma

• Planning, implementation, and evaluation of biomechanical tests
• Surface characterization under physiological conditions
• Optimization proposals for analysis methods
• Presentations in team meetings
• Communication with external project partners

Affiliation

Stryker Trauma GmbH
Professor-Küntscher-Straße 1
24232 Schönkirchen
Germany

Student Employee

08/2012 to 04/2013, Kraftanlagen Muenchen

• Assistance in project development
• Purchasing and marketing
• Preparation of engineering drawings

Affiliation

Kraftanlagen München GmbH
Ridlerstraße 31C
80339 München
Germany

Internship in production

01/2011 to 02/2011, Carl Zeiss AG

• Assembly of optical and mechanical parts
• Adjustment of optical parts
• Testing and measuring for quality assurance

Affiliation

Carl Zeiss
Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10
07745 Jena
Germany

🏫 Educational background

Biomedical Imaging (PhD)

11/2017 to 11/2021 - ETH Zurich

Development of large-scale multi-wavelength optoacoustic and ultrasound mesoscopy for biomedical applications

• Development of an optoacoustic mesoscope with focus towards high usability for clinical settings and advanced reconstruction procedures
• Writing advanced reconstruction code accelerate through CUDA
• Modelling acoustic wave propagation and detection through ultrasound sensors
• Modelling of light propagation in scattering media through Monte Carlo simulations
• Application oriented projects include human skin imaging at multiple wavelengths and screening for genetically encoded proteins providing improved optoacoustic contrast

Affiliation

Functional and Molecular Imaging Group
Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
ETH Zurich
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Zurich

Biomedical Engineering (MSc)

09/2015 to 04/2017, ETH Zurich

Master thesis: Design of a remote actuation system for a hand exoskeleton

• Supervisor: Prof. R. Gassert, Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory

Semester thesis: Towards a patient-specific in silico model to quantify primary implant stability in human osteoporotic bone

• Supervisor: Prof. S. Ferguson, Laboratory for Orthopaedic Technology

Courses

• Biomedical Engineering
• Biomedical Imaging
• Finite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering
• Trauma Biomechanics
• Biocompatible Materials
• Development Strategies for Medical Implants
• Mechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue Engineering
• Physics in Medical Research: From Atoms to Cells
• Physics in Medical Research: From Humans to Cells
• Clinical and Movements Biomechanics
• Biological Methods for Engineers (Advanced Lab)
• Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers I
• Einfuehrung in die Philosophie der Technik Final grade 5.7 (best: 6.0, worst: 1.0)

School

Masters in Biomedical Engineering
Institute for Biomedical Engineering
Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
ETH Zurich

Mechanical Engineering (BSc)

10/2011 to 03/2015, Technical University of Munich

Bachelor thesis: Der Einfluss einer antibakteriellen Oberflaechenmodifikation auf das Ermuedungsverhalten von anodisierten Titanimplantaten

• Supervisor: Simone Hohenberger and Miriam Haerst
• Lab: Lehrstuhl fuer Medizintechnik - TUM

Medical technology courses

• Polymers and Polymer Technology
• Laser Technology
• Physiology
• Basics Medical Engineering and Biocompatible Materials I
• Biocompatible Materials II and interdisciplinary seminar
• Precision Engineering
• Automation in Medicine
• Trends in medical engineering
• Introduction into the Patent, Trademark, and Design Law for Engineers

Basic courses

• Principles of Engineering Design and Production Systems
• Mathematics for Engineers I to III
• Engineering Mechanics I to III
• Foundations of Buisness Administrations II
• Machine Drawing and Computer Aided Design
• Chemistry
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Information Technology I and II
• Machine Elements I and II
• Experimental Physics for Engineers I and II
• Automatic Control
• Technical Electricity Science I and II
• Thermodynamics
• Material Science I and II
• Heat Transfer Phenomena
• Modeling and Simulation
• Practical course on simulation technology
• Lab course in experimental physics for engineering
• Practical course on energy productivity
• Experimental Physics I

School

Track: Medical Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Munich

Abitur

09/03 to 07/11 - Christliches Gymnasium Jena

Final grade: 1.2 (best: 1.0, worst: 6.0)

🏆 Awards

• 2018 - ETEL Master Award - Recognizing Excellence in Advanced Mechatronics at ETH Zurich
• 2011 - Honorary Membership to Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft
• 2009 - Winner of Certamen Thuringiae

⚒️ Skills

Programming skills

• C/C++: advanced skill set including object oriented programming, broad range of used libraries, performance optimization
• CUDA: parallelization of highly demanding tasks for GPU through CUDA, broad experience
• Compiling tools: CMake, make, gcc/g++, nvcc
• Microcontroller programming: experience with Arduino, Teensy, and IOT board
• Python: object oriented programming, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, plotly, numba
• MATLAB: hardware interfacing, mex, mexcuda, object oriented programming
• Visualization: VTK, paraview
• GUI and desktop tools: ImGUI, Glade
• Bash for automation of workflows
• Version control with git
• Web development: node.js / javascript, php, MySQL, html, and css

Prototyping skills

• Advanced microcontroller programming (Arduino, Teensy)
• Soldering, PCB design, and electronics
• Sensor readout and sensor development
• Actuation
• 3D printing
• Advanced CAD design using Solidworks, Inventor, Fusion360, or Catia
• Radiofrequency electronics
• Optics: handling and preparation of optical fibers, designing and aligning optical paths, working with high power lasers
• Practical workshop skills

Other skills

• Linux and server management for centralized computing
• LaTex typesetting for documents and presentations
• Office tools using LibreOffice or Microsoft Office
• Illustrations through Inkscape and GIMP
• Volumetric data visualization using Paraview
• Laser safety officer (official training and certification received in Germany)
• IT infrastructure for a large research group (Synology data storage, FreeNAS, Mattermost, ShareLaTex, Guacamole, ELabFTW

Languages

• German (native speaker)
• English (business fluent)
• Spanish (very good)

🏔️ Hobbies

• Hiking with my dog
• Working on my off-grid cabin
• Traveling with my VW van
• Producing music with my friends