Projects: Micromanufacturing and robotics, Biocatalysis, Catavis (Spin-off)• Onboarding new team members and students

Projects: Micromanufacturing and robotics, Biocatalysis, Catavis (Spin-off)• Biocatalysis & Microfluidics: Engineered microfluidic platforms for biocatalytic applications, integrating biofilm studies and immobilization strategies. Proficient in biocatalyst characterization and optimization.• Technical Expertise & Project Management: Reactor design (CAD), fabrication and CFD simulation (COMSOL). Pioneered innovative platforms for materials characterization and cultivation of non-culturable microorganisms. Head of the Manufacturing & Construction team.• Technology Transfer & Entrepreneurship: Start-up experience within a Helmholtz Enterprise - Spin off program (Catavis), specializing in enzyme immobilization. Skills in project management and patent development. Enhanced business acumen through coaching program.

Follow-up project on enzyme-mediated polymerization of prepolymers from biotechnologically produced monomers. Performed at the Institute of Technical Biology at KIT.• Screening and genetic engineering of non-commercial enzymes for (pre-)polyamide synthesis and degradation• Upstream processing: Optimization of the fermentation process• Multi-parameter optimization of reaction conditions for improved product yield and purity

• Synthesis of model compounds and structural characterization using NMR and MS• Development of ELSD-HPLC methods for prepolymer analysis, focusing on polyamide building blocks• Screening of commercial, technical enzymes for (pre-)polyamide synthesis and degradation in aqueous and organic reaction systems• Downstream process development for product purification

• Implemented PAT methodologies in both R&D and production environments• Multivariate and univariate data analysis, including model development• Led sub-projects focused on production process optimization• Developed Excel VBA tools for streamlined laboratory equipment management• GMP-compliant work

Research assistant at KIT, Institut für Bio- und Lebensmitteltechnik Bereich II: Technische Biologie• Upstream processing: Cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms

• Managed IT equipment procurement and deployment• Maintained IT infrastructure and resolved technical issues• Ensured IT security and compliance• Developed and maintained company presentations

• Upstream & downstream processing of enzymes• Enzyme immobilization using functionalized magnetic beads• Enzymatic production of amino acids

• Gained hands-on experience in various departments: Assembly, maintenance and repair, machine manufacturing processes, thermal joining and cutting processes, tooling and fixture construction