Experience

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  Leibniz institute for solid state and materials research

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2012

  Research assistant dept. functional magnetic layers

  • Ensured epitaxial growth of Ni-Mn-Ga applying magnetron sputtering • Investigates surface topography of sputtered surfaces• Determined magnetization using vibrating-sample magnetometer

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  Fraunhofer ikts

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Research assistant dept. chemical engineering and electrochemistry

  • Joined federal-funded project concerning high wear resistance of gold plated surfaces• Performed galvanic gold plating using potentiostatic experiments and rotating disc electrodes• Characterized gold plated surfaces (cyclic voltammetry, polarization, SEM)• Investigated wear resistance and layer thickness

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  Leibniz institute of polymer research

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Research assistant dept. reactive processing

  • Worked within state-funded project concerning coating of automotive components• Examined thermodynamic properties of polyurethane-based materials (DSC, SEM, white light interferometry)• Post-processed polymers using low energy electron irradiation• Carried out contact angle and white light interferometry measurements

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  Leibniz institute for solid state and materials research

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Research assistant dept. structural research

  Diploma Student at Institute for Complex Materials, Department Chemistry of functional materials, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Calin• Supported project acquisition and management in the field of materials toxicity and shape memory alloys• Participated in EU-funded Marie-Curie Action: “Initial Training Networks” - VitriMetTech• Performed high-resolution microstructure analysis (SEM, EDX, XRD)• Analyzed (thermo-)mechanical properties of materials (DSC, TMA)• Formed and shaped crystalline and metastable metallic alloys Show less

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  Technische universität dresden

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2021

  Research associate at chair of materials science and nanotechnology

  2020-2021 as Research AssociateSupported the R&D project “Smart Catheters: solution for in vivo real time blood testing”, supported by the Else Kröner-Fresenius Center for Digital Health and TU Dresden. Responsible for flexible biosensor development and nanofabrication to detect blood metabolites, synthesis of hemocompatible hydrogel, electrochemical characterization.2016-2019 as PhD studentPhD student within the joint international research training group named ‘iEGSEMP Korea’ (International Excellence Graduate School on Emerging Materials and Processes) at Technische Universität Dresden, Prof. Dr. Gianaurelio Cuniberti in cooperation with the Fraunhofer IKTS.• Responsible for acquisition and coordination of third-party funded research projects related to surface engineering of medical devices, drug delivery applications, and bone replacement• Conjugated active biomolecules to nanoparticles using chemi- and physisorption• Analysed functional surface groups of nanomaterials (UV-Vis, MS, infrared and fluorescence spectroscopy)• Engineered the surface of biomaterials (anodic oxidation, liquid phase deposition, electrophoretic deposition)• Developed next generation drug delivery vehicles and drug-eluting coatings• Performed in-vitro biocompatibility and drug release tests• Structured materials using microcontact printing techniques and photolithography Show less

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  Yonsei university 연세대학교

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Visiting research associate yeo lab / nano convergence system

  Research stay of 8 months at Yonsei Institute of Convergence Technology, Incheon, Republic of Korea, Prof. Dr. Jong-Souk Yeo• Supported the coordination of mutual government-funded project (Germany-Republic of Korea) related to additive manufacturing of biomaterials• Represented international stakeholders• Developed multilayer systems of carbon-based nanoparticles and biodegradable polymers• Analyzed surface chemistry of carbon-based nanoparticles (mass spectroscopy and analytical titration)• Determined cytotoxicity of (nano-) materials Aug. - Oct. 2016Sep. 2017 - Feb. 2018 Show less

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  University of delaware

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Visiting research associate dept. biological sciences

  Research stay advised by Prof. Dr. Anja Nohe, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA• Scholarship “Research and Connect USA” funded by Fraunhofer Society and Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)• Investigated nanomaterials uptake into myoblasts (C2C12 cell line)• Grafted bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) to ZnS/CdSe nanocrystals and detonation nanodiamonds• Characterized bioconjugates and internalization using IR- and UV/Vis spectroscopy as well as confocal microscopy Show less

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  Fraunhofer ikts

  May 2020 - Jun 2024

  Postdoctoral research associate dept. bio- and nanotechnology

  Managing innovative R&D projects in the fields of functional nanomaterials and sensor development• Co-manager of “Biodegradable functionalized Membrane for Bone and Tissue Regeneration”, supported by the Free State of Saxony (Grant No. 100630650) within the European network M-ERA.NET from 04/2022 till 03/2025• Co-manager of " Nanodiamond-functionalized implant surfaces to foster vital oral soft tissue formation", supported by the German Research Foundation - DFG (Grant No. 459850162) from 08/2022 till 07/2025• Co-manager of "Pulmonary blood-air barrier model to study Covid-19 and screening of therapeutics", supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research - BMBF (Grant No. 01DP21011) within the Southeast Asia - Europe Joint Funding Scheme for Research and Innovation from 11/2021 till 10/2024• PI of "Development of a highly sensitive fluorescent test system to detect organohalogen compounds of environmental pollutants", supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research - BMBF (Grant No. 01DK20082) from 06/2020 till 12/2022• PI of "Innovative nanodiamond coating to increase corrosion resistance and reduce buildup/adhesions in heat exchangers", supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy - BMWK (Grant No. ZF4076460ST9) from 05/2020 till 09/2022• PI of "Development of anti-viral coatings based on functional nanoparticles", supported by the Fraunhofer InternaI Programs under Grant No. Anti-Corona 068-646301 from 05/2020 till 04/2021 Show less

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  Technische universität dresden

  May 2023 - Jun 2024

  Joint group leader

  • Co-leader of the “Biohybrid Particles and Surface Technology” working group at the Chair of Biomaterials• Responsible for strategy and development planning of the working group• Project management (independent organization, technical management, and coordination) for multidisciplinary DFG project• Public speaking, presentation of results/strategies internally and externally

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  Leibniz institute for solid state and materials research

  Jul 2024 - now

  Head of department 'funding and cooperation'