CV

since 2024

Teamleader at the European Centre of Just Transition Research and Impact Driven Transfer (JTC) at Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

since 2024

Doctorate with distinction. Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany, Supervisor Prof. W. H. Binder

2018 – 2020

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Polymer Materials, Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany

2020 – 2024

Research Assistant, BAT4EVER (Autonomous Polymer based Self-Healing Components for high performant LIBs) project. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 957225.

2018

Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Projects

Vitrimeric Polymers

The life-cycle of polymers remains a critical concern for modern society, as the large-scale production of plastics demands solutions that are both ecologically responsible and economically viable. Vitrimers, a novel class of materials, merge the best features of the two main types of polymers: thermosets and thermoplastics, offering enhanced durability, recyclability, and self-healing abilities. Traditional thermosets, which are crosslinked permanent polymer networks, are widely favored for their mechanical strength and chemical resistance, but they are difficult to recycle once cured. In contrast, thermoplastic polymers can be melted and reshaped, but often lack the necessary stability required for more demanding applications. Vitrimers overcome these limitations by embedding dynamic bond exchange, allowing their reprocessability at high temperatures, while retaining structural integrity under operating conditions.